Yoga

I think it's about time to share one of my newly accomplished goals. I have been wanting to try yoga for a very long time, my sister has been raving about it for over a year & even my doctors have recommended it for my back. It is really great that our gym has so many free classes to take at so many different times. Last night was the third yoga class I have attended but only the second class I've really enjoyed. There are several types of yoga & thousands of instructors that put their own twist on the practice. Some instructors share modifications & accommodate newcomers a little more than others. Modifications  are what I need since I am still so new. From what I have gathered so far, it is very important for your body & your back especially to practice yoga correctly as well as the modification poses correctly. Like any other exercise it is easy to hurt yourself if you practice incorrectly. I suspect that since the class is large it's not possible to give personal attention to all who need it & I think that is the only downfall to taking yoga at my gym. Eventually I would love to get a membership at a studio where I can really be taught & walked through difficult poses & stretches. For now I will continue attending at least twice every week. For over a year now I have focused on running & weightlifting, I still really enjoy it but I am happy to be adding something new to the mix. I know that it will pay off. Yoga is not easy, I am feeling the burn & working on muscles that I wouldn't typically focus on during weight training. The benefits of practicing yoga are many & I can't wait to experience them. My goal was simply to try yoga & I am happy to be sticking with it. Have you tried anything new thinking you wouldn't like it & turned out to love it? A food, an exercise, anything?

Beatriz