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You might think that Yoga is Yoga, but that is really not the case. There are different types of Yoga that you can choose from. Most people don't know what kind of class they have joined, but the most common type is called Vinyasa flow class. These classes allow beginners to learn more about the postures and fundamentals of Yoga in simple terms. Spend some time looking up the various types of Yoga available and decide which is best suited to you personally. It's also a good idea to contact a few Yoga instructors in your area to find out what types of Yoga they offer. The instructor should be able to give you some advice or may even invite you to observe a class so that you can decide if it is for you or

Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured

Alignment cues and breathwork are vital in a yoga class, but what else could you share? My students love snippets of yoga philosophy, interpreted to make them relevant to everyday life. Many students who enter the path of yoga through asana haven't delved into texts like the Yoga Sutra, so this is a great opportunity to enrich their experience by sharing something new. Don't just teach what your students are already familiar with teach them what they don't know! For example, at the start of a class with a tricky arm balance as the peak posture, I might begin by explaining the principles of tapas (discipline) and aparigraha (non-grasping), interpreting them into an intention for the class, such as I will give this my best shot
(tapas); and whatever happens, I am enough (aparigraha). In this way, ancient wisdom becomes relevant and helpful to students lives, both on and off the mat!