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The Christmas present hubby and I got from his mom is weekly yoga lessons. This includes the bonus of MIL picking up the kids from school/day care and them spending the night at her house, and she'll take them to school the next day. We got a yoga starter kit including mat, CD, squishy brick thingy, and some strap doo-dad.

I've always kinda wanted to try yoga, but haven't, but hubby's not real keen on the idea. Honestly, the look on his face was more like he'd rather have an ugly sweater with a reindeer on it than yoga lessons (and could you blame him)? But, he'll do it, because the thought of a weekly babysitter (we'll see how long that really lasts) is very appealing and well worth an hours worth of yoga!

Thing is, we have no idea how to find a yoga place that would be best for us (MIL is letting US pick thank goodness!). Yoga is seemingly offered everywhere, but we don't know a dog tilt from a prayer squat.

Anyone have good/bad experiences with yoga places?

Have MIL give you the cash for the Yoga lessons.... and then head to the bar for an hour of relaxation....... Thus utilizing the babysitting service!

Thats not what you were looking for in way of answers I bet...... but best I could do since I have no yogi experience......

ToplessRideFL wrote:Have MIL give you the cash for the Yoga lessons.... and then head to the bar for an hour of relaxation....... Thus utilizing the babysitting service!

Thats not what you were looking for in way of answers I bet...... but best I could do since I have no yogi experience......

Ohhh. We already thunk of that!! Take the money and RUN!!!! But...MIL said once we pick the yoga place we want, she'll call and pay with her CC.

Doesn't lifting my Cuba Libre from the table to my lips count as stretching?

buffettbride wrote:

Doesn't lifting my Cuba Libre from the table to my lips count as stretching?

It does in my book!

Dang..... well so much for that idea.....

ToplessRideFL wrote:

buffettbride wrote:

Doesn't lifting my Cuba Libre from the table to my lips count as stretching?

It does in my book!

Dang..... well so much for that idea.....

No kidding!!

The whole thing spells disaster anyway. It's a really nice gesture, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about that, but my MIL is the most disorganized person on the planet so for her to commit to picking the kids up (on time), making sure basketball practice and homework happen (on time), and getting them back to school/day care (on time) is a struggle for her on an occasional basis. I can only imagine the phone calls I'll get from Sister Maria Kolbe after MIL steps into the picture. I'm doomed!!

MIL has not been on time for anything in the last 40 years, and I don't think my yoga classes will be the exception!

ToplessRideFL wrote:Have MIL give you the cash for the Yoga lessons.... and then head to the bar for an hour of relaxation....... Thus utilizing the babysitting service!

Thats not what you were looking for in way of answers I bet...... but best I could do since I have no yogi experience......

ditto!!

I tried it once and hated it...I need action when I excercise...not breathing. I was bored to death and did not relax.
But, on the other hand I know people who love it.

I've taken yoga instruction for the past five years from a very good friend who teaches near me. I love it, and it really has helped my back and neck a lot. It's kind of awkward to get used to if you know nothing about it, but as long as you're open to trying it, it's really calming and does make you feel better.

Maybe I'm just not seeing what is relaxing about sticking my ass in the air and breathing heavy in front of a group of strangers. I'll be so worried about farting (me or hubby god bless his gassy butt) or something I'm just not fired up about it. I'm not sure physical fitness and spiritual wellness is something that a MIL should give ya for Christmas. The more I think about it, the more anxious I get about not wanting to do it. Heck, it wrecks me out just trying to think of coordinating the children during this weekly yoga fiasco.

Unfortunately, MIL would be uber disappointed and guilt us forever and a day if we didn't take advantage of it so hubby and I are trying to conjure a plan to make this worthwhile venture while not completely stomping MILs hopes.

buffettbride wrote:Maybe I'm just not seeing what is relaxing about sticking my ass in the air and breathing heavy in front of a group of strangers. I'll be so worried about farting (me or hubby god bless his gassy butt) or something I'm just not fired up about it. I'm not sure physical fitness and spiritual wellness is something that a MIL should give ya for Christmas. The more I think about it, the more anxious I get about not wanting to do it. Heck, it wrecks me out just trying to think of coordinating the children during this weekly yoga fiasco.

Actually, I had the same type of concerns. I thought it was a bunch of hokey mumbo jumbo cr*p and not worth the time, and my friend bugged me until I finally relented. Yes, there's farting, and for some reason, the yuppies there didn't find it nearly as funny as I did, and after time, I got into what it was about. The breathing and controlled movements help you not only loosen up but focus, so you kind of ignore everything around you.

But, on the other hand, no, yoga lessons don't seem to be a gift that should be given without asking first. Would she be that offended if you approached it from the standpoint of scheduling, etc just not working out?

