Flexibility is required to do yoga. "I can't go to yoga, I'm not flexible."
* That's the point in doing it! : ) Yoga helps you become flexible and provides your body its benefits. Perhaps you have some social anxiety about looking "foolish" among a group of flexible yoga regulars.
* Well, just so you know, there are PLENTY of people in yoga class at the bottom of the totem pole in terms of flexibility. You gotta start somewhere, right? The important part is STARTING. If you feel a little uneasy in front more experienced people start at home and build your confidence. But in reality? I wouldn't worry about it!
Guys don't do yoga... that's for chicks
* Balderdash! Yoga was actually created by men so many many years ago and its original masters, known as yogis were men. Maybe you argue that social norms today say otherwise. I strongly disagree. Take a look around a yoga studio or class at a gym. Bet you'll see a lot more men than you initially imagined.
* The cross-gender acceptance of yoga has been rapidly increasing as studies and media number the fantastic health benefits of yoga. Men are realizing the results are too good to pass up. Although ten years ago and later the ratio of male to female was more like 1:10 it is now around 1:2 for most classes. And besides guys, it can't be all THAT terrible to be outnumbered by health savvy females!
Yoga is too expensive
* You can get started with FREE videos that are hosted on YouTube. Now, quality may vary with free programs but it is a great and free way to get familiarized. I recommend buying a program because people tend to be more motivated when they have made some kind of investment, whether its a monetary one or an emotional one. Just make sure you buy a program with a money back guarantee.
* Your local gym more than likely has classes available at no charge or for a few extra bucks added to your membership fee per month. The kinds of classes that are available are key considerations when shipping for a gym. Most chains like Gold's Gym, L.A. Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness all have built in classes.
* Think long-term. The health benefits of yoga especially if you aren't in the best shape and probably have high blood pressure, etc, are going to save you doctor visits and medication costs. Even insurance companies are exponentially are covering yoga classes because it's saving them major bucks in the long run!
Hippies and 20 year somethings do yoga, not me
* I can see this more "social legitimacy" in decades past. Yoga is an eastern based practice and involves incorporating and harmonizing all components of the human being, not the least of which being spiritual. It only makes sense that it originally gained more traction when it was first introduced with more free-spirited and "hippy-type" individuals.
* Yoga simply has too many practical health benefits for any person of any demographic to not pay attention to. Scientific studies and media attention keep shedding light on this practice and social barriers are evaporating.
You can't use yoga to lose weight
* Inherently FALSE, however some of the main reasons for its weight loss abilities may take you by surprise. Some of these are more esoteric forms of body health resulting in optimal body regulation and subsequent fat loss and some are simply not as well-known or "touted. Someone who is overweight and out of shape is simply performing sub-par within the metabolic sphere.
* Increase in blood flow to all major body systems is one of the primary advantages of yoga. When certain poses are practiced it squeezes the organs within the abdominal cavities leading to higher organ circulation. Our organs in particular, need quality circulation in order to keep them working optimally and able to naturally remove toxins from the body. Oxygen and nutrient delivery are also dramatically increased with enhanced circulation.
* On an emotional front, yoga allows people to shed negativity and heaviness while giving the spirit a breath of fresh air. I can almost guarantee you were your healthiest when you were your happiest. Coincidence?
* Energetically, yoga helps unblock centers (chakras) within the body that regulate everything from your digestive system to your immune function. A well working digestive system is paramount to weight loss. Proper absorption of nutrients as well as proper elimination of wastes are both unavoidable contributors to healthy weight regulation and healthy body composition. Yoga to lose weight is viable strategy. We won't belabor the rebuttal to this obvious myth any further!
There aren't other forms of Yoga
* There are many different kinds of yoga and each emphasizes a certain aspect of its general principles and goals. The most world-known practice of yoga is Hatha yoga but within the United States we are familiar with Vinyasa or Flow Yoga, Bikram or Hot Yoga, Power Yoga and yes even meditation falls within the category of yoga. In this article, we will not further discuss the differences and strengths of these various styles.
Yoga cannot be practiced by persons with injuries or chronic pain
* Yoga has been shown to alleviate many chronic pain conditions, most notably, chronic back pain and rheumatoid arthritis. Certain advisements and precautions should be taken depending on a person's medical condition. These conditions should be discussed with your yoga instructor in order to minimize concerns and maximize benefit.
