No matter what youre looking for in yoga, it always delivers what youneed.

Traditionally, youd walk step-by-step through the limbs from start to finisha lifetime project if Ive ever seen one.

For now, lets get you started on your mat.

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How to start a yoga practice, according to an instructor

1.

Invest in a five-class pass and give yourself time to learn the practice.

The first several times you go, its going to be confusing.

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Youre just following along like Simon says.

(Its a wide-legged forward fold, by the way.)

So ensure that youre trying different thingsandpicking a yoga key in that aligns with your goals and ethics.

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For example, maybe youre an athlete who wants yoga to be your R&R time.

Spend some time perusing different styles and deciding which one is right for you.

I love it, but Im doing it a lot less than I used to.

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Heres a 20-minuter beginners class that will fit into even the busiest schedule:

4.

Thats why Narula advises going for a hybrid model when you first start.

Yoga is a long-term journey.

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