I’ve never been into the cardio side of exercise. Treadmills are just a quantifiable measure of my inability to run a nine-minute mile, and with all the huffing and puffing and feeling like I’m about to die, it’s just never been my thing.
I was searching for a more pleasurable alternative to the gym-rat laboratories that have sprouted in my neighborhood, when I came across a lovely glass-windowed studio. The women inside not only looked effortlessly toned, but also incredibly happy and so well-balanced. That’s the day I joined a yoga and pilates studio. My body and I have been feeling whole and sound ever since.
Recently, I tried aerial yoga at the Om Factory. I was nervous because I’ve always been irrationally afraid of breaking my neck (don’t ask — leftover from a middle school cheerleading accident), but the teacher was extraordinarily accomodating to the array of levels in her class. And, despite those unfounded claims that “you don’t get any exercise from yoga,” I was sweating through the entirety of the class and had trouble getting into my seat the next day.
The best part came, though, when I faced my fears, trusted the soft fabric and suspended upside down using my own body weight as support. All in my first class. I left feeling on a high, and not just because we were dangling off the floor.
Here’s why you should date a girl who practices yoga:
1. She effectively deals with stress.
The yoga practice centers your mind and body and is a great way to relieve stress. With each inhale, you take in what you need, and with each exhale, you release what you want to let go. This girl knows how to manage her anxieties, put things into perspective and move on.
2. She’s laid back.
A girl who does yoga quite literally goes with the flow. She wears easy clothing, strives for balance and is flexible when things change. Yoga girls are perfectly content doing something as simple as sitting in a room, breathing with their eyes closed. For this reason, she’ll be happy going on any kind of date with you and won’t have too high of expectations.
3. She likes dim lighting, and heavily breathing, sweating, nearly-naked bodies.
Mmmm, how romantic… sort of. If you’re into doing it with the lights off, then this girl definitely won’t protest (although, with her toned yogi body, you might want to consider leaving them on), as she’s no stranger to working out in the dark. Bonus points for her keen ability to sync her breath with yours.
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