Guest Author - Martha McKinnon

Are you ready to try yoga but not sure where to begin? Does the thought of walking into a yoga studio intimidate you? Do you prefer one-on-one exercise to working out in large groups? Maybe private yoga instruction is for you. Many people have utilized personal trainers for years, so why not personal yoga?

Sometimes just a few one-on-one sessions are all that is needed to help you establish a yoga practice of your own that you can supplement with Yoga DVDs or CDs.

Five Reasons to Consider Private Yoga Instruction

1. You’re a beginner and not sure how to get started. With a private yoga session you begin at a level and in a way that feels just right for you so you can learn to do the yoga poses properly and keep yourself safe.

2. You have health limitations or are recovering from illness or injury. A private yoga session with an experienced teacher will enable you to modify positions to meet your requirements and perform only those yoga poses that can help you heal while keeping you safe.

3. You have specific health and fitness needs, goals and objectives to address. Personal yoga sessions can be tailored to meet your needs on any given day — from gentle and restorative when you are stressed and frazzled to energizing and stimulating when you need a lift. Each day is different so each private yoga session can be customized to meet your changing needs. Whether your goal is to reduce stress, relieve back pain, lose weight, or improve your overall health and wellness, a personal yoga practice can be designed to meet your needs.

4. The intimidation, competition, and fear factors are eliminated. If the idea of going to a group class is intimidating, you prefer to exercise privately or with a small group of friends, or you hate working out in tight overcrowded spaces have the yoga teacher come to you instead.

5. Private yoga instruction can be done at a time and place that is convenient for you.
You don’t have to struggle with arranging your schedule and stressing yourself out to rush to class.

To find a yoga teacher in your area who provides private instruction, give the studios a call, do an internet search, or visit www.yogafinder.com. It’s the largest on-line directory of yoga classes and yoga teachers on the Internet with links to their bios and websites. You’ll find information about the style of yoga they teach, special populations they serve, and whether they offer private lessons.