Yoga Classes
Life moves too
fast. One lesson we can all benefit from is the ancient Indian
practice of yoga, which reminds us that every day is sacred and we
are comprised of a connected series of energy channels that can be
manipulated to regulate body processes, improve strength and
facilitate mental clarity. Yoga classes are offered all across
America -- and in fact, attract over 16.5 million participants!
Adding yoga to your weekly workout can give you the muscle toning
and mental stamina you need to succeed in all other areas of your
life. Continue reading to figure out where to find a class near you.
First of all, you might be wondering what kind of yoga classes you
should be looking for. There are almost limitless options and
traditions and the best way to discover your favorite is to just try
them! But basically, most beginners start with Hatha yoga, but
Iyengar yoga is often appealing because it focuses on proper body
alignment, allows instructor-student interaction and uses props like
mats, buckles and blocks. Intermediate to advanced yoga enthusiasts
get into Ashtanga and power yoga, which are more physically
demanding. Bikram yoga is focused on internal cleansing and is
practiced in a room that's 95 to 100 degrees, which causes a
purifying sweating process. Kundalini is a type of yoga meditation
and practice based around "spiritual awakening."
YogaFinder.com, the largest internet directory of its kind, can
match you up with classes, events, retreats, products, jobs and
teacher training opportunities. You can get the yoga center address,
phone number, website, browse available styles and read a general
description of what's offered. This directory pulls results that
others may not have and worldwide retreats are listed. The site is
colorful, easy to navigate and very comprehensive!
Yoga.com lists studios and classes near you by address, phone
number, styles, levels, cost and certification information. You can
also check out yoga vacations, read articles, browse the store and
participate in forums here. It's a simple site but can give you all
the basic statistics quickly and easily.
FindYoga.com is another expansive, well-designed site with multiple
search engines to find yoga workshops, teachers, retreats, classes
and training centers (within the US). If you're really busy, you can
even search for classes by the days and times you have available!
Results are listed by school, suburb, day, time, style, level type
and teacher. There are many resources for people looking to learn
more about yoga, get their corporation involved in a yoga program,
or to find a mentoring program.
New York yoga instructor Sharon Gannon tells us, "You cannot do
yoga. Yoga is your natural state. What you can do are yoga
exercises, which may reveal to you why you are resisting your
natural state." By taking yoga classes, you will not only strengthen
your muscles, but your spirit as well.
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