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You just need to have the intention to start a Yoga class, nothing more. You do not have to be flexible or sportive to practice it. It does not need any special equipment or a place; neither a specific age range, you just have to join in a class under the supervision of a professional yogi to give you the instructions you need to proceed in the class. You can then practice it on your own at home, but this should be after getting used to the poses and the techniques, and performing the exercises on your own as if you are under the professional yogi's supervision.

On regular practicing, you will notice your body getting so flexible. You should choose the Yoga style and teacher that suit you, your needs, abilities, limitations, current condition, and the class schedule. On deciding the most compatible class for you, you should put into your consideration that there are so many different styles of Yoga, ranging from the gentle to the vigorous ones.

You should make sure that your teacher knows all about your health condition and your level of fitness. So that during the class the teacher will be aware about the postures, you might be unable to perform or might be harmful for you if you performed them. Do not force yourself into any movement or pose, do as far as you can, do not push yourself so far, this may be dangerous and may cause you injuries. Do not take the class as a challenge and try to do what your mates are doing, because they might be more flexible than you are, and do not worry mastery will come with practice. On practicing Yoga, you should wear comfortable stretchable and loose clothes. You also have to take off your shoes and any stockings, and if you will practice it at home, you should be in a dim lightened, quiet and peaceful room. This will help in relaxation of your body, exactly as if you are going to bed at night. In addition, remove your contact lenses, your watch, and any accessories, tie up your hair, and turn off your mobile phone or any device functioning with waves. You should not attend the class on a full stomach, if you had your lunch or any meal; you have to stay at least an hour before attending the class, and do not eat after being done with your class by 1/2 an hour. Use a non-slip mat that is long enough for your body to lie fully stretched on it. Make sure that you do a warm-up session; this makes your muscle to be ready for the stretches. Anyways, your teacher will take care of that, because any professional trainer always does the warm-up before any exercise.

You will notice that you are becoming relaxed and calm during the class. Try to attend a yoga class at least twice a week, if you can, make it more. Any Yoga class usually last from 60 to 90 minutes.

This was a brief about Yoga. Now it is up to you, start searching for a good class next door, try the net, the ads on the newspaper, or ask about those in your country club. If you are having a friend or a relative who is concerned with Yoga or any kind of sport, you can convince him to join it with you. A mate will encourage you to stick to it and never miss any class. Once you decide on a specific class. Put it on your schedule and stick to it. I am sure once you try it, you will never live without it.

Darren Williger is an over-caffeinated, low carbohydrate eating, yoga enthusiast who writes for CaffeineZone.com, LowCarbPages.com, and PrimeYoga.com.