{"id":780,"date":"2009-09-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/onecity\/2009\/09\/questions-from-a-yoga-newbie.html"},"modified":"2009-09-01T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-09-01T09:00:00","slug":"questions-from-a-yoga-newbie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/onecity\/2009\/09\/questions-from-a-yoga-newbie.html","title":{"rendered":"Questions from A Yoga Newbie"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

A question for meditators and yoga practitioners:<\/p>\n

As a meditator, I’ve wanted to get into yoga for a long time
\nnow. I finally went to my first real yoga class at OM Yoga<\/a>, a center located
\nnear Union Square in New York City. I’m happy to report that I loved it! Since
\nthe class I’ve been paying more attention to my posture in general, and I’ve aware
\nthat I am a horrible sloucher. When I call my attention to this as I’m walking
\ndown the street and remind myself to stand up straight, I immediately feel more
\nconfident and open. (Photo courtesy of  New York Magazine)<\/a> <\/p>\n

 I’d rather not keep projecting this….\"badposture.jpg\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Does anyone have any advice for a newcomer to yoga? How do I
\navoid injuries\/muscle pain? Or should I expect a certain amount of muscle pain
\nat the beginning? <\/p>\n

Do you continue to take yoga classes, or do you have your
\nown personal yoga practice at home? Or both?<\/p>\n

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