Anyone who knows me, knows why yoga is not for me.
Maizie and Stella like yoga, me…not so much
I went to the gym this morning, after studying the schedule very carefully (I’m known for reading it wrong). At 10:30am a Pilates Mat class was scheduled, Pilates being one of my favorites coupled with the fact I haven’t been to the gym in 5 days catapulted me out of the house in a hurry.
I made it by the skin of my teeth, no time to stop at the locker room…nothing.
I walk in, the lights are already out (why they turn the lights out is a mystery to me, you can’t see what the instructor is doing) but I walked in right behind another lady and it was technically 10:29am, I wasn’t late.
I get an extra mat, lay my mat on top, remove my footwear and get into position. The lady who walked in right as I did asked the instructor “Is this Pilates or yoga? Because I know you teach yoga.” The instructor replied that it was going to be, “Pilates with some yoga poses.”
LIAR!!!!!
The class starts out a little slower than a Pilates class, so I’m thinking (hoping) it will pick up soon.
Every move we do she wants us to hold for 3 deep breaths. I don’t know what kind of free diving breathing techniques they use in yoga, but I don’t use them in my everyday life, so her 3 deep breaths were equivalent to about 6 or 7 of mine.
I didn’t have a problem getting into and holding the poses, which surprised me, but having the attention span of a 2 year old that just ate her entire Trick or Treat haul, my mind kept wandering and I would lean and/or fall over.
When I go to the gym I like to break a sweat, I don’t go there to relax. If I wanted to relax, I’d go to the beach or go get my nails done.
For the entire hour, I did not sweat once, I did not feel the “burn” and I felt like it was a complete waste of my time, I was tricked.
Needless to say, today’s class felt like an epic fail to me. And top it off; I left class with a banging headache.
If you enjoy yoga, God bless you, it’s is definitely not for me.
I’ve never taken a yoga class before, but I do have some yoga DVD’s tucked away somewhere. I never could get into it either, but I’m sure it’s a great way to stay limber. I’m still laughing about the lights being out and not being able to see what the instructor was doing. Alli Smith recently posted…How to Save Money on Makeup with Groupon Coupons
I’m with you all the way! I need to feel the burn and experience the sweat! I’d probably fall asleep on the floor and start snoring with the lights out, laying on a mat! Shirley Wood recently posted…How To Make Milk Jug Bird Houses
Were you sore the next day? I felt like this during the one yoga class I took as well… until the next day when I was sore in different places than my usual workouts.
You would be surprised at how quickly you can slim down with yoga. It is not so much a break a sweat kind of workout, but one that you have to practice core control and making your muscles hold, which actually burns more calories longer than getting a sweaty workout on. Yoga is one of my favorite classes!
I wasn’t a big fan of yoga at first. I was like you – I thought I needed to really SWEAT in order to get a good workout. But, boy oh boy, I was wrong. Yoga has made me more tone and I have sweat BUCKETS in one of my favorite classes.
I think a lot of it has to do with the instructor and the type of yoga.
Oh my gosh you totally made me laugh! I needed a good laugh! I totally understand your sentiment! I am SOOO not a yoga person! Jeanette recently posted…Cinnamon Crunch Cake
I do not have the balance to do yoga. I have heard that Yoga is more about improving balance and limberness that actual cardio, though. Myrah @ Coupon Mamacita recently posted…50 Children’s Halloween Movies
I’ve never taken yoga. My ex mother in law teaches it and tried to get me doing it. I laughed at her. LOL. My balance stinks and my downward facing dog would be a downward faceplanting dog, 🙂 Jacqui – @TradesofJacqui recently posted…My Dream is Becoming a Reality!
Ha, ha, ha… I am the same way. I can never sit still long enough for yoga. My mind is always going and I just can’t seem to relax enough. I just don’t have the time for that, LOL
I am not sure if yoga is for me, either. I did do prenatal yoga when I was pregnant, but it was definitely a bit challenging. I hear yoga can be beneficial to one’s health, though. Jenn @ EngineerMommy recently posted…Entrepreneurship & Finances: Getting a Personalized Plan
Oddly enough, I prefer yoga to Pilates. Pilates is little to fast pace for me while yoga is so mellow and go with the flow. To each its own when it comes to exercise I guess.
Finally!! Someone else who admits that yoga is just not for them!!i feel exactly the same–the few times I’ve been in a class I find myself bored and itching to MOVE! you are not alone in your feelings!
