With the availability of so many types of yoga, it can be challenging for newbies to decide where to start.
The Mayo Clinic has published a succinct article about yoga: what it is, how it works, the benefits, and a guide so that you can decide which style of yoga, teacher, and class is right for you.
At Evergreen, we take special care with the beginning students so that the first experience with yoga is a positive one. The foundation for new body/mind understanding is important, so our classes typically run in an 8-week series so that we start at the beginning and each week builds on the previous week.
Our teachers take regular classes themselves and practice yoga on their own. Our method of choice is Iyengar Yoga, as taught by BKS Iyengar. All of our teachers practice and study in the Iyengar tradition. The certification process for Iyengar teachers is rigorous and takes many years to accomplish. Evergreen’s Leah Bray Nichols and Becca Franklin are pursuing certification with the guidance of Senior Iyengar Teachers who have been teaching for 20 and 30 years.
We love working with beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. And look forward to meeting up with you for your first class!
If you have a friend who is curious about yoga, send them a link to this blog article. Encourage them to check out the Mayo Clinic’s guide as well. It’s a great start!