Some people think that only those who are perfectly fit and are very flexible could get involved with beginner yoga exercise. The thing is though, those people who started learning beginner yoga aren’t that flexible and may even have startedd with the goal of getting into shape.

Practicing beginner yoga is really easy as long as you have some of the most important moves down. However there are things that you have to remember and that is to make sure you are getting the full benefits from the yoga exercise. Children under the age of 12 must refrain from holding the various beginner yoga postures for any extended amount of time.

It is really great to practice beginner yoga in the morning but be sure to empty your stomach before doing yoga. Once you are able to make sure that you are practicing the food restrictions properly, you can now practice in the afternoon if that is a schedule that suits you best. But by doing this, you should not eat any food within the last three and a half hours before working out and not consume any liquid about an hour before.

Even beginner yoga should be practiced on the bare floor but you can either use a mat or a piece of carpet. Many think that when they start learning beginner yoga they have to go out and purchase all kinds of new workout clothes.
But those who are really looking into practicing beginner yoga should seek assistance from a yoga instructor in order to make sure what you are doing is right and that you are making the most out of your time. It is vital to make sure that you are not pushing yourself and that you always keep your physical limits in mind.

Taking beginner yoga exercise with a friend or family member would be fun and it is simply a great way to make sure that you are going to stay motivated enough to keep up with this kind of exercise. Within a short span of time, you would surely find that yoga does not only benefit your body but your mind as well.

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Some people think that you should only be practicing beginner yoga exercise if you are extremely fit and agile. But, in vast majority of cases, people actually learn beginner yoga to lose weight and get themselves physically fit.

Beginner yoga is not difficult once you have mastered the most important moves and exercises. Some of the many postures in beginner yoga may not be suitable for children aged 12 and under if they are maintained for a long time.

Although you may be new to beginner yoga it is better to practice this kind of exercise on the bare floor if you can, but it is still allowable to practice yoga exercise on a carpet or on a mat. Some people think that they need to get some new clothing for working out when they start learning beginner yoga exercise, however this is not necessary. In fact if you already are dressed in loose and comfortable clothing then you will be fine. But take care not to wear restrictive garments when you are practicing your beginner yoga lesson.

If you are expecting a baby or when you are menstruating, it is important not to practice beginner yoga exercise. When you first start out at beginner yoga you will need help from a qualified instructor who will make sure that you are doing things properly and getting the most benefit out of the time.

Starting beginner yoga classes is a lot more fun if you go with a family member or a friend, when you do this it has the added health benefit of keeping you interested enough to keep practicing your yoga exercise. When you have been practicing and working out for just a short while, you will soon begin to realize that beginner yoga exercise is not only good for your physical health, it is also beneficial to your mind as well.

Things That You Must Know Before Starting Beginner Yoga Exercise
Things That You Must Know Before Starting Beginner Yoga Exercise

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www.jllewisgolftips.com In this golf video tip PGA golfer JL Lewis explains that a great golf exercise to practice consistently when competing on the PGA TOUR is yoga. Yoga is great for beginners golf as well as professional golf. He explains how it improved his golf swing because it increased flexibility, and that the meditation, relaxation, and deep breathing aspects of yoga are just as beneficial as the increased flexibility. www.jllewisgolftips.com

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How to do YOGA & PILATES

Wondering how to incorporate Yoga and Pilates concepts into your current exercise program?

You can get the results you’ve been looking for in no time. Are you looking for quick weight loss, general health and fitness, or to fine tune your existing exercise routine? Try incorporating these basic principles to exercises you already know and love- here’s how to do it:

BREATHING:

1. While lying on your back practice breathing to the top part of the chest while keeping your abdomen quiet and flat. You can double check yourself by placing a hand at or slightly below your navel.

2. Try inhaling through your nose and exhaling through a tiny straw in your mouth (the size of a coffee stirrer). With your hands on your abdomen, at the end of your exhale give a little cough and feel how your abdominal muscles contract. Recreate that feeling with your next thorough exhale.

3. Remember to keep the abdominal wall flat while you breath as it is common to “blow” the abdominal wall up as you breath.

SPEED: Let your natural breath guide you as to how fast you should be moving.

People usually move too fast and fail to recruit, engage and perform all aspects of the exercise. By slowing down you can have time to think and perform the exercise properly.

Remember to use the inhale when movement is easier or you are at your most stable position and to exhale long and strong as you perform the more difficult actions of an exercise. Of course the exhale is strong and steady while keeping your abdominal wall flat!

POSITIONING: Different positions challenge muscles differently.

Utilizing twisting, flexing and extending movements will enhance overall mobility and muscular ability.

