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Last night, I lost the battle when I headed into my first yoga class in a long time (ahem, let's say a few years) at Yogaspace. Using my new Passport to Prana, my friend Jen and I decided to try Yogaspace as our first destination.
We arrived to a very busy Monday night. I had no idea that their Vinyasa classes were so popular. Being the last ones to walk into the large room, we had to find a spot at the front of the class. Oh, how embarrassing...
"No worries," said my friend, "no one will pay any attention to us as they'll be busy concentrating on their moves."
I hoped so because they wouldn't want to see me struggle for each pose while trying to achieve yoga nirvana. As my friend got into position in a somewhat graceful manner, I was trying my best to not scream, "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!"
Our class, Vinyasa 1-2, is usually taught by Katrina but Paluna filled in for her and I think she did a really good job. She normally teaches on Fridays and on weekends, which I'll keep in mind for the future.
I have to warn everyone that Vinyasa 1-2 is a fast-moving and challenging class. Probably some of you who do yoga regularly know this but I sure as hell didn't. I had difficulty doing some of the poses and at one point nearly gave up because of sheer exhaustion and my wrists aching. Luckily I was given a emergency massage by one of the yoga assistants, who I think is also a massage therapists here. Easing my aching muscles with what smelled like bergamot oil, I suddenly felt revitalized and overcame "i wanna quit attitude" with a "can do" one instead.
Listening to my body, I attempted as best as I could the moves given, going as far as my body would allow me to go. Over the course of an hour, we progressed into more achievable moves until at the very end we lied down on our backs to meditate for a few minutes. I can do that pose PERFECTLY!
I do have one complaint that this particular class is very busy, too busy in fact. There were at least 40 people in the room, all breathing and grunting (okay, that was me) together. With the teacher showing us the move and with the yoga aide/massage therapist helping one person at a time, it was hard for them to attend to each individuals' need. Perhaps if they had an extra student teacher handy who can help, I think it would be beneficial.
The change rooms appeared clean but I couldn't get a closer inspection when our class let out. The rest of Yogaspace looks clean and urban, everyone seemed focused on their poses rather than which Lululemon tanktop they were wearing.
I'd like to return to Yogaspace in the future, but I'll sure to sign up for their "Beginner" classes instead.
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