There are many varied yoga disciplines, and some exploration is probably a good idea in order to discover the one that best speaks to you and your needs.
I love yoga. I love the tradition and theory behind it, and the deep mind body soul connection it fosters. I do also like to sweat, and therefore I most enjoy "power yoga", specifically Ashtanga. I would recommend you try to clear your mind of all your preconceived notions of what yoga is and isn't, and start experimenting.
One of the easiest ways to experiment, is in the privacy of your own home. All you need to start is a mat (any yoga mat will do), and I would recommend this CD:
Core Strength Power Yoga, by Yasmin F. Gow
You read right, I'm recommending a CD, not a DVD. Why? Because who really enjoys craning their neck to watch a TV screen while they are trying to get into a pose? Not me. There are very clear photos of the poses that you can peak at before you begin, and then while you are practicing her explanations are so clear and precise, that you know exactly what she is asking you to do. As an added bonus the music on the CD is glorious. The second bonus is that Yasmin is a Montrealer, and if you do connect with her style of yoga, you can go to her website and find yourself a class www.yasminyoga.com
You can buy her CD at Lululemon stores, on-line at www.practicebliss.com
and probably at her studio on the West Island, OmWest www.westislandyoga.com
If you know you are a DVD person, she also has a yoga DVD.
Namaste.
UPDATE: I just got news from Yasmin, and it turns out she is also teaching at Victoria Park, on Victoria in Westmount. You don't have to be a member to go, and she teaches Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and Thursday early evening. For full details browse through at: www.vicpark.com Personally, I can't wait to go! The Tuesday morning class is an Ashtanga class (yipeee!).
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