Yoga has long since conquered the entire world. For many years, the
diverse exercises for body and mind. In Germany alone, 2.81 million people aged 14 and over practiced yoga frequently in 2019. And as many as 6.68 million stated that they strengthen their bodies with yoga from time to time. In addition to strengthening and relaxation, yoga has much more to offer! It promotes
Regular practice improves self-awareness, mindfulness, concentration and
Your body awareness.
Are you a beginner and want to get to know yoga? That's why you're looking
Looking for the right course for you? Starting out is always difficult. But with our tips
As a yoga beginner, you can quickly find a course that suits you!
The right yoga class: Which style suits you?
If you start to engage with yoga as a beginner, you will discover after
a short time the huge variety of different yoga courses and workshops. As yoga
Beginners can quickly become overwhelmed. Therefore, it is important to
what exactly you expect from yoga.
Before you look for a course, you should ask yourself the following questions:
• What is my motivation to learn yoga?
• What is my current physical and mental fitness?
• Do I primarily want to strengthen my body?
• Am I more interested in relaxation and meditation?
• Or do I want to train my breathing?
Take some time and be aware of what you want to get out of your yoga training
This makes it easier for you to find the right yoga style from the huge range
find.
Popular yoga courses in Germany
To give you a little insight into the different yoga styles, we present
Here are a few of the most popular ones in Germany.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a classic and well-known yoga style. It combines physical
Strengthening with breathing exercises and meditation. This yoga style offers the perfect
Blend to find a holistic balance.
Yin yoga
With Yin Yoga, you focus on the deeper layers of the body. Through asanas
(physical exercises), which are held for about 3-5 minutes, you stretch and strengthen fascia,
Joints, ligaments and tendons.
Ashtanga Yoga
This type of yoga is one of the more modern variants and consists of various
predetermined series. The asanas are performed in a precise sequence.
performed by the yogi. The main focus here is on strengthening the body and
starts to sweat a lot.
Kundalini Yoga
The goal of Kundalini Yoga is to activate the Kundalini energy. It is less about
about fitness. The focus is on the basic attitude and the energy flow that is created by
prescribed asanas, pranayamas (breathing exercises), mantras and meditation
becomes.
Bikram Yoga
Those who like it hot will love this type of yoga, as the classes are held in
Performed in a room heated to approximately 35-40°C. 24 asanas and 2 pranayamas
make you sweat and promote the detoxification of your body.
Yoga is so diverse that a person would probably need two lifetimes to learn all the asanas
and yoga styles to try and internalize. In addition to our presented styles
There are many more. In your search for the right course, you will come across
certainly also on Iyengar Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Sivananda Yoga or Vinyasa
Yoga.
No matter which form you choose: Yoga is always beneficial for the body,
Soul and spirit. However, as with any physical activity, it is important to exercise regularly
to practice.
How do I find the right course for me?
Now you have already gained a small insight into the big world of yoga and
You know some types of yoga. Now it is important for you as a beginner to have a personal
to gain insight.
You can use the following options to find the right yoga course for you
find:
• Watch YouTube videos and discover online yoga to get a better
To get an idea of the exercises
• Explore yoga portals and learn more about the different
Types of yoga
• Join yoga groups on social media and exchange ideas with them about
Experiences from
By looking and trying out, you will get a better feeling for what
likes and could do good.
Where can I practice yoga?
Because yoga continues to grow in popularity, it is usually not difficult to find a suitable
Courses can be found in the area. The selection is generally very large and varied.
Depending on your taste, you have the following options to book a course
visit:
• Classic Yoga Studio
• Yoga in the gym
• Yoga workshops, e.g., from the VHS
• Outdoor yoga events
• Private one-to-one coaching at home or via webcam
Be sure to take the opportunity to attend trial courses and try
different yoga styles. Nowadays it is quite easy to find yoga
easily find the right course near you. Here are also the contact details
the yoga teacher, who you can then contact very quickly. Another
Plus point: Good studios and yoga teachers usually receive good reviews.
are visible directly in the search engine.
How much does a yoga class cost?
Whether yoga studio, workshop or private lesson: Depending on which option you choose
Depending on your decision, you will incur costs of varying amounts. Have you already
If you have a fitness contract and your fitness studio offers yoga, there are usually no
additional costs. For group classes in a yoga studio, the price is usually from 15 € per
Unit is due. 10-unit tickets are often offered, which are reduced to the hourly rate
Nowadays, more and more VHS yoga workshops are offered, which
are very inexpensive. The most expensive are private individual lessons. Here you have to expect costs
You can expect to pay between 40 and 80 € per hour. This is especially worthwhile if you have several
Inquire about yoga studios and compare prices.
The right yoga teacher
Yoga challenges your body and must be performed correctly to be effective.
work and do not cause any damage. Therefore, it is especially suitable for absolute
It is very important for beginners to find a well-trained yoga teacher. Only with the
With proper training he understands the range of yoga, can understand the philosophy
He has to be able to convey the medical basics.
Students can and should not over-challenge or under-challenge anyone.
He must keep an eye on physical complaints and, if necessary, make gentle variations
of the asanas.
When choosing your yoga teacher, consider the following questions:
• What qualifications does the yoga teacher have?
• Does he have at least 2 years of training?
• Does he keep an eye on all the yogis and provide assistance when necessary?
• How well does he respond to everyone?
• Does the yoga teacher offer variations when exercises are not performed
can?
It is also good if you get yoga recommendations from friends. And a very
important point: sympathy! The best yoga teacher will do you no good if he
Only if the interpersonal relationships are a good fit can you fully
and concentrate fully on the yoga class.
