Throughout September we've been running a 'Focus on Fitness' month at work. There are two reasons for this; to give us all a kick start after summer, and so we could know what classes are available locally. Over the month we have tried paddleboarding, a project awesome class, a 5k Saturday morning run (I didn't do that one) and on Thursday we had a yoga class to attend.
Yoga has never been something I have been desperate to try. I don't think I am fit, bendy or stretchy enough but I know people who do it that love it, so I thought I should at least give it one go. I was glad I could do it with people from work as it meant almost half of the class were all new like me and I wouldn't stick out so much!
The class took place in Kings College Boat House on the Embankment, Putney. This is literally down the road from my office and it was a lovely evening.
It was a relatively small class, with about 16 people (and 7 of them were from work). We set our mats up to face the window overlooking the Thames and the class began.
I had planned to grab some photos halfway through to pop on the work instagram but I got so engaged in the class that I didn't want to stop! This surprised me more than anyone but I really did enjoy myself. The class was tough, but not so difficult that I felt like I couldn't keep up, and I could see how you could push yourself more if you had been going for longer. The instructor was patient and calming and kept walking around the class to gently correct you if needed. I was on the back row and was really impressed to see some of the moves the people on the front row could do (headstands etc). I don't think I'll ever get to that standard, but I did think I'd like to go again. I can see how you would be able to see an improvement in yourself if you kept going a few times.
During the class, even though it wasn't a cardio workout I really got a sweat on, as did the majority of people there. I was a really good strength workout, and I think it would really help build some arm muscles (there was quite a big focus on downward dogs and planks). I don't think I'll be able to go every week but I am going to try the class again soon. So considering this was something on my list I thought I'd try so that I could say 'yes I have tried yoga, and now I know I don't like it' I'm glad to say 'yes I have tried yoga, and it was okay really'. I'll let you know in a couple of months how I get along and if I'll ever get to do the handstand pose!
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