I have never taken a yoga class before. While I’d like not sweating, I agree that if I’m not going to sweat I’d rather be at the beach (or on the couch lol)
I would choose Qi-Gong or Tai-chi instead of yoga. No offense to yoga practitioners. Exercise for me must be fun with a full sweat. I am sorry you had a frustrating time at the gym.
I love Yoga but haven’t been to an actual “class” in a very long time! I prefer to do it in my home! Then I can control the movements and pace a little more. Carrie recently posted…5 Ways to Save More Money
I agree with you on Yoga–it has never been for me–my body has never been that flexible! Actually you can’t get me to a gym anymore either–I ended up in Physical therapy for my shoulder for 6 months after the last try—and my shoulder has never been the same!
This is too funny and I can imagine your dismay when you didn’t get what you had expected. I have tried yoga once and liked it but didn’t think it was too much of a workout. Gwendolyn Mulholland recently posted…Halloween Cookie Cake – 12 Days of Halloween
I would be so upset if I ended up taking a yoga class instead of what I wanted. I think I would have left after 10 minutes. Vera Sweeney recently posted…How I Finally Beat Adult Acne
i like yoga but man, it’s HARD holding those poses and I can lift seriously heavy weights and those yoga poses can be brutal. When I first started, I thought that without a sweat, I wasn’t working hard but I was wrong. However, I would be upset if I signed up for a class and found out it wasn’t what I signed up for. JAime recently posted…Back to School Time + What Do Our Kids Think (+Giveaway!)
I definitely don’t feel invigorated doing yoga, so I go to the 7:30pm class and it’s a great way to relax after a stressful day, stretch muscles and get ready for bed 🙂
What a let down to not get the class you were expecting. I haven’t done yoga myself but I hear it really helps with your core. Tara recently posted…Simple Easy Homemade Canned Tomatoes
a lot of my friends do yoga and i am really interested. i can see a difference in their bodies andd stress levels since they started. Dawn gibson-thigpen recently posted…THE FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET…AN AMAZING PLACE FOR EVERYONE!
This was hilarious, I feel like this could totally be my life. I’ve never tried yoga, but I wanted to do so. I thought it was all relaxing and fun but clearly it is not.
I’ve actually never tried Yoga, or Pilates! I did an aerobic class once, which didn’t really leave me feeling like I had a good work out, but it was definitely relaxing!
What a funny story. I can find myself in your story. I’m not a fan of yoga, too. Maybe I’m just to impatient to practice it. Instead I would like to do something with quicker speed. Jennifer recently posted…Best Pregnancy Pillow 2016 – Buyer’s Guide
I’ve never taken a yoga class before, but I do have some yoga DVD’s tucked away somewhere. I never could get into it either, but I’m sure it’s a great way to stay limber. I’m still laughing about the lights being out and not being able to see what the instructor was doing.
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I’m with you all the way! I need to feel the burn and experience the sweat! I’d probably fall asleep on the floor and start snoring with the lights out, laying on a mat!
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I love this post! I do not do either thing at my gym, but your take on the yoga portion is terrific, and I am convinced not to bother!
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Were you sore the next day? I felt like this during the one yoga class I took as well… until the next day when I was sore in different places than my usual workouts.
You would be surprised at how quickly you can slim down with yoga. It is not so much a break a sweat kind of workout, but one that you have to practice core control and making your muscles hold, which actually burns more calories longer than getting a sweaty workout on. Yoga is one of my favorite classes!
I wasn’t a big fan of yoga at first. I was like you – I thought I needed to really SWEAT in order to get a good workout. But, boy oh boy, I was wrong. Yoga has made me more tone and I have sweat BUCKETS in one of my favorite classes.
I think a lot of it has to do with the instructor and the type of yoga.
Oh my gosh you totally made me laugh! I needed a good laugh! I totally understand your sentiment! I am SOOO not a yoga person!
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I do not have the balance to do yoga. I have heard that Yoga is more about improving balance and limberness that actual cardio, though.
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I have never got the hang of yoga. I have some friends who really enjoy their yoga classes though!
I’ve never taken yoga. My ex mother in law teaches it and tried to get me doing it. I laughed at her. LOL. My balance stinks and my downward facing dog would be a downward faceplanting dog, 🙂
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You need to fill out a comment card lol. I’m not into either yoga or pilates, but I think of yoga as being relaxing and pilates as toning.
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Ha, ha, ha… I am the same way. I can never sit still long enough for yoga. My mind is always going and I just can’t seem to relax enough. I just don’t have the time for that, LOL
I am not sure if yoga is for me, either. I did do prenatal yoga when I was pregnant, but it was definitely a bit challenging. I hear yoga can be beneficial to one’s health, though.
