The beginning of your yoga journey is a very exciting time, but it can also be slightly nerve-wracking! If you’re looking for tips on how to begin your yoga journey, we’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a quick-start list of tips to make sure you’re fully prepared before heading off to your first yoga class. For example, if you’re scouring the internet looking for a yoga course for beginners, you might be surprised to learn how adaptable most yoga classes are. If you can’t find a beginner’s yoga course, why not try mixed-level classes instead?
Jump into our guide! Read our top tips to get your yoga journey off to a flying start!
ATTIRE
The right clothes can make a world of difference in a class. Ideally, you’ll want comfortable clothes made from breathable materials with moisture-wicking features. For cooler weather, you may want comfy tops you can easily layer to stay warm. While you may do yoga in any outfit, below are a few of our recommendations.
NO SHOES OR SOCKS
Yoga is done barefoot; if you don’t feel comfortable being barefoot, there are grippy yoga socks that are specifically designed for the practice.
COMFY TROUSERS
Feel free to wear yoga leggings, however, any kind of trousers or shorts that have stretchy breathable fabric are suitable. Wear what you feel comfortable in.
COMFY TOP
Wear a fitted or supportive top for your class. Since you will be doing a lot of bending, a loose and baggy T-shirt will be distracting. Go for a top that stretches and allows room for movement.
WHAT TO BRING
Now that you have your attire ready, it’s crucial to prepare your yoga equipment. Yoga does not call for too many tools and equipment, but below are the most essential items you should have.
YOGA MAT
We highly recommend bringing your own mat with you. However, if you do not yet have your own mat, we have spares at the studio for you to borrow.
TOWEL
You may perspire a lot during the class, so it’s best to have a towel with you to wipe away any sweat and increase your comfort during the class.
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
Now that you have all your items and attire ready, you are prepared to enter your first class. If you are too nervous, here are a few ways to prepare yourself.
NO HEAVY MEALS
It is good to have a light snack an hour or two before your session. However, avoid having heavy meals as this could churn your stomach, especially during some of the more challenging movements.
TALK TO YOUR TEACHER
Communicate with your yoga teacher before your first class about any concerns you might have and remember your teacher is there to guide you throughout your yoga journey, so feel free to share and ask questions.
DO WHAT YOU CAN
When joining your first class you will, of course, not be familiar with the sequence or able to do every pose. It is perfectly normal and where we all start. However, it only takes a few classes to become confident and feel that you can follow the instructions. In a nutshell, when you start simply do what you can and rest in child’s pose as often as you need to. Teachers will remind you to rest when needed.
The beauty of an all-level class is that you can choose exactly how much or how little you do. Teachers always offer variations to suit different needs.
BEGIN YOUR YOGA JOURNEY WITH THE POWER YOGA COMPANY!
The Power Yoga Company believes that all level classes, i.e. mixing people of different levels together, mean that people learn to listen to their bodies and adapt their practice to suit their needs. Beginners can often do more than they think and advanced practitioners can be going through things in their lives that mean they modify their practice. At the end of the day, Yoga is not about how poses look but how they feel…
Book a class with the Power Yoga Co. today and get your yoga journey off to the best possible start!