Despite the deluge of accolades, yoga is not, according to Dawn, the perfect fitness solution. There are four different types of exercise, she explains. Yoga most closely resembles a flexibility training routine with dangerous joint positions. Physiologically, it's ready for improvement. For people who have very little exercise experience under their fitness belt, yoga should not be considered an easy undertaking.
Yoga positions can be complex and are often sustained for a lengthy period of time.
It's common to see really physically fit people struggling with simple yoga positions. It's not easy. If you are interested in yoga, the best thing to do is find a beginner's class. While some yoga practitioners might argue to the contrary, most would agree that an essential part of this ancient practice is the sense that one is actively partaking in a spiritual, life-affirming activity. News Jobs AP Shopping Archives Entertain.