• I don't enjoy doing yoga, but I do enjoy having done yoga. It's hot in that studio, and I'm not good at it yet. (No way can I do downward dog. Just not gonna happen.) But I do feel better. So I'm sticking with it.
• Early is better than later. I've taken classes at 10:00 AM, noon, and 7:30 PM. The 10:00 AM class works best for me. I was ravenous after the noon class. I was sluggish during the evening class because I'd already had dinner. Morning seems to be my Goldilocks time: just right.
• The teachers really matter. The first one seemed to assume we were all experienced, but I'm a novice and I suck. The second one was great, very good with offering modifications, but mine was her last class. Literally. She'd already given notice. The third was better than the first and renewed my commitment. The one this morning was very good, too. "There's no right or wrong here," she said repeatedly. I appreciated that.
• I feel supported. This studio just opened in August, less than six months ago, and I am their first Medicare member. They receive the fee for my 4 classes/month directly from United Healthcare. So we were very patient with each other during sign up. After all, I've never been on Medicare before, and the paperwork is byzantine. Kirsten, the woman who works the front desk, has suggested classes and called me at home to see how it's going. I appreciate the service and support.
• I can do these stretches at home, you know. Just because I haven't yet doesn't mean I can't. I will try to incorporate a few minutes of stretches into my first-thing-in-the-morning routine.
So it looks like yoga will remain part of my new retired life, at least for a while.
I keep getting ads (on Facebook, etc) for chair yoga.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying the yoga. I used to do yoga quite a bit earlier in my life. Last time I really got into yoga, I participated in a class sponsored by our church with a member who was a "certified" yoga instructor. I hurt my shoulder so bad during the class that I had to have several months of expensive physical therapy. Since them, I have shied from "official" yoga although I do stretch. I think it is great that your medicare plan covers the classes. I also completely agree with your last post. I hope you have a good week. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for doing Yoga! One of my students will get in yoga positions on occasion. Maybe I should turn some on for us to do in class (you tube). It might be fun. Enjoy your classes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are taking some classes. I have learned a lot in my physical therapy. I slacked off during the holidays but hope to get back on track. I have jury duty next week, so we will see. Medicare covers my gym membership and I need to get back on track over there.
ReplyDeleteThis is good for you. I didn't know Medicare covered this kind of thing. Congratulations on taking care of you!
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