The best yoga videos for beginners

  • 2018

Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. The word yoga, comes from the Sanskrit yug which means yoke or bond, and is interpreted as "union" or a method of discipline.

Origin of Yoga

About two thousand years ago, the wise Hindu Patanjali, compiled the practice of yoga in the Yoga Sutra . The Sutra is a collection of 195 statements that serves as a philosophical guide to today's practices.

The practice in the west

One of the most widespread types of yoga in the West is Hatha Yoga, which refers to the physical postures of yoga.

The regular and continuous practice of yoga results in physical, emotional and spiritual benefits (See “The spiritual benefits of yoga”).

Recommended yoga videos for beginners

If you are willing to start practicing yoga on a regular basis, you should have the guidance of a teacher . You can attend a yoga center in your area or practice on your own. In any case, you can complement your practice with the classes of excellent teachers to which you have access through their yoga videos on You Tube .

Next, I detail a selection of yoga teachers that make the practice of yoga a unique moment of union of the body with the spirit, which we can all access.

1- Xuan Lan Yoga

She is a yoga teacher and is also the author of the book "My Yoga Diary." In his one book, he explains the basic yoga postures and suggests the exercises to perform week by week, for a month.

The exercises are progressive, that is, it begins with the simplest ones and the degree of difficulty increases.

Xuan Lan has a way of explaining very clear, sweet and precise, and his voice and movements convey great peace and tranquility .

It has a channel of videos on You Tube that complement the book, although classes can be done perfectly without having read the book.

Below you will find the link to the week 1 class of "My Yoga Diary." It is a 35 minute class, perfect to start.

Xuan Lan yoga class, first week

2- Brenda Medina - Yogalifestyle

Brenda is a yoga teacher and emphasizes that yoga is a lifestyle . She is passionate about yoga and conveys her love for this discipline.

This video details the basic recommendations to start with the practice of yoga, such as organizing the yoga practice space, advice on the mat, clothing and other basic recommendations to avoid injuries and achieve a pleasant session.

Tips to start practicing yoga (not a class)

In the link below you will find an excellent first class yoga for beginners. It lasts 20 minutes.

Brenda Medina beginner yoga class

3- Elena Malova

She is an intense yoga teacher who transmits a lot of energy and desire to practice . His classes are for everyone, from beginners to more advanced yogis or with previous knowledge.

In the links I leave below, you will find two very complete yoga classes , both for beginners.

Basic Beginner Yoga | Whole body - 35 minutes

Basic Yoga for beginners + meditation - 49 minutes

Elena has a channel with a large number of videos that focus on different aspects: lose weight, reduce back pain or tone a specific part of the body such as arms or abdominals, among others.

Keep in mind that some of your routines are not yoga.

Are you ready to start practicing with beginner yoga videos?

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