The great yoga adventure

I hear you @Former-Member! I too find I need to stick to a few threads to avoid getting overwhelmed in Forum Land.

The Friday night Candlelight yoga class was packed. I like to get there early and claim a spot. We had to squish up a bit to allow everybody to participate. And I am happy to report that the candles are indeed real. I went out the front (I tend to find a space in the middle next to a wall) to check them out. Not battery operated.

This class is a bit later and there were quite a few girls in their twenties who were very fit. I think there were three guys tonight; one of which was quietly showing off by doing head stands - not that this was instructor directed.

The class went for an hour and a half and was quite challenging but I did do some modifications. We did Warrior poses, several types including bending ones where you wave your arms about a bit. We weren't trees though. As for the peeing dog pose, it appears that this is just a variation of the table top pose where you are kneeling on all fours. I have been looking for a video too @Phoenix_Rising, but haven't been able to find it.

I rather liked the look of this sight. It has a lot of simple and clear information and instructions:-

https://www.yogajournal.com/

Very happy that @Former-Member has been to a yoga class. I enjoy the variation of all the different styles. No two classes are the same. I walk there and back so incorporate that into my exercise. Most people seem to drive and there is a car park right out the front. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much comraderie. Everyone just comes for the class and immediately leaves.

Hummmm @Phoenix_Rising nope......I'll make an effort today. Seems like the weather that @Ant7 is under is here also...

@soul So it's head stands next week is it!!!!!lol

I think I'd need a few years of yoga practice before I'm at the handstand phase @Maggie

I kind of thought that doing a yoga class at a studio would provide me with the social interaction that I wouldn't get if I was doing it via a video but that hasn't been the case @CheerBear. We all just seem to be individuals who slot the session into our day then resume our lives with the next activity.

Funnily enough, I get more comraderie out of this thread. Maybe a sign of the times. In any case, I do enjoy the fact that it forces me to have a routine and I also find purpose in walking there and back. I appreciate the direction and variety of the classes so this has been an investment in my physical and mental health.

You and @Phoenix_Rising gave me the push I needed and turned the idea into a reality and I have to thank you both for that.

Now the washing machine is singing that the load is done so off I go to hang out the clothes. Have a great day too. Hope that new class is a wonderful experience for you.

I've been pretty slack with my warrioring but finally did it again today.