So there I was at the gym throwing around copious amounts of weight around when I spied the sign: “New Class – Yoga For The Inflexible.” Since I am quite fit but sadly also perhaps the most inflexible man in the world, this seemed like something I should investigate.
So I went and watched the advanced class pretzel and chant for a time and once the class ended I went over to talk to a petite, very young instructor, appropriately named Fern. I mentioned to her that I was flexibility challenged and wondered if there were some exercises that I could do at home to gently bring me up to speed before I attempted such contortions at the gym during a formal class setting.
She seemed much more concerned about getting me spiritually right and began talking about the spirituality of Yoga. Seemingly arguing that I could not stretch if I was spiritually misaligned. I listened politely for a time eventually breaking in and saying:
“I really don’t place much stock in the spirituality of exercising. Are there any other teachers of Yoga here who you might describe as dissolute?”
The woman pondered for a moment and said:
“Dissolute, well no, but Kathy smokes and likes to drink beer …”
My eyes light up:
“Yes! Yes! That is the one that I want.”
The woman rolled her eyes and gave me Kathy’s card. I guess I must resign myself to always being a Yoga Barbarian.
19 comments:
Very funny!!! I do not blame you. Who wants a spirituality lecture at the gym!!
I think Candi from the story below must have been a natural blonde!! LOL
Yep, that's the Yoga teacher for me as well. All up with drinking and teaching me mad flexible moves so that I don't injure myself during sex.
lol this had me cracking up. I practice yoga regularly and have met a few of those people....or a LOT!
hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! CLASSIC!!
(btw...for the umpteenth time I write this comment...you really should take writing up as a profession Your style of writing has the flavor of Robert B Parker novels.
Thanks for that. Not only did you make me laugh on a particularly challenging day but it warms my heart to know that I am not alone in my love of pagan yoga.
Ha! Top Drawer.
And flexibly challenged...I will have to remember that.
h40, agreed. Candi of other lore had dark brown hair naturally.
Pop, this is a fine goal. Hopefully there will be frequently pictorials documenting your progress.
bantering, it does seem to be common in that community.
hk, that is very kind of you to say. I liked reading Robert Parker's books during the 1980s. There was one that I especially liked entitled, "Love And Glory."
Jane, I am sad for you that you are having a difficult day. You deserve peaceful and rewarding days.
shst, thanks. I am hoping at some point to be supple and no longer challenged.
i once had a yoga teacher who smoked and drank. but she also fasted whenever she needed to think. she used to be a gymnast. and boy she could work us out! she was very spiritual. she lived in India for a year.
aafrica, It would be very interesting to live in India.
Funny...the teacher you are seeking would be great for me too!
Peggy, I am willing to share.
HAhaha! oh dear, thank you for the laugh..I had a very bad experience with exercise today :(
jade, I am sorry to hear that.
Too funny! I've never tried Yoga, but it looks interesting.
The Cubs are killing me!! But I shall press on! lol!
southern, the cubs are so heartbreaking!!!
This made my morning!
ah, I am glad.
Haha! Love it!
I love this!!!!
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