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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Warming up before yoga class is a matter of personal preference. Though some classes launch right into an intense flow, most teachers incorporate a warm-up sequence into their class. If you have a few minutes on your mat before class starts, a few stretches can help you transition from your busy day to the mindset for yoga. Warm-Up Sequence This short series of poses includes tension relievers and gentle stretches. You can use it before class, as a warm up for your home practice, or for stress relief at the end of your day. Of course, if you prefer to spend a few moments sitting in meditation before class, that's also a great option. See More About:  yoga sequences  home practice  exercise for beginners Yoga Injuries Tips on how to prevent yoga injuries and what to do if you hurt yourself during yoga. While most injuries can be prevented learning to listen to your body first and foremost, occasionally bad things do happen to good yogis. See More About:  exercise for beginners  yoga for beginners  sports injuries Mirror, Mirror on the (Yoga) Wall How do you feel about mirrors in the yoga room? Vote in the poll! Pose of the Week - Eye of the Needle I'm a big fan of eye of the needle pose as a gentle warm-up stretch for the hips. You can customize it however you like, leaving the bottom leg on the floor if it's a tight hips day or drawing that leg close your your chest if you feel particularly open. If you do this pose at the beginning of a yoga session, try doing it again at the end to see how different things feel. See More About:  beginning poses  hip openers  Yoga Ads Yoga Bikram Yoga Pose Yoga for Posture Power Yoga Asanas Beginner Hatha Yoga Featured Articles Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy Yoga Meditation, Philosophy, and Ayurveda Advanced Yoga Yoga Glossary Yoga Frequently Asked Questions   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement