“If you can breathe who can do yoga.” ~Krishnamacharya
I know that some people are intimidated by yoga. Sometimes I am too. There are times when I step into a class (as both a teacher and a student) and I can feel all the signs of pure unfettered fright: queasy stomach, tight chest, weak knees and all. I am talking about the scary yoga class where students are doing the most difficult and complicated poses to warm up. Sometimes you step into class ready to just lay down and to your right a well built yogi is doing headstand while to your right a supple yogini is doing the splits. When I step into “that” class I have two distinct reactions. As a student I wonder if I am in the right place. As a teacher, I wonder if I will be able to meet my students’ needs.
Well what’s a girl to do? When I am in class as a student, I stay on my mat and honor my body. When I am the teacher I trust my training. It usually turns out fine. You will be fine too.
Don’t let your fear of yoga stop you from trying a yoga class. If you don’t like the first class you attend, you should try a different teacher or a different yoga studio. There are many different types and styles of yoga out there. You are sure to find one that you like.
Whatever your fear is, don’t let it stop you from trying yoga. You are not too big. You are not too weak. You are not too uncoordinated. You do not need to be flexible. You do not need to be enlightened. You do not need fancy clothes or equipment. Come as you are. Try yoga today.
What intimidates you about yoga?
What is the most important thing you have learned from doing yoga?
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I love this post. I think people sometimes have an idea of what one should look like to do yoga, and it’s not true. It’s about so much more than just some cool poses and being yoga-thin!
So true
Very true Laura!!
Hi Monetta,
I thoroughly enjoyed this post because yoga has been on my mind a lot lately. I have taken classes here and there but now I am seriously thinking about making yoga a regular part of my daily routine.I am thrilled to learn that you teach yoga. What an inspiration you are! Thank you so much for sharing this valuable post on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I appreciate it!
you are most welcomed