I find yoga very helpful, but it is definitely not for everyone.

sy wrote:

buffettbride wrote:Maybe I'm just not seeing what is relaxing about sticking my ass in the air and breathing heavy in front of a group of strangers. I'll be so worried about farting (me or hubby god bless his gassy butt) or something I'm just not fired up about it. I'm not sure physical fitness and spiritual wellness is something that a MIL should give ya for Christmas. The more I think about it, the more anxious I get about not wanting to do it. Heck, it wrecks me out just trying to think of coordinating the children during this weekly yoga fiasco.

Actually, I had the same type of concerns. I thought it was a bunch of hokey mumbo jumbo cr*p and not worth the time, and my friend bugged me until I finally relented. Yes, there's farting, and for some reason, the yuppies there didn't find it nearly as funny as I did, and after time, I got into what it was about. The breathing and controlled movements help you not only loosen up but focus, so you kind of ignore everything around you.

But, on the other hand, no, yoga lessons don't seem to be a gift that should be given without asking first. Would she be that offended if you approached it from the standpoint of scheduling, etc just not working out?

I find yoga very helpful, but it is definitely not for everyone.

Well, see, I'm not necessarily opposed to trying it. I just always kinda wanted to do it on my own. Now I feel obligated to love everything yoga or MIL will be sad.

We have an acquaintance who we're going to talk about private lessons instead of a group class setting and maybe not so much time away from the kids. An overnight once a week is just a huge gouge in our schedule. In theory it's really, really nice but in reality it's just not practical. I figure MIL will probably go for springing the same amout of $$ for fewer private sessions than a 6-week commitment.

The farting doesn't necessarily bother me, but I know hubby and I would be laughing our asses off about it. I bet that's why evey place i checked online today says not to eat for 2 hours before class.

I wonder if there's a school that has a two week trial? I was looking at tai chi, and the martial arts school in town that teaches tai chi (as well as karate) has a deal where you can take two trial lessons for $20 to see if you like it before you make a bigger commitment.

buffettbride wrote:The farting doesn't necessarily bother me, but I know hubby and I would be laughing our asses off about it. I bet that's why evey place i checked online today says not to eat for 2 hours before class.

Yep That's exactly why

I would Highly recommend private classes if you can get them, or at least small class. You would probably get a lot more enjoyment out of it with less people. I took a class that had about 20 in it once, and never again. Just too many people for something that's supposed to be calming and 'serene'.

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I wonder if there's a school that has a two week trial? I was looking at tai chi, and the martial arts school in town that teaches tai chi (as well as karate) has a deal where you can take two trial lessons for $20 to see if you like it before you make a bigger commitment.

From what I've checked, a lot of places offer the first lesson free, so we could definitely do that. Then I wouldn't care if I (or anyone else) farted 'cause they'd never have to see me again.

sy wrote:

buffettbride wrote:The farting doesn't necessarily bother me, but I know hubby and I would be laughing our asses off about it. I bet that's why evey place i checked online today says not to eat for 2 hours before class.

Yep That's exactly why

I would Highly recommend private classes if you can get them, or at least small class. You would probably get a lot more enjoyment out of it with less people. I took a class that had about 20 in it once, and never again. Just too many people for something that's supposed to be calming and 'serene'.

I'm pretty sure private classes are the way we're gonna go. 20 people just seems like way too many. I'm pretty high-strung and bouncy and bubbly so "settling" down for me is a chore in and of itself.

buffettbride wrote: I'm pretty high-strung and bouncy and bubbly

No kidding?????

ToplessRideFL wrote:

buffettbride wrote: I'm pretty high-strung and bouncy and bubbly

No kidding?????

Damn. You're on to me.

Let's just say "relax" is not a word that I get to use in reference to myself very often.

Sheesh...just when I thought you couldn't be any more of a yuppie

rednekkPH wrote:Sheesh...just when I thought you couldn't be any more of a yuppie

Oh bite me Frankie!! You just want me to stay bouncy and bubbly.

Trying to eat lunch at the bar of Granite City yesterday next to a bunch of Yuppie scum.

This one yuppie b*tch says, "Tomorrow is my WEEKLY me day, Yoga and then all day at the spa, massage, manicure, pedicure and a facial"

It was all I could to to not lean over and say...."That last one ain't working"

Oh and one more thing.....

GET A REAL JOB YOU SPOILED B*TCH

You could try a couples yoga class... might be fun

If you're not into the yoga, would your MIL consider putting the money she was going to spend on classes toward someone to clean your house? Tell her a clean house would be a much better stress reliever than worrying about farting in yoga class.