I took my first yoga class last week and loved it. I made it known to my instructor that I was a yoga virgin and she took the extra time to help me with my poses. I thought I would be self conscious (I'm shy, too!) but as we went on with the class, I began to concentrate just on myself and actually forgot about everyone else there. It was a great experience, would highly recommend it!
I'm too shy too, to go to a class. I bought the Just My Size Yoga video and have tried it out at home. I like it ok, since I dont really know much about yoga. Maybe I'll one day work up the nerve to go to a class. That will be my goal for the year, to actually get to a class!
I like "Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga" with Nicki Doane. It's put out by Gaiam Living Arts.
I also suggest that you sign yoga DVDs out from the library....see if they're your style, and level...and then buy the ones you like.
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FindingYoga Shy yoga beginner 
I'm too shy too, to go to a class. I bought the Just My Size Yoga video and have tried it out at home. I like it ok, since I dont really know much about yoga. Maybe I'll one day work up the nerve to go to a class. 
That will be my goal for the year, to actually get to a class!
