Is going to a yoga class worth it?

[SeymourCake]

I'm not sure if I would be interested in a girl that goes to clubs and bars. I don't even drink alcohol.

Would a yoga class increase my chances with women?

I bet it would be really awkward if there were other dudes in the class.

But generally speaking, what do women think of dudes who attend the class? I just called up a local yoga studio and I had a chat with the receptionist. She told me, "real men do yoga". I laughed.:crackup:

I'm just tryna get some vagina, lady.

 

[DragonBlood]

I had a chat with the [yoga] receptionist. She told me, "real men do yoga".

She was pulling at your pride to get a sale. Lets just be clear about that. You didnt buy into it but an AFC might of done. Who knows.


Cant say Ive gone this route but would love to hear what your results of this experiment are! Why not go to a gym though that does yoga classes to get a better mix?

 

[SeymourCake]

She was pulling at your pride to get a sale. Lets just be clear about that.


Cant say Ive gone this route but would love to hear what your results of this experiments are! Why not go to a gym though that does yoga classes to get a better mix?

Yeah, I figured that. I knew she was trying to get me to sign up, but I went along with the conversation to improve my social skills.

I hear boxer Evander Holyfield and the whole L.A Lakers roster does yoga. I already go to a gym, but I don't know if they offer yoga classes. Besides, I went to high school here...Being caught doing yoga by people who went to school with me would not be a good look. lol

 

[zekko]

I've never been to a yoga class, but I've had a mild fascination with yoga because of its spiritual origins. I've tried a few different types, not the kind that women do in gyms, but the more meditative kind. Whenever I've done it, it's always made me feel better, mentally and physically. It's especially good for dealing with stress.

Oh, you mean to pick up women.... never mind.
Be aware though, that the western male body (especially if it's muscular) cannot get into some of the same positions that the female body (or very skinny Indian men) can.

 

[SeymourCake]

I've never been to a yoga class, but I've had a mild fascination with yoga because of its spiritual origins. I've tried a few different types, not the kind that women do in gyms, but the more meditative kind. Whenever I've done it, it's always made me feel better, mentally and physically. It's especially good for dealing with stress.

Oh, you mean to pick up women.... never mind.
Be aware though, that the western male body (especially if it's muscular) cannot get into some of the same positions that the female body (or very skinny Indian men) can.

Yeah, I've noticed. Since I started building muscles, I find it hard to even do some of the stretches I was taught in 6th grade gym class. It unfortunate, but I suppose it will increase my flexibility.

I've incorporated meditation into my daily life. I try to meditate 30 mins a day and I've seen a difference in my perspective in life.

 

[DragonBlood]

Well I do practice some basic yoga at home for my back and hips. And yeah if youve never done it before it does get easier with time (months lol). I dont go for the whole meditation thing which is why I havent went to classes. For me yoga is a good way to stretch the muscles and avoid possible injures from the gym or sports. So if your doing gym it might be worth investigating on these grounds alone to reduce muscle stress.

 

[abe0]

Well...I went to Yoga with the intention of trying it out and meeting women. Let me say ...most of those women are really into it so do it for yourself and if you meet someone great. I found it to be a great experience and harder than working out at the gym.... I really had lots of fun and it was rewarding.
I was trying to survive so badly that I lost interest in looking at the women's a*ses.....as I was just trying to hold my own without looking foolish. There were a few men...ratio 8:1 women to men.
Do it and have fun with it. But if you go in there with the intentions of picking these women up...forget it....they know how to smell a rat. You truly have to show interest for what you are doing in order to get their attention.
Best, Abe

 

[Vice]

LOL @ this thread.

Dude, you need to develop your internal locus of control.

Yoga class is DEFINITELY worth it. I go to increase flexibility (I BMX and I need to be looser when I inevitably fall) and also to calm myself and get over whatever is troubling me.

Why would anyone in your high school class care if you went to yoga? I started when I was in college, and even at the prime of my health and fitness I had a challenge doing all the poses.

As far as what women think, they think it's cool, as long as your reason isn't simply to meet women. Then you become the weird skeezy guy that eyes all the women. Make the real reason something that benefits YOU.

If your masculinity is challenged by something as trivial as yoga, you have some serious inner work to do. I mean serious.

A tip in class: come early, sit down next to the girl you like, talk a little to EVERYONE (that includes the fatty and recent divorcee) around you, and then during the actual class STAY QUIET AND FOCUS ON THE MOVEMENTS. She WILL be watching you.

She will also be watching you when you do exceptionally gay poses, like sticking your ass in the air and whatnot. DO NOT be inhibited; just do the pose confidently and in a controlled manner. As the chick on the phone said, "Real men do yoga." What she meant to say was "Real men don't give a sh*t about other people's perceptions of them doing yoga." If you have a good body, they'll love it when your shorts drop and show some chiseled man leg. Ask me how I know.

Get secure in yourself. Some NFL players do ballet in order to develop balance and coordination. I've never done ballet, but I dated a girl who did; that sh*t isn't easy. The guys in it were ripped (and most of them gay, the few straight ones get to roost around). Don't verbally articulate your insecurities if you're nervous.

Bottom line: Get internal locus of control, stop caring about what people think, and don't go to yoga just to meet women. They can smell you a mile away.

