tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092175547120949272024-03-21T20:27:05.439+00:00Nannerl - Yoga and HealingNannerlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14154479374756454263noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709217554712094927.post-25878137612628671732017-08-16T12:50:00.001+01:002017-08-16T12:50:56.573+01:00Going to your first yoga class - the answers to the 5 most frequently asked questions
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">I regularly meet
people who are interested in trying out yoga but feel daunted at the prospect
of going to their first class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
are intrigued by yoga, then try it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">Yoga can make you
feel better, it can: stretch and strengthen your body, release tension and
stress, improve your sleep, help you feel more grounded and balanced, increase
your awareness and ultimately, transform the way that you experience life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All you need to do is go to a yoga class and
see if it works for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">To help you, here
are my answers to the five most frequently asked questions about finding and going
to a yoga class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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do I choose a class?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">There
are many different types and styles of yoga on offer and it can be difficult to
decide which class to choose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Different
styles will suit different people and you will want different types of classes
at different times in your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
don’t be daunted by all the options, just do a little research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can look for classes on the internet,
search for a local yoga Meetup group, look on notice boards in shops and ask
friends and family for their recommendation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then follow your instincts, choose a class that appeals to you and that feels
as if it will be easy for you to get to regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your first choice of class doesn’t work
out, don’t be put off, learn from the experience and look for another class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I flexible enough?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">You
may have seen pictures of very flexible people doing quite extraordinary things
with their bodies and wonder if that is what will be expected of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may find some of the positions stretching or unusual to begin with
but you will become more flexible with time and you only need to do what you
feel comfortable doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will
usually be a mixture of people with different levels of flexibility in the class
and the other students are usually so busy focusing on what they are doing
themselves that they won’t be looking at you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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should I wear?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">Wear
comfortable loose clothing of natural fibres that will allow you to stretch and
move freely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yoga leggings, jogging
bottoms, t-shirts and sweatshirts/jumpers are the standard clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is good to dress in layers so you can take
clothes off as you warm up in class and add layers and socks for relaxation or
Yoga Nidra at the end of class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I need a yoga mat?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">It
is good to have your own yoga mat as you can choose one that suits your needs
and body size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can buy them in many
high street stores or on-line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure
that the mat is non-slip and that it is long enough for you to lie down
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most yoga studios will have yoga
mats that you can borrow until you decide that you are ready to buy your own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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do I need to do before going to my first yoga class? </span></b><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">Contact
the teacher before the class to let them know that you are going and that you
are new to yoga. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leave 3 hours between
your last meal and the class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you get
very hungry, have a light snack such as a piece of fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrive 10 minutes before the start of the
class so that you have time to get changed and meet the teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a medical conditions and you are
not sure about whether to do yoga, ask your doctor for advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure that you tell the teacher before
the class if you have any medical conditions, aches or pains or if you are
pregnant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take responsibility for your
own health and only do those parts of the class that feel right to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">Take
a leap of faith and enjoy the experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Tempus Sans ITC";">If you are interested in regular yoga
classes in Dublin, Yoga Nidra, one to one yoga sessions, walking meditation or
yoga holidays with me<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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