Yoga

HelenTheKitchen

I did my first yoga class yesterday morning and thought I was doing really well. But I am SO SORE today. Is this normal? Was I doing something wrong?

abyt42

It sounds normal to me..... but I use muscles in yoga that I didn't know I had...

shardown

It's pretty normal. Yoga stretches muscles you probably don't really use so don't worry about it. It gets easier with time!

christenapanzone

It's normal. Don't worry.

rcrea

Oh yeah, that's completely normal. You get a much bigger workout than you think your getting with yoga. It will get better with time, but as you progress you'll know when it's time to move on to more challenging positions. Take it slow at first so you don't hurt yourself. Enjoy it, it's so good for you!

LMRoses

I've been doing yoga for around a year, took a couple of months off and had my first class again a few days ago and the soreness is completely normal. I usually feel it the most two days after the class, but don't be concerned. It means your muscles are working, and ones we don't normally use are getting a workout!

kris2683

Sounds normal..make sure you stretch a lot before and after & drink a ton of water. Also when you first start be sure to go at your own pace. Sometimes it is helpful to take a one on one session with the instructor to make sure your doing the positions correctly. Good Luck!

HelenTheKitchen

Thank you all, glad to know the pain is normal. I'm gonna stick with it. javascript:add_smiley('ohwell','post_body')

Sweet13_Princess

I definately was sore after the first time I tried to yoga. It works your muscles in different ways than other activities you may tried.

Shannon