YOGA 101.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel or start Private Yoga Sessions with me.

2. Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed.

3. Sit still, connect with your breath and allow your breath to help you relax.

4. Maybe you start to feel like moving, or you stay sitting and breathing.

Hatha Yoga is the perfect style for beginners. It is slower than other styles, giving you plenty of time to tune in with your body and understand how different poses feel.

To learn more about yoga styles, click on the link below...

https://www.hannahsaundersyoga.com/yoga-types-explained Read more about yoga for beginners in this post...

https://www.hannahsaundersyoga.com/post/top-7-questions-people-ask-about-yoga-from-beginners

Basically...as much as you want!

Yoga isn't just the physical practise that we associate with it. So maybe your week of Yoga looks something like this.

Monday - Yin Session

Tuesday - Power Flow

Wednesday - Pranayama / Breathing

Thursday - Meditation

Friday - Vinyasa Class

Saturday - Going on a walk without your phone, allowing you to connect back with nature/yourself and coming back into the present

Sunday - Self Care

We want our Yoga practise to help us listen to our bodies and feel all our feelings.

Sorry to be annoying, but...'How long is a piece of string?'...Yoga is as difficult or as easy as you make. What is good to remember is that we want to let go of our ego during our yoga sessions. So if you're finding a particular pose painful but you're still attempting it, because you think you 'should' be able to do it, then you're probably practising with your ego.

Let go!

Yoga will definitely tone your muscles, improve your digestion, increase your metabolism...and so many more amazing things. But if you're only practising Yin/Restorative, more than likely you won't notice any change.

People who don't want to improve their lives...JOKING...or am I??

Yoga truly can be practise by everyone. Maybe the physical classes aren't safe for you, therefore you will focus on pranayama and meditation; you can make it work.

There's certain people that should practise with caution:

- if you're pregnant (however there are pregnancy safe classes available on your membership)

- if you're suffering from an illness, please consult with your doctor first

The benefits of online private yoga classes are:

• Personalised attention and instruction

• Tailored practices to meet your specific needs and goals

• Flexibility in scheduling and location

• Opportunity to deepen your practice at your own pace

• Confidential and supportive environment

• Accountability

Yoga is literally just about breathing...and I assume you can breathe?! The word 'Yoga' means 'union of the mind and body'. Our physical (asana) Yoga practice just serves as a way to still the mind. So if you can touch your toes, amazing but there is so much more to explore!

Introducing Mindfulness practices, such as Pranayama (breath work) and Meditation, alongside our Physical Yoga reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels in our bodies, allowing us to feel less anxious and less reactive to stressful situations.

Anything that you can move freely in. This is the amazing thing about practising at home...it's totally private! So no one will ever see your favourite thread bare leggings.

The only thing you really need is a Yoga Mat. If you do have Yoga blocks and a strap, that could be handy. However, a big book/kitchen roll and scarf will do the job.

Absolutely! We've all been in your position before and understand that it can be daunting starting something new. Level 1 Gentle Flow Classes are a perfect way to start to understand what feels good and what isn't for you. Additionally, restorative Yin Classes are designed to suit all abilities, giving you the perfect opportunity to slow down.