Yoga Instructor

Yoga Instructor

JYogi

9 Years Experience

Delray Beach, FL

Female, 34

I'm a certified yoga instructor specializing in Bikram Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Children's Yoga. My style of teaching emphasizes a safe, supportive environment in which students can explore, be challenged, and find their own inner teacher. I want students to emerge from the classes feeling relaxed, open and alive. Ask me anything about yoga. Anything!

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Last Answer on September 05, 2017

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I am very interested in trying out yoga but I want to ease myself into it as I find the thought of going to a class very intimidating, what would you recommend for getting into yoga for the first time? Which kind of yoga is best for beginners?

Asked by WorldTraveler over 8 years ago

I can understand the thought of trying yoga for the first time to be intimidating. I was intimidated my first time! My first experience with yoga was at a Vinyasa studio in New York. It was a very basic flow, and the teaching was great. I think it's important to note that any studio that offers a certain style of yoga, will most likely have a class catered to beginners. My recommendation is to try a vinyasa class, and just go for it! Everyone is a beginner at some point with everything. Yoga is a practice, nothing more. You will always be learning, as I am still learning. When you go in there, listen with your whole body and you will be great.

Will I get taller from my first 10 minute yoga class or a better posture

Asked by Sarah over 8 years ago

After gaining a regular practice (4-5 times per week for about an hour), it wouldn't be unusual for your poster to improve, thereby making you appear to be a bit taller.

How do long does it take to see improvements in flexibility? I am just starting yoga, and can hardly do dogward dog without pain due to tight hamstrings (same for other poses). Do I hold the stretch longer (through pain)?

Asked by ccllb over 8 years ago

First, make sure you can understand the difference between pain and discomfort. There will often be discomfort in yoga as you seek to reverse the effects of a lifetime of stress on the muscles. If you have very tight hamstrings, you will most likely feel discomfort but don't push the stretch. Rather, hold the posture for 10 deep breaths. Every time you inhale, think about the muscle or area that you're trying to open. Every time you exhale, settle into the space you've just created. After doing that for 10 breaths, take a break or do another pose. Then come back to a hamstring stretch. With a regular practice (commitment), you WILL see change.

Do I need a clear mind to benefit from yoga or will I still get the yoga benefits despite having a severe 24/7 distraction from someone?

Asked by Riel almost 8 years ago

You don't need a clear mind to go into yoga. Yoga will help you to clear your mind!!!

HI,
I AM GETTING TINGLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREHEAD, IT IS JUST LIKE A HEARTBEAT. WHY IS IT HAPPENING? PLEASE EXPLAIN."
IS IT SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY 3RD EYE? OR MY KUNDALINI AWAKEN?

THANK YOU

Asked by Dave over 8 years ago

Hi Dave. I don't have an answer for you because I don't have experience in Kundalini Yoga or the 3rd eye.

I have extremely tight hamstrings which makes it hard to do some poses. How an I loosen them up permanently? It is very frustrating!!!!

Asked by Elissa over 8 years ago

Loosening the hamstrings will most likely be an ongoing process for you. Consistency is key. Practicing forward fold, seated forward fold, and downward facing dog daily will help you to open the hamstrings. Most important is the BREATH! Breathe very deeply for ten breaths when holding these postures. Every exhale, move a little bit further into the stretch (and that could be less than a millimeter).

Does yoga BULK up or TONE muscles? My goal is just to tone. I dislike the bulky muscle look. I am absolutely trying to avoid building the oblique and hip muscles, specifically. I attend Bikram hot yoga about 3-4x/week. Is this ok for toning?

Asked by Julia almost 8 years ago

I have found that vinyasa yoga did more a bulking my muscle in the upper body/shoulder area, but Bikram has giving me overall fantastic toning! Sounds like you're on the right track.