I have become a Snob
And not just any ordinary snob... A Yoga Snob.
Don't get me wrong... I have always been a bit of a snob. I will never deny the snob that has dwelled in my soul for the past 26 (almost 27) years.
But this is different.
In an attempt to "make healthy choices" and to fulfill one of my three New Years Resolutions (1. learn to snowboard 2. learn to golf and 3. start attending yoga classes) a friend and I started going to The Yoga Studio for their "Discover" class (we are not quite "bendy" enough to be in the Level 1 class - and when I say "quite" I really mean "we aren't at all bendy").
Now - I must explain the quality of our instruction. It is stellar. Rob Walker is our instructor. You may recognize his name from the current Lululemon poster... the very fit man staring off in the distance, supporting his weight by balancing on his hands while his legs are stretched out parallel to the ground, with a beautiful stone building as a backdrop (see right). Yes. That man is OUR instructor. He trained in India. And he refers to all the poses by their proper Sanskrit name. He is a Yogi.
Please note the slight adoration.
So you would understand how when I recently asked a fellow yoga enthusiast where she took her classes - I thought a little less of her when she said "World Health Club".
And that's when I knew.
I am a Yoga Snob!
But we won't make that official until I start wearing Lululemon!
Don't get me wrong... I have always been a bit of a snob. I will never deny the snob that has dwelled in my soul for the past 26 (almost 27) years.
But this is different.
In an attempt to "make healthy choices" and to fulfill one of my three New Years Resolutions (1. learn to snowboard 2. learn to golf and 3. start attending yoga classes) a friend and I started going to The Yoga Studio for their "Discover" class (we are not quite "bendy" enough to be in the Level 1 class - and when I say "quite" I really mean "we aren't at all bendy").
Now - I must explain the quality of our instruction. It is stellar. Rob Walker is our instructor. You may recognize his name from the current Lululemon poster... the very fit man staring off in the distance, supporting his weight by balancing on his hands while his legs are stretched out parallel to the ground, with a beautiful stone building as a backdrop (see right). Yes. That man is OUR instructor. He trained in India. And he refers to all the poses by their proper Sanskrit name. He is a Yogi.Please note the slight adoration.
So you would understand how when I recently asked a fellow yoga enthusiast where she took her classes - I thought a little less of her when she said "World Health Club".
And that's when I knew.
I am a Yoga Snob!
But we won't make that official until I start wearing Lululemon!

5 Comments:
At 9:49 AM,
Craig said…
Since I know that Lululemon is not that far in the future I will begin to pray in earnest for you. What is the most disturbing is that it sounds like you have the same regard for this man, as say, Romeo Dallaire.
I am getting on my knees right now.
At 12:43 PM,
Crystal said…
In the process of getting on your knees, Craig, make sure you tuck your tailbone. On the inhilation keep still and focused and on the exhilation, open your chest and bring your shoulder blades down your back. You want to keep your legs active so keep pressing into the floor so your thighs are engaged. Bring your hands together in prayer and push your palms together. Do 3 breath repititions and then relax.
Yoga is fun!
At 1:35 PM,
Anonymous said…
Tasha and Crystal rock! You guys are my yoga inspiration. You both have to learn lots really fast though so you can teach me and I won't feel so dumb if I come to class again.
At 5:02 PM,
tasha said…
Um.
Craig.
For the record.
1. Stephen Lewis
No one compares.
At 4:04 PM,
Craig said…
Tasha, if the boyfriend list still existed, would he be on it? Maybe even #1?
Crystal, all I have to say is 'No'.
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