if you’re new to yoga, it can be scary. Between the gravity-defying poses on Instagram and the overwhelming number of class options, it’s easy to think of yoga as exclusive. The truth is that yoga is accessible to everyone, and you don’t need gymnast-level flexibility to attempt it. In truth, you practise yoga not because you are flexible, but to become more flexible in both your body and your life.

Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about yoga for beginners, including the advantages of regular practice, introductory postures, how to find the best class for you, home practice, and more.  

Where To Get Started?

Yoga for beginners refers to simple yoga positions that can be used to build stamina, improve body posture, and develop flexibility. Beginner yoga also helps you de-stress your thoughts and relax your body, allowing you to feel revitalized again. The most important question, however, is where to begin and what to expect. Here’s your guide. 

• Start with Acceptance: Accept that you are a beginner, you are doing something for the first time or perhaps for the first week and you can’t be the pro in the first go. Once you accept your body you are going to flourish and thus it must be the first point to look out for before you begin your yoga journey. 
• Release Expectations: Yoga is more about acceptance than expectations. Yes, everyone wants to be a pro at practice but remember that you can’t go for a Bhairavasana in the first go. So release those expectations and work your way up as easily as possible. 
• Don’t set unrealistic goals: I want to lose inches off my waist and fat off my arms. The rest of my body is fine. These are unrealistic goals and you must realize you can’t target one body part or lose extreme weight in a matter of time.
  
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