To increase muscular challenges perform movements unilaterally or one side at a time and force the body to balance and stabilize.

Every Muscle Works: No muscle hangs out for the ride.

In Pilates and Yoga the work is not only from your movement but from engaging your brain and contracting or squeezing your muscles in the absence of resistance.

Think about it- lift your arms out to the side like your an airplane. Now reach your arms out longer and feel how your muscles in the shoulders and down your arms actively engage in the position.

It is this added level of understanding that increases the results you will see in your body.

Wondering if Yoga or Pilates is for you?

Here’s our reasons for why we love these types of exercises. Regardless of whether you like lots of movement or simple slow movement- Pilates and Yoga has a style for you. What makes these exercises so great is that it employs the three basic concepts of fitness-

muscle endurance

strength

flexibility

Best of all it doesn’t matter where you are- you can get a great all over body workout anytime, anywhere because you use your own body weight as resistance. By doing this you train your muscles differently than a traditional weight training program.

It can also enhance and speed up the results you are working so hard for (enhance your quick weight loss for instance). These workouts remain challenging because there are so many different exercises – your body and mind never get bored. You can improve your health and fitness level without doing the same routine twice!

So what are you waiting for? Find a class in your area and try it today!

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http://www.yogayak.com for more free classes.

There is always a deeper or safer place to go in any yoga practice so there is something for yogis of every level in this Hatha Yoga class with Diane Jacobs. This class is great for beginners but more experienced yogis are encouraged to go deeper into the poses to make is a more challenging flow.

With a calming sequence of backbends, heart opening postures and twists you will tone your nervous system and massage your internal organs. The opening postures will reduce the symptoms of PMS. Enjoy a special relaxation at the end as you are guided by Diane’s warm voice, deeping your experience of Savasana and leaving you feeling refreshed and open. This class will still be slightly challenging because of it’s duration. Duration: 55 minutes

Benefits: opens heart chakra, lengthens the spine, increases lung capacity, reduces anxiety and PMS, tones the nervous system, improves digestion, increases body awareness

Contraindictations: if you have any acute shoulder pain or lower back pain, be sure your spine and shoulders are safe at all times; always modify the poses so that you are comfortable

Teacher: Diane Jacobs

Poses in this Class:

Seated Twist
Side Stretch
Cross Legged Forward Bend
Cobblers Pose
Lateral Inclined Plane
Plank
Butterfly Pose
Downward Dog
Cobra
Crocodile
Cat Cow
(Angry Cat)
Child’s Pose
Hero Pose
Lunge Pose
Triangle Pose
Wide Legged Forward Bend
Wide Legged Windmill
Sun God Pose
Standing Side Stretch
Forward Bend
Prayer Squat
Half Moon Variation
Dolphin Pose
Seated Twist
Bridge Pose
Head to Knees
Two Knees Twist
Tree Pose
Mountain Pose
Corpse Pose

Duration : 0:55:28

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Learn how to do the Camel Ride in this free how-to video clip lesson on Kundalini Yoga and Yogic Meditation training.

Expert: Leta Koontz
Contact: www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Bio: Leta Koontz has been studying yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach yoga through the Himalayan Institute and is the principal of Schoolhouse Yoga.
Filmmaker: Danniel Fishler

Duration : 0:2:37

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Yoga instruction for a healthy life. Learn how to perform the reclining twist, a beginner yoga pose in this free video.

Expert: Amy Pancake
Contact: www.yogayoga.com
Bio: Amy Pancake is a yoga instructor at Yoga Yoga studio in Austin, Texas.

Duration : 0:1:33

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Learn the kundalini yoga wide leg stretch and the benefits of the wide leg stretch in this free how-to video on kundalini yoga and meditation training.

Expert: Leta Koontz
Contact: www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Bio: Leta Koontz has been studying yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach yoga through the Himalayan Institute and is the principal of Schoolhouse Yoga.
Filmmaker: Danniel Fishler

Duration : 0:3:0

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Preview of Pure yoga pilates by Kerry Bestwick. Full-length DVD available at Fitness Organica, http://www.fitnessorganica.com/products/PureYogaPilates.html

Duration : 0:2:3

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This is a short video of side planks. In the next few days I will do a few more videos building on this..making it a bit harder each day. Be sure ti come back and check it out. This is mainly going to work your side..love handles..it will also work you arms, shoulders, stomach, inner thighs, and back just a bit. be sure to check with your dr before starting any exercise program and do only as much as you are comfortable with. enjoy it! you can also check out my website for health and fitness newsletters, recipes, videos and more. www.LesRomack.com email me with any questions/comments you may have. Thanks! Les

Duration : 0:4:12

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