 

[SeymourCake]

LOL @ this thread.

Dude, you need to develop your internal locus of control.

Yoga class is DEFINITELY worth it. I go to increase flexibility (I BMX and I need to be looser when I inevitably fall) and also to calm myself and get over whatever is troubling me.

Why would anyone in your high school class care if you went to yoga? I started when I was in college, and even at the prime of my health and fitness I had a challenge doing all the poses.

As far as what women think, they think it's cool, as long as your reason isn't simply to meet women. Then you become the weird skeezy guy that eyes all the women. Make the real reason something that benefits YOU.

If your masculinity is challenged by something as trivial as yoga, you have some serious inner work to do. I mean serious.

A tip in class: come early, sit down next to the girl you like, talk a little to EVERYONE (that includes the fatty and recent divorcee) around you, and then during the actual class STAY QUIET AND FOCUS ON THE MOVEMENTS. She WILL be watching you.

She will also be watching you when you do exceptionally gay poses, like sticking your ass in the air and whatnot. DO NOT be inhibited; just do the pose confidently and in a controlled manner. As the chick on the phone said, "Real men do yoga." What she meant to say was "Real men don't give a sh*t about other people's perceptions of them doing yoga." If you have a good body, they'll love it when your shorts drop and show some chiseled man leg. Ask me how I know.

Get secure in yourself. Some NFL players do ballet in order to develop balance and coordination. I've never done ballet, but I dated a girl who did; that sh*t isn't easy. The guys in it were ripped (and most of them gay, the few straight ones get to roost around). Don't verbally articulate your insecurities if you're nervous.

Bottom line: Get internal locus of control, stop caring about what people think, and don't go to yoga just to meet women. They can smell you a mile away.

Great advice. Repped.

 

[Mike32ct]

OP: As long as you don't take Z u m b a, pretty much any class is fine .

Just kidding.

I second everything Vice said.

But the number one thing is pick something that will interest you. Don't take any class ONLY for chicks. When women see you taking an interest in it and genuinely trying, they will respect you. The health benefits are good too.

Vice: Ballet is hardcore. I have mad respect for anyone - male or female who does it.

 

[thelastmanonearth]

Hell no! Don't go to a yoga class looking to pick up chicks at all unless it's in a gym you are working out at where you can bump into them after they are done. The poses they do will have you rocking wood half the time and they will creep zone you for being the only guy at the class. Also you are outnumbered probably 20 to 1 in an estrogen fueled stretching party. I've thought about it a lot in the past and unless it's a 1 on 1 with a female yoga instructor don't risk it. You might as well go to a gay bar and hit on straight chicks because that is how you will come off to them.

 

[Bwana]

When women work out the get sweaty and don't have make up on. They are not wanting to be hit on because the feel self conscious. Now I would say hell yes going to yoga will score you lots of dates but you can not do it like your normal game. Here is how it works. you go and seriously do the yoga and do not initiate contact with the women what so ever. You keep going and they will see you not paying attention to the and then get curious. Finally a few will start up a basic conversation that will start out like this. Hey I have seen you here a few times and not many guys do yoga so what is your interest in doing yoga? Your reply " I do mixed martial arts and was told that yoga would improve my skills by helping with flexibility, balance, self control, breath control and strength." You will need to have a body that looks like you do mixed martial arts for this to be effective. If like me you actually do mixed martial arts you will find that bruises will also get the curious women talking.

 

[Vice]

Hell no! Don't go to a yoga class looking to pick up chicks at all unless it's in a gym you are working out at where you can bump into them after they are done. The poses they do will have you rocking wood half the time and they will creep zone you for being the only guy at the class. Also you are outnumbered probably 20 to 1 in an estrogen fueled stretching party. I've thought about it a lot in the past and unless it's a 1 on 1 with a female yoga instructor don't risk it. You might as well go to a gay bar and hit on straight chicks because that is how you will come off to them.

There is no "creepiness" in being the only guy in a yoga class. "Rocking wood" might happen to you, but not to everyone else. Don't throw your weirdness on to other guys.

Going to gay bars to hit on straight chicks is an effective strategy. 4 years of experience over here.

Please don't offer advice if it's this bad and riddled with limiting beliefs.

 

[foreverAFC]

do jiu jitsu or muay thai instead

 

[SeymourCake]

Class is about to start and I didn't clip my toe nails. Fml

 

[SeymourCake]

do jiu jitsu or muay thai instead

They don't offer that in my gym (commercial).

Finished the yoga class and now I'm home.
Talked to older woman before class started. Bonded well.
Go in.
Sit in corner.
Women all around me (30 women - 3 men)
Find out I have to take my shoes and socks off. *fvck, toenails are not clipped*
instructor does sample positions. I swear she was making sure I got a good view on her a$$. She was moving it around too.
Two cuties in front me of
Nice view when they bend down
Intense positions (I was focused on doing them correctly the whole time I was in there).
Women who sat by me left earlier.. (I wonder why)
*sweat*
*class is over*
talk to woman before class started
"wow, you stayed all the way through. I'm impressed*
*ego boost* *smile*
head over to instructor and chat with her
she's an older asian woman
*chat*
she gives me her contact card
success

It was pretty good. I might go there once a week.