I went to a yoga class for the first time today. It was their easiest class (called Restorative) at Yoga By Degrees. My knees were cracking loudly, and there were some easy poses I still couldn't do, but for the most part, I tried all of them as best I could. I won't lie. I was embarrassed at first and even after my 100 pound loss so far, I was the biggest person in the class, but the instructor was so kind and attentive. She also had dozens of positive messages during the class that really spoke to me.

I think I'll go back and see where this takes me. Namaste!

I LOVE yoga. There are modifications for every pose. Just do what feels good for you. And I can assure you, in a yoga class, everyone is so focused on themselves they have no clue what you or your crackly knees are doing. Lol enjoy!

That was me when I took my first pilates class. Even doing the modified positions I was wiped out! Stick with it, it gets better.

I am trying to work up the courage to attend my first yoga class at the gym. The women are so petite and flexible, unlike me. I think I will bite the bullet and just go for it on Friday. Thanks for having the courage to give it a try and to tell us about it !!

I can relate! I just did my first yoga class since surgery and learned just how inflexible I have let myself become. I've been so focused on building muscle that I'm tight everywhere. I can't believe I am less able to get into some poses than I was 100 lbs ago. Keep going to class, we can only get better!

I also did my first yoga recently, too! I also really liked it, and I agree, it is harder than it looks. It's way more interesting and fun than the traditional type exercise I am used to, as well. I don't love the up and down on the floor part though....but I know that's what I really need to work on.

Namaste I love yoga! Modify, modify, modify! Soon you will find that your stretches are longer and that you are able to do more. Yoga begins wherever you are.

Doesn't matter what it is, just as long as you tried something new. That's what this is all about. Getting back into life.

Oh, and just a little story from when I was a teenager. My mom and I tried a Yoga class and we got kicked out because we were laughing too hard and annoying the other people in the class. We were very sorry but it's hard not to laugh when you are told to be one with the floor.

I have been researching yoga as well...have a place to go...just have to get the courage up to get my butt there! But I'm sure I'll have to modify as well, but, I know it will be good for me and help with my RA, etc!

You keep on being amazing, @@JustWatchMe

Love me some yoga! Can't wait to do some HOT yoga after surgery!

It's crazy how hard some of the easy LOOKING stuff is! Good for you for getting out there and trying it - that's awesome . I know when I tried bellydancing I was all, "oh, how hard can shaking your hips be?". Thought I'd die, lol.

I know when I tried bellydancing I was all, "oh, how hard can shaking your hips be?". Thought I'd die, lol.

One of my friends tried to rope me into that a few years ago. I have no rhythm and a giant belly. Ain't happening!!

I did Aqua Zumba last year because nobody can see my uncoordination under the water line!

LOVE LOVE yoga! And yes find an instructor who can help you modify the poses. I started shortly after surgery and have worked my way up over the last year and am amazed at what my body is now capable of!!!! But no it is not easy, but there are ways to modify every pose to make it work for where you are at! As my favorite teacher says, there are no gold medals in yoga! Do what works for YOUR body, yoga doesn't care how it looks or if you can do what the person next to you does. Do you instagram? Lots of great yoga for bodies of all sizes there!

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