I use yogaglo.com its only $18 a month unlimited classes many teachers all skill levels and classes range from 5 minutes to 2 hours so you can do what suits you. also have you reached out to the members? I see your from NSW im sure there are members in your area who are yogis? most yogis love sharing their yoga practice and knowledge with those who want it :) I practice at home because I cant afford to go to a studio regularly. my online subscription is cheaper than 1 class at my local studio and I can take 2 classes then do a tutorial to work on my arm balances and the videos are very clear and easy to follow along to. hope this helps and doesn't double up others info! x
Tara stiles does have some wonderful youtube videos. Also, learning the basic sun salutations is a great way to get in shape and focus the mind. Sometimes I just put some music on and do them on my own. I do 5 rounds and hold a pose for a bit. Takes under 10 minutes.
Mmm everyone keeps saying: have fun with it! Which is awesome, when I think of yoga I dont think of fun. haha a year ago I did it in a class and my mind was screaming the whole time 'stop doing this!' Weird as. Something tells me my mind doesn't like yoga because it might start taming it. lol
The definition of Yoga is unity. Unity of the mind body and spirit. We need unity to be whole beings. We cannot neglect one part of ourselves. Jaya guru devi!
Consider that different styles of yoga emphasize different aspects of yoga. Three prominent styles can give you a broad perspective. Vini, Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Check out Gary Kraftsow, BKS Iyengar (light on yoga is a classic), and Pattabhi Jois for ashtanga. Beware that your yoga doesn't deepen your identification with your body.
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i learned from yogatoday on youtube. Look for their oldest uploads first as they're the longest.
I use yogaglo.com its only $18 a month unlimited classes many teachers all skill levels and classes range from 5 minutes to 2 hours so you can do what suits you. also have you reached out to the members? I see your from NSW im sure there are members in your area who are yogis? most yogis love sharing their yoga practice and knowledge with those who want it :) I practice at home because I cant afford to go to a studio regularly. my online subscription is cheaper than 1 class at my local studio and I can take 2 classes then do a tutorial to work on my arm balances and the videos are very clear and easy to follow along to. hope this helps and doesn't double up others info! x
Yogatoday on youtube is how I began.
Their earlier uploads tend to be longer and more geared to beginners than their more recent ones.
Mmm everyone keeps saying: have fun with it! Which is awesome, when I think of yoga I dont think of fun. haha a year ago I did it in a class and my mind was screaming the whole time 'stop doing this!' Weird as. Something tells me my mind doesn't like yoga because it might start taming it. lol
Thanks to everyone for their responses!
Now I have heaps of info to go by.
Thanks again x
The definition of Yoga is unity. Unity of the mind body and spirit. We need unity to be whole beings. We cannot neglect one part of ourselves. Jaya guru devi!
Consider that different styles of yoga emphasize different aspects of yoga. Three prominent styles can give you a broad perspective. Vini, Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Check out Gary Kraftsow, BKS Iyengar (light on yoga is a classic), and Pattabhi Jois for ashtanga. Beware that your yoga doesn't deepen your identification with your body.
Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by yoga doesn't deepen my identification with my body - as in it won't serve as a meditative practice?
I'm looking to do it for two reason: better posture and a way to silence my mind, like a form of mediation..
Cheers