Enjoying Yoga
Hey. So, three days a week, my local YMCA have yoga classes. I really doing yoga, I like the idea of being more limber or losing weight, and it's nice to get out of the house.
Lately though, I've realized some issues. Now, the 4th of July messed up our schedule. A big long weekend, we didn't want to yoga. Then monthlies, for myself and my sister, one week apart. And we went on a trip. I know that it's just a matter of go already, but my brain is sending me these warnings, and I don't like it.
One of the reasons I don't like to go is the heat. It's stupid hot right now. I am sweating so much in class. I'm not usually nervous about sweating, but I am wearing a tank top and I don't shave at all, so I get insecure when I see all the other ladies with their hairless arms and pits. (Dudes generally wear t-shirts.)
Another reason is I can't drive myself there. My mom has to dude me and my sister. She always makes a deal out of informing her in advance and not cancelling and being considerate, which I understand, but I get so scared of being in the car, I don't want to go. We always get some kind of speech or drama, and it sucks. I
also have to cook lunch as soon as we get home. Not a real problem, but it gets tiring. I also don't have much social contact with others, so yoga class is weird because you don't talk much, but you also get down on all fours and spread your legs. I get nervous.
I just kind of needed to vent, but I also wish I could fight off all this nervousness I have.
@EriccOhThree
Hi there...
Hmmmm..... I noticed you say you like Yoga and what it might be able to offer you in the terms of "losing weight and being more limber"... which are both great things.
But, as I read through I see you are also having alot of issues and concerns about going.....I've personally never done Yoga myself as I like a faster workout... but..... I know that Yoga has offered some MANY great benefits for people.
My suggestion, might be starting "small".... looking over your list, decide what bothers you "most"... and then think or come up with a solution that might work for you to turn that negative into a positive.... For instance, July got "messed up" for you because of various things and situations... BUT...the positive is that the month of July is not over yet, so you could still perhaps try to make the most of the last few weeks we have of this month and put a plan into action on going?
Another example...you stated that its too "hot" right now, and your nervous because you don't shave. (Not sure why you don't shave as you didn't state your reason for not doing so).......Perhaps you could find a YOGA Video on Youtube, or a DVD, etc.... that you and your sister could do "together" (AT HOME) to where you could motivate one another yet not have to be around others if you feel nervous about not shaving?
As far as a "ride" there.... Is there "anyone" else that could take you there? Another relative? Another friend? etc.... If you are feeling that you don't like riding with your mom?... What about headphones? Could you listen to music on the way there and tune things out during the drive?
Seems like you have various reasons that you don't want to do Yoga right now.. Perhaps sitting down and writing down a list of "Pros and Cons" of going or not going, could help you get a better perspective on what you should do right now? Or perhaps finding another activity altogether that works even better for you than Yoga?
Good luck to you on finding balance and in finding what works for you!
