Although many people still think of yoga as a contortionist art
form where the goal is to wrap your feet around your head, it’s
actually a great full-body workout that anyone can do. Through rhythmic
breathing and held poses that gently stretch specific muscle groups,
yoga helps to align the spine and strengthen the body. The relaxation
and health benefits can be long-lasting, too. ”You’ll
be able to stay centered and balanced through stressful events,
like a wedding,” explains Rodney Yee, a Piedmont, California-based
yoga instructor. To get started, take a class to ensure you learn
the basics, which are how to form the poses and how to focus on
your breath. To find an instructor near you log on to yell.com.
Or check out your local Yellow Pages. Once you feel secure practicing
on your own, test-drive a few instruction videos, CDs or cassettes
(gaiam.com is a good place to start).
Although many people still think of yoga as a contortionist art
form where the goal is to wrap your feet around your head, it’s
actually a great full-body workout that anyone can do. Through rhythmic
breathing and held poses that gently stretch specific muscle groups,
yoga helps to align the spine and strengthen the body. The relaxation
and health benefits can be long-lasting, too. ”You’ll
be able to stay centered and balanced through stressful events,
like a wedding,” explains Rodney Yee, a Piedmont, California-based
yoga instructor. To get started, take a class to ensure you learn
the basics, which are how to form the poses and how to focus on
your breath. To find an instructor near you log on to