When it comes to being Indian, I feel like I’m as ‘brown’ as they get. I grew up watching Bollywood movies, practiced coordinated routines to Bhangra music, got yelled at every time I tried to speak in English to our aunts and uncles, had 857 cousins. The list can go on FOREVER. I was Indian. I was brown and proud.
Yesterday, I finally put the finishing touches on my Indian badge. I went to my first yoga class at a studio.
Remember when I did that yoga class at 24 Hour Fitness back in November? This was SO MUCH BETTER. I know you yoga folks are probably rolling your eyes and laughing at me. But, listen, I just didn’t KNOW.
Post-Yoga Grilled Cheese + Celery Root Soup
It was so calming…and awakening…all at the same time.
I signed up for a $40 for 30 days deal. We will see if this feeling lasts throughout the month.
In any case, I did it.
I did yoga.
I’m a Yogi.
I’m a proud, brown Yogi. Like Yogi the bear. Minus the stealing lunches part. (Although that might be true depending on if you have french fries in your lunch).
Questions of the Day:
- What’s your favorite type of yoga?
- What would a picnic basket have to have in it for you to consider stealing it?
Haha … I can relate. I had the same reaction when I did my first yoga class at a studio. SO different from doing it in India or in Indian places (our temple offers a course) here. http://www.fauxrunner.com/2014/12/first-yoga-class.html
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I’ve only been to one yoga class in an actual studio before! I usually do it at home with a video. Maybe I should change my ways… you’ve inspired me!
I’m not the most coordinated or flexible, but I hear yoga has many benefits to runners, so I want to try it out. Kinda nervous to look foolish though….We’ll see if I get brave enough to go!
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I just started taking yoga classes too and I’m loving it! It’s so nice going somewhere so calm and relaxing and getting in a good stretch/workout. Good luck with your next 30 days!
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There are some great yoga instructor at 24 too! Some teach elsewhere so I try them out at the gym then I go to their studios.
you ARE a yogi
and I love this
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