FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| Q: Do I have to register for class? |
| A: No. All of our classes can be attended on a drop-in basis, no advanced registration is required. |
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| Q: What should I wear? |
| A: Whatever clothes you would typically wear for exercise are appropriate. Making sure your clothes are somewhat snug, but not too tight either, allowing for free movement. |
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| Q: Do I need to bring anything to class with me? |
| A: If you have a mat of your own you can bring that, otherwise you can borrow one from us. (If you don't currently own a mat we highly recommend using one of ours first before buying one to get a feel for what type of mat is most appropriate for you.) If you would like to have water for during or after class you can bring that as well. |
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| Q: I'm not flexible, can I do yoga? |
| A: Yes. Anyone can do yoga. If you want to increase your flexibility, than yoga is a perfect activity for you. You can additionally improve strength and cardiovascular health, making yoga not just a great way to stretch out, but a means to improved overall health. |
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| Q: How is yoga different from stretching? |
| A: Like stretching yoga will help increase flexibility, but the similarities end there. Physically, the body will become stronger, and more balanced. Perhaps most importantly, yoga cultivates a greater inner awareness that not only allows one to deal with the physical challenges presented in life, but ultimately will allow us to deal with the mental and emotional challenges of life as well. |
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| Q: I've never done yoga before, what class should I start with? |
| A: Our basics classes are the most appropriate for beginning yoga students. If you are unable to attend a basics class please feel free to attend a mixed level class. While mixed level classes may be appropriate for some beginning students, if you have any physical issues or injuries that limit your ability to perform physical activity it is best to come to a basics class first. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about which classes are most appropriate for you. |
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| Q: I've done some yoga before, what class should I take? |
| A: We offer several different styles of yoga, each with its own technique and philosophy. If you have experience in a particular style you should be comfortable attending one of our mixed classes in that style. If you are new to a particular style of yoga that we offer it would be most appropriate to attend a basic class in that style first. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about which classes are most appropriate for you. |
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| Q: I suffer from lower back pain. Can yoga help? |
| A: The short answer is yes. However, when one comes to yoga with preexisting pain, there needs to be a heightened awareness of what is going on in the body. There are some poses that can be wonderful for helping to relieve back pain, and there are others that may aggravate it. Bottom line, yoga can absolutely help. So, when you come to class please let the instructor know of your condition and you can work with the instructor to determine if there are any poses that are not appropriate for you or what modifications are most appropriate. |
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| Q: Can men do yoga? |
| A: Yes. In fact yoga until recently was only practiced by men, and in India is still a male dominated practice. The lasted statistics show that about 25% of yoga practitioners in the U.S. are men, and we find that statistic to be consistent with our student body at Binghamton Yoga. |
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| Q: How many times per week should I practice? |
| A: A minimum of one time per week is necessary to promote physical changes resulting from the practice of yoga. Consistency is critical. The more you can do the better. Practicing 2-3 times a week or more is ideal. We recommend trying to come to one or two classes a week and additionally finding some time to do a little bit at home. |
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| Q: Is Yoga a Religion? |
| A: Yoga is not a religion. It is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago. The traditional practice of yoga is a eight-limbed path of which practicing the physical postures and meditation are just two of the limbs. The practice of all eight limbs provides a framework for how one should live with the following of these limbs culminating in enlightenment. This framework can be a spiritual path of its own or can be interwoven with ones existing religious beliefs. |
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| Q: Where are class cancellations posted? |
| A: All cancellations will be posted on the top of our schedule page. |
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