Men who do Yoga

Diddler1977 · 17-02-2012 09:48AM

My Bikram yoga class used to have nearly a 50/50 mix of men & women. Of late though there seems to be way more ladies in it.

The man who introduced me to Bikram is always very enthusiastic about the amount of clothing on the ladies in the class......he kind of ruins my yoga buzz when I talk to him now - when I am talking about what a good class I had, he is nodding his head and thinking of the girl who bent over in front of him.

Ah well, we all practise yoga for different reasons!

Scanlas The 2nd · 17-02-2012 09:49AM

It can be good for inner peace too, I think that was the original intent behind yoga, to switch off the repetitive thoughts so you enter a state of complete stillness in touch with your body and environment.

AeoNGriM · 17-02-2012 09:59AM

Gummy Panda wrote: »

But what about Dhalsim

Yoga!......Yoga!........Yoga FIRE!

biko · 17-02-2012 10:44AM

There is a Yoga forum under sports.
I myself love Bikram yoga and am a tall bearded man.

Dravokivich · 17-02-2012 10:46AM

squod wrote: »

Yoga for gay people.

Yoga't to be kidding right?

sbsquarepants · 17-02-2012 10:48AM

squod wrote: »

Yoga for gay people.

I think you might be right. My gay neighbour loves it anyway!
I've tried ashtangi yoga before and it is bloody hard, gave me a whole new respect for the levels of strength and fitness required.
In fact some of those serene looking middle aged ladies must be as strong as a fúcking horse!
Bendy too:rolleyes:

sbsquarepants · 17-02-2012 10:56AM

biko wrote: »

There is a Yoga forum under sports.
I myself love Bikram yoga and am a tall bearded man.

I'd say you looked better in your sig photo, you know - before you grew the beard:D

veloc123 · 17-02-2012 11:00AM

The_Thing wrote: »

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

Oh yes what a great set of mucky videos they are too...

Sykk · 17-02-2012 12:04PM

Doc wrote: »

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?

Sounds like an excellent job

Stiffler2 · 17-02-2012 12:04PM

Thanks to Yoga and the flexibility it creates for you I am now able to stick my head up my own arse !

Stark · 17-02-2012 12:10PM

I did it before and enjoyed it. (Very expensive normally but most places give you a 2 week introductory rate for cheap). Was about 2/3 women if that's what you want to know.

Sonnenblumen · 17-02-2012 12:41PM

Doc wrote: »

Is my image of yoga classes misinformed then?

No it's just your outdated prejudice.:o

Wattle · 17-02-2012 12:48PM

I don't know lads with all that stretching I'm bound to let out an enormous fart. All their tolerance will fade away rapidly when they get a whiff of my arse biscuits.

44leto · 17-02-2012 12:53PM

Even "if" Yoga was for Gay people so what, does that mean straight people are not allowed, grow up.

John Doe1 · 17-02-2012 01:31PM

To be honest I dont want to risk public ejaculation:o

Flancrest · 17-02-2012 02:44PM

Alot of people seem to have this opinion in Ireland but in reality Yoga is simply a great form of excercise that isn't offered in many other sports/activities.

It promotes correct breathing and flexibility which can be transfered to any sport.

Most serious sports teams incorporate some form of yoga to thier daily fitness routines

jack.h · 17-02-2012 03:02PM

i would definitely recommend Yoga. Its relaxing and has helped me with my running. In the class i go to 2/3 are women. The only problem i have with it is there is no one my age. I am 17 and everyone else is at least 10 years older.

Ash.J.Williams · 17-02-2012 03:04PM

Doc wrote: »

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?

I was prescribed bikram yoga for a spinal condition doctors could not fix..

44leto · 17-02-2012 03:08PM

jack.h wrote: »

i would definitely recommend Yoga. Its relaxing and has helped me with my running. In the class i go to 2/3 are women. The only problem i have with it is there is no one my age. I am 17 and everyone else is at least 10 years older.

You Lucky Lucky bastad

Right for your homework tonight I want you to watch "The graduate", then report back.

longshanks · 17-02-2012 04:08PM

What about the farting? I'm told with all the bending it's not uncommon for everyone to be letting rip. Do any of the yoga people on this thread have any interesting farting stories/advice?

ItsNoAlias · 17-02-2012 04:10PM

There is a hot yoga place up by where I live and I see lots of men coming and going.

Larger proportion of women but there is always one of two men in the class.

For you bearded men who do yoga, is it worth the exorbited prices for the class?

AnonoBoy · 17-02-2012 04:13PM

Could have just been his wife that put the sticker on the car?

gurramok · 17-02-2012 10:29PM

ItsNoAlias wrote: »

There is a hot yoga place up by where I live and I see lots of men coming and going.

Larger proportion of women but there is always one of two men in the class.

For you bearded men who do yoga, is it worth the exorbited prices for the class?

In my regular glance through the window at the yoga class, about 10 blokes do be there and about 40 women.

Never noticed any beardy ones though. Also most blokes have their top off and from observation(not gay :pac:), most have waxed their chests.

Diddler1977 · 19-02-2012 11:26AM

ItsNoAlias wrote: »

There is a hot yoga place up by where I live and I see lots of men coming and going.

Larger proportion of women but there is always one of two men in the class.

For you bearded men who do yoga, is it worth the exorbited prices for the class?

most places do specials from time to time. Or 50 euro for the first month to try it out. There are about 4 places in Dublin so you could try a month in each

OneArt · 19-02-2012 12:15PM

The exercises in yoga were intended to prepare the body for the flowing of energies from the chakras, particularly kundalini energy, which could lead to enlightenment. If it wasn't done properly then the energy could rip up through the body and tear the organs (according to the gurus).

So from an occult point of view yoga sounds pretty bad ass.

BikramBunny · 28-02-2012 11:11PM

I started a 30-day/90 min per session stint of yoga yesterday! I'm female and there were 8 men in a class of 25. I didn't pay any attention to them nor them to me ~ Each to their own. Also, us girls may arrive lycra-clad but the end result is sweat drenched and flushed but you feel amazing!

cloptrop · 28-02-2012 11:14PM

BikramBunny wrote: »

I started a 30-day/90 min per session stint of yoga yesterday! I'm female and there were 8 men in a class of 25. I didn't pay any attention to them nor them to me ~ Each to their own. Also, us girls may arrive lycra-clad but the end result is sweat drenched and flushed but you feel amazing!

How much was it?

Bullchomper · 28-02-2012 11:21PM

LH Pathe wrote: »

That.

Power to the equality.

Sorry to repeat Rosie, but what the hell are you on about? What women think they're exercising by typing?

OctavarIan · 28-02-2012 11:34PM

Don't know about other sports, but quite a few top level footballers and managers have been talking about yoga in recent years. Look at Ryan Giggs, the benefits of it are plain to see in his case. He's 38 and having a fantastic season.

cloptrop · 28-02-2012 11:45PM

OctavarIan wrote: »

Don't know about other sports, but quite a few top level footballers and managers have been talking about yoga in recent years. Look at Ryan Giggs, the benefits of it are plain to see in his case. He's 38 and having a fantastic season.

Haha celebrities endorse exercises , doesnt mean they do them, Id say his evergreen persona is more down to the last 38 odd years of healthy living than a few months of yoga. Bikram yoga is just another one of these passing fads , exercise is exercise.

Men who do Yoga

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