Men who do Yoga

Doc · 17-02-2012 12:17AM #1

Diving to work today I saw a sticker on the back window of the car in front of me saying “I love Bikram!” That’s that yoga thing that you do in a room at about 40º isn’t it I thought to myself. I knew it was either that or the name of some Indian dude so as I passed the car and stole a glance across at the driver of the car I expected to see a nubile, supple young lady capable of putting her legs behind her head. To my surprise (and disappointment) the driver turned out to be a tall bearded man.

Is my image of yoga classes misinformed then?

Has yoga become the realm of bearded, hairy backed man now? If so then Music videos and TV have a lot to answer for as it’s not all beautiful lycra clad ladies that do it!

So are there many of you men folk out there that participate in this particular fitness activity?

If so why?

Also if you are a lady and you take yoga classes how do you feel about having men in your class?

squod · 17-02-2012 12:20AM

Yoga for gay people.

Jimoslimos · 17-02-2012 12:22AM

I have (not the Bikram stuff tho), and can guarantee you after 10 minutes sweating profusely, I'm no longer interested in checking the ladies out but more concerned about my own appearance and general ineptitude.

Xavi6 · 17-02-2012 12:23AM

Have done it and would do it again. Also did pilates every week (now every second week) as part of rehab for a knee reconstruction.

It's awesome for strength, balance etc, and there's usually fit birds bending over to perve on. Win win tbh

Doc · 17-02-2012 12:23AM

Jimoslimos wrote: »

I have (not the Bikram stuff tho), and can guarantee you after 10 minutes sweating profusely, I'm no longer interested in checking the ladies out but more concerned about my own appearance and general ineptitude.

But that's still a good 10min you spent checking the ladies out.

44leto · 17-02-2012 12:25AM

I am taking it up and the sexuality or the gender ratio is simply not something I ever even considered.

I felt the flexibility, balance and relaxation training would be a good addition to my exercise routine. As to why I chose Bikram over conventional yoga I just thought it was an extra challenge.

There is a good forum about yoga in general on boards.

Calibos · 17-02-2012 12:26AM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Have done it and would do it again. Also did pilates every week (now every second week) as part of rehab for a knee reconstruction.

It's awesome for strength, balance etc, and there's usually fit birds bending over to perve on. Win win tbh

Thats some Yoda like ancient wisdom right there all right.

Gummy Panda · 17-02-2012 12:30AM

squod wrote: »

Yoga for gay people.

But what about Dhalsim

My name is URL · 17-02-2012 12:33AM

Who gives a shite?

The_Thing · 17-02-2012 12:35AM

Xavi6 wrote: »

.....and there's usually fit birds bending over to perve on. Win win tbh

John "Buttman" Stagliano does a great line in exercise videos.

WindSock · 17-02-2012 12:36AM

Gummy Panda wrote: »

But what about Dhalsim

Him, mr. Muscle, Right Said Fred and Xerxes should all get married.

Doc · 17-02-2012 12:37AM

My name is URL wrote: »

Who gives a shite?

Me obviously. That's a bit of a silly question really now isn't it?

Dudess · 17-02-2012 12:38AM

Them bearded dudes are the yoga-practising man stereotype. I've done it and don't give a sh1t about men being there.

44leto · 17-02-2012 12:41AM

I actually did not think this was an issue, yoga is centuries old and as far as I know about the exercise (which is not much) it was mainly practiced by men.

I am looking forward to my first class.

Doc · 17-02-2012 12:43AM

44leto wrote: »

I actually did not think this was an issue, yoga is centuries old and as far as I know about the exercise (which is not much) it was mainly practiced by men.

I am looking forward to my first class.

I'm not saying its a big issue but I did think that most classes would be almost exclusively female dominant.

44leto · 17-02-2012 12:56AM

Doc wrote: »

I'm not saying its a big issue but I did think that most classes would be almost exclusively female dominant.

I would have thought it was 50/50 again it will be my first class so I don't really know. To me it just seemed an intense hour and a half according to the yoga forum and a different form of exercise and training.

For that hour and half I expect better flexibility, to be relaxed, and I learn am exercise that exercises my balance. I am in my 40s now and believe it or not you start to lose your sense of balance, even ladders become scary.

To be honest I couldn't give a tuppence for what people think, even if there was an issue.

I am going to do yoga....there I said it,,,I am out of the closet no more hiding it away,,I AM GOING TO DO BIKRAM YOGA,, phew that felt good.

Out and proud.

