Yoga tapes vs. yoga classes

[Malina]

I have a few Yoga tapes that I'd like to start doing. Need to work on stretching and flexibility.

Has anyone tried tapes vs. classes? Just wondering if you get the same benefit from tapes as having an instructor help you in person.

[moira]

i've tried both. i like the classes better. that way the instructor can correct my poses if they're a little off. and you get more variety from the classes, it's not the same thing every time.

moira

[Lucia Francesca]

ooooh classes are very cool. I've tried tapes once, but part of yoga for me is being able to close my eyes, concentrate and just listen to myself breathe. It's hard to do that and keep one eye open looking at the tv to see if I miss something. But yay for yoga!

[Mistress Kristi]

I'm also a fan of classes. I always end up hating the person on the tape so I can't watch them after about 3 weeks. So I go for classes every time. Just my $.02.

[Foxglove2660]

Classes! Things like Pilates & Yoga, especially when you're new at it, are difficult to be comfortable doing and you don't know what it feels like when you're doing it right.

Start new with classes, the basic forms should be the same as the tapes... use the tapes when you can't make it to class/can't afford class... but after you know how it's supposed to feel!!

[Foxglove2660]

Classes! Things like Pilates & Yoga, especially when you're new at it, are difficult to be comfortable doing and you don't know what it feels like when you're doing it right.

Start new with classes, the basic forms should be the same as the tapes... use the tapes when you can't make it to class/can't afford class... but after you know how it's supposed to feel!!

[Dragonfly]

I personally like either way...i think in the very beginning you will want to go to a class to get an idea of hte movements, but after that you can go as far, as fast, as slow or as whatever that you want!
Personally, I loved my first yoga instructor, but she retired recently. I haven't been able to find one that I like since then, so I rely on tapes in order to get my yoga in. You have to be comfortable with the instructor's style and pace above all else. If you're not, you're not going to relax and get in to the poses (or get revved up, if that's your kind of yoga!)

[Dragonfly]

I personally like either way...i think in the very beginning you will want to go to a class to get an idea of hte movements, but after that you can go as far, as fast, as slow or as whatever that you want!
Personally, I loved my first yoga instructor, but she retired recently. I haven't been able to find one that I like since then, so I rely on tapes in order to get my yoga in. You have to be comfortable with the instructor's style and pace above all else. If you're not, you're not going to relax and get in to the poses (or get revved up, if that's your kind of yoga!)