Guides · 27 pages
Yoga guides
Practical answers to the questions people ask before and after a first class: how to start, which style suits you, how to breathe on a stressful day, and what a class costs in Manila.
Start here
Yoga for beginners: how to start, however stiff you feelYoga poses for beginners: twelve shapes to learn firstYour first yoga class: a calm, practical guideWhat to wear to yoga: building a yoga outfit for the heatYoga for men: a practical way to start
Choosing a style
Hatha or Vinyasa: how they differ and which to chooseHot yoga: what it is and how to start safelyBikram yoga: the 26-posture sequence in a hot roomAerial yoga: a beginner's guide to the hammockIyengar yoga: a guide to the alignment methodPilates or yoga: how they differ and how to choose
Stress, breath and rest
Body
Prices and booking
ClassPass in the Philippines: a guide for yoga studentsAcro yoga and partner yoga: how to startAshtanga vs vinyasa: how the two styles differCommon yoga mistakes beginners make, and easy ways to adjustHow often should you do yoga, by goal and scheduleHow to become a yoga teacher in the PhilippinesInternational Yoga Day on June 21Laughter yoga: what it is and how a session runsYoga at home, a simple guide to your own practiceYoga vs stretching: how they differ and how they fit together
Stays on joahnnalee.com
Private lessons compared with group classes, private yoga prices, and yin compared with restorative or vinyasa are covered by Joahnna Lee on her own site: see private yoga vs a group class.
Questions
Which yoga guide should a complete beginner read first?
Start with the beginners guide, then learn a handful of beginner poses. Both are written for someone who feels stiff and has never been to a class, and they explain what a first class involves.
Are these guides written for the Philippines?
Yes. Where it matters, such as clothing for humid weather, class prices in Manila or booking through ClassPass, the guides use Philippine examples and pesos.