Doc · 17-02-2012 01:25AM

Domo230 wrote: »

Plus it would be the only activity I do that isn't a total sausage fest.

cough cough :P

nailatron · 17-02-2012 01:33AM

i cant believe this is actually being discussed!!!

do men practice yoga?

well lets see. the home of yoga is india. there are approx 500 million males in india (a guess at half the approx population).

so yes, id say men practice yoga.

the shocking question is, are men so repressed they still think yoga isn't masculine enough for them?

try it. its ****in great.

rainbow kirby · 17-02-2012 01:39AM

It's great for flexibility and core strength, and as such supplements many other sports well. More men should do it :pac:

beks101 · 17-02-2012 01:41AM

It's quite common in Toronto, you see men walking around everywhere with yoga mats under their arms.

I dated a guy who was a hard-core yoga enthusiast. Did hot yoga five mornings a week and didn't drink. He was built too, a complete ride. Personality of a newt but his body made up for it

cloptrop · 17-02-2012 01:45AM

Jimoslimos wrote: »

I have (not the Bikram stuff tho), and can guarantee you after 10 minutes sweating profusely, I'm no longer interested in checking the ladies out but more concerned about my own appearance and genital ineptitude.

FYP

Doc · 17-02-2012 02:02AM

nailatron wrote: »

i cant believe this is actually being discussed!!!

Three exclamation marks you must be very upset with me.

I only really wanted to see how the ratio of women to men is in yoga classes.

I know that it comes from India and there are lots of men in India but that doesn’t mean that lots of men do it outside of India. (Or even inside India actually as that very flawed logic. I mean there are lots of women in Canada and there are lots of lumberjacks in Canada that doesn’t mean that there are lots of female lumberjacks in Canada compared to how many male lumberjacks there are.)

I never said there was anything wrong with Yoga just that I just always thought that way more women did it then men. I am learning that it may not be so which is fine. I wouldn’t mind giving it a go myself as everyone here seams to love it.

southsiderosie · 17-02-2012 02:16AM

Doc wrote: »

Three exclamation marks you must be very upset with me.

I only really wanted to see how the ratio of women to men is in yoga classes.

I know that it comes from India and there are lots of men in India but that doesn’t mean that lots of men do it outside of India. (Or even inside India actually as that very flawed logic. I mean there are lots of women in Canada and there are lots of lumberjacks in Canada that doesn’t mean that there are lots of female lumberjacks in Canada compared to how many male lumberjacks there are.)

I never said there was anything wrong with Yoga just that I just always thought that way more women did it then men. I am learning that it may not be so which is fine. I wouldn’t mind giving it a go myself as everyone here seams to love it.

The kettlebell class I went to last night was all women.

So, yes, men can be interested in developing flexibility, and women can be interested in developing strength and power.

It's nice when everyone wins.

cartell_best · 17-02-2012 03:39AM

I did yoga and something strange happened.....swear ta fook....i never felt soo much peace and to this day i can't repeat the experience...methinks it bordered on transition to some other level?!?!! not being a nut case btw....just can't find what it took to relive it

mikom · 17-02-2012 03:43AM

Yoga flame!

LH Pathe · 17-02-2012 03:47AM

Us men don't like it because we like to feel genuine actualities in movement and strain else it don't feel benificial.

Like how a woman thinks she not being lazy by merely typing, despite sitting down

southsiderosie · 17-02-2012 04:21AM

LH Pathe wrote: »

Us men don't like it because we like to feel genuine actualities in movement and strain else it don't feel benificial.

Like how a woman thinks she not being lazy by merely typing, despite sitting down

What?

LH Pathe · 17-02-2012 04:26AM

That.

Power to the equality.

gurramok · 17-02-2012 08:29AM

There's a Yoga place down here in Ringsend Dublin where everyone is on view(if your tall enough to peep through the window) and most participants are women. Both men and women there always have slimmed bodies and always looked oiled for some reason, don't think its sweat

17-02-2012 08:42AM

gurramok wrote: »

There's a Yoga place down here in Ringsend Dublin where everyone is on view(if your tall enough to peep through the window) and most participants are women. Both men and women there always have slimmed bodies and always looked oiled for some reason, don't think its sweat

are you implying a yoga orgy is going on in ringsend ? And does your tongue stick to the glass in winter ?

gurramok · 17-02-2012 09:39AM

Brynn Handsome Blonde wrote: »

are you implying a yoga orgy is going on in ringsend ? And does your tongue stick to the glass in winter ?

Yes and yes

Those people do be scantily clad, not your normal tracksuit wearing brigade. What else could they be doing in full public view?

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