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How to Open a Yoga Class

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Trish Adkins

All yoga classes include an opening period of centering and focus. This beginning segment sets the tone for the rest of the practice.There are many possible openings. During the best openings, the flow of breath is established, the mind begins to quiet and the body begins to warm up for more challenging postures.

Trish Adkins is a writer and healthy lifestyle expert. She has been writing for over 15 years on a wide range of subject matter including ecotourism, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, cooking and crafting. Her writing has been published in "Women's Day," "Outpost" magazine and the "Burlington Free Press." She maintains two blogs, Yoke and Nana's Fabulous Life, and is a graduate of Temple University.