Just a consideration if you are thinking about starting one of these classes.
If you had asked me 2 months ago about taking classes in Yoga and Pilates I would have said go for it.
Taking these two classes I would have said my stiffness in the morning had gone and my balance had improved.
However 3 weeks ago I started with low back ache, told the instructor who said I ache all the time, which I didn't think was helpful.
At my next Yoga class I couldn't manage to do all the positions and had a chat with this instructor who said it may be the core work you are doing in Pilates.
The day after my last Pilates class I couldn't sit or stand from sitting without pain, went to the GP who examined me. I am now waiting to see a Physio.
After this I started with headaches over one eye to start with and them pain at the back of my head.
Went to see GP who said my headaches were due to a problem with my neck, had I injured it.
I have never before had any problem with my back or neck.
I didn't find the Yoga or Pilates classes difficult.
Some people may not have any problems but this was my experience, I am 74 years old.
I am waiting to see the Physio for advice on what I can do without causing injury to myself.
