Everything you might be wondering before your first session.

"I'd love to try yoga, but I can't even touch my toes." I hear this all the time. Many people picture yoga as bendy bodies in perfect poses, and decide it isn't for them before they've even stepped onto a mat.

If that sounds like you, this is for you. Let's clear up a few of the most common worries.

And gentle ways to start finding your way back to calm.

Survival mode is your body's built-in response to stress. When you're under pressure, your nervous system shifts into high alert so you can push through and get things done. That's helpful in short bursts.