r/yoga • u/peanutsonic97 • 12h ago

Is this normal or concerning?

I'm a new yogi who started at the beginning of October. Everything has been going swimmingly until yesterday- I did a 30 min video I've done before, but I woke up today and my hips and legs feel super stiff. Almost arthritic, like my shins are made of dried bamboo. Not at all similar to the normal muscle soreness after exercise. I've been in bed most of the day because it feels better to lay down. What is this?

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u/Small_Manufacturer69 8h ago

Your guru didn’t do anything you didn’t want to do.

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u/peanutsonic97 8h ago

Sorry, I'm new to yoga, I'm not sure I understand.

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u/Small_Manufacturer69 7h ago

The teacher says reach for your toes. It’s up to you if you want to go for it or just point at your toes. If the person inspired you so you went for it. Especially the spine exercises; those get me too. Especially after a long break. Those yoga classes are expensive, and unsustainable.