Had my first yoga class....couple of ?s

cpm1223 · August 2012

I went to my first yoga class last night, and it wasn't anything like I expected it to be. We never got up off the floor or did any yoga poses....mostly just stretching and breathing.

I took a beginner class so maybe thats why it was so easy. I didn't sweat at all or feel like I was doing much exercise.

Is this normal?

Should I try a level 1 class next or stick to the beginner for a few times?

Luckily I was next to a woman who was also new to yoga and we chatted a little bit before the class started, which was nice

bpphoto785 · August 2012

I would stick it out because developing your breathing skills will help you a lot later on. I would say (for me) not sweating is normal. Just try to relax and enjoy some quiet time and the stretching. Go to a couple more and if you're still bored check out the next level.

comeongetdown · August 2012

hmm... i've only taken hot yoga, so i was always a sopping wet mess when i left lol

i don't think it would hurt to go up to the level one class, but maybe taking the beginner class a few more times will be more beneficial to you in the long run.

geojam224 · August 2012

I have yet to sweat in a yoga class. The beg class will probably escalate in difficulty so I would stick it out for a while

mandi921vh · August 2012

I didn't sweat in any yoga class I took. I would stick it out. These skills are really important to the practice of yoga.

kushie77 · August 2012

I did yoga 3x a week for years before my foot surgery. Stick with the class and learn how to breathe and get those muscles stretched out before trying to jump a level. I bet tomorrow or the next day you will be sore in a whole bunch of teeny tiny muscles that you didn't even know you had.

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