NEW TO YOGA?
If you’re new to yoga here are some useful resources for you. Including: what to know before your first class, a 45 minute beginners class to try out some starter moves, and some top tips.
Everything You Need to Know
Before You Go to Your First Class:
Wear anything comfortable and a bit stretchy that is easy to move around in, like leggings, tracksuit bottoms or sports shorts. Vest or t-shirt, sports top, sweatshirt, you might prefer a top that doesn’t rise up when you bend forward. We do yoga in bare feet, unless you have a reason to keep socks on.
- You will probably be more comfortable eating an hour or two before class, so your stomach is more on the empty side.
- As it is physical activity, it is a good idea to have some water about 20 mins before class and after. We don’t tend to drink during class but of course you can if you want to.
- If it’s your first class with me, please arrive a few minutes early so I can say hello!
- Please take off your shoes by the door and come into the class quietly. Please roll your mat out quietly- it makes a loud bang if you just drop it down to unroll it.
- If you are early, enjoy a few minutes sitting or lying down on your mat and rest : ) If you are chatting, please do so quietly.
- Feel free to ask questions during class. I do my best but sometimes I say things wrong or I’m not clear, so thank you for asking.
- If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask after class or you can email me. I always wait for questions and comments at the end of class and really encourage you to do so. It’s such a helpful part of learning, for students and for me.
- Feel absolutely free to pace yourself in class. It is a good idea to pause and rest every so often when you are starting out. Sometimes it is helpful to just watch for a minute.
- Just start where you are. You can’t be bad at yoga : ) It is not about being flexible or super fit. It is about exploring and working with your own body’s current needs, challenges and potential. Our goal is developing body+mind awareness through the medium of movement and breath focus. I offer various options so that you always have an accessible starting point.
- As you move in new ways, you might feel stiffness or soreness the next day as your tissues adapt. You could try a hot shower or bath and then do some gentle movement.
- It’s great for learning if you have a go at a few moves the day after your class, anything you can remember is great.
For someone who started yoga to improve fitness for other sports, Justine has converted me to a yogi – the classes have been enjoyable and educational, a regular highlight of my week. I leave class feeling more grounded and energized. Justine displays the spirit of yoga with ease
Justine’s yoga classes are instructive, relaxing, and fun. Her knowledge of yoga and her attention to each student has kept me coming back
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