I do plan to take classes in the future - that is, when I can afford it. I don’t see it being too far off.
But still, I would like some good, reliable online resources that can help me to get started. I’m relatively flexible for a guy my size (6’4, 220lb), and I have done a bit of yoga in the past. I don’t see it being a problem, and it won’t be a problem for me to learn to take it at an adequate pace.
I wouldn’t say that my body has been the “whipping boy” of my past, but I could certainly use some structure and regularity. For all intensive purposes, I’m moderately fit - I just need balance.
And as far as my nature… I’m really not sure. If you point to astrology, then I’m an air sign, Libra. But astrology were reliable, then I wouldn’t be looking for good, practical strategies…
I personally avoid any statements about having a particular ‘nature’ - because then you end up with really confusing metaphysical ideas of what a ‘person’ is, and I don’t think that gets anyone anywhere. If someone could point to my learning history and say, “oh yeah, he’s full of fire, or no, he’s actually fluid and permeable like water,” then fine - but I don’t see that happening. People change remarkably based on what they do.
What would [I]appeal to me[/I] is a system of yoga aimed at functioning maximally. I’m not the kind of boxer or weightlifter, by the way, who is looking for big muscle and power. For example, InnerAthlete, I read another one of your posts where you mentioned that weightlifting targets the external body (i.e. the tearing and regrowth of muscle tissue [I]per se[/I]) whereas yoga targets the inner body. I couldn’t agree more. I am looking for tightness and flexibility and a general ‘holistic’ program which will benefit me most. And I will, of course, take it very seriously (i.e. be patient and disciplined).
My question is intended to prevent me from scrambling around on yoga websites with elaborate programs and a monthly or yearly fee for full usage. I would simply like good, reliable sources to help me get started, because from my friends who practice it, I believe that it is a very useful and wise form of fitness.