Yoga!

So last year I tried a couple of Hatha yoga classes and really enjoyed them. I never really had the time to go regularly and always ended up putting it off.

I never really thought I was the type of person who would enjoy Yoga. I always thought I wasn't really good enough to do it or flexible enough, but after trying it once, I loved it!

Last week I decided to head back to Yoga Place E2 in Bethnal Green to give it another go and maybe try to get back into it more often. I went with my sister, and as we've been under a lot of stress lately, I thought it would be a good idea to bring a little calm and tranquility back into our lives.

Yoga Place E2 is pretty hidden away on Bethnal Green Road, just a few minutes from Bethnal Green station. It doesn't look too relaxing on first inspection right on the main road, but once inside, you're transported into a bubble of calm. Shoes off and into an inviting reception area where tea and biscuits are on offer, all anxiety about trying something new is gone!

We attended the class of the lovely Trudi, who instructed the first class I'd done. We got our mats ready and sat waiting for the class to begin (we got there a tad early). Just sitting in the room with the lovely scents of the oil burning was enough to get me into the zone.

The class was an hour long and I didn't do too badly. I felt amazing afterwards and slightly achy. The very important aspect of breathing is something that takes some getting used to, it's definitely something I need to improve! I want to try and go as much as possible, once a week in between days of gym classes probably. I may even try and get into some home practice, but that's always hard when you have pets!

Although my fitness goal at the moment is to lose weight, I really want to try and make sure my core, balance, flexibility and mental fitness is just as on point and improving. I'm hoping that adding yoga to my routine more often will help overall with everything.

I'll update with progress! - Namaste :) xx