@Aiglee — I’m planning to buy a wii sometimes but I think I like the energy in my class, even if it’s a bit more expensive.

@Gail at Large — See, I’m the opposite. Well, no actually — I’m not very new-age-y either. But I like the idea of a class. I can meditate alone but I can’t picture myself doing yoga in front of the TV!

@Seraphine — The mat is thin but surprisingly paddy actually. Which part of CR are you going to? I know the country quite well

@Annie — Okay, since you’re my designated Indian for that post (;-)), I have questions for you. First of all, do people in India actually say ‘namaste’ as a greeting? Do people actually practice yoga a lot, except for the at school PE that you mentioned? What do Indians think of this yoga trend in the West? I’m just curious!

@barbara — I’m surprised to see I’m actually getting more flexible. It’s exactly like hiking: the first time it’s difficult but it does get easier! I support you!

@Bluefish — Really? My class is pretty young. I think classes at recreational centers and the Y attract older crowd… whereas yoga studio are more “hype” (I chose the place because it had a convenient schedule!)

@mogLi — Wow, it’s been a long time! Glad to see you’re doing well.

@durano lawayan — Trust me, yoga is far more expensive than yogurt — but it’s fat free!

@Halden — I have heard of that but I can’t picture myself doing yoga in front of the TV… maybe when I’ll be more comfortable with the positions. Thanks for visiting by the way!

@Brenda — No, like I said, I like the class atmosphere for now. Maybe for a daily practice when I’ll be stuck at home with the snowstorm…

@Liz — I thought yoga was slow-paced at first but power yoga is quite… energetic! At least, enough for me. I’m usually dripping sweat after a few sun salutations!

@sir jorge — To be honest, yoga is just a good exercise for me, I don’t think of its spiritual side too much, even if I enjoy the quiet time.

@Bill Miller — We all have strenghts and weaknesses, based on our morphology as well I think. My back is quite curved and really flexible but my legs… not so much. We all struggle in some positions! That said, I’d take the glass of juice

@Deadpoolite — Don’t worry — it’s just a momentary lapse of reason. I’ll be back on the sofa in no time

@DianeCA — Who knew you had to look good in a place where you sweat a lot!

@Sidney — Oh, I don’t mind making a fool of myself. It’s my karma

@Cori — I think the YMCA’s classes are a bit more relax. Yoga studios can be way too trendy… but the classes are too late for me at the Y.

@Bluefish — Oui, tiens moi au courant et rappelle-moi de te donner mon numéro de portable. Si tu veux les musées, le musée de la guerre est gratuit de 16:00 à 18:00 tous les soirs aussi. C’est populaire.

@Seraphine — Yeah, I know, I shouldn’t have… I blame the Bush years.

@Layne | Crete Delights — I want to take pilates after this winter yoga session. I found a nice studio by my work where people don’t seem too… well you know, non-humans I like the idea of a flat stomach too!

@Celine — I agree! Besides, why on earth would I want to look at my bellybutton??

@宝茹 — No, just yoga, of course… what were you imaginating?

@Scarlet — Wow, you were a precursor of yoga! Yeah, Bikram is stupid, I really don’t think it’s good for your heart anyway.

I should get back into it. I loved the back stretches!

Hilarious post Zhu. I also do not buy in the “yoga rules my life” attitude. Who wants to live with a life that has instructions like: “Lift your bellybutton away from your naval?” lol