Does the idea of starting a yoga class make you nervous?  Do visions of ultra-limber experts making knot-like yoga poses look easy have you a little hesitant?  Don't worry - if you haven't tried yoga before, do yourself a favor by signing up for a beginner yoga class.  You'll be amazed by how moving your body through basic yoga poses can quickly improve your strength and flexibility.

Usually one thinks of Yoga as this peaceful, quiet and especially non-athletic activity. Yet there are those who want it to be a competitive event. Bikram Choudhury, originator of the very popular Bikram Yoga, wants yoga to be competitive and even oneday an Olympic sport. Bikram Yoga is to be practiced in a heated room of 105°F with a humidity of 40 percent. Classes include 26 postures and two breathing exercises that run about 90 minutes.