How to take a yoga class
It made me
refreshed, but sore! 
"It made me realize how out of shape I truly am!"
How I did it: Trying a yoga class is something that has been on my list for awhile - I have plenty of friends who swear by yoga for fitness and strength, and I figured it would be worth a try.
My friend Erin was lovely enough to take me to a class with her at a local civic center. Civic centers are basically community centers (similar to a YMCA/YWCA), and classes are run on a drop-in basis and fairly cheap! We had a great instructor, and all the necessary equipment was provided. This included yoga mats, blocks, and stretch ropes.
Lessons & tips: Be sure to bring a water bottle! Yoga doesn't make you drip sweat, but it's easy to become dehydrated. Don't feel frustrated if you can't do all of the poses, they are easily modified and be sure to ask your instructor for alternate poses if you end up in pain! Most of all, have a good laugh about the whole thing - at one point, we were instructed to 'open our armpits'. Needless to say, I ended up with a case of the giggles!
Yoga studios may provide a more in-depth lesson, but could come at a higher cost. Try a drop-in lesson at your local University or community center before committing to a program on a regular basis.
