...asily. It's a choice you make about your body's future years - do you wish to be fluid, or brittle?

You are either born flexible or not. I am not the least bit flexible. If you have ever seen Yoga on TV, or in a magazine, those pretzel like poses are unachievable for most of us. Ignore those pictures and ignore those people who look like performers from Cirque de Soleil. Focus on increasing your mobility which can be so easily be achieved.

A great Yoga class reaches every single part of your body - it begins to hum in good health, it becomes more elastic through stretching, it sighs with relief because your breathing is deep, and all parts have been stretched. Trust me, it's addictive to push your body a little further, pull on those tight ham strings just a little more. There is no pain in Yoga, but there is always a little more stretch. When I began Yoga at 58 I could not touch my toes - now in a standing forward bend I can put my hands flat on the ground, that's an amazing feeling and an accomplishment!

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT YOGA CLASS

Look for a small Yoga studio that teaches Hatha Yoga. Unless you've done Yoga for years, start with a beginner class, or what's called gentle Hatha. Often you'll see level 1, level 2 and advanced classes advertised. That really is referring to how mobile you are. Your Yoga instructor is key, and it may take several classes to find the right fit. I would look for a teacher who walks around the class, looks at your body, makes slight hands-on adjustments and repeatedly mentions "no pain", and gives you options for various poses. If the teacher is doing the poses and not observing you, then he/or she has their own agenda and is not mindful enough to instruct you properly.

Just as there are all kinds of crazy diets out there are all kinds of crazy Yo...more

Who Should Be Allowed To Teach Yoga To The Public?

...about Yoga. Some will clearly know, while others will readily admit, they do not. In western medicine, it is hard enough to keep up with all of the new prescription drugs and their side effects. Can we fault a physician for doing his, or her, best to keep up with everything?

So, who would you like to see in charge of Yoga? Hopefully, a board of Yoga teachers would be responsible, but would each one favor his, or her, style in the process? There is bound to be some bias. So, which is more ...more

nude Yoga Teaches You to Be Comfortable With Your Body and With Being Naked

...Although nude yoga, also known as naked yoga, is gaining popularly in yoga studios across the nation, there is still a reaction to the practice as offensive and unappealing. The idea of taking off your clothes in a class full of people can be embarrassing, especially if you were brought up in a household where nudity is shamed. But when practiced in a studio that is supportive or in the comfort of your own home, nude yoga can open up new horizons, drawing you to feel more comfortable in your naked body.

Yoga studen...more

nude Yoga - Would You Try It?

...e seeking yoga with a hint of sexuality, rather seek out information regarding tantric yoga or classes for couples in your area than joining the first group that you stumble on.

Wrapping up, nude Yoga is not for everyone but for some it can aid in allowing one to accept one's body in a natural state and improve the body, mind and soul unity experience desired from yoga practice. I know that for many, even with understanding the benefits of Naked Yoga, the only time they may come close to a 90 minute class of naked yoga would be in the form of an embarrassing and shocking nightmare. The idea here is that you should choose a yoga class that suits you best and allows you to benefit from the art in a setting that makes you the most comfortable, whether it be naked or not.more

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