Just ease into it.
Yoga isn’t like a traditional sport; it isn’t about being the best. Yoga is about taking care of your body and mind, and it’s about pushing against your own self-doubt. However, if you haven’t tried yoga before, you might not be able to wrap your head around this mentality, and you may still be worried about looking like a fool in front of a class full of experienced yogis. It can be intimidating to sign up for your first class, and you may be using this as an excuse to go “tomorrow” instead of today. If you’ve been wanting to try yoga, but you’re a little hesitant to jump in, give this routine a try. It’s a simple, 35-minute series that will help expose you to the practice. You can do this in the privacy of your own home or space, all you need is a mat. There’s no need to push yourself too hard or overstrain to complete any of the poses: do what you can and remember that good form is the most important key to injury prevention.
