If you’re new to yoga, the idea of walking into a studio filled with slim, flexible people can be intimidating. However, yoga is truly for everyone, regardless of your fitness level or experience. As a beginner, yoga offers a gentle way to improve your strength, flexibility, and mind-body connection.

• Reduced stress and improved mood – The breathing exercises and meditation practices in yoga can help calm the mind and enhance your overall sense of well-being.
• Increased flexibility – The stretches and postures in yoga gently work on improving your range of motion over time.
• Strengthening – Don’t let the slow movements fool you – yoga requires engaging your muscles in a way that builds strength, especially in your core.
• Better posture – Yoga helps you become more aware of your body alignment, which can lead to better posture.
• Low impact exercise – Yoga is a fantastic way to be active without the high impact of activities like running that can be tough on beginners.

• Find a beginner-friendly class – Look for a class labeled as appropriate for beginners so you get instruction at the right level.
• Don’t compare yourself – Be okay with taking breaks or modifying poses as you build up your skills and strength.
• Listen to your body – Yoga is not about pushing too hard. Work within your limits and don’t do anything that causes pain.
• Have patience – Stick with it and you’ll be amazed at your progress. You won’t be an expert overnight but yoga gets easier with practice.

We offer a wide variety of Yoga classes at the Newtown Athletic Club including classes for Beginners interested in Yoga! Fill out the form to check out our Yoga offerings and class levels.