Giselle Toner

Beginning Yoga - A Warm Welcome!

Beginning yoga is the most worthwhile thing you can do for yourself, but it may be a little intimidating at first. Seeing some of the yoga positions in books, magazines and websites can make a beginner go running in the other direction. But yoga is not all about twisting yourself into pretzel shapes.

Every time you look at a yoga pose that looks downright impossible, just know that the practitioner started at the basic level and probably had to practice for years to get to that level of physical strength and flexibility.

When you first start practicing yoga you may not have strength and flexibility, but with a little time and practice, you'll be amazed at how well the body responds. 

Another roadblock for beginners is the many different styles of yoga. You may be wondering which one is right for you. Don't become bogged down by the confusing array of different yoga styles, names and techniques that all proclaim to be the best one. As a beginner,...