Q. I can’t sit still and I have trouble concentrating for long periods of time. Will yoga be boring, or too difficult for me to pay attention?

A. Most mental discomfort begins in the body. Simply by releasing stress and tension from your body, you will notice that your concentration and focus greatly improves.

Q. How many times per week do I need to practice?

A. Like many other exercise routines, we recommend three times per week as an ideal program. If you have other activities that you do, you may be able to come once or twice a week and still see many benefits. If your schedule is very tight, it is still better to come once in a while than not at all.

Q. How long will it take to see the benefits?

A. In general, it takes at least three months to make lasting changes to your physical body. Some common benefits are: release of shoulder/neck/back pain, better digestion, weight loss, less headaches, more energy, sleeping better/deeper.

It generally takes six months to make lasting changes to your daily emotions and your attitude.
Some common benefits are: more happiness, a more positive mind set, more emotional control, more motivation, better awareness and more satisfying personal relationships.

It takes at least one year before you can reinforce these good habits into your personal character. With a consistent practice and a sincere mind, there is very little that you can’t change in one year. It is tempting to want to make instant and drastic changes, but what comes quickly can leave quickly, and all the time and energy that you invest in yourself, will pay you back in the long run.