Whether you’re brand new to Yoga, or just want to dive a little deeper into what you already know or do, our collection of Starting Yoga articles will rapidly expand your understanding of the essential Yoga practices and concepts.
Here you’ll find the answers to all your yoga questions, big and small:
“What style of Yoga is best for me?“
“Am I flexible enough to do Yoga?“
“What should I do in my home Yoga practice?”
“How long should I meditate for?“
And many, many more…
You can navigate Starting via the sub-categories below, or by the article grid under that. We’ve also included some videos related to Starting down below.
Expect to be surprised, nourished, challenged and encouraged by the writing and videos you find here. My greatest hope is that they will become powerful fuel for your Yoga journey.
With love,
Lucinda, Editor of The Yoga Lunchbox
Foundations
Foundations
Everything you need to know about the foundations of the practice
Practices
Practices
A variety of yoga practices—including meditation, pranayama, asana, energetic practices & chanting—that are suitable for yogis of all levels.
Going to Class
Going to Class
There are good yoga classes, bad yoga classes and everything in between. Yogis share their experiences of going to class.
Styles
Styles
With so many styles of yoga out there, how do you know which one is for you?
Home Practice
Resources & Reviews
Resources & Reviews
A selection of useful resources to kick-start your yoga practice: videos, articles, how-to guides & more.
Starting • Most Recent Articles
Journeys in Mindfulness – Part one
by Erica Viedma, Yoga with Erica As a yoga teacher, I am aware of the delicate somatic connection between our physical sensations, thoughts and emotions. In yoga we often instruct people to stand tall and broaden the chest – opening the heart area. We ask people to open into areas that may have been guarded and held tight. At times […]
Touch as a form of yoga communication, the benefits and the pitfalls
YogaNZ Online Forum 2021 In recognition of ‘International Yoga Day 2021’ (globally celebrated on June 21st) Yoga New Zealand hosted an online panel discussion. The topic of discussion was ‘Touch as a form of yoga communication, the benefits and the pitfalls’. Yoga New Zealand invite the global yoga community to view this forum and engage in this important yoga conversation […]
Karla Brodie and Neal Ghoshal: Talk about the powerful practice of Restorative Yoga
by Sandy Farquhar, Contemporary Yoga Restorative Yoga practices are now part of many Yoga classes. Karla Brodie and Neal Ghoshal have a combined 35 years of experience teaching Restorative Yoga in classes and courses, to individuals and through in-depth retreats, as well as tailored workshops and teacher trainings. Ahead of their next Restorative Teacher Training they share their passion for Restorative Yoga […]
2021 International Yoga Day Events around Aotearoa
The following list are 2021 events being offered by members of the Yoga New Zealand teaching community……. Wanaka event – Sunday 20th June at the Lake Wanaka Centre In New Zealand, the IDY has been celebrated since 2017 and in Wanaka, since 2020. It is an opportunity for the community to practice different styles of Yoga, and learn […]
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