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I'm thinking of doing yoga, but what holds me back is I don't think I'm flexible enough. Is this a problem for me?

Don't avoid yoga just because you think you aren't flexible. In fact, if you have tight muscles, yoga is just the thing to loosen you up; one basic teaching of yoga is to meet yourself where you are at. With a regular yoga practice you will experience more flexibility and also enjoy many of the other health benefits associated with yoga; muscle toning, pain prevention, better breathing, mental calmness, body awareness and stress reduction One style of yoga that is well-suited to the nonflexible is Iyengar yoga, as it emphasizes using props to help you get the full benefit of a pose without compromising your body alignment.

I have seen a number of therapists over the past year for anxiety & depression, after a few sessions I feel like I am not getting anything beneficial from the sessions and I quit going. I admit I do recognize a pattern, but how do I know if a therapist is the right one for me?

Thank you Unsure for your insightful question. When seeking a therapist, do you ask questions of how the therapist works with a client? Asking for a initial consultation (sometimes conducted by phone) so both of you can determine if you are a good fit for working together therapeutically. What is also beneficial, you can inquire what area of expertise or specialty the therapist practices. Do your own research to see what therapies/ treatments are most practical and successful in treating anxiety and depression and seek out a therapist that is knowledgeable in this area. One last point I would ask you to consider, you admitted that you recognize a pattern with your therapists after a few sessions, is it possible that you give up just when you are about to have a breakthrough, unfortunately this is very common. When you are ready to quit, talk honestly about this with your therapist, let them know how you are feeling, please also ponder that this wanting to quit behavior may show up as a pattern in your day to day living.