Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : March 28, 2016 9:28 AM IST
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I am a 32-year old woman. I want to start practicing yoga but cannot find a yoga teacher or class near my place. I read a few books on beginner s yoga and also follow Shilpa s yoga on YouTube. Can I start practicing yoga with online instructions or reading books?
Query answered by yoga expert Pooja Melwani
If you are new to yoga, getting trained by a teacher can be the best way to build a strong foundation of yoga. However if you can t squeeze in time to join a yoga class, you can always start practicing yoga at home by reading yoga books and following online videos. When you begin yoga practice at home, keep these following tips in mind.
Pick poses wisely: When building a yoga practice at home, choose poses you think you will be able to perform efficiently. The easy yoga poses will make you feel confident and help build the base for the advanced ones. These online yoga classes can be just apt for beginners.
Start slow: When you begin your yoga practice, do not jump into a 45-minute sequence. Instead, start slowly with a 10-15 minutes practice. When the length of the session does not seem too challenging, way you will be more likely to stay committed to your yoga practice. These 10 beginner's yoga poses will help you get started.
Be punctual: Whether you prefer a morning yoga practice or perform it once you are back home from work when you have a stable routine, you will not have the excuse to find time for your practice.
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