What I have learned about yoga so far is that there is more to it then just bending, stretching, and holding poses. If you do want to start a program, you should search the Internet for information about yoga. If you want to get your children involved, you do have to keep certain safety issues in mind. As I was learning about yoga for my daughter, I wrote an article on it because I found a lot of information that perhaps not a lot of people know.
You can find information about yoga all over the Internet, but you can also find out about it via a class or a DVD if you want to. There are a lot of resources out there and you have to decide what is best for you. If you have the time, a yoga class might be just what you need, even if you only go for a few months so that you know what you are doing. You might want to learn about yoga by getting a beginners DVD to show you the ropes. Do whatever works best for you and your schedule.
One of the things that I have come across while learning about yoga is that there can be some embarrassing moments, but you will just have to get past them. I actually don't even know if it is true or not, but I have read that some of the poses can cause you to pass gas involuntarily. If this happens to you, you shouldn't worry about it too much. Anyone that knows anything about yoga should already know what to expect, and you may find that you aren't the only one doing it anyway. If that really bothers you just do your yoga at home.