Fear of yoga
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If I can do yoga (I'm about as flexible as a concrete block), there shouldn't be anything stopping you!0
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Thank you, guys! Hysterical and helpful. You guys are awesome. I received a gift certificate for Barre & Soul this Christmas and I have been so afraid to go. Afraid of farting...bfdeal and alpine -and afraid of my own awkwardness. No reason why I can't just go and give it my all. Realizing that everyone is out for self-improvement. Thanks for reminding me that the world is larger than my own. We're all human and I'm glad to hear from all of you. I'm gonna give it a go. Thanks, once again. See you around!
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I'm easily the most clumsy and uncoordinated person in my yoga class, but I absolutely love it! I've never felt embarrassed about losing my balance doing poses or having to take a rest break sometimes during the more intense part of the class, and nobody has been at all judgmental, they are all encouraging. I can tell I'm starting to improve and that makes me really happy at the end of the class when I know I did better than before. Last week the instructor came to me after class to congratulate me on my improvement. I really love yoga even though I'm not good at it. Try it! I promise nobody will judge you or make you feel uncomfortable, yoga is all about acceptance0
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Yoga is really wonderful, it's worth trying at least a few times to overcome your intimidation. Let the instructor know you're new (and whether you're comfortable with hands-on posture adjustments), stand in the back and try to remember that most or all the other people are focused on themselves.
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There are a few cool apps you can download.. I do it in my basement0
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While there are always some lithe and lean in there, most of us are just average people looking for some nice awesomeness. Especially as you're learning, going to a live class with a good instructor is key, in my opinion, as they can help with the (sometimes very subtle) positionings for the poses. The great thing about the people I see at yoga too is that I've not yet run into a judgmental one. I was almost 300 pounds when I started and there were TONS of things I couldn't do. I never once felt that someone looked at me askance for being there, or for not being able to do certain poses even a little because my fat rolls got in the way!
So go yoga! It's worth it
^^ THIS. So much!!
When I started 20 months ago I couldn't do Child's Pose and breathe at the same time, now I'm doing Dancer's Pose without hold onto a bar. I've never encountered any judgment and my go to instructor is amazing.0 -
eponine1976 wrote: »I'm easily the most clumsy and uncoordinated person in my yoga class, but I absolutely love it! I've never felt embarrassed about losing my balance doing poses or having to take a rest break sometimes during the more intense part of the class, and nobody has been at all judgmental, they are all encouraging. I can tell I'm starting to improve and that makes me really happy at the end of the class when I know I did better than before. Last week the instructor came to me after class to congratulate me on my improvement. I really love yoga even though I'm not good at it. Try it! I promise nobody will judge you or make you feel uncomfortable, yoga is all about acceptance
My instructor actually says that if you don't occasionally have balance issues you aren't pushing yourself.
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I am friends with 3 yoga instructors, and I can't say that a single one of them would make anyone feel anything less than totally welcomed. For me it would be more intimidating to do well because it's my friends. I've been to other classes years ago, and I loved it. I really need to start doing yoga in the morning before I go to work. I could use the extra sense of peace before I walk into the classroom. :P0
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