Yoga postures (known as asanas)

Try the British Wheel of Yoga.

Does yor local newspaper have a community events section?  The ones here on this side of the pond do, with listings of exercise groups, yoga groups, & other interests.

Hi Simone I am actually currently creating a yoga directory: Yogasearch.co.uk  but alas it's still a couple of month away from launch, but keep it ear tagged for future references. Finding a teacher and style to your...

Hi I just wondered is there a professional body that governs Yoga and would be able to direct me to groups in my local area? im based int he UK and am desperate to try yoga in a class but I went to somewhere before and it didn't seem like a very e...

Very true. You can get injured doing anything. Walking along the road is dangerous. Don't be put off yoga because of one scare story.

You should breathe! You should only hold your breath if you are doing a particular pranayama (breath control) practice! You should always be breathing when you're in positions. If you're not breathing you're holding tension, and  you don't nee...

Namaste everyone. I'm Cheryl from Toronto, Canada. I started Yoga in 2003 after I injured my back. At that time I did mostly did astanga yoga as I was used to more strenuous workouts - however over the years I found my interests turning towards th...

Oh ok mate.. All I need to do is find a good teacher.. :)

Roomi dont allow the previous comment make you fear Yoga, as long as you are aware of your body and find a good TEACHER (not instructor) or work from videos or books within your abilities you will be fine. Yoga is not just about exercise it is for...

you are scaring me out mate :(

I think in the absence of a good instructor I would buy quality videos that teach and allow for modification. I love my Windsor pilates for this reason, there is plenty of modifications taught to avoid injury. But just because someone is certified...

Oh ok mate :) I hope I got it clear :)

When holding poses breathe normally, if your breathing becomes ragged you are holding the pose too long.

I mean should I hold the breath or inhle and exhle continuously??

One more thing mate, If I am maintaining a particular position for few secs then what should I do?

oh tht's been made so simple.. thanks mate :)

Hey Roomi, you dont need to fear breathing general rule of thumb is inhale in opening pose (raising your arms above your head, backbends etc) exhale into forward or closing movements.

yeah I accept mate, all I fear about the breathing. I heard no matter what kind of workouts or yoga you do, breathing properly is more important..

Calm, relaxed and peace, nothing else can give me those kinds of feelings to the extent that yoga can.

I dont think watching anything, videos or teachers is easy when practicing, for me books are best for learning about postures and then feeling my own way through the pose. This was the way I learnt Yoga about 37 years ago, (no videos or internet t...

I've never seen anyone try doing a handstand from a toe-stand.  She's right, it is a lot of fun1

Toe Stand Tutorial

http://youtu.be/kRslPNooyn4

I wish I was there now!  After watching, I closed my eyes, & I could almost feel the sun's warmth on me & the wet sand under my feet & between my toes!

Lotus Pose In A Very Beautiful Setting

http://youtu.be/nNVfGmZQQw

Deepening & Tightening The Lotus

http://youtu.be/lfYNpukzu2Y

Beginner Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

http://youtu.be/BdVHk5C0L8U

Yes, I know for some people trying to watch a DVD while doing a pose doesn't work very well.  Do you feel it's easier watching the instructor lead a session?