Okay, I am a middle school boy. In school, we have to do a different sport each season. In the winter they generally offer basketball, hockey, swimming, and strength & conditioning. However, this year, they made 2 new offerings, squash and yoga. Today we had to sign up and I thought yoga might be cool to do. I was the only boy to sign up, but I don't care about that (my good friend was the only boy in swimming 2 years in a row.) My concern is not getting made fun of, because I have a great school community, where kids generally don't make fun of each other for stuff like that. Well, I came home today and told my mom that I was, and she was just like ok, but it seemed like she thought it was a bad idea. I'm not very into yoga or anything, I'm just not very athletic and I thought it might be cool. Do you think I should switch my sport or not? Would it be too girly? What do you think? I personally don't think it is a very big deal, but what are your opinions?
2007-10-10 10:20:22 · 9 answers · asked by Rockerduderi Jr. 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
in the fall i do soccer and in the spring i do tennis or baseball. i enjoy soccer and tennis, however i am really bad at sports all around
2007-10-10 10:21:05 · update #1
There is nothing wrong with trying new things to become a more well-rounded individual. Your classmates are likely too immature to realize this, so I suggest that you play up the fact that you're the only guy in a class full of girls. Gee, where they stupid not to take the class or what!?! That's a viewpoint that they can understand... and probably be jealous of especially if the girls in the class respond well to you.
2007-10-10 10:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing "girlie" about strengthening and increasing flexibility that you can then use in your other sports! Also, there is the added plus of using the breathing techniques for stress relief. My son's coach had him take a few yoga classes to help increase concentration and focus, but he was there with some friends. If you are really concerned, try to find someone to do it with you---there are worse places for a teenage boy to be than in a class FULL of teenage girls :o)
Have fun!
2007-10-10 17:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by iwannabquietnow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with it!! Trust me. Yoga is a little bit of everything!
My mythology professor had one of the BEST BODIES!! I have ever seen! (Oh, yeah.) He was a devoted Yoga disciple. He SWORE it was all Yoga!
I did some looking into... Yoga is definitely NOT for sissies. It's hard work, done right. It also is a mind and body tuner.
I say GO FOR IT! }:>
2007-10-10 19:49:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ja'aj };> 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Stick with your chosen activity.
Yoga is excellent for strengthening, toning and limbering up your muscles and will prepare you for when you return to your other sports.
Tons of atheltes I.e.: football, basketball and hockey players do yoga - the thought of it being "girly" is so passe.
Good for you for doing what you want!! Be an individual.
2007-10-10 17:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should try it for at least two weeks you made your desicion based on unbiased conditions, yoga is one of the greatest forms of alternative medicine known for reducing stress, weight loss, and profound psychological benefits. It is a wonderful choice I think you are lucky.
2007-10-10 17:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with it! Yoga is lots of fun, and I know a good bit of guys who have tryed it. Don't