I'm too fat and unfit for Adriene's 31 day yoga trial. :(

[ferriswheel]

What can I do instead? I'm desperate to get fit.

Can anyone recommend anything? Please.

[Hellmouth]

No you're not! Even if you can't do all the poses exactly as she does, it's still worth a shot. you will get better as you go along.

[NoTractorsAtTheTable]

As of yesterday, I've been doing some from Curvy Yoga on youtube (thanks to a recommendation from another MNetter). It's very gentle, but I think it's a good place for me to start: www.youtube.com/user/CurvyYoga

[ferriswheel]

Omg curvy yoga. That sounds amazing. Will have a look later when I get a minute.

I don't suppose you could tell me a bit more about it. How long is each session? How quickly did you feel the benefit?

I am unbelievably grateful. Thank you.

[user1483387154]

Im going to try danafalsetti.com/ she has a set of yoga classes to access that range in level, and as she is plus size herself it at least seems achievable :)

[YouTheCat]

I'm a 16/18 short arse and I manage most of a forest yoga class despite my boobs getting in the way a lot .

It doesn't matter if you can't do some of it. A decent instructor will give you alternatives to help move towards the more difficult moves.

[NoTractorsAtTheTable]

It's only been a day, so I'm not really feeling too much benefit! I've been doing the 15 minute morning routine video, but there are a variety of lengths on there. I'm going to do this for a bit and once I feel a bit stretchier, I'll move on to Adriene's videos.

[user1483387154]

oops also meant to link the fb page

www.facebook.com/nolatreesyoga/

[SilentlyScreamingAgain]

I love yoga but it doesn't make you fitter. Yoga will improve your strength and flexibility, you need cardio for fitness. Might you be able to do some walking or swimming?

[actino]

No, that's not the case at all! I am horribly unflexible but I still do yoga, though I cannot do all of the poses in my class and look silly doing many of the others. Just do as much as you can and keep at it, after a few weeks you will notice a difference in what you are able to do. Take pride in the changes your see in your abilities. Have fun!

[ferriswheel]

So stick at the Adriene programme? Or choose a different one? Off to have another look...

Am also planning swimming and walking. I feel so decrepid. I'm sick of feeling crap. I need to sort it out. I'm all out of excuses.