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You’ve mastered that Vinyasa flow and you’re almost to crow. Should you sign up for intermediate level now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding your fitness boundaries can be equal parts exhilarating and scary. You\u2019re trying new types of movement, signing up for workouts you\u2019ve never heard of (what is Gyrokinesis anyway?) and building the confidence it takes to know that you really can do anything you put your mind to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything to know about intermediate yoga<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

But what happens when you\u2019re not quite a newbie anymore? When it comes to yoga<\/a>, making the leap<\/a> to an intermediate class can be especially nerve-racking<\/a>. You\u2019re a master at slow flow, and while any yoga class can be challenging at all levels, you\u2019re debating whether you want to take the risk and try intermediate (or Level 2, as it\u2019s often called).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to move from beginner to intermediate yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, before signing up for an intermediate class, you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re comfortable and confident at the beginner level. Pushing your limits too early on can lead to injury or a negative experience. But if you think you can get through a beginner class with relative ease and feel good afterward, we say give Level 2 a try. Plus, you can always continue to mix up your class levels going forward, depending on what level of workout you\u2019re craving that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you make the call, we\u2019ve outlined some questions and concerns that might be holding you back, along with important information to help you decide whether it\u2019s time to take the leap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I don\u2019t understand the Sanskrit pose names?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, Sanskrit isn\u2019t your native language, but don\u2019t let Ardha Chandrasana scare you away. Even advanced yogis require years of repeated practice to learn English translations for the seemingly infinite amount of yoga poses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/b> Place your mat down early and try to secure a spot in the second row, close to the middle. This will ensure that you always have someone to watch regardless of whether you\u2019re facing front, left, right or seeing the back wall through your feet in downward dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t: <\/b>Worry as much about the native names for the poses, but instead focus on the instructor\u2019s breathing cues and follow along as the rest of the class moves through the sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I\u2019m not very flexible?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to popular belief, not all yogis are naturally flexible. Some practice a long time before they\u2019re able to touch their toes or complete a full half prayer twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/b> Focus on reaching your maximum expression of the posture and taking a few deep breaths there. Maybe then you\u2019ll stretch a little bit deeper, but don\u2019t feel like you have to. Take the time to register how your body feels in these potentially new positions, especially in your first intermediate class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t<\/b>: Be discouraged by any super-flexi fellow students. They may have looked just like you when they started practicing decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never:<\/b> Do a posture if you find it\u2019s too painful, and always motion to the instructor, who will be happy to give you a modification to start with as you continue to gain flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I\u2019m worried about embarrassing myself?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yoga is a no-judgment zone, but regardless, we get it. Even with all that zen in the room, you\u2019re still concerned about falling out of a pose and becoming an accidental focal point during the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/b> Introduce yourself to the instructor ahead of time so that she\/he is aware that this is your first intermediate class. That way, she\/he will be able to preemptively work with you on the more difficult postures and keep an eye out for any poses you might be struggling in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t:<\/b> Let more advanced students intimidate you from trying new postures. They\u2019ve all been there. Keep your focus on your mat and on enriching your practice from the inside out. If you leave knowing you gave it your all, there\u2019s nothing more you can ask of yourself. And that is the most enlightening feeling of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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