About First Flow

Learn yoga from your very first breath. Calm, plain-language guides to the foundational poses, sun salutations, and breathing every beginner needs — how to set up at home, move safely without forcing anything, build flexibility a little at a time, and turn a handful of poses into a steady practice you'll actually keep.

First Flow is an independent resource focused on yoga for beginners — poses, sun salutations, breathing, flexibility, and building a home practice. We publish practical, carefully researched guides for readers who want clear answers without the fluff — whether you are just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know.

What we do

Every article is written and edited to be genuinely useful: accurate, easy to follow, and grounded in real-world experience. We cover topics across Getting Started, Foundational Poses, Sun Salutations, Breath & Meditation, Flexibility & Mobility, Home Practice and update our guides as best practices evolve. We are not affiliated with any of the brands, products, or organizations we may reference; mentions are for the reader's benefit, not an endorsement.

Who writes First Flow

First Flow is written by Talia Mendel. Talia practices yoga at home between work calls and writes beginner guides focused on consistency over flexibility; she is not a medical professional.

How we stay free

First Flow is supported by advertising. We display ads (including ads served by third parties such as Google AdSense) so that our content can remain free to read. Advertising never dictates our editorial recommendations. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and analytics work on this site.

Editorial standards & disclaimer

First Flow is an independent learning resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any studio, teacher-training program, apparel maker, or commercial brand. Our guides are educational and are not a substitute for personalized, in-person instruction or medical advice — move gently, work at your own pace, and check with a qualified professional before starting a new practice if you have an injury, are pregnant, or have a health condition.

Our content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections, or feedback are always welcome. Reach us at runbookify@gmail.com or visit our contact page.