[Sportsandrec] Learning About... Yoga?

[Ivonne Mosquera]

All,

I myself started out with a private instructor back in 2003, which worked out incredibly well.  I was able to learn the poses, memorize most of the names for each pose, and really focus on what the propper alignment should feel like so that I was prepared when I went to a yoga class.  Typically, you won't get that much attention in classes b/c they tend to have quite a few students, and only 1 teacher/instructor.

That being said, there is also a great website called Yoga Journal, www.yogajournal.com, which offers tons of information about the practice of yoga.  They have a poses section which allows you to look up just about any pose, and also gives you its description, benefits, etc.

I live in the Philadelphia area, and would be willing to get a group together, or work one-on-one with people on an indtroductory yoga class.  If you are interested, please feel free to reach out to me.  

Cheers,
Ivonne
www.iminmotion.net
www.practicalandcreative.com






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On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 11:48 AM EDT Rania Ismail CMT wrote:

>I would start off working privately with a yoga instructor so you can learn
>how the poses are done and the names. Once you feel comfortable enough and
>the instructor feels that you are ready you should take a yoga class.
>Rania,
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
>Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 1:23 PM
>To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Learning About... Yoga?
>
>Hi Everet and anyone else,
>
>I really like the Pocket Yoga app that one can download on a smart
>phone--if you have one of course. It cost a few dollars and initially
>was not accessible. Eventually, it got so. It has a poses section that
>allows you to tap and open on each yoga pose. It gives a description
>of each pose and the benefits of each pose. When you think you've got
>a decent idea of what is what you can go and do a 30 minute, 45 minute
>or one hour practice for beginner, intermediate or advanced yogis.
>Honestly though, I['d start with a class or two at your local
>wherever. Most yoga teachers are descriptive enough and assist any
>student in perfecting a pose during the class. It does help knowing
>names of poses when you do yoga with some sort of video.
>
>Also, for any pregnant ladies, there is a yoga app for pregnant women
>that is really good and accessible.
>
>Now, if only I would use these more often.
>
>LM
>
>
>On 3/16/12, Tristan Pierce <tpierce at aph.org> wrote:
>> The APH physical education website has several features with resources on
>> yoga for persons with visual impairment and blindness. Go to
>> http://www.aph.org/pe/features.html
>>
>> Ms Tristan Pierce
>> Project Leader
>> Research Department
>> American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
>> 1839 Frankfort Avenue
>> Louisville, KY 40206-3148
>> 502-899-2380
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel
>> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:45 PM
>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Learning About... Yoga?
>>
>> Okay, so, I'm a way too typical guy sometimes, I admit it. I've always
>> pushed "Yoga" aside, & never cared to learn about yoga before. Please
>> forgive me for that bit of macho-BS ignorance. God continues humbling me.
>> Additionally, my pastor recently explained Yoga to me in a way that made
>it
>> seem logical, smart, & macho even. I forget how he explained it, but he's
>a
>> young 20's guy who is a martial artist & kickboxer, & has competed in MMA
>> fights. & he recommended yoga, too. So who here has any resources they'd
>> recommend, please?
>> Where can I begin learning? Thanks for any help here.
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>>
>>
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