Yoga Basics: Enhance Your Practice with Tips from an Expert Instructor Posted on By You may have recently attended your first yoga class, and it was a challenge. You may have been taking classes for some time but need help with remembering the positions. Yoga is more difficult than it seems. When it comes to correctly executing poses, there are many factors at play. The type of yoga that you are practicing, your breathing pattern and even the yoga mat itself can affect your experience. Don’t worry, if you have difficulty with yoga stretches such as the bridge backbend or if it’s difficult to lengthen your hips. I can help. Since I began teaching beginners yoga over five years ago, I have learned from my yoga teaching the most common mistakes people make when they start. Follow these 10 tips to make the most of your yoga class and learn how to align your favorite asanas. YOGA POSES