I have attended a couple of hot yoga classes in Makati and enjoyed them. However, as a 50+ woman, I feel out of place among the young crowd (most of the class was in their 20's to early 30's) and also a bit self-conscious.

check this sites

http://makati.olx.ph/classical-and-vinyas-hatha-yoga-iid-7133240

http://www.yogafinder.com/yoga.cfm?yogacity=Makati+City&yogacountry=Philippines

My suggestion: always start first practices with instructors. It is important to learn basic breathing, movement theory, and correct posture 'how-to' in early contact of yoga. Avoid starting yoga from books/video because by just imtating the outlook can create unwanted injury.

There are many styles in yoga, all are beneficial in specific aspects. The gentle and widely practices Hatha yoga is generally suitable for beginnings. You may build your own interests and focus later on the path of yoga.

Yoga Journal online has an informational "new to yoga" section that may help you get started! URL: http://www.yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/

Start gentle, open mind, relief your body. Happy om!

A video of a beginners yoga class and an intermediate class.

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Zuzana challenges you to beat her in this exercise.

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http://www.yogabodynaturals.com — I teach people how to double their flexibility using Gravity Poses & nutritional supplements to support limberness. Click on the link above to join my free, 7-day email course.

SIDE BENDING
Stand with legs apart and arms stretched wide apart and palm facing downwards. Bend towards one side with the hand on that side touching the foot on the same side and the hand on the opposite side curled over your head and pointing in the same direction as the other hand. Feel the stretch on the waist and hold the position for a few seconds. Repeat for other side. Repeat 8-10 times. This also increases the flexibility of the body.

COBRA POSE
Lie flat on your stomach with hands beside your chest, legs straight. Slowly raise the upper part of your body with your face towards ceiling. Try to maintain an angle of 70 degrees between the ground and the upper part of the body. Hold this position for a few seconds. Feel the stretch at your abdomen and the lower back. Concentrate on your breathing. Draw your breath in as you stretch and exhale as you come down. Slowly go back to the starting position. Repeat 3-4 times. After a few days, try to hold the stretch for as longer times. This is a yoga pose and is known to relieve back pain and work on the tummy.

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CALF STRETCH
Stand on a step on the front half part of your feet. Raise yourself and try to shift the weight completely on the toes. Feel the stretch on the calves. Slowly lower yourself and go slightly below the starting position and again feel the stretch on the calves. Return back to normal position. Repeat 3-4 times. This strengthens the calves.
Apart from the above there are various other techniques for various parts of the body. One is free to select the exercises one feels comfortable with. A judicious mix of these would make the body more flexible and boost the immunity.

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Learn how to exercise and position your body in poses for the Cobra-to-Child’s Pose in this free how-to video on kundalini yoga and meditation training.

Expert: Leta Koontz
Contact: www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Bio: Leta Koontz has been studying yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach yoga through the Himalayan Institute and is the principal of Schoolhouse yoga.
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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, The Primary Series is a valuable practice guide for the beginner through to Full Primary level practitioner. Take a 15-minute class with John Scott and begin your personal yoga journey, or follow John through a complete 90-minute Full Primary Series.

This new edition of Johns classic DVD, which sold thousands of copies in its original version, is being re-released due to huge popular demand. Practitioners can now choose audio voiceovers in 1 of 4 languages (English, German, Mandarin, or Japanese).

John Scott is one of the most respected and inspiring advanced practitioners of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. He is a direct and continuing student of Sri K Pattabhi Jois the founder of this vastly popular approach to yoga. His teaching is very precise and follows the traditional method of counting through the correct vinyasa for each asana.

This is a great opportunity to practice with a yoga master who teaches from the heart. Join in and practice with Johns dynamic balance of strength and grace, and share his knowledge and enthusiasm for passing on the joys and techniques of this powerful form of yoga.

Available for purchase at: www.yogamatters.com

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I'm a male and am looking for something that will help my flexibility and focus. Thank you!

See some recommended yoga DVDs here:

http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/yoga-videos-and-dvds.html

I havent been very active in my first 5 months but would like to start. It is too cold to much walking outside so I thought yoga in the house would be a good way to get started. Any suggestion on beginners DVDs?

I don't know about yoga, but I have a Denise Austin's maternity one, it's great!

I don't have the means to take a class, so does anyone know a good site where I can learn the basics of yoga? I've been searching for a while and none seem to offer the instruction I'm looking for

Hi, you can find a variety of free online yoga classes here:

http://www.yogatoday.com/

Also, these are some good sites explaining the basics:
http://www.hathayogalesson.com/

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/

http://www.santosha.com/asanas/index.html

Have fun!