Yoga Class for Beginners

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This 30-minute yoga practice is an excellent starting point for beginners.

In today’s practice, aim to embody both stability and ease. This is a teaching from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a foundational text in yoga.

2.46 “sthira-sukham asanam” – Asana should be stable and comfortable. ~ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Sutra 2.46

Follow along below for your beginner yoga practice, and read the text below the video for more ideas and inspiration.

Principles for Yoga Practice:

Remain at ease while practicing right effort. Learn more about “right effort” here.

Pay attention to the breath, but don’t overcontrol it. Read this post to learn more about breathing.

Cultivate interest and inquiry, and practice acceptance. Learn more with these articles about meditation.

I hope you enjoyed the practice!

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