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mechchic3 · 01-26-2008, 06:34 PM

Well went for my first yoga class today. OMG it was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I felt like the biggest spaz. I'm a little overweight but not by a lot, definitely out of shape. Well these women were literally crouching with both palms on floor and feet elevated

. Needless to say I couldn't even get close to doing that. So for all of you who are doing yoga will it get better? I felt so out of place and dumb. The instructor says first time is never easy. I want to go back, but just not sure. Would appreciate any input

Thanks girls....Priscilla

Nikki+2 · 01-26-2008, 06:38 PM

Stick with it- it will get better!

I have to pep talk myself because I'm a yoga spaz! I never knew how awful my balance was until I started yoga.

mechchic3 · 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Stick with it- it will get better!

I have to pep talk myself because I'm a yoga spaz! I never knew how awful my balance was until I started yoga.

Thanks can't wait to meet you at Florida meet-up

nvnvgirl · 01-26-2008, 06:55 PM

I know exactly how you feel! I've been an aerobics instructor (in the past) and am a personal fitness trainer and former triathlete...and yoga kicked my butt! The good thing is, if you stick with it, it's like everything else....you really will get better! And it's really SO good for you! Don't feel bad and if the people in your class or the instructor tries to make you feel inadequate, find another beginner's class....you'll be glad you stuck with it!

MeganS · 01-26-2008, 09:02 PM

I know how you feel! In my school I do yoga, and I did it for a few weeks with my gym class. at first, it was so difficult and I also felt really out of place. But honestly, everytime you do it it gets better. It'll be gradual, but almost everytime you go you'll go to go into plank (for example) and realize that its easier for you to hold yourself up.

Best of luck to you! If you feel really weird about it maybe you should look for a different class. Have fun!

SladesMommy · 01-26-2008, 09:27 PM

definitely stick with it! My first time was so awkward, and I felt like everyone else in the class, who had all been there before, were so much better. But I stuck with it and I now love Yoga. The peaceful feeling I feel after a session is just unmatched. I feel like I can conquer the world.. or at least be at peace with it, after a yoga session.

Luckyone · 01-26-2008, 09:29 PM

I've been doing Yoga for 7 months now and I love it. I have great flexibility but my balance sucks. There's this one pose called 'tree' and I constantly fall over. One of these days I'll get it. It does get easier tho. My body is stronger and I can hold the poses better. Just take it easy and don't overdo it.

I injured my wrist last week in Yoga, I was in side plank and something twisted in my right hand/wrist. I hadn't been to Yoga in a month and I got over confident.

kdlmon · 01-26-2008, 09:56 PM

Stick with it! Yoga is fantastic. I did it for a few years and loved it. I would leave class feeling in shape and calm. My job hours changed and so I stopped going. I miss it! This post has motivated me to find a new class. Thanks!

mechchic3 · 01-27-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

I've been doing Yoga for 7 months now and I love it. I have great flexibility but my balance sucks. There's this one pose called 'tree' and I constantly fall over. One of these days I'll get it. It does get easier tho. My body is stronger and I can hold the poses better. Just take it easy and don't overdo it.

I injured my wrist last week in Yoga, I was in side plank and something twisted in my right hand/wrist. I hadn't been to Yoga in a month and I got over confident.

LOL Hysterical

, while the tree was going on I tried really hard but came close to falling on my rear end a couple of times. My MIL is a Reiki Master and aura and feeling of the class reminds me of her Reiki sessions with me. My girlfriend swears by it and I don't want to give up just yet. I'm not going down without a fight

. My husband and I recently moved far away from our families and I've been feeling a little depressed lately because I miss them so much, so I figure I need to find something to occupy my time. Yoga seemed like a good thing to get into. We'll see what happens...Priscilla

01-26-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
mechchic3 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 531	Yoga Anyone???? Well went for my first yoga class today. OMG it was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I felt like the biggest spaz. I'm a little overweight but not by a lot, definitely out of shape. Well these women were literally crouching with both palms on floor and feet elevated . Needless to say I couldn't even get close to doing that. So for all of you who are doing yoga will it get better? I felt so out of place and dumb. The instructor says first time is never easy. I want to go back, but just not sure. Would appreciate any input Thanks girls....Priscilla __________________ Sophie& Rambo Rambo proud member of "The Little Gentlemen's Club"

01-26-2008, 06:38 PM	#2
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Stick with it- it will get better! I have to pep talk myself because I'm a yoga spaz! I never knew how awful my balance was until I started yoga. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-26-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	I know exactly how you feel! I've been an aerobics instructor (in the past) and am a personal fitness trainer and former triathlete...and yoga kicked my butt! The good thing is, if you stick with it, it's like everything else....you really will get better! And it's really SO good for you! Don't feel bad and if the people in your class or the instructor tries to make you feel inadequate, find another beginner's class....you'll be glad you stuck with it! __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

01-26-2008, 09:02 PM	#5
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I know how you feel! In my school I do yoga, and I did it for a few weeks with my gym class. at first, it was so difficult and I also felt really out of place. But honestly, everytime you do it it gets better. It'll be gradual, but almost everytime you go you'll go to go into plank (for example) and realize that its easier for you to hold yourself up. Best of luck to you! If you feel really weird about it maybe you should look for a different class. Have fun! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-26-2008, 09:27 PM	#6
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	definitely stick with it! My first time was so awkward, and I felt like everyone else in the class, who had all been there before, were so much better. But I stuck with it and I now love Yoga. The peaceful feeling I feel after a session is just unmatched. I feel like I can conquer the world.. or at least be at peace with it, after a yoga session. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

01-26-2008, 09:29 PM	#7
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	I've been doing Yoga for 7 months now and I love it. I have great flexibility but my balance sucks. There's this one pose called 'tree' and I constantly fall over. One of these days I'll get it. It does get easier tho. My body is stronger and I can hold the poses better. Just take it easy and don't overdo it. I injured my wrist last week in Yoga, I was in side plank and something twisted in my right hand/wrist. I hadn't been to Yoga in a month and I got over confident. __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

01-26-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
kdlmon ☺Cooper☺ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 775	Stick with it! Yoga is fantastic. I did it for a few years and loved it. I would leave class feeling in shape and calm. My job hours changed and so I stopped going. I miss it! This post has motivated me to find a new class. Thanks!