How to Get the Most from Your First How to Get the Most from Your First Yoga SessionYoga Session

•People often delve into advanced courses when beginning to practice yoga, which means that they may never gain real mastery of basic poses. By going to a class designed for beginners, individuals can receive the attention they need to correct their alignment and become comfortable with the most common poses. When coming to a class, especially for the first time, a person should arrive early and introduce himself or herself to the instructor, who will then know to pay special attention to the novice during basic poses. Individuals should also tell instructors about any injuries or illnesses, so that they can suggest modifications during class.

•Many novices choose to sit at either the front or very back of the class, but, in fact, the middle is the ideal location. In the middle, the beginner can rely on those in front as a guide without falling off the instructor’s radar as he or she very easily could at the back.