I'm new to yoga, which class is best for me?
We generally recommend that students new to yoga begin with a Better Backs class. The teachers are trained to be able to guide all students regardless of level of experience in and out of every posture.
Can I lose weight doing yoga?
Yoga promotes weight loss on several levels.
• First it is a physical workout that burns calories as well as tones muscles. The results are a more sculpted body as well as stronger muscles and bones.
• Secondly, it promotes awareness. Students who practice yoga will move through the rest of their day (including meals) paying closer attention to hunger cues and are more likely to match their food intake with their actual needs.
• Lastly, the calming effect of yoga actually creates a willingness by the body to let go of unneeded fat stores. Whenever the body and mind are in a relaxed state the inevitable result is more successful weight management.
Do I have to be flexible to do yoga?
Absolutely NOT!! The intention of yoga is to make you MORE flexible but wherever you are is where you start. Flexibility WILL increase if you keep coming to your mat!