Yoga Etiquette

I don't mean to be a cranky mat rat, I really don't. However, there are certain things that make me NUTS at yoga. Here are 5 things that really crinkle my mat:

1. Make Room: I've never seen anyone get turned away from yoga, it's not that kind of party. That being said, don't just stare at me when I come into the room with my mat looking for a spot...or worse yet, pretend to be meditating. If your mat isn't touching your neighbor's then there's still room boo!

2. No Shoes Allowed: Come oooon! This is yoga 101. You must leave your shoes out front. No you can not bring them into the locker room. And please don't bring them into the studio to pile up by your mat. Gross!

3. Don't Be a Nasty Nelly: Um, there are no meanies in yoga, your screw face has no power here. At times I'm cranky when I come in, I can admit that. But I force a smile and stay quiet. By the time the class is over I usually have a serene (stupid) smile where my scowl once was.

4. Shut Up: Yeah, I said it, be quiet! Yoga is about looking inward, focusing, meditating and what not. I can't do that with you flapping your gums with your neighbor. SHUT IT UP! I'm trying to get my namaste on fool!

5. Keep Your Sweat To Yourself: I know, I know, I go to hot yoga, everybody is sweating like a little piggy. I guess all I'm asking is that you make an effort to be aware of your personal space, and more importantly mine. Sweat happens, I get it. The first time I may wince a bit but the fifth time I get the salty assault I'm going to...I'm gonna...well probably just lay there and reflect on it because this is yoga and it's all about letting go :)

Namaste, Brown Girls!