There are some basic steps you can take to ensure that your first yoga class won’t also be your last.
Remove Your Shoes
It is good form to remove shoes before entering a yoga studio. Not only does this cut down on the amount of street dirt brought onto the studio floor, it is also more respectful of the teacher and of the yoga space.
Discuss Any Health Concerns
If you are pregnant, be sure to tell the instructor. There are certain poses, that you should not do, and others will have some modifications that they can explain.
The same goes for any new yoga students with any type of back, neck or hip injury, or a medical condition. Simply let the instructor know, so he/she can advise you on which poses to skip.
Sit in the Front of the Class
This is probably the most difficult tip for any student new to yoga, or to any class. By sitting in the front of the class, you will have a clear view of the teacher, and the teacher will have a clear view of you.
Introduce Yourself to the Instructor
Not only is it polite, it will also put you more at ease to introduce yourself to the yoga instructor. By letting the teacher know that you are new in class, the teacher will know to help you with your form. Also, by introducing yourself to the instructor you have let him or her know that there is a new student in the class, and the instructor will be more likely to be more descriptive, or not skip any important explanations, as they may do with a class of seasoned yoga students.
