The Benefits of Yoga for Beginners

So I was able to use my one week free pass to Dublin's very own , Get Fit Yoga. Conveniently located right behind , I find this studio easy to get to and fuss free. Having been my first attempt at mastering the art of Bikram Yoga, I have to say I did really well and I can officially say yoga will be a part of my lifestyle.

After a week of my trial run, I felt more fit, refreshed, and I noticed my breathing was better than it has ever been. I found that stressful situations with my kids didn't feel so pressured like most times and I was able to think more clearly. I'm not a yoga expert but I also was all around more relaxed in my joints and did not tense up as much. Not to mention my muscles were relaxed and I was noticeably more aware of my posture. After running my first 10k the weekend before yoga seemed like the perfect conclusion in keeping my muscles warm and flexible.

Bikram yoga is a combination of pretty intense positions in a 90 degree heated room. The classes are not over crowded and Greg, the main yoga instructor and owner of Get Fit Yoga, hosts classes almost everyday. He leads a concentrated class, almost hypnotic, with fast and intense positions. Even though the positions for a beginner like myself were hard at first, I quickly became trained to tell myself mind over movement and was able to  most position with ease.

I also participated in a class led by Nosh, another instructor who's precise, motivational guidance was felt throughout the class. Beginners should feel welcome as you are not expected to do each pose rather try your best at your own pace  in a very easy going learning environment.

For more on how Bikram yoga can be beneficial to your health, class schedule of other styles of yoga, and your free 1 week trial, go to: www.getfityoga.com.