Start a Yoga Program Top Ten Ways to By Justine Fuller
s the owner/director of Fuller Yoga and instructor for 20 years I’ve seen a lot. But more importantly I’ve heard a lot; of excuses that is. I’ve heard everything from “yoga is too hard” to, “it’s boring”, to, “I’m not fl exible enough to do yoga”. Starting something new over the age of 29 is not easy, I get it, but in this case the benefi ts, from increased fl exibility to decreased stress levels, will far outweigh the challenges of being a beginner. I tell my students to take at least 3 yoga classes a week to really feel the benefi ts and make progress. So I’ve devised a list of helpful hints for those just starting out. Make a copy and put it in your yoga mat bag to remind you to keep going.
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Be willing to try different things. Take 30 days and go to a few yoga studios, try an online class or take a private lesson. In essence you are shop- ping around for what fi ts your personal- ity, your lifestyle and your energy level. There is nothing worse than “having to go to the gym.” So don’t give your yoga mat the same fate.
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Find a friend to go with you. It’s hard to go it alone. Find someone who is willing to do different things with you for a month. At the end of 30 days you may fi nd you both go your own way but don’t commit to anything until you’ve both tried everything. Having a friend keeps you accountable when you just don’t feel like going.
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Shop for new yoga attire. Nothing says fun like a reason to go shopping. It’s always better to work out or do some downward facing dogs knowing you look your best. Find workout clothes that you feel good in and you like to wear. However, don’t buy too many as you’re likely to have to buy it all over again once you start re-shaping your body.
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Keep a journal. After every class, DVD or private session rate what it was like. Did you like the workout but not the teacher? Did you like the place but not the people? Create a list and score each place or yoga practice after each visit. Start to identify what on your list is the most important to you and match up the places/classes that have the highest scores.
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There are no quick fi xes. Taking care of your body and your health is a choice. We all know that we can’t fl oss once and keep our teeth at their best. The same goes with yoga. It needs to be a lifestyle choice. Something we can eas- ily fi t into our schedule that is an enjoy- able part of our day. Something we can look forward to. Think of it like lunch or recess when you were a kid.
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Feel your way into shape. Even if it’s not here yet feel what is like to fi t in those new clothes, feel what it is like when the opposite sex notices you, feel how great it is when you have to tighten your belt, feel how you are going to receive the compliments that come, feel how rewarding it is when your hard work pays off. Don’t let yourself feel anything else but the end result.
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