Let's Talk Yoga!

Let's just take a moment and talk about Yoga. In my quest for a new body and a new mind (ahem), Melissa and I have decided to try Yoga.

Don't we see so many people with the cute little bodies state that Yoga is the go to tool? Don't we see stars walking down Hollywood Boulevard with their Yoga mats? Aren't we so used to hearing that it centers you, makes you feel more "in balance"?

Was I expecting to leave my Yoga class looking like Madonna, Gwenyth or Jennifer Garner? Well no. Was I expecting to leave class feeling more centered? Perhaps. Did I think that it would change my outlook on my little world? Kinda-I admit! Was I expecting to have a better attitude regarding my stresses? Well yeah!

So what happened you ask? Yoga pisses me off! I am not yet going to say that I hate Yoga, but I am not a lover of finding my center and acting like a tree. I have NEVER seen a Downward Dog, I do not like scorpions and don't wish to emulate one. I have never cared to be a warrior much less a warrior 2. I admit, I am bendy and I can flex -but all of my classical ballet training must be thrown out the window. The horror! Flexed feet and squared hips and I just do not calculate.

When I thought of going to Yoga, I thought we were going to meditate, stretch, feel better about ourselves. Well when I left, I only meditated on the clock and when Yoga was going to end. I did stretch, muscles that I wish I had never met. And did I feel better about myself? The room was mostly mirrors-what do you think?

Will I go back?Hmmmm.... Pilate's anyone?