Yoga

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My doctor, who is a smart lady, suggested I look into taking a yoga or pilates class, or get myself a good yoga dvd to work out with. She says I should look for the words "gentle" or "relaxation" in the course info.

Any suggestions for good yoga classes/studios in the suburbs? Woburn or Burlington would be ideal for me, but I’d go to Arlington, Stoneham, or Winchester for the right class. I’m looking for Complete Beginners Handholding. (Alternatively, how expensive IS a private session or two to get started?)

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[jenwrites.livejournal.com]

If you can't find a good class nearby, my favorite DVD is Gaiam's "Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss." Ignore the "Weight Loss" part -- that's just crap they put on the cover to sell DVDs. What I like about it is that there's four different people doing all the poses: Stiff Chick, Not-so-Stiff Chick, Chick You Aspire to Be Someday, and Freakishly Flexible Chick. So no matter what level you're at, there's someone on the screen doing the pose at your level. It's a 45-minute session that's fairly easy.