I never really considered myself to be a typical "yoga person" because I never really understood whether or not it was supposed to be relaxing or exercise. I have been taking yoga classes since August and although I didn't really enjoy it at first I seriously look forward to going every single week.

For me, I was always uncomfortable with classes because I didn't have a good foundation in the postures. To remedy this I looked into private lessons so I could get one-on-one attention and be comfortable integrating into classes. There really isn't a point to doing all of the postures wrong.

I found my current yoga instructor on Thumbtack, which is kind of like Craigslist and a telephone book. The rate is basically the same as a regular class in a studio and I don't have to take it with a bunch of other people which is a plus for me. If you are intimidated by classes, I highly recommend looking on Thumbtack or Craigslist for freelance yoga instructors. Make sure they are qualified and do a background check (or a quick Facebook snoop) to make sure the person is legit! Private lessons at studios are almost $100 per hour, which is very pricey!

Eventually I will probably start take more classes, but for now I like the tailored program and how knowledgeable my instructor is. If my posture is wrong, or I am not leaving enough space in my pose, she knows and can correct me on the spot. You don't get that in a class of thirty people simply because there isn't enough time to do that.

Even if you cannot take private lessons, I love the challenge that comes with yoga. I have learned over the past couple of months that yoga should be a balance of work and rest; challenging your body and then relaxing at the end of your practice.

I know that yoga has taken over the Instagram community, something that is up for debate in the actual yoga community, and that is why I was always so afraid. I don't need to be able to do a headstand or crow pose in my first class or lesson. There are so many steps and techniques that I need to learn before I can get there and that is ok!

Successfully being able to complete the downward dog with the right alignment should be celebrated even if it doesn't seem like much! That is what I have learned over span of time I have been practicing. I have terrible balance, and so all of the balancing poses and postures used to frustrate me because I couldn't hold them for very long.

Now that I have removed the imaginary competition from my brain, the tree pose is my favorite thing to ground me after a long day. I love seeing the progress is my flexibility, breathing and technique. I now know what corrections and alignments I need to make and I feel fantastic after the lessons!

I truly think that yoga is for everyone now and I am completely converted. Yoga is 100% body positive and you shouldn't ever think that it isn't! While I may not be able to contort like a pretzel, I know that my body can accept any challenge and overcome it with just a little bit of determination and some breathing.

My journey has just began, but that is what yoga is all about really; the journey is the most important, never the destination!