Best Yoga Classes in Ballymena

As a new student you may experience muscle soreness in the first few weeks of starting a yoga practice. It can be a combination of using muscles in a different way as well as challenging those muscles to do more. Sometimes, you also experience a deep release in very tight muscles, like hamstrings, hip flexors and muscles of the chest and this can lead to soreness too. This is normal and will subside as your body get more used to the practice.

As a general rule of thumb is you should not come to yoga on a full stomach but you should have eaten something at least 1 hour before (more if possible). Also, you should be well hydrated. Be mindful of coming to yoga after a night of drinking, heavy eating or after just getting off a long flight.

The use of blocks, straps and blankets will not only enhance your practise but can provide critical assistance to a beginner. Using props have nothing to do with experience and are helpful to use regardless of how many years you have been practicing.

The studio is comfortably warm (with the exception of specific Hot Yoga classes). You need to be well hydrated before the class to ensure that you are practicing safely. People are often surprised to find that the practice causes you to get hot and sweaty.

Most people are eager to see changes. This is a wonderful attitude (as long as it stays healthy) and can provide the needed encouragement to keep you coming to the mat and your practice at the studio. The more regularly you practice, the faster you may begin to see changes. You need to be present to them; things like soreness can signify that you have started to work dormant muscles (as above) and changes in weight, strength, flexibility and overall body tone can change as well. However, be aware of positive changes in you stress levels too, improvement in sleep patterns, better focus, an overall feeling of relaxation after you leave class and a greater ability to stay connected to your body. These are all important and rewarding feelings and will help you recognise that the benefits and impact of yoga goes much more than skin deep.