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Hi Elle – Just to add to what Ilonka has said – I have found that the teachers have been 99% wonderful. My advice is to make sure the teacher knows you are new to the class – they should be welcoming and patient.

The goal for your first class is really to stay in the room – adjusting to the heat may take some time and definitely be patient with yourself. Water and coconut water are what I bring to each class.

I wear a sports bra, a fitted tank top, and spandex-type shorts that come about halfway down my thighs. Everything is fully covered but you will find different levels of dress in the class.

In EVERY class I take, there are people of all levels – all weights, all heights, all nationalities. And everyone is going to be focused on their own postures and not judging yours – you do what you can!

And I have great days in the studio and then some not so great days where I find I need to rest more often but I just put it behind me and concentrate on the next class.

In summary – be patient with yourself, and just get to your mat – that is the most important step!! Good luck!!