How often do I need to practice ?

This is a great question with not one exact answer. In yogic world we like to believe that Yoga asana should be practice every single day. Having said that, try to practice as often as you can. The harder Yoga feels for you especially from start, the more your body needs to practice. You will start noticing many changes within your physical appearance and health and you will start to progress in different postures very easily. Because Yoga is not the same thing as weight-lifting, your body does not need rest between each practice. If you feel stiff or sore in the morning, this is an important day for you to get to practice. Always act upon inner wisdom. Listen to your body carefully and create your practice based upon your individual physical state and level of energy

Will Yoga help me to tone up?

Yoga exercises can burn plenty of calories while at the same time converting fat into lean muscles and tone the entire body. The muscle that you build through Yoga is far more effective then muscle created by lifting weights. When practicing Yoga, you are working out your entire body while at the same time improving every aspect of your physical health.

I have hard time slowing down. How will Yoga help me?

Some people train their bodies to the point they are so tensed, that they have hard time relaxing them even while sleeping. Yoga postures are specific techniques designed for your muscles to relax. Whenever you are experiencing mental tension, start breathing slowly and rhythmically while concentrating on your breath. Yogic breathing technique will help you calm your mind, which leads to creating state of inner peace and calm.Yoga relaxation will help you create an incredible state of calmness, peace and receptivity. This will help you reduce stress levels and increase you energy while at the same time making you a happier and healthier person.

How long before practicing Yoga shall I eat?

In order for you fully benefit from practicing Yoga,your stomach needs to be empty.Therefore make sure that you give 2-3 hours after consumption of meat, 1-2 hours after consumption of carbs and ½-1 hour after eating fruits or vegetable.

I am not flexible.Can I still practice?

The goal of Yoga is not to be flexible.The real goal is to enjoy good health and feel internally happy.You will find yourself that with regular practice of Yoga your flexibility and natural range of motion will greatly increase,which will result in increased fluidity and circulation .One thing to remember is that we are all different.Some of us might have more tight hamstring while the other just can not move beyond the tightness of the left hip. Therefore,we all need to find our own place in particular pose, place which won’t put strain on our muscles while at the same time it will keep us challenged in a positive way.

I am suffering from lower back pain; can I still join your Yoga classes?

The truth is that Yoga can greatly improve your condition and in many cases completely heal your back. This is no longer one person statement, but rather a scientifically proven fact. If you are suffering from back pain, makes sure that you choose type of Yoga that is not too intense. This will help you strengthen your spine, add extra flexibility and you will find yourself fully participating in your life again!

I am a complete beginner. What is the best start for me?

First of all, we would like to congratulate you for making the decision of embracing path of Yoga in a first place. Our classes are designed to suit absolute beginners as well as advanced practitioners therefore make sure to check out on our schedule. There are few recommendations for you as a beginner:

• Tell the teacher if it's your first class (you most likely not going to be the only one).
• Ask the teacher for help with alignments if required
• Look around you and follow what other students are doing. Keep in mind though that you might be looking at more advanced students, so do not try to compare yourself with them.
• Have a look at some beginner’s yoga poses before you take your first class.
• Make sure you come back in few days for your next class

How can I find a sense of ongoing inspiration to pursue my home based Yoga practice

What we’ve found as a key word over the years in a home based practice is a sense of ‘variety.’ What we mean by that is creating your own personal library of world’s finest DVD’S,CD’S and Books that will help you deepen your understanding while at the same time be an entertaining tutor, teacher and friend. For further details on titles go to our Recommended library section

I am suffering from High Blood Pressure/Osteoporosis/Muscle injury/Arthritis. Can I still practice Yoga?

Absolutely. Many people are afraid to perform physical exercises especially when they are going through long term physical illness. The truth is that the life-enhancing practice of Yoga has been known to benefit both minor and major illnesses. In a case of severe health problems we might help you to create a personal Yoga practice that will suit your individual condition.