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Step 1
Consider attending an Ashtanga yoga class before attempting to practice using a video if you are a complete newcomer to Ashtanga yoga, which is one of the more challenging forms of yoga. It is much easier to learn how to perform the poses and keep your body in proper form with the help of an instructor. After learning how to position your body properly, you can enhance the experience using videos.
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Step 2
Choose a store, whether online or local, that has a good return policy to purchase your videos. If you're a complete beginner, you may find after giving it a try that Ashtanga yoga isn't for you.
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Step 3
Browse online yoga forums and reviews on online retailer Web sites to see what other yoga students have to say about the various Ashtanga yoga videos available (see Resources below). Other students may have valuable information and experience that can help you choose the right video for your needs.
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Step 4
Check the credentials and reputation of the yoga instructor who teaches the video class before purchasing. You can do this through a simple search online. Different yoga teachers have different styles, and some are more suited to videos than others.
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Step 5
Start with a video that focuses on alignment and positioning. Ashtanga yoga videos for beginners will teach you the basics of practicing this type of yoga and don't go into the more challenging poses meant for those with more experience.
