Attend a group meditation and light yoga session.

“I just wanted to share that I attended my first in-studio yoga session today after a few short wake-up and wind-down practices at home. This was a class for beginners, but I still felt a little nervous that it might be awkward as I walk in. Maybe people would look at all of the cat hair on my sweats before I switched into my other clothes, or that my name wouldn't be listed on the sign-in sheet. When I entered the studio, I didn't even have to initiate conversation; a warm smile at the front desk welcomed me, took my name, and was just about to offer me a tour of the studio when... Another person there invited me to take a look around with her! She showed me where the equipment room was and encouraged me to take a cozy blanket in with me for the meditation at the end. I settled in easily. It was both easy and challenging, relaxing and energizing. I was surprised at how well I was able to observe my body and my breath. The same lady checked in on me after as I put my mat away and she asked me how I felt. For a moment, I soaked in her comfort and friendliness too. When I left, I couldn't help but notice: Am I breathing better? Are colors more vibrant now? Do my legs feel more like my own? I'm not sure exactly how to describe how I felt when I left, but I know that I felt better. I also feel proud of myself, for working to integrate this physical practice with a spiritual part of me that has been blossoming recently. I'm so excited to continue learning and embracing this new community!”

“Hey so anyone thinking of going do it! I took a slow paced yoga and meditation class today and it was me (YA) and a load of retired people only 7 of us too! We all chatted before and then got to the class and it was so sweet. Like we were told we were doing good and stuff just because we tried and we were given super super gentle advice. Nothing like how social media had told me it was.”