Essential Mindset For Your First Class 

• Release Competition: Yoga is a personal practice, not a performance or a sport. 

• Accept Your Baseline: Flexibility is a result of yoga, never a prerequisite to start. 

• Embrace the Wobble: Shaking and losing balance mean your nervous system is learning. 

• Prioritize Stillness: Savasana (final relaxation) is the most critical posture for integration. 

Foundational Poses to Know 

• Child’s Pose (Balasana): Your universal boundary and safe haven to rest at any moment. 

• Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): An active inversion focusing on a long, straight spine. 

• Mountain Pose (Tadasana): The structural blueprint for all standing postures and alignment. 

• Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II): A foundational hip-opener that builds lower-body strength and focus. 

Studio Etiquette & Protocol 

• Arrive Early: Aim for 15 minutes before class to handle registration and settle in. 

• Bare Feet Only: Remove shoes and socks before stepping onto the practice floor space. 

• Unplug Completely: Silence your phone and leave it outside the main practice room. 

• Communicate Injuries: Inform the instructor about physical limitations before the music starts. 

How to Structure Your Practice 

• Pick Gentle Styles: Look for classes labeled Gentle, Hatha, Beginner, or Restorative. 

• Invest in Basics: Use a high-grip mat to prevent slipping and stabilize your joints. 

• Utilize Studio Props: Grab two blocks and a strap to bring the floor closer. 

• Track Consistency: Aim for two short sessions per week rather th