I think that even in a format like Yoga you can overdo things. I have bad wrists and I recall one instructor who spent so much time doing planks that the next day my wrists and bad shoulder were really sore. This was a basics class and as the instructor showed us the moves, she stayed in the poses for a long time.
There was another time I took a class where the instructor focused heavily on one side of the body, especially the leg. It was to the point that they themselves struggled to hold or complete the poses and even fell out of them several times.
I understand that instructors want to push us. I am one myself, so I know the intention. However, there is such a thing as overdoing it, and sometimes it just feels excessive. It is important to balance both sides and spread the load to reduce the risk of injury. If half the class is spent only on one side and then the rest on the other without breaks, it can be too much.
I know everyone has their own teaching style, and I push through discomfort as much as anyone despite the wear that comes with it. But I also try to be reasonable and recognize when things are going too far and could become a safety concern.
I have held back on this before, but sometimes I wonder if I should pull instructors aside and share my concerns. We will see. I have learned that some conversations are not always easy to start.
Just a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens.
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