Starting yoga - should I be worried?

Not2Old if you sit on a brick-sized block (some yoga classes provide them) you should be able to sit with your legs crossed at the ankles.

The only yoga exercise that gives my knees "gip" is if I do a deep scoop bending up and down.

Anyway I always just do what I can do and over time, I find I can do more (e.g. not touch my toes - but after a while I can!)

I agree Squiffy we had a lady in or class who had the go ahead from her doctor to rejoin the class after a hysterectomy.
For the first few weeks she did her yoga exercises whist seated on a chair.

NotTooOld The teacher always reminds the students to do only what their body is comfortable with .
Nobody in our class has to sit with crossed legs.
After a few lessons your focus will only be on yourself.

I have done that, Squiffy. Just hoping she remembers!
Granny - hmm, that's the sort of thing I'm worried about.

Please tell the yoga teacher about the hip replacement and any other issues that you have. S/he should be able to offer you adapted postures

I tried yoga in my early fifties and could not sit crossed legged without putting both hands on the floor, when most of the class class were cross legged and palms upturned!!

Ooh, if it helped my knees that would be a definite bonus, Cherrytree. I'm just worried about feeling embarrassed if, for instance, I can't sit cross legged.

If you are going to a beginners class you will be fine.
I started last summer to try and strengthen an ankle after an operation.
(I use an ankle support whilst doing the yoga exercises )

Due to dodgy knees I can't take part in high impact exercise so I find yoga fits the bill.

Give it a go I can't wait to get back to my class which unfortunatly doesn't restart till next week.