Endless Distraction

Alright, I’ll move my mind away from those thoughts but just long enough to comment on a few things that really bother me and are an even bigger source of distraction…
You shouldn’t have to deal with this crap at a yoga studio:

1. Stinky Mats. For the love of God, wash your mats AND your rugs. You tree huggers worried about the waste of water should indulge your neighbors. Starving artists, you should ask your neighbors to pitch in for a new one. THEY WILL!

2. Accidental or intentional emissions of air from either end. Yeah I know, sometimes you just can’t help it but most often you can. And if not, use a towel or leave the room.

3. The mat snap. Speaking of focus and concentration, the best way to have that broken for you is by some shameless neighbor who traipses in and snaps their mat open as loudly and obnoxiously as possible next to you. Not only is it jarring, but the cold air that accompanies it is gonna stiffen me up and give me an injury.
4. Darth Vader audition breathing. Okay we get it: you watched a yoga dvd, you’re feeling it, you’re BREATHING. The people in the next room arent supposed to hear you!

5. Inappropriate clothing. This could be a list in and of itself but we’ll start here: Shorts — they are fine as long as they hug your body and you don’t have too much cellulite (I did NOT just say that) but if they ARE baggy then for God’s sake make sure your business isn’t on display! Ladies this goes for you too!
6. The “towel people”. Yes you, the one who has to bring two hand towels, a yoga rug, a bath towel, and another small towel for wrapping. You could almost take up a separate space with your spa crap.

If it werent for these things Im sure Id be able to concentrate!