By Cyndi Lee — 2014
New to yoga? We've got answers for you. These 10 common questions for yoga beginners should get you on your way to a deeper practice and mindful meditation.
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Learn the history of hatha yoga and what present-day classes are like.
There are so many different types of yoga out there, whether you want a more physically demanding class or an easy, relaxing, meditative class.
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Hatha yoga has become one of the more popular types of yoga because it can build strength, improve flexibility, and align posture — while still being gentle enough for most bodies.
Sadhguru: Unfortunately in the western part of the world, if you utter the word “Yoga,” people think you must twist yourself out like rubber bands.
If the different styles of yoga are layers, Hatha yoga is the base. The meditative, stress-busting practice hones in on many of the basic yoga postures, making it a perfect introduction for beginners and experienced yogis alike.
A Buddhist practitioner finds that the best way to begin yoga is with a beginner’s mind.