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Chapter 7- Tips to Having a Great Yoga Workout

Today, you can find yoga practitioners nearly everywhere you go, and for good reason. Yoga provides an excellent work out without being intimidating to a beginner the way that weight lifting or cycling can. It appeals to both the stay at home mom looking to ease her way back into the fitness world and the experienced athlete seeking a way to stay flexible and limber. No matter what your motive, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that your yoga experience is a positive and productive one.

Before you sign up for your first yoga class or purchase your first yoga DVD, you need to decide what type of yoga class will best suit your needs. Many first timers assume that yoga is yoga and that is doesn’t really matter what kind you sign up for. This could not be further away from the truth. For example, if you are not a fan of heat or sweating, it would be a big mistake to sign up for a Bikram yoga class.

Bikram yoga, also known as hot yoga, combines a series of challenging asanas (traditional yoga poses) performed in quick succession in a sauna-like environment. The purpose of Bikram yoga is to sweat as much as possible so as to cleanse the body. While many people find Bikram yoga to be quite agreeable, it is probably not the best choice for a person’s first introduction to the world of yoga. Take your time and do your research before signing up for your first yoga class.