So when I go back to college in two weeks on of my classes is Yoga...I signed up for it with my best friend since she needed a partner and plus you get two PE credits and I had an extra spot for a class, soI figured why not...get credit+exercise and kill two birds with one stone...
but a lot of my friends (particularly male) have been making fun of me kind of jokingly and my parents also looked at me oddly when they saw it on my schedule the other day when it came in the mail lol....I mean I am not dropping out and have no idea if any other guys are in there...but do you think it is strange for a guy to be doing yoga (I know they do)? is it that uncommon?
Also, what should a guy wear to yoga class? are sweats/shorts and a t-shirt that I use for my other exercise ok?
It is uncommon. I wouldn't say it's strange, though, or a bad idea.
Wear something comfortable. Sweats are OK. T-shirt is OK. Shorts are OK, so long as they aren't too tight. Remember, Yoga is about getting into and holding various poses and while you may not have a problem with lycra showing your every movement now, but... you may the moment you're surrounded by women.
Have a good time. Hope you enjoy your class.
I'm a guy and personally have no interest in yoga (especially the one where you're in a hot room - NO WAY!)
But I don't see what's wrong with a guy doing yoga if that's what you're into. I don't think it's feminine or anything like that, I just think it seems boring and uncomfortable.
Really, if you enjoy it, then don't let others' stupid criticisms deter you. No matter what it is, when we embark to do something positive in our lives, there will be some who won't hesitate to say something negative about it.
Good for you and enjoy your yoga!
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It's not uncommon at all! There are lots of men in my yoga classes. I suspect anyone who makes fun of you doesn't realize just how challenging yoga can be. I've noticed that the men who attend yoga classes at the yoga studio I go to are usually in excellent shape and really put effort into it, while those (few) men who attend a yoga class at the Y or at my gym almost always leave in the middle of class because it's too hard for them. Tell THAT to whoever makes fun of you!
Wear a t-shirt that is tighter than usual, otherwise it will fall in front of your face during the inverted poses. T-shirts are generally made of a flexible soft fabric to even a tighter t-shirt would give you the moveability you will need.
Have fun! Yoga will make you feel SO good. I call it the yoga buzz!
there are TONS of men in my yoga classes too (in nyc) and (drumroll pleasE) the majority are not gay. (also a stereotype so thought i'd address it). most are guys who have gf's who have dragged them.
yoga can be super challenging and is a great stretch and helps mentally.
agreed on the slightly tighter tshirt... i wear a stretch tank under a tshirt and take off my tshirt in the class.... and shorts are fine... as are workout pants (although theyre quite noisy).
good for you. ignore the masses.
besides, I am a Soc. major which at my school is VASTLY dominated by females (all the guys dominate the "real" sciences as my friends always remind me) and am a minor in Women's Studies (the only guy at my school in this) and French (only two other guys).. ..so I am used to it and the ridicule that comes a long with my course choices lol....
the challenge of being the token male lol
besides, I am a Soc. major which at my school is VASTLY dominated by females (all the guys dominate the "real" sciences as my friends always remind me) and am a minor in Women's Studies (the only guy at my school in this) and French (only two other guys).. ..so I am used to it and the ridicule that comes a long with my course choices lol....
the challenge of being the token male lol
The yoga class I go to is about 30% male, 70% female. As in the other posts above me, the guys wear shorts and tighter t-shirts. Yoga is so good for flexibility in addition to being challenging- a lot of serious athletes do yoga to prevent sports injuries.
Just think of all the women you could meet to! I know I'm always checking out the guys in my yoga class- there is something cool about guys doing yoga. It shows they are confident with themselves and brave enough to try new things.
My man goes to yoga with me & I love it. :oD He comments on how much he enjoys it each time.
I say wear whatever's comfortable, but nothing too baggy.
And way to go on stepping out of the 'norm'. *thumbsup*
Men doing yoga is absolutely NOT unusual. Many of the men who attend my studio wear sweatpants, men's yoga pants, t-shirts or tank tops, or some go shirtless. It's really whatever you're comfortable in but I wouldn't recommend really thick sweat pants. You'll just be uncomfortable.
BTW everyone who thinks it's unusual or different needs to look in to who the main Yogis are of the world. Many of them are men.
Your friends sound a little like my husband (age 42) did....until a few weeks ago. 
There was a yoga program on TV and he got out my mat and followed about 1/2 of the hour long routine. He did another one later in the week. The next week, he told me he was going to have to change his yoga thinking ways because both his back and his knee were feeling better. He's had back surgery in Aug. 06 and knee surgery Oct 07. So there's two cents from a reformed yoga jester!
Men who do Yoga are smart.
Flexibility is a good thing
Female to Male ratio is also a good thing.
My husband is a totally buff macho dude, and he often will go to yoga with me. It surprised him at first that he could get anything out of it, but he was soooo sore the next day.
As far as other guys giving you ****, You will be in a room full of hot collage girls contorting in spandex while they are in a room full of sweaty grunting men pumping iron. Just remind them of that.
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