Yeah--the "sleek studio" put me off for a long time too. . .
What I did was to get there early and set up in the back corner so I was looking forward
but nobody was looking at me, except my partner to the right, who also was very
likely shy as I was, but I beat them to the corner
Check out what a series of classes costs--after I tried it and liked it
(although it was hard and I was really out of shape)
I got a set of 30 visits good for a year much cheaper than the pay as you go.
Now I have my yoga friends who I only see at the studio, but we see
each other there and I'm cordial with the teachers, so I feel like I "belong"
and am not so worried about being in the back anymore.
I just worry about me and what's happening on my mat. . .
Go for it!
Time for you--taking care of you benefits the family.
They say around here "put your oxygen mask on first" just like on an airplane