Anyone else bad at Bikram Hot Yoga?

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RobinSchneid
RobinSchneid Posts: 11
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It is so humbling for me to be the worst in the class. Not that I'm sporty or fit but I'm usually not the worst person at something. I'm overweight compared to much of the class but there are those heavier than me and they seem to be able to do more postures than I can as well. The ones that involve balance are impossible for me. There are many that I simply cannot do but I try my best every class. I feel bad and that I'm distracting others because I fall out of the postures so often, stumbling and trying and not getting in them at all many times.

Can anyone relate?

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  • releame
    releame Posts: 10
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    I am overweight and love yoga. I try to compete against me. Balance poses are my favourite. I have learned to focus on my success re the pose only. I try very hard not to look at others or compare.. Also finding that spot on the floor to look at while concentrating on MY pose has certainly helped me succeed and gain confidence.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    I can totally relate. However, what really matters is that you are getting better.

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