[header] How to ease arthritis with yoga [title] Talk to your doctor. [step] Before you begin any yoga practice, whether you're joining a class or just learning a few easy poses to do at home, get your doctor's opinion. Your doctor may have certain restrictions they want you to observe, at least at first. 
[substeps] If your doctor has specific restrictions or recommendations, get them in writing so you won't forget them and can show them to your yoga instructor if you join a class. Tell your doctor if you have any other chronic health conditions or concerns that they don't know about.