Some people get scared when they hear the word yoga because they think it means they have to be able to contort their bodies into a pretzel shape. This, however, is not true. If you are a person who can barely touch your toes while standing, have no fear! This class will help you to develop and improve your flexibility.
The TRECS yoga class takes place at 9 a.m. on Friday mornings in Studio 11. It lasts until 10 a.m., but anyone who needs to leave earlier than that is welcome to. The instructor is Amber.
The studio was moderately filled, so you can get to the class just a few minutes before it starts and be okay. When you come into the studio, grab yourself a mat from the back of the room and a yoga block from the closet. The block will help you if you are less flexible. Also, you can bring your own mat if you have one.
Bring a water bottle in case you get thirsty. Shoes are optional. I personally took my sneakers off and just kept my socks on during the class.
If you are new to yoga, sit closer to the front of the room by the instructor so you can clearly see what she is doing.
Amber plays serene, quiet music to give the atmosphere of the studio a peaceful feel.
The class starts with easy relaxation postures and builds as it progresses. It begins with a cross-legged sitting stance and then goes to lifting the legs while in corpse pose (laying on the mat back down). Other more mild moves are done, but the instructor shows you step-by-step how to do everything.
If at any time you need to take a break, you are encouraged to go into child's pose to rest.
Towards the middle of the class, things get harder with the warrior poses (when one leg is bent in front of the other; there are three different variations we did).
The sequences are done on both sides of the body, so that each side gets an equal work out.
Sun salutations were probably the most difficult portion of the class. Amber shows everyone how to go through the process, and then you can go at your own pace. Some of the positions included plank, downward dog, mountain pose, and cobra. If you do not know these positions, here is a helpful site to look at.
Towards the end of class, everyone's balance is tested. The instructor shows the basic move and then the the more difficult one for those who are more advanced. Tree pose is an example.
Yoga wrapped up with stretching.
This class is for both beginner and intermediate yogis and yoginis. There are opportunities to challenge yourself further if you are not a beginner or catch on quickly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try yoga for a first time or practice it on a weekly basis.
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