Good points below from Niels.
My first five years of yoga were mainly done at a studio. Sadly it closed a few years ago and I haven't found a good replacement in North Van.
It's hard to know what you are doing wrong in the beginning so going to some classes is a good idea - whether it's at a studio or not. Eion Finn's videos often offer modified versions of many poses for those of us who are more like cedar than rubber. And Abi's programs are generally designed for people like us - inflexible athletic types who haven't taken great care of ourselves.
If I were you though I would just dive in, but carefully. Yoga shouldn't hurt (despite what Bikram says) so if you use that as a guide you should be okay. Remember that it's a non-competitive pursuit so don't compare yourself to anyone and move until it feels good.
Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
Dec. 14, 2017, 5:09 p.m. - Cam McRae
Good points below from Niels. My first five years of yoga were mainly done at a studio. Sadly it closed a few years ago and I haven't found a good replacement in North Van. It's hard to know what you are doing wrong in the beginning so going to some classes is a good idea - whether it's at a studio or not. Eion Finn's videos often offer modified versions of many poses for those of us who are more like cedar than rubber. And Abi's programs are generally designed for people like us - inflexible athletic types who haven't taken great care of ourselves. If I were you though I would just dive in, but carefully. Yoga shouldn't hurt (despite what Bikram says) so if you use that as a guide you should be okay. Remember that it's a non-competitive pursuit so don't compare yourself to anyone and move until it feels good. Best of luck and let us know how it goes!