Yoga

For the last year I have worked on losing weight, eating better and using mindfulness and meditation techniques to become healthier physically and mentally.  Along those lines, I am interested in learning yoga, but I don't know where to start.  Do any of you have advice on books, DVDs, classes, or websites that might be helpful in getting me started?

Thanks,

RP

I really like this DVD: AM/PM Yoga for Beginners

It's simple and you do a little in the AM and a little in the PM.

Other than that, I do Yoga on my Wii Fit and I've done Yoga at Lifetime Fitness.

I tried yoga videos for a little while. I was told once by someone I work with that "you can't learn yoga doing a video, you have to take a class." I didn't have the money to spend on a class at the time. This semester in college I am actually taking a yoga class (1 credit, so about $150 for 2 days/week for 4 months). I needed a PE activity course and had always wanted to take a yoga class. Anyways...my coworker was right! It's so hard to get yourself into the right position or really know what you're really supposed to be focusing on when you're doing the different poses. The first time I did downward dog my instructor came by and pushed my back into position. It's amazing the body awareness that comes with yoga, she hasn't had to correct me since. I LOVE LOVE LOVE yoga. I am sore and have really worked my muscles every time. I NEVER had these kind of results or sore muscles from doing a video.

However, if you want to do videos, I got a ton from the goodwill for super cheap. I liked yoga for dummies or various beginning yoga videos.

Best of luck!!