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Beginning a yoga practice can be intimidating and overwhelming. To help you get started, we've created an introductory series for several different yoga styles. Each 7-class-series is designed to give you an overview of each style and help you gradually work your way up to a 60 minute beginner class within your chosen style. When taken in sequential order, each series should prepare you to enjoy all of the Level 1 classes available on YogaGlo in that yoga style.

If you begin a series and find that style of yoga isn't right for you, try another series. The beauty of yoga is that there is something for everyone and at YogaGlo you can choose from a wide range of styles and classes – or mix it up – whatever works for you. It's your yoga, your way.

If you'd like to get more familiar with specific poses before you begin, visit our Poses Center for detailed video demonstrations of the poses presented in each beginner series.

For a deeper understanding of the philosophical foundations of yoga please refer to our Lectures section.
Anusara - 7 class beginner series
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		10 min Level 1
In this informational introduction to Yoga and the outlook of Anusara yoga, you will have your most basic questions about yog...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		20 min Level 1
Focusing on ujjayi breathing (the yogic breath) and introducing Anusara’s first of five Universal Principles of Alignment:...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		15 min Level 1
Building on the establishment of the breath, part three takes us through traditional Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara A), em...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		30 min Level 1
In Part 4 of this series we begin building a vocabulary of standing poses. Building from Surya Namaskar A, we add high lunge...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		45 min Level 1
In Part 5 of the Anusara beginner’s series we are now building the components toward a full class. We work through two ro...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		60 min Level 1
In this part of our Anusara beginners series, we will introduce another principle of alignment the concept of “outer spiral...read more
Anusara
Tara Judelle | Apr 12 2010 		60 min Level 1
Attitude, Alignment, Action. 1 hr Basics class for part seven of our beginner’s series. In this final class of the series,...read more
Ashtanga - 7 class beginner series
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		15 min Level 1
A brief history of Ashtanga Yoga and introduction to the philosphy of Ashtau Anga Yoga, or the 8 limbs of Yoga.
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		10 min Level 1
Meditation and the Ashtanga Yoga practice. Here we will learn to do a brief sitting meditation before we begin our practice ...read more
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		20 min Level 1
A thorough explanation of Ujayyi Breath - and the Bandhas, which are central to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		20 min Level 1
Introduction to the concept of Vinyasa - incorporating Breath, Bandhas and Drishti. In this segment we introduce the 1/2 Vin...read more
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		30 min Level 12
This segment reviews the 1/2 Vinyasa and Surya Namaskar A, and introduces Surya Namaskar B. This can be followed as a 30-min...read more
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		45 min Level 12
This 40-minute practice includes Surya Namaskar A, Surya Namaskar B and the Fundamental standing postures of the Ashtanga Vin...read more
Ashtanga
Jodi Blumstein | Oct 10 2011 		60 min Level 12
A 60 minute led class which introduces students to the begining of the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, or Primary Series in a way ...read more
Basics - 7 class beginner series
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		10 min Level 1
Introduction consists of a thorough explanation for the absolute beginners first class. Addresses many of the most FAQ's, pre...read more
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		10 min Level 1
Gives the first time yoga student a complete description and follow along demonstration of the most basic yoga positions. Pos...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		20 min Level 1
Begins with review of the previous segment. Building from there new poses or "asanas" are demonstrated and discussed. Include...read more
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
Starts with review of previous segment including Sun Salutation as warm up. Followed by a description of "high lunges" to ope...read more
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		45 min Level 1
Continues to build upon each previous segment to create a basic understanding of a beginners yoga class. Begins by reviewing ...read more
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
Combines all topics covered in previous segments. Begins with an Opening Meditation followed by a full warm up of Sun Salutat...read more
Basics
Steven Espinosa | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
By now all basic foundational postures will have been thoroughly reviewed, explained, demonstrated and practiced by the new s...read more
Hatha - 7 class beginner series
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		5 min Level 1
Why do Yoga? Some of the reasons I give are to ungeekify yourself after hours at the computer and most importantly because Yo...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		20 min Level 1
We often start a Yoga practice sitting and centering. This is easier said than done as finding a comfortable seated positi...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
This segment builds on sitting and then raises us up from the floor to work with stretching the spine and finding alignment a...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
Here we're learning the basic building blocks of the sun salutation, which is a common sequence taught and utilized in many t...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		45 min Level 1
This beginner's segment builds on the basic framework of the sun salutations with the inclusion of crescent or high lunge and...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
This segment begins with a review of surya namaskar A and B, two of the common sun salutation sequences. Warrior II and trian...read more
Hatha
Felicia Tomasko | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
Join a beginner's class for a group practice that starts with a review of sun salutations and repetitive practice of this ...read more
Meditation - 7 class beginner series
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 08 2010 		5 min Level 1
In this easy-to-follow introduction, meditation teacher Harshada Wagner discusses the practice of meditation, speaks about it...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		10 min Level 1
The first of Harshada's principles for enjoyable meditation practice is Be Kind to Yourself. In this video, Harshada discusse...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		15 min Level 1
The second principle for enjoyable meditation is Get Comfortable. It is very difficult to relax and enjoy meditation if your ...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		15 min Level 1
The third meditation principle is Relax Your Body. The mind is often held captive by physical tension. When we can truly rela...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		15 min Level 1
The fourth principle Connect with Your Breath helps us take advantage of our natural gift of breathing as a tool for relaxati...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		20 min Level 1
The fifth and final principle of meditation is Let Go and Be Patient. Once our body is comfortable and relaxed and we're in t...read more
Meditation
Harshada Wagner | Nov 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
In this video, Harshada leads us through a simple 30-minute guided meditation, where all of the principles are put into pract...read more
Vinyasa Flow - 7 class beginner series
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		5 min Level 1
This introductory video gives a brief explanation of yoga, and gives some fundamental guidelines for what you will need in...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		20 min Level 1
This video starts with some foundational postures that you will most likely use in every yoga class! We break down Standi...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		20 min Level 1
Vinyasa is breath synchronized movement. We start with basic vinyasas of arm circles and cat/cow. Then build up to tran...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
We start to 'flow' in this video which simply means linking groups of postures together to make a sequence. We learn a v...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		45 min Level 1
We learn the different movements of the pelvis and focus on externally rotated postures. These include Warrior 2 (Virabha...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		45 min Level 1
Seated postures both increase flexibility and also aid in calming the nervous system. We cover basic crossed leg sitting ...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Jo Tastula | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
We put everything together in a full 60 minute Vinyasa Flow class. Including seated breath meditation, new supine posture...read more
Power Vinyasa Flow - 7 class beginner series
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		5 min Level 1
An introduction to YOGA. Discussions on yoga attire, yoga props, when, where and how one should begin to practice Yoga, etc....read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		15 min Level 1
A brief description of essential postures (asanas) used in Surya Namaskar A (sun salutations), which heat up the body and pre...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		15 min Level 1
Now that you’ve covered the postures of Surya Namaskar A, this video will detail the transitions between each pose, getting...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
A refresher of Surya Namaskar A. We introduce lunge pose (Anjaneyasana) with the knee down, crescent pose, as well as Warrio...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		30 min Level 1
We revisit lunge with knee down, crescent and the warrior poses. Triangle pose (trikonasana), side angle pose (parsvakonasan...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
A follow-up on triangle pose, side angle pose and chair pose. We cover yogic squat (malasana), bakasana (crane pose) and twi...read more
Vinyasa Flow
Dice Iida-Klein | Apr 01 2010 		60 min Level 1
A full spectrum Powerflow level I class incorporating all poses introduced in the past 6 videos. Please remember that alignm...read more
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