Welcome to your Yoga Journey!
This section is for educating yourself on what you can expect from the beginning stages of the integration process of Yoga. Yoga means unity or to "yoke", this is an important aspect to remember. As you progress within the practice you find that "Yoga" is far more than just the physical movements. The physical movements are known as the Asana portion of the Yoga Lifestyle.
In the following videos below you will discover a variety of widely used asana movements. It can be helpful to educate yourself before coming to class to ensure that the natural level of anxiety that accompanies any new experience is as low as possible. Familiarize yourself with these movements to allow for fluidity to develop, bringing an embodiment of what it means to be present within the physical body.
Strong reminder, you don't need a certain level of flexibility or body type to start your Asana Journey. You are exactly where you are meant to be at this moment. Yoga is not about improvement, it is about acceptance. When we can accept where we are, we are naturally bound to improve.
EQUIPMENT: Ohana Yoga provides everything you may need to start your Journey, however if you prefer to purchase your own here are some items to consider:
+ Yoga Mat
+ Block
+ Strap
+ Water Bottle
““The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are
your body and your mind.” – Rodney Yee”
Video Library - Introductory Tutorials
If you have read this text and watched these videos and still have questions or concerns about taking that first step on the path to Self Awareness, note that Ohana Yoga offers private Asana lessons to ensure the form is efficient and accurate for one's own body type. The initial stages of coming back to your "Self" can be exciting and confusing, know that Ohana is here for you every step of the way. Ohana means family and family is truly what we are.