Earlier today, I went to my first yoga class since July of 2012. So you can only imagine how stiff and out of sync I was. Sure, I remembered all of the poses, but I found myself wobbling, shaking and sweating like an animal. It was super important for me to return to the regular practice of yoga, though, because it helps me so much with the arthritis I have in my hips and back.
I feel a little silly for staying away from it for so long (the last time I went to a class there, I had a terrible panic attack right in the studio in the middle of a pose), but it had taken me this long to muster up the courage to go back. My old teacher was there, and immediately gave me a hug when he saw me, telling me that the gutsiest step is to return to practice. He was right — the gutsiest step is to return to anything we once loved but have fallen out of step with, for whatever reason. Every part of my body hurts right now, but I feel wonderful.
Anyway, it got me thinking that, if any of you out there have ever thought about trying yoga, it might help to share some of my favorite pieces for yoga class. These pieces are all very comfortable … and super affordable!
I *love* Athleta's pants. They are the quality that Lululemon used to have. Plus, they come in petite!