Most yoga centers will give beginners or new customers a free pass. I got mine from Living Yoga on 120 N. Main. As expected, there were a lot of ladies and one brave (and some may say lucky) man. The atmosphere kind of reminds you of being at church because everyone that you meet is uncomfortably nice to you, but at least there's no need to be intimidated by anything. Classes are usually an hour long, and mats are supplied to newbies.

One thing is true though; Yoga is a sneaky workout. For an hour, you follow the instructor's directions, replicate her demonstrations, and hold positions. Afterward, you feel fine and start to think that yoga means paying someone to play a game of "Simon Says" with you, and Simon Says to stretch. Another hour passes, and your muscles begin to get sore. After two, you realize that yoga is as effective as your workout on the Stairmaster because you feel the burn in your arms, abs, and thighs. Yoga does what it promises; It provides low-impact exercise focusing on tone and strength.

There are different types of yoga, and some may be more suitable to you based on your experience level. If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to do so at least once.