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Newbie Yoga: What to Expect at Your First Yoga Class

Yoga class photograph by Bruce Mars

Photograph by Bruce Mars

A first yoga class brings uncertainty, but rest assured, the rewards pour in during and after

I stared at a “Groupon” for a five class yoga special for thirty eight dollars. I knew it was a steal because one, yoga taught by a professional isn’t cheap and two, it was for a full hour and fifteen minutes. I outwardly fearlessly (while nervous on the inside) clicked on “buy now” and printed my voucher and set up my first yoga class with “Frank” at the “Yogamaya” Studio located on West 20street in Manhattan New York who had ravishing reviews all over the Groupon site. Showing up for my first class Wednesday at 6:45pm, the teal colored rug welcomed me.entering the area), clumsy me, but calmly continued to take mine off and hang up my coat.

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