The most common thing people say before their first yoga class is some version of: I am not flexible enough for yoga. The second most common is: I tried it once and didn't really get it. Both are completely understandable, and both are based on a misunderstanding of what yoga actually is and what it asks of you (especially at the beginning). If you have been thinking about starting a yoga practice and aren't sure where to begin, this guide is for you. No jargon, no assumption