UAE, Sept. 24 -- Brand new yogis come to their mats for the first time for so many different reasons. Some to move their bodies - seeking strength, flexibility, or mobility. Some for their minds - seeking calm, quiet, or relaxation. Whatever the reasons you are stepping on your mat for the first time - welcome to yoga.

Hopefully, as a beginner, you have started this journey in a beginner level or gentler class. A beginner class will introduce you to some of the foundations of movement. You will be introduced to the postures, or asanas, and you will be introduced to using your breath in an effective way.

Here is what you can expect. You can expect to feel like a beginner and that might feel strange or even frustrating at first. Don't giv...