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Online or In Person? A Decision Guide to Choosing Yoga Classes
Online yoga class or in-person? The pros and cons of each, when one might suit you better, and questions to ask yourself while deciding.
How to Choose the Right Yoga Teacher
What to look at when finding a yoga teacher who suits you: training background, teaching style, communication, level fit and listening to how a trial class feels.
What Is a Yoga Retreat? What to Look for When Choosing One
A yoga retreat combines several days of practice with accommodation, quiet or time in nature. Here is what to look at when choosing one.
Practical Tips for Starting Meditation
You don't need to sit for long to start meditating. Practical suggestions for beginning with short sessions, a comfortable position and a kind attitude.
What Is Breathwork (Pranayama) and How Do You Start?
Pranayama is the yoga tradition's name for practices that bring attention to the breath and guide it consciously. How to begin, and what to watch out for.
What Is Yin Yoga? An Introduction to a Slow, Quiet Practice
Yin yoga is a slow, quiet style in which floor-based poses are held for a long time, often several minutes. What happens in class, and who might it suit?
What Is Vinyasa Yoga? An Introduction to Breath-Led Flow
Vinyasa yoga links movement with breath in a flowing style of practice. What happens in class, who might enjoy it and how to prepare for your first one.
What Is Hatha Yoga? A Simple Introduction for Beginners
Hatha yoga is a style that usually teaches postures (asana) and breathing at a slower pace. What happens in class, and who might it suit?
A Beginner's Guide to Yoga: What to Know Before Your First Class
Plain answers to the questions you may have before your first yoga class: what to wear, what to bring, what happens in class and how to go at your own pace.
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