Reddit reviews Yoga For Beginners: Poses for Strength, Flexibility and Relaxation
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My posture has improved immeasurably since I started. I didn't actually realise I had poor posture to begin with. Was one of the first things I got comments on; I now stand stand shoulders back, chest out, stomach in...almost at parade rest. This is not through some conscious effort on my part, either.
MobilityWOD is great, but there is an almost confusing number of youtube videos from Kelly Starrett that I personally use. I've addressed numerous little niggles and aches via these. I will add however that I regularly (monthly) visit a McTimoney chiro. That is something I will continue to do, Crossfit or not - 10/10, would do again.
I also highly recommend basic yoga, particularly in regards to what has happened to my increased ROM in hips, ankles and shoulders. I use http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-For-Beginners-Flexibility-Relaxation/dp/B0043LKPOI, mainly because of my prime subscription. 10-20 minute videos that I do before my morning coffee. Again, something else I would continue with regardless of crossfit.
Lastly, take a look at your seated position. I work in software development, so 10 odd hours in a desk chair is a common (daily lol) occurrence. I pay a lot of attention to how I sit at work.
Lastly, don't be afraid to scale, or to ask your coaches for scaling. Strength will come if you keep going - it's a marathon, not a sprint :)
Depending on where you live, there are nude yoga classes.
That being said, if one isn't available you will want to suck it up and take some clothed classes from a yoga instructor to at least get you started as many poses can be very different depending on small changes in your posture, which the instructor can correct.
This video does have the normal beginner poses in it It is more technical than exciting to watch.
I liked it, but I did get sick of paying the monthly fee. I used amazon prime and found some yoga videos for free that essentially do the same thing, but not with the "box window dressing." http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Beginners-Strength-Flexibility-Relaxation/dp/B0043LKPOI/ref=sr_1_1/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=yoga&qid=1449760511&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A2650306011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1