Experience I HOW-TO
Don’t be late!
Strike a pose
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you need on a long trip.” In your seat, and with hands on your knees, roll forward until your spine makes a C-shape. Hold for 10 seconds before bending backwards to make an inverted C and holding again. Whoever said yogis were grounded clearly wasn’t into frequent flyer miles.
Talking in class is also a no-no, but get this ... flatulence isn’t
In good time Wherever in the world you’re laying your yoga mat, remember the one overriding rule of joining a group yoga class: don’t be late. Most studios won’t let anyone in once class has started – it’s considered disrespectful. “Ideally get there 10 minutes before, so you
get a chance to chat to the teacher and flag any health stuff,” says Steph, herself a yoga teacher who often leads Lovesweats’ classes. Talking in class is also a no-no, but get this ... flatulence isn’t. With all that bending, breathing and bowing, it happens to everyone, eventually.