You feel completely in control at the beginning of your first Yoga class: settling comfortably into that Lotus and feeling quite the Zen deity. Fifteen minutes later - youre in an awkward side plank with arms vibrating faster than a bulleting trains windows; a seductive line of sweat accruing on your upper lip. Yup, it really isnt as easy as it looks. As a Yoga lover, youre part of an ancient and beautiful stream of tradition that originated in India around 5000 years ago; although youd never think it from Hollywoods portrayal: which usually shows perverted male instructors drooling over womens bums while theyre busy checking out their toes in Downward Dog poses. What they never show, of course, are those flexible faun-like ladies accidentally letting a long, abrupt fart slip through their Yoga pants. Were a twisted bunch, us Yogis: classy in the street; absolute freaks on the mat. Lets look at the hilarious problems even the most experienced of Yoga lovers have faced at one time or the other.
17. When Youre Doing Yoga At Home And Your Family/Housemates Keep Interrupting
For people who aren't into the whole Yoga thing, you probably look like an absolute maniac warping yourself into a variety of distorted arrangements. We understand it must look pretty amusing to your housemate when you're lying on your bedroom floor - boobs on your chin - but for the love of Buddha, stop killing my vibes!
