Yes I am a recent convert. It’s not really about flexibility though, a quote below from my instructor explains better than I can…
How often do I hear people say “I would love to try yoga but I am just not flexible enough”? Pretty much every day. The ‘achievement’ of difficult poses is not the aim of yoga though sadly this is often lost sight of. My hope is, in my classes, people will find the path to the journey inside, and strike a balance between strength and flexibility. If you are flexible, in all probability you need to work more towards strength, and if you are stiff, more towards flexibility balanced by strength. With diligent practice, the body becomes more responsive, flexible and strong.