* That's the point in doing it! : ) Yoga helps you become flexible and provides your body its benefits. Perhaps you have some social anxiety about looking "foolish" among a group of flexible yoga regulars.
* Well, just so you know, there are PLENTY of people in yoga class at the bottom of the totem pole in terms of flexibility. You gotta start somewhere, right? The important part is STARTING. If you feel a little uneasy in front more experienced people start at home and build your confidence. But in reality? I wouldn't worry about it!
Guys don't do yoga... that's for chicks
* Balderdash! Yoga was actually created by men so many many years ago and its original masters, known as yogis were men. Maybe you argue that social norms today say otherwise. I strongly disagree. Take a look around a yoga studio or class at a gym. Bet you'll see a lot more men than you initially imagined.
* The cross-gender acceptance of yoga has been rapidly increasing as studies and media number the fantastic health benefits of yoga. Men are realizing the results are too good to pass up. Although ten years ago and later the ratio of male to female was more like 1:10 it is now around 1:2 for most classes. And besides guys, it can't be all THAT terrible to be outnumbered by health savvy females!
Yoga is too expensive
* You can get started with FREE videos that are hosted on YouTube. Now, quality may vary with free programs but it is a great and free way to get familiarized. I recommend buying a program because people tend to be more motivated when they have made some kind of investment, whether its a monetary one or an emotional one. Just make sure you buy a program with a money back guarantee.
* Your local gym more than likely has classes available at no charge or for a few extra bucks added to your membership fee per month. The kinds of classes that are available are key considerations when shipping for a gym. Most chains like Gold's Gym, L.A. Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness all have built in classes.
* Think long-term. The health benefits of yoga especially if you aren't in the best shape and probably have high blood pressure, etc, are going to save you doctor visits and medication costs. Even insurance companies are exponentially are covering yoga classes because it's saving them major bucks in the long run!
Hippies and 20 year somethings do yoga, not me
* I can see this more "social legitimacy" in decades past. Yoga is an eastern based practice and involves incorporating and harmonizing all components of the human being, not the least of which being spiritual. It only makes sense that it originally gained more traction when it was first introduced with more free-spirited and "hippy-type" individuals.
* Yoga simply has too many practical health benefits for any person of any demographic to not pay attention to. Scientific studies and media attention keep shedding light on this practice and social barriers are evaporating.
You can't use yoga to lose weight
* Inherently FALSE, however some of the main reasons for its weight loss abilities may take you by surprise. Some of these are more esoteric forms of body health resulting in optimal body regulation and subsequent fat loss and some are simply not as well-known or "touted. Someone who is overweight and out of shape is simply performing sub-par within the metabolic sphere.
* Increase in blood flow to all major body systems is one of the primary advantages of yoga. When certain poses are practiced it squeezes the organs within the abdominal cavities leading to higher organ circulation. Our organs in particular, need quality circulation in order to keep them working optimally and able to naturally remove toxins from the body. Oxygen and nutrient delivery are also dramatically increased with enhanced circulation.
* On an emotional front, yoga allows people to shed negativity and heaviness while giving the spirit a breath of fresh air. I can almost guarantee you were your healthiest when you were your happiest. Coincidence?
* Energetically, yoga helps unblock centers (chakras) within the body that regulate everything from your digestive system to your immune function. A well working digestive system is paramount to weight loss. Proper absorption of nutrients as well as proper elimination of wastes are both unavoidable contributors to healthy weight regulation and healthy body composition. Yoga to lose weight is viable strategy. We won't belabor the rebuttal to this obvious myth any further!
There aren't other forms of Yoga
* There are many different kinds of yoga and each emphasizes a certain aspect of its general principles and goals. The most world-known practice of yoga is Hatha yoga but within the United States we are familiar with Vinyasa or Flow Yoga, Bikram or Hot Yoga, Power Yoga and yes even meditation falls within the category of yoga. In this article, we will not further discuss the differences and strengths of these various styles.
Yoga cannot be practiced by persons with injuries or chronic pain
* Yoga has been shown to alleviate many chronic pain conditions, most notably, chronic back pain and rheumatoid arthritis. Certain advisements and precautions should be taken depending on a person's medical condition. These conditions should be discussed with your yoga instructor in order to minimize concerns and maximize benefit.
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