3 Common
Mistakes by Yoga Newcomers
Whenever we start something new we have a
certain feeling of trepidation and uncertainty of the unknown and in most cases
it is completely unfounded and we get on with things very quickly and easily. Sometimes it isn’t and a simple little thing
can cause us to have an entirely negative first impression and perhaps even
never want to try that activity or passtime again. Yoga has so many health benefits, on both a
physical and spiritual level, that it would be a tragedy for anyone to miss out
on them because they made a silly avoidable mistake on their first day. With that in mind this article addresses the
3 most common mistakes of new Yoga, and how to make sure they don't happen to
you.
Mistake
One: Not knowing what you want from
Yoga.
The reality is that there are numerous
different styles and forms of Yoga and each has it's different
attractions. Ask yourself what it was
about Yoga in general that attracted you and then you can investigate a style
that caters more specifically to that.
You may like to set goals, be they physical, mental or spiritual. If you do then it's a good idea to discuss
them with the instructor of your class before you begin. Yoga instructors are usually very
approachable and happy to talk about their passion. They will be able to talk to you about your
goals for the class and let you know if you are being realistic, aiming too
high or too low. Make sure you goal
includes a timeframe so it becomes something that is measurable.
Mistake
Two: Jumping in Feet First.
Having decided that they will give this Yoga
thing a try many people take a running leap and jump in to a 12 month stage by
stage class. These classes are usually
an upfront payment arrangement and progress from one level to the next as the
weeks progress. They are a fantastic way
of learning Yoga and becoming very good at it, but it's quite possibly you will
choose a class that is not ideal for you.
The best way around this is to join a Yoga
beginner class, also known as a drop in class.
If you do these classes for a few weeks you will notice a high turnover
of students as new people join and old people move on. These classes are designed to give you a very
broad feel for the different types of Yoga.
The level of the students in the class usually varies greatly so you can
expect the instructor to keep the classes quite tame. The other key benefit of doing this is that
the classes are pay as you go so there is no big financial outlay for you while
you decide the type and style of yoga that best suits you. You are also not obliged to attend every
class. With the longer courses you can
fall behind quickly if you miss a week or two in a row. With the pay as you go classes you will find
that while each class is different the level stays quite low to cater for the
newer people joining in.
Mistake
Three: Choosing the wrong teacher.
Traditionally a Yogi had to be an apprentice
to a skilled Guru for many years before he could teach even the simplest of
Yoga technique. Nowadays a 3-day course
over a long weekend is considered enough by some people. There is a big difference in what you will
achieve depending on the skills and abilities of the person teaching you. Yoga is starting to make a regular appearance
on the sports injury list and a large reason for this is instructors who have
been taught just enough to be dangerous.
A qualified teacher won't necessarily be fantastic and an unqualified
teacher won't necessarily be terrible - but the odds are certainly cast in that
direction, so it's a good idea to check your instructors background and
qualifications before you begin studying with them.
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