Mat Placement
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"Ugh, please don't let that guy set up his mat next me. Don't do; don't do it. Damn."
The Dreaded See-Through Pant
2 of 20
"Should I tell that woman her yoga pants are a little see-through?"
Hot Yoga (First Few Minutes)
3 of 20
"This isn't so bad. What's all the fuss about?"
Hot Yoga (Few Minutes Later)
4 of 20
"I'm so thirsty. I need water, now!"
Hot Yoga (Two Minutes Later)
5 of 20
"Damn it, I shouldn't have had that water. Now I have to pee."
Odd Smells
6 of 20
"Ummmm, did someone just fart? Yes, clearly someone did." OR "Good morning Jack, Johnny and Jose. Someone had fun last night."
What People Wear
7 of 20
"I know this is hot yoga, but those shorts reveal too much."
Inversions
8 of 20
"Oh heck no! I'm not standing on my head. Plus, my top is loose-fitted today; everyone will see my stomach—not happening."
When Your Teacher Says the Pose Will Get Easier if You Breathe
9 of 20
"I'm breathing and this pose is not getting easier. @*%$ it hurts!!"
Battle With Chaturanga
10 of 20
"Should I skip the chaturanga? No, that's an extra 2 calories I'll burn."
About Five Minutes Into Tree Pose
11 of 20
"Ugh, how much longer do I have to hold this pose?! I don't want to be a tree any more."
When Yoga and Cirque du Soleil Meet
12 of 20
"I didn't know this was an audition for Cirque du Soleil."
Awkward Poses
13 of 20
"You want me to do what? My body doesn't move in that direction."
When You're Told to Clear Your Mind
14 of 20
"I'm hungry. What should I make for dinner after class? Take out? No, I'll cook. Shoot, I forgot to send that email."
The Moment You Look in the Mirror During Warrior II
15 of 20
"Do I look fat in this shirt? Shut up! That's not important. OK my torso is centered. All these people are leaning forward. OK stop looking. Shoot, I should've grabbed a bandana. My hair is sweaty and annoying. Can someone just open the door?!"
When You're Feeling Strong
16 of 20
"I'm in the moment right now. See, this is what it's supposed to be like."
The Moment You Look Down at Your Feet
17 of 20
"Oh my goodness, I need a pedicure ASAP." (And then proceed to pick at feet).
5 Minutes Left in Class
18 of 20
"I can't wait for savasana, I'm going the pass out."
When Your Teacher Wraps Up With Namaste
19 of 20
I survived!
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