Inspired by a
student twerking her dog pose in
class today, I thought I'd share some yoga funnies with you.
Teaching a class of
10 or so individuals 40+ in age, I quickly realized that I better turn the
music up as our forward bends and twists were assisting the digestive system in
releasing excess gas. As the symphony of sounds, not coming from the speakers, accompanied
our entire class I had to catch myself
from saying take a deep breath in and let it all go. Holding back my giggles,
because apparently I have sense of humor of a 4-year-old, the final blow came
when Bob let it all go and his wife
whacked him and said, "Bob, knock it off."
This needs no
introduction as the cue for distribution of our weight in our feet says it all,
"Roll on your balls." A couple students caught my eye but somehow we
managed to hold our laughter back. Yep I've got the humor of a teenager too.
Teaching a community
outdoor class of 300+ participants, I led the class into Intense Side Stretch
Pose. Seeing a gal in her 20s struggling with what to do with her body, I
offered a suggestion of lifting her chest to elongate her spine. Simple enough
however her response, "I'm too tall." Side
note: you aren't too tall, too short, too tight or whatever the excuse may be
for yoga. There are options appropriate for your body and abilities.
And some of my
favorite yoga funnies are Child's
Pose jokes. You know the teacher's set up, if
you find yourself needing a break or unable to participate in a particular pose
take Child's pose. Here's that idea taken off the mat and into real
life…
Check
out my Giggle
Pinterest board for more funnies.
Lynn Marie
