I really felt for Anita Chaudhuri when she said she was giving up on yoga because, at its most basic, it is a wonderful way to escape from the pressures of life and give your body a well-needed workout too (After 20 years of yoga, I’m hanging up my mat for good, 5 July).
I think Anita needs to explore village hall yoga. It’s often taught by people who have an enthusiasm for it, backed by knowledge but without all those annoying gimmicks. In my case, the teacher had years of experience. She put the class consisting of a mixture of ages and abilities at ease, and had a sense of humour. Our class always ended with a relaxing cool down, where someone fell asleep. You can ask no more. Come on, Anita, put on your old joggers and join us.
Helen Stenson
Penselwood, Somerset
