I went to a stretching yoga class. The teacher packed the room to the point where I was forced next to the smelly shoe rack and did not have room to actually stretch in several of the poses.
What bothered me most though, was that the teacher was clearly uncomfortable with a big girl being in her class. She made some weird comment about how clearly the class included people of different sizes and fitness levels. Because I'm big, she assumed I was inexperienced, when in fact I've been doing yoga for a decade. (I'm a size 16-18 for perspective.)
She also went around touching many people in the room, offering adjustments or suggestions. She didn't come near me. I asked for suggestions in an advanced pose and she refused, saying I should just be happy with the beginning move.
It was one of the most unwelcoming yoga class I've ever attended.
Generally, I think if a big person is in your class, teachers should be encouraging and open. Because it takes a lot of courage to be the only big person and to put yourself out there. read more