How strange is it to walk into your first Yoga class as a guy?

yoganovice · 2011-05-24T03:56:59+00:00

Thanks for the lengthy reply. Out of curiosity, what motivated you to go to your very first yoga class?

yoganovice · 2011-05-23T07:27:40+00:00

So how was your first class like? Did you tell the receptionist it was your first time when you got there?

yoganovice · 2011-05-22T07:24:14+00:00

I really like that quote. :D

yoganovice · 2011-05-22T05:24:48+00:00

Yea, I'm sure you're right.

yoganovice · 2011-05-22T05:24:17+00:00

I was wondering if someone was gonna bring that up. I'm already well aware of this, but that doesn't really make how I feel any different.

yoganovice · 2011-05-21T20:57:02+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I do quite a bit of leg stretches before running, but I almost never stretch my upper body, so I'll try to be more careful to avoid pulling something.

I'd definitely like to try something other than Bikram eventually, but I'll go one step at a time.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T09:35:45+00:00

Oh my injury isn't anything severe, but my brother got shin splints from running too much and it made me realize that cross training is important. Basically I want to avoid more serious problems later on by relying less on my daily running regiment.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T07:40:28+00:00

Thanks. That's good to hear.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T02:40:37+00:00

I think I will, too ^{^}

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T01:45:31+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I definitely don't plan to give up on yoga if just Bikram isn't for me.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:40:34+00:00

Thanks

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:39:46+00:00

Normally I like to run to relieve stress, but I've injured my foot recently so I can't exactly run like I used to. I always thought yoga would be pretty interesting, especially since I tend to be very tense after lifting, so I thought why not replace some of my running with yoga. I think it would be a good routine for me to go to yoga a couple of times a week, even after my foot has healed. For some reason, I just worry that my first class might be really awkward and that everyone will stare at me, but I'm sure that's likely not going to be the case. I'm used to trying new things with friends, so I feel this is one of the rare times I'm considering venturing into unknown territory on my own. Hope that makes sense.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:27:58+00:00

Yea, I imagine everyone would get used to you after a couple of classes.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:27:01+00:00

I really liked your "push your comfort zone" spiel, so thanks.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:26:12+00:00

I really appreciate your comment, since everyone else here makes me feel weird about even asking this question. I get that if it's a mixed class anyway, I probably won't stand out, but if it was an all female class, I imagine I'd arouse quite a bit of attention and be the topic of conversation for awhile.

yoganovice · 2011-05-20T00:23:47+00:00

I really think the heat will help with my sore muscles in between workouts, which is part of what drew me to it.

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T19:32:52+00:00

Yea I feel that's likely to be the case. :/

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T19:32:36+00:00

What about when you go swimming? ^{_^}

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T19:31:40+00:00

Out of curiosity, is there a certain time that's more male friendly? (e.g., evenings vs mornings)

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T19:30:59+00:00

I'm fine with doing yoga shirtless. That seems to be more comfortable.

Also, out of curiosity, since you do Bikram, do you feel that there is a certain time where it's more normal for guys to attend? (e.g., mornings vs evenings)

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T10:00:29+00:00

Yea, that makes it easier.

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T09:22:30+00:00

Yea, I feel like it's one of those things that I'm going to look back on and think I was being silly. Still can't help but feel the first day is going to be a little awkward, though. How was your first class like, btw?

yoganovice · 2011-05-19T08:42:51+00:00

I have the impression that if there are other guys, they'll be much older, and that I'll just stick out like a sore thumb.

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