I began doing yoga as an antidote to big-city life upon moving to NYC in 2001. I had the opportunity to leave my office job and become a yoga teacher several years later and never looked back. Now that I am the mom of a toddler, I find my practice is even more impotrant to my mental and physical well being. Yoga is a practice that is adaptable to any personality and level of physical fitness, but newcomers often feel intimidated by the unfamiliar terminology (such as the use of Sanskrit names of poses) and conventions (such as taking off your shoes before entering a yoga studio). I want to give you the information you need to find an appropriate yoga class and the confidence to give it a try.