New To Yoga: A Guide to Getting Started
New to Yoga: A Guide to Getting Started
Your first yoga class can be very intimidating (the first couple classes too). Here you will find some tips, information, and recommendations to prepare you for your first class at Yogalife!
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Benefits of Yoga
Yoga offers a variety of benefits…
Good for your mind
Good for your body
Good for your soul
Here are some more in-depth benefits from yoga. >> Yoga Benefits
What Class Should I Take?
For your first class we recommend you start off with a gentler practice, then you just need to choose the room temperature of the class. The temperatures range from room temperature, Warm (32– 34), Hot (36-38). Here are a few classes to check out at our South Edmonton yoga studio.
Gentle Hatha
A wide range of movements and postures that stretch, strengthen, align, and stimulate all systems of the body using hatha, restorative and yin postures, the use of props and pranayama.
Yin
A slow-paced class designed to specifically work the connective tissues of the body. This class consists of holding postures for several minutes to activate and work the fibers of your fascia matrix, ligamental structures and skeletal system. Yin yoga uniquely appeals to those who wish to increase their flexibility and range of motion as well as those interested in increasing bone density and strengthening joints.
And if you’re looking for something with a faster pace for your first class...
Hatha Flow
Includes the same benefits as a traditional Hatha class (variety, stretch, strength, alignment, and stimulation) with the added component of Sun Salutations. Sun Salutations, or flow, involve strength and stamina for the upper body, shoulders, and spine as well as stimulation for the nervous system.
Flow
Flow includes the same benefits as a Hatha class (variety, stretch, strength, alignment, and stimulation) with the added component of Sun Salutations. Sun Salutations, or flow, involve strength and stamina for the upper body, shoulders, and spine as well as stimulation for the nervous system.
What to Bring for Class?
Depending on Edmonton’s weather, dress appropriately for getting to and from Yogalife, especially during our cold winters! However here is specifically what you will need for your first yoga class at Yogalife:
Comfortable clothes to practice in.
A Yoga mat *We do offer mat rentals at the yoga studio.
Water
A Yoga Towel *especially if your registered for a hot yoga class.
Yogalife offers change rooms, lockers, plus locks for use as well.
If you have any additional questions about what to bring, please don’t hesitate to contact us either at Info@Yogalifestudios.ca or by phone at (780) 328-3927.
Looking for Yoga props, Mats, and/or towels? Check out our shop!
Registering for Class
After reviewing the Yogalife schedule, it is best you create an account and pre-register for the class. This allows the teachers to know in advance how large the class will be and to make sure you have a spot! creating an account can either be done by our intake form online or though the Yogalife App. Once your account is created, you can purchase the desired pass and book yourself for class.
Create an account
Pre-register for class
Getting to the Studio
Before heading to your first yoga class, make sure you know where you are going. Here is the information for our South Edmonton Studio >> South Studio
Please arrive around 10 minutes early to prepare for class.
Classes begin at the time it is scheduled and students will not be able to attend if late. If you are running late or will not make if, please let us know. However, when you have a moment, please review our late cancel/ no show policy here >> Studio Etiquette
Still have questions? Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have additional questions or concerns about attending your first class here at Yogalife, please reach out and we will be happy to help!
