![]() ![]() Research potential teachers online and call studios to ask about the background, expertise, and philosophy of their instructors to find someone whose practices align with what you're looking for in a class.ġ1. "A true guru of yoga simply needs to be an authentic student of yoga, a practitioner of all elements of yoga, as much as they are a teacher of yoga." Ideally, Deshpande says, a teacher will link asana with the other limbs of yoga. “A good teacher need not look athletic or ‘spiritual,’ a studio does not have to have high-end equipment or outfits for sale, there's no requirement for Indian statues to be around, and no need to be only Indian or have an adopted Indian name,” she adds. When evaluating potential studios and teachers, know this: “Your teacher does not need to have only an Indian background to be a good teacher,” Deshpande explains. Again, it really does come down to the studio and specific instructor. She also notes that in the case of fusion classes, it's ideal to find someone who is "instructing these classes holistically and in a balanced way, offering yoga philosophical teachings infused in a power practice." You likely won't find that in every power yoga studio out there, especially those that put a strong emphasis on physique or weight loss results. “They're all offering great ways of practicing yoga in their own way, but I believe that whatever the style, it's the guru ("remover of darkness")-the teacher-that matters,” Deshpande says. Some studios, like CorePower Yoga, offer fusion classes that are more strength training focused and involve, at some point in class, picking up weights and doing movements like lunges and squats. Some styles-like Ashtanga yoga-are more rigorous, focusing on “fervent postures and movement,” says Deshpande, while some, like yin yoga, are more slow-paced, involving poses held for minutes at a time. Some studios will have designated beginner classes, too.Īs you’re sorting through the options, know that many styles of yoga are devoted to revered teachers' last names, like Iyengar and Kripalu, explains Deshpande. Vinyasa, which loosely means “breath linked with movement" and focuses on flowing movements connected to your breathing, or hatha yoga, which in Sanskrit refers to any type of yoga that teaches physical postures (though at most studios, describes a more basic, slower-paced style), would be the best choices for beginners, Claire Grieve, certified yoga instructor and stretch therapist, tells SELF. In general, non-heated classes offering foundational poses are a good bet for newbies, says Opielowski. Your best bet is to call local studios and ask which classes they recommend for beginners. ![]() ![]() On top of that, styles may vary by studio and by teacher, and some studios have their own brand of classes. Here’s how to choose a class for you.įrom hatha to vinyasa to yin yoga and more, there are many different styles offered in the U.S., and it can be overwhelming to sort through the options, especially if you’ve never done yoga before. ![]()
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