Interested in yoga but not certain which style is right for you? There are numerous things to consider before you start your research, something the yogis at Pilates 580 in Oakland, CA continually stress to new clients. The renowned Pilates studio offers yoga in addition to Pilates classes and keeps sessions very small to ensure the one-on-one attention clients love.

Check out what you should know before signing up for yoga at the Oakland Pilates studio:

• Physical Condition: Think about your physical condition before reviewing classes. Consider your age, weight, any injuries or other physical limitations, and stress level.
• Motivation: Mull over the reasons why you want to take yoga, such as a deep need for relaxation or a desire to tone your body and nurture it in a more physically demanding way.

• Instructor Experience: Review the experience and credentials of potential yoga instructors. This includes years of practice, training hours, daily exercise habits, and teaching style.

• Easy Stretching: Research Hatha, Integral, Ananda, and Integrative yoga therapy if you’re looking for a class that features easy stretching and breath work, simple postures, and some seated meditation.
• Challenging/Detoxifying: Build stamina and strength, increase your body-breath work connection, and detoxify via sweat through Ashtanga, Bikram, Vinyasa, or Dynamic yoga classes.
• Chanting/Meditation: Look into Kundalini and Sivananda yoga should chanting, relaxation, meditation, visualization, and use of breath with movement interest you.
• Spiritual/Acrobatic Elements: Opt for Partner or Acro yoga if you’re moved by the acrobatics of yoga or want to learn more about the spiritual and Thai massage elements. These options also focus on connection and playfulness.

Discuss your yoga needs with one of the talented instructors at Pilates 580 today and enjoy getting your ‘om’ on. The Oakland studio offers yoga and Pilates classes that pull from the instructors’ years of experience, as well as their supreme expertise. All classes are led by classically-trained teachers. For more on yoga and Pilates classes available through Pilates 580, please call (510) 338-3932 or visit the website today.