There are various DVDs and videos on yoga, usually with an instructor who takes you through many different exercises and breathing techniques. Although they can be great in the sense that you can practise in the comfort of your own home and fit yoga around your usual routine, a good teacher can make a huge difference in how well you succeed. DVDs and videos are great as supplementary materials later on when you are more confident and have learnt and received guidance from a teacher.
There are many different types of yoga and many styles of teaching. Shop around and find a yoga type and teaching style that best fits your needs. You should also consult your physician, and let your teacher know if you have any health problems.
How to find a good Yoga teacher?
Finding a good yoga teacher is like finding a good doctor or hairdresser-you have to ask around and then try out a few different people. Also, ask the instructor plenty of questions:
Is the yoga being taught vigorous or gentle?
What is a good class time for beginners?
Should I bring anything, like a yoga mat, or is that supplied?
How much is each class?
Where was the teacher trained? (Most teachers should have 200 to 500 hours of training.)
How long has the teacher been instructing?
A good teacher will try verbal instruction before using hands-on adjustments. Demonstration by a teacher should only be done when is necessary. A teacher performing poses can’t possibly watch what you are doing. The class is for you the student. You need a teacher who can react to your individual needs and guide you in to the correct poses. Asking before class about prior yoga experience, injuries, etc is an indication that the teacher is attentive to your needs.
An important aspect of yoga is that it is non-competitive. Students work at their own ability level, being sure to respect the body and its limitations. You should never go beyond what is comfortable and reasonable and a good yoga teacher will help you determine what is appropriate for you in each pose.
Classes can also be a fantastic way of meeting new people in a friendly relaxed environment.
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There are many different yoga techniques that you can apply to your routine of yoga. I provided some information below but you might be interested in more information after reading. If so, I provided you with the link below.
The five yoga techniques include: posture, relaxation, meditation, deep breathing and movement of joints. Each technique has its own role and function.
The movement of joints is called the 'sandhichalana'. This is one of the yoga techniques that focus on the joints. The joints undergo full movements which include the movement of the hands, movement of the neck and the movement of the lower limb.
I'm going to start with Pilates recommendations, since that discipline isn't as wide and varying.
For books, Brooke Siler's The Pilates Body and anything by Alycea Ungaro are excellent.
In terms of videos, you might want to look at Pilates for Dummies; beginning or basics videos by Hilary Burnett, Ana Caban, Moira Stott, and Mari Winsor; and Rael 7 Pilates.
Once you've done some working through at least one of these more instructional videos, you might want to look into these slightly more beginner / intermediate videos that still provide good instruction on form, etc.: AM Pilates, the Crunch Pilates videos (like Pick Your Spot Pilates), Quick Fix Pilates (but not Quick Fix Pilates Abs – that one's more intermediate), You Can Do Pilates, Prevention Flatten Your Belly with Pilates, The Quick and Dirty Guide to Pilates, and videos by Denise Austin and Kathy Smith.
(As much as I enjoy the 10 Minute Solution Pilates videos, they do not provide enough form and breath instruction for a true beginner, nor does the second one, Rapid Results Pilates, in particular offer enough modifications for those without sufficient strength and/or flexibility to perform the exercises fully).
I find yoga more difficult to recommend material for because there are so many different styles, but here are some ideas to get you started.
For books, you might want to browse Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics, The American Yoga Association Beginner's Manual, Miriam Austin's Cool Yoga Tricks, Judith Lasater's 30 Essential Yoga Poses (or any book by her), Mark Ansari and Liz Lark's Yoga for Beginners, even Yoga for Dummies and the Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga are all right. If you're tolerant of discussions of yogic meditation, I love Erich Schiffmann's The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness.
For videos, you might find this thread from VideoFitness.com's forum as one place to start: http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=12669.
If you're looking for more information on Pilates and yoga videos and books, I highly recommend CollageVideo.com, where you can see previews of the videos they have in stock and read customer reviews; VideoFitness.com, where you can read consumer reviews of a ton of videos and some books as well as ask questions on their forum; and YourExerciseDVDs.com, where you can read professional reviews of a number of videos.
Good luck as you begin your yoga and Pilates practices! If you possibly can save up for one live class in each discipline early on, I highly recommend that. If you can't, at least enlist someone to check your form every once in a while, as it can make a huge difference in the safety and enjoyment of both practices.
I recommend Shiva Rea's "Yoga Shakti" dvd.
http://www.amazon.com/Shiva-Rea-Yoga-Shakti/dp/1591791847
Look her up on youtube.com to view sample clips and see if you like her style.
You can obtain both new and slightly cheaper used copies thru Amazon.
Another source for used copies is http://www.half.ebay.com/ .
You may also enjoy the free 60 min classes available at http://www.yogatoday.com/ .
Namaste',
dwb
Many of our friends have liked the swimming classes offered at the YMCA, starting at 6 months
Another great way to get out of the house and make friends is to join a mom's club. Most areas have one and usually the membership fee is only like 20 bucks a year. THey have mom activites but also lots of infant playgroups and info on other baby-friendly activities in the area.
For the DVD, we have really liked the Mom and Baby Fitness DVD by Parent Magazine, available at Target. It is a combo of pilates, yoga, and baby massage. Some of my daughter's favorite games come from there, and I got a lot of ideas for making other exercises baby friendly. ANd it gets harder as your baby gets heavier, so its great for toning up! We started doing it at 3 months, but you could at any age. For some reason, the DVD rack is in the card section at our store. I know they had other mommy-and-me fitness DVDs there (yoga and such), this is just the one that seemed the best mix, and that I had heard tons of great things about from friends.
Yoga is a great way to loose weight and stay in shape. It not only helps you loose wait but it also tones your muscles and builds endurance and peace of mind.
Yoga class would be nicer because of the atmosphere…but doing yoga by yourself in the comfort of your own home also great for relaxation.
A good website with free yoga instructional videos is:
http://www.yogatoday.com
Enjoy
some good yoga dvds for beginners are:
1. Rodney Yee's Am Yoga
2. any Seane Corn dvds
3. mtv came up with one from the real world series. that's as basic as it gets!
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I would still suggest to find a yoga studio close by your home. It is important for the beginner to have a good teacher, who can explain basics, correct and adjust you, suggest a modification when needed. After you learn the basics you will be able to decide if you want to stay in the class or use DVDs.
Good luck