217: How to Get Started in Yoga
Show Notes Episode 217: How Get Started in Yoga
On this weeks episode of Lady Journey Katie and Sarah do a deep dive into downward facing dog and all of the holistic goodness of yoga. But it wouldn’t be a lady journey without a left turn into yoga’s dark underbelly. Join the ladies as they chat stretching, cults, and queefs. Namaste!
Why Start Yoga?
Yoga is a great way to tone your body, focus on your mind body connection, and learn and ancient tradition. Sarah shares how yoga help heal your planter fascitus, and Katie recalls how yoga helped her chronic hip pain.
Getting Started in Yoga
The best way to get started in yoga is just do it! Try out a beginner video and create a weekly habit, to familiarize yourself. Then move on to a weekly in person class where you can get adjustment and more specific instruction from a teacher. Many yoga studios are pricey, but if you’re broke keep an eye out for a community class, or a gym membership which also offers yoga.
The Dark Side of Yoga
Yoga is chock full of grifters, cult leaders and the emotionally unstable. Katie and Sarah take a turn into yoga’s seedy but very toned, underbelly.
Quotes
- ” Bracelets are red flags for the blind.” – Katie Hannigan
- “Anytime someone says kegel I do it immediately.” – Sarah Tollemache
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