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My First Yoga Class!

by Chris Culbertson, posted Sep 4th 2008, 18:24

Last night I participated in my first yoga class ever.  I had done a few videos here and there, but never an actual class.  I have been talking about taking a class for quite some time now, but never pulled the trigger.  I like to be a doer and not a talker.  I kept saying I wanted someone to go with me or I thought I would embarass myself.  Finally, I just went and did it.  No More Excuses!  And, it was awesome!  I bought a class pass so I can go back as often as I like.  I took my class at Kansas Siddhi Yoga and got 15% off when I showed them my KCFit.net membership card!

I can not wait to take advantage of one or many of the FREE classes and workshops offered throught September in alliance with Yoga Month 08.  I can not remember the last time I was so enthused about a new workout.  There are so many opportunities to get into yoga in the KC area over the next few weeks, if you have been thinking or talking about it like I was, I suggest you, as Nike would say, “Just do it!”

My Experience

I went in with a complete open mind.  As anticipated, I was the only male in the class.  But I sat right in the middle of everyone and was quick to adapt to the class and the teachings.  Our ‘yogi’ was great and emphasized breathing which really helped me work with the poses with out getting caught up in how tough it was to hold the poses.  There were a few times that I was shaking uncontrollably because I was forcing my body to use muscles that I do not often use.  The body naturally finds the path of least resistance and yoga forces your body to adapt in different ways.  It was an increadible workout both mind and body.  I walked out in a complete state of relaxation, unlike how I came in, with all the hustle and bustle of work and life.  Overall, I am a little soar today, but not as bad as I thought I would be and I already feel myself being a bit more relaxed in regular work situations.

Have you done yoga?  In a class or videos?  What was your first experience like?

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