11
Dec
2009
Going “commando” in yoga?
By Kimberly Fowler
Going “commando” in yoga, guys? Probably NOT the best idea. You might give your teacher a little TMI.
This is a subject that’s gotten A LOT of attention on both my Twitter & Facebook pages. If you’re a yoga instructor or one of those people who likes to practice in the back of the room you’ve probably experienced “a sighting” more than once. (I won’t even bring up standing splits.)
Guys: Big, baggy shorts might be cool on the basketball court, but if you’re going to wear them to yoga class, you might want to include some tighty-whities or a pair of boxers. I’m just saying…
While we’re on the subject of what to wear or not to wear to class, remember: Yoga is a barefoot practice. So take off your shoes before you walk into class. Your socks, too. For women, a tight-fitting top is a must…so when you go upside down your top doesn’t end up over your head.
Have questions or personal insights on what to wear (or not) to a yoga class? Please post them in the comments, or email them to info@thenoomzone.com. I would love to hear from you!!
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To say nothing of female attire: old leggings that are so thin they’re transparent – even black, sometimes with holes on the seams – or really thin white ones……
thanks for keeping the yoga room from being a porn den
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Nice topic Kimberly! Very funny but something that needs to be addressed! I just ordered the Yoga for Athletes DVD, it should arrive any day now. I can’t wait watch it and apply it daily. I suffer from lower back pain and I have an L5-S1 herniated disc with excrutiating pain down my left leg sciatica. Keep up the great work, I am looking forward to a studio opening up in Redondo Beach, CA!
You poor thing!! Take it easy when you start doing the Yoga for Athletes DVD and keep me posted-let me know how you’re doing.
Ok, Here goes. In a crowded room, right before we go into plow, we do the splits on our back. You feet tend to intrude into your neighbors yoga space. As we all know,your neighbors feet are right in your face. This is why I decided to get Pedi’s. I feel bad for the poor gal that needs to stare at my wore out dogs!
That’s kind of you-I always look at everyone’s feet when I’m teaching!!
Okay, here’s another one boys…if you’ve used it, wash it. Don’t just throw it (what ever it is) back in your gym bag for the next time. STINKY!!
girls need to pay attention to their underwear also…glad you are wearing them but please, make sure your undies are tucked in!
very informative post!!!
I love my YFA class but there was one time when two guys were at the front of the room (I’m a back wall practicer) and both were sharing way more than they should have. Where do I look? You ever try to practice while looking down the whole time? Not good for balance!
Tell me about it!! I practice in the back of the room too…..
I’ve seen this problem a lot in classes i’ve been in. My ex-boyfriend fixed his problem with the “band-aid solution” That’s what kept him from TMI.
LOL!!! “the band-aid solution?” that’s funny! They make these things called whitey tighties for boys. I think if a guy is dumb enough to go “commando”, he’s asking for trouble, or, even worse, no body will notice he he