I'll start with a confession... I'm the least flexible person on the planet. No kidding. I can't touch my toes. When stretching at the end of cardio classes, everyone else bends and stretches much more than I do. When stretching after working with my trainer, he's literally had to pull my foot back for me so I can get a better stretch. He's actually mentioned yoga a few times. I've "poo-poo'ed" him every time. Another friend of mine has asked me to try a yoga class with her. I've politely declined. I can't even touch my toes, I'm certainly not flexible enough to try yoga!
Well, today I finally caved. My workout partner in crime came in to take the yoga class this morning. I had already done a 30 minute rowing class, plus walked 40 minutes on the treadmill. I was stretching and heading home. She jokingly asked me to take the yoga class with her. I laughed, told her I wasn't flexible enough, and politely declined. She then said what everyone else has told me... "that's why you need to take yoga!" It helps to lengthen your muscles, which aids in flexibility.
With that, I took a huge leap out of my comfort zone and agreed to take the yoga class. I was awkward. I didn't really know the names of the poses. I had to use "cheater blocks" because I couldn't bend down and touch the floor. But, I survived. I did it. And, knowing that I can't judge a class by only going one time, I'll most likely do it again. I can't say that loved it or hated it, but I'm glad I did it.
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