I'm very overweight - have just started to follow a structured exercise routine and decided to try yoga in addition to help improve my strength and balance.
Went to my first class tonight - it was advertised as beginner friendly and suitable for all abilities. I had to pretend I needed the loo about 3/4s of the way through just so I could have a quick rest because my feet were cramping, knees killing me and I was sweating buckets.
Everyone else in the class was "normal" sized - most were slim and petite, some taller stronger builds but nobody visibly fat like me.
I really thought this would be something enjoyable and a more gentle way to be active on a rest day but I just felt embarrassed and gross like I do after my intense cardio classes.
Is it worth perservering?
I don't want to go down the route of chair based etc - I'm young and whilst this was tough I do feel physically better afterwards even if my dignity has taken a beating. Online just isn't for me.
I already know that I need a thicker mat, any other tips for a fatty?