Getting Started With Yoga & Commonly Asked Questions

The best part about Yoga is that it is extremely easy to get started. Essentially all you need is a Yoga Mat and a smart phone and you can get going right away. Keep in mind that you can start off with small steps, there is no need to think you need to become a professional right away. We recommend finding a beginner class on YouTube you are comfortable with. We’ll provide some suggestions later on in this article. But first, let’s get some of the most commonly asked questions out of the way.

I’m not flexible, is Yoga for me?
The fact is, everybody starts somewhere. It is a misconception that you need to be a flexible person in order to do yoga. The flexibility will come over time with practice. You don’t even need to be able to touch your toes to get started.

Do I need to train every day?
As with any type of physical training, the more time you can put in the better. But you can take it at your own pace. Sneak in 10 minutes when you have some time, or aim for half an hour to an hour every other day. It’s up to you. One important thing to remember is that rest days are just as important as training. Do not over exert yourself and let your body rest.

Can I take yoga classes online?
Absolutely. There are options for live online classes from sites such as Mind Body Online or simply take some pre-recorded Yoga classes from popular YouTube channels such as Yoga With Adrienne. She has classes suited for beginners to advanced experts and everything in between. Definitely a great place to get started for free!

What else do I need?
Aside from a mat, you don’t need much aside from some comfortable clothing, which is key. You don’t need to break the bank with $100 Yoga Pants either. Sites such as Fabletics have yoga clothes of comparable quality for much cheaper. They’re a membership based site, so you’ll want to perhaps read more about Fabletics membership model so you know how it works.

Stay tuned for more articles and tips and tricks. We will also be adding a full section to review various Yoga studios across the GTA and Canada!