Yoga?

Maybe a stupid question.... but is yoga only for flexible people?

I'm interested in trying yoga, but I am the complete opposite of flexible! I can barely touch my knees when I bend!

I'm just looking for something I can really get into -- my DH does brazilian jiu jitsu for the past 4ish years and LOVES it, and I'd like to have something I can get into too.

Re: Yoga?

I think yoga would be good for you because it helps you become more flexible.

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No, they usually have modifications for people who are new to yoga. And the yoga will help you GET more flexible, so you can slowly work up to the advanced poses.

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Everybody starts somewhere.

Even with people who do yoga for a while, there are different levels. It takes time and practice.

Some people will never be able to do all the poses and that's OK.

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u dont have to be flexible

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nope! it'll help you become more flexible, and i think it feels even better if you're not super flexible becasue it stretches you out and it feels great afterwards!
i don't do it much, but i bought a "yoga for dummies" DVD at target to start with, and i like it and i figured it would help me get used to it before i get the guts to actually join a class in public- LOL

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I started yoga classes about seven months ago and I love it. There are people there who are all different levels and one of the main ideas of the class is to do the pose "where you are today" - if you can only reach your knees, that's all you do. It definitely will help you become more flexible and stronger.