Don’t let your ego guide you:
That is what I always say to my students. There is no place for comparative thinking in yoga studio. No one is going to judge you and there is no gold medal for “Best Pose”. Always listen to your body—don’t push or overextend your threshold to keep up with the rest of the class. The strongest one in the room is the person who understands and respects their limits. If it gets to be too much, spend time in childs pose until you are ready to jump back in.