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I completely agree with you! I tried, but it didn’t work well. I find just being active helps me the most.
This is funny, being “tricked’ Into yoga! I am glad it worked out though, what an easy way to relax!
I used to be really into yoga. Then I startd doing it again when I got pregnant and I really love it!
I have never taken a yoga class, but there are some people that find it super relaxing. I am not sure that I would be one of those people.
Yoga has always been of interest to me. It is a little humorous that you got tricked into a class, but so sorry at the same time.
Oddly enough, I prefer yoga to Pilates. Pilates is little to fast pace for me while yoga is so mellow and go with the flow. To each its own when it comes to exercise I guess.
I don’t do either yoga or pilates. I know some people that do yoga and find it very stress relieving.
Finally!! Someone else who admits that yoga is just not for them!!i feel exactly the same–the few times I’ve been in a class I find myself bored and itching to MOVE! you are not alone in your feelings!
Oh no! That would be very frustrating. Yoga is definitely not for me either. Better luck next time!
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I have never taken a yoga class before. While I’d like not sweating, I agree that if I’m not going to sweat I’d rather be at the beach (or on the couch lol)
I don’t think I am “bendy” enough for yoga lol. Kudos to you for at least giving it a try!
Our teenage daughter enjoys yoga. I’m with you, it is so not for me.
Hahaha! Love the honest post! I like a good sweaty workout better too. Although I think I could benefit from some good stretches. Keep it up!
I like Pilates so much better as well. I think yoga is so boring. I don’t think I would have stayed through the entire class.
I would choose Qi-Gong or Tai-chi instead of yoga. No offense to yoga practitioners. Exercise for me must be fun with a full sweat. I am sorry you had a frustrating time at the gym.
I love Yoga but haven’t been to an actual “class” in a very long time! I prefer to do it in my home! Then I can control the movements and pace a little more.
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I agree with you on Yoga–it has never been for me–my body has never been that flexible! Actually you can’t get me to a gym anymore either–I ended up in Physical therapy for my shoulder for 6 months after the last try—and my shoulder has never been the same!
I tried yoga the other day and it wasn’t really my thing. I would much rather head out for a run or something. My body isn’t right for yoga.
This is too funny and I can imagine your dismay when you didn’t get what you had expected. I have tried yoga once and liked it but didn’t think it was too much of a workout.
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How awful she tricked you!! I think Yoga for me requires a certain mood for me to be able to do it.
I would be so upset if I ended up taking a yoga class instead of what I wanted. I think I would have left after 10 minutes.
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I have never tried Yoga. I would be upset if I took a class that did not make me feel like I worked out.
I ave always wanted to try Yoga. I was under the impression it was a workout. If you did not break a sweat maybe it is not for me either.
i like yoga but man, it’s HARD holding those poses and I can lift seriously heavy weights and those yoga poses can be brutal. When I first started, I thought that without a sweat, I wasn’t working hard but I was wrong. However, I would be upset if I signed up for a class and found out it wasn’t what I signed up for.
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Sorry to hear your yoga experience wasn’t as you hoped it would be. I LOVE yoga myself, especially for building my core strength to complement everything I do with aerobic, machine & weights.
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I definitely don’t feel invigorated doing yoga, so I go to the 7:30pm class and it’s a great way to relax after a stressful day, stretch muscles and get ready for bed 🙂
What a let down to not get the class you were expecting. I haven’t done yoga myself but I hear it really helps with your core.
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a lot of my friends do yoga and i am really interested. i can see a difference in their bodies andd stress levels since they started.
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This was hilarious, I feel like this could totally be my life. I’ve never tried yoga, but I wanted to do so. I thought it was all relaxing and fun but clearly it is not.
I’ve actually never tried Yoga, or Pilates! I did an aerobic class once, which didn’t really leave me feeling like I had a good work out, but it was definitely relaxing!
I’ll have to try both some time.
yeah to keep our health good,all have to do yoga..I personally do it regularly and gets the benefit.
Thanks for sharing the post..
yeah to keep our health good,all have to do yoga.Such a informative post..really enjoy while reading it…
yeah to keep our health good,all have to do yoga..I personally do it regularly and gets the benefit.
Thanks for sharing the post..
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What a funny story. I can find myself in your story. I’m not a fan of yoga, too. Maybe I’m just to impatient to practice it. Instead I would like to do something with quicker speed.
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Thanks for sharing!