{"id":1304,"date":"2018-10-25T11:07:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T15:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/?p=1304"},"modified":"2018-11-02T15:44:20","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T19:44:20","slug":"sign-up-yoga-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/2018\/10\/25\/sign-up-yoga-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign up! Yoga 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LeahMid-October is like one long Wednesday, we\u2019re halfway through the semester and we\u2019re just trying to stay sane. Mid-term exams are finishing up and we\u2019re all fighting off some kind of illness. Plus, the mornings and evenings are so cold we have to break out our winter coats. It\u2019s hard to keep up the motivation to get to the gym or go outside when all you want to do is stay snuggled under your blankets watching Netflix. Feeling stressed? Want to get active but don\u2019t want to do it outside? Head on over to Fascitelli for a yoga class!<\/span><\/p>\n

Walking into your first yoga class can be intimidating. When I went to my first class I was nervous. I thought I wasn\u2019t going to fit in because I wasn\u2019t flexible and had horrible balance. There are lots of stereotypes and misconceptions that surround yoga. For example, many people may think that in order to practice you must have a certain body type or have certain skills. When in reality yoga is very accepting and judgment-free.<\/span><\/p>\n

Never been to yoga class? Unsure of what type of yoga is best for you? I\u2019m here to shed some light on these topics, introduce some of my favorite types of yoga (which are all offered here at URI) and shut down some of these misconceptions that surround yoga as a whole! <\/span><\/p>\n

Just a heads up, I\u2019m certainly not a yoga expert. Everything in this post is strictly from my personal experiences practicing yoga in both a classroom and at home setting.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Where do I start?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yoga is great because it incorporates the mind body and spirit. Let\u2019s face it, college is very stressful. I cannot <\/span>begin <\/span><\/i>to tell you how many times I wanted to rip my human anatomy textbook in half my sophomore year. It\u2019s important that we take the time to check in with ourselves and take some time to de-stress and unwind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to clear your mind or strengthen your muscles, yoga is a great place to start. <\/span><\/p>\n

SO<\/b>, when you\u2019re ready to sign up for your first yoga class use IMleagues (the website\/app to sign up for group exercise). It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed when signing up because there are so many different kinds of yoga offered. Thankfully, if you click on each class there is a brief description. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a beginner I would suggest taking a slow flow or gentle yoga class which will allow you to learn some of the basic postures and get comfortable moving. You\u2019ll build confidence in your practice and soon be able to branch out into other types of classes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Vinyasa (my favorite!)<\/b><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve been practicing yoga on a <\/span>semi<\/span><\/i>-regular basis for the past three years. I\u2019ve tried many different types of yoga classes and I must say that vinyasa is my favorite. Vinyasa is dynamic, you perform a flow of movements with synchronized breaths. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyasa is my favorite because the flow allows for muscle strengthening while clearing your mind through your breath.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, I really struggled with the whole \u201cbreath\u201d and \u201cbreathing\u201d part of yoga. Instructors will prompt you on when to inhale and exhale and how forceful to make the breaths but it is hard to get used to. Since breathing is something that we do unconsciously, thinking about it makes something that is usually simple seem complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n

With practice, this part gets easier. Focusing on your breath in combination with the flow of movements really allows you to clear your mind and focus on what you are feeling in that exact moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buti<\/b>\u00ae Yoga<\/b><\/h2>\n

NEW<\/strong> to URI is Buti<\/a><\/span>\u00aeYoga<\/a>! If you\u2019re interested in yoga and want to get a good workout in give this class a try! A combination of power yoga, core strength, muscle toning, and dancing. This class will have you sweating by the end. This class is offered on Mondays and Fridays in Fascitelli.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga is for everyone<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yoga isn\u2019t only for skinny people, yoga isn\u2019t only for flexible people, yoga isn\u2019t only for athletic people, yoga isn\u2019t only for women. Yoga is for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Leah<\/p>\n

Personally, I was scared to start going to yoga because I am not flexible and I am not by any means a \u201csmall\u201d girl (I\u2019m 5\u201911\u201d). After my first few classes, I realized none of that mattered. What mattered was the pain relief I was getting in my low back and my stress levels beginning to decrease. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some days you may show up to class feeling on top of the world and you hold all your poses and challenge yourself to increase the difficulty. Some days you may show up and want to sit in child’s pose the whole time and that is <\/span>OK<\/b> too. <\/span><\/p>\n

No mat? No problem<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here at URI yoga classes are <\/span>FREE <\/b>for students. All you need to do is sign up for class on IMleagues. If you don\u2019t have your own mat you don\u2019t need to worry, there are plenty available to borrow as well as blocks, straps and any other prop you may need during your practice. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to start practicing yoga but you do not want to go to class there are plenty of videos on youtube that you can do at home! Click here<\/a> to watch my favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga is something that you can incorporate into your daily life, in the morning I like to do childs and cat-cow pose to stretch out my back. Also, when I\u2019m stressed or nervous I really focus in on my breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, yoga is challenging, but like anything, it will get easier and more enjoyable with practice. So sign up<\/a> for your first class today! <\/span><\/p>\n

Have you been to a class here at URI? Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming Soon!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Intramural <\/span>Fall 2 Sports<\/b> registration<\/a> is from Oct 17-30th, offered sports include indoor soccer, floor hockey, 3v3 basketball, volleyball, and billiards!<\/span><\/p>\n

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See ya next week!
\n<\/b>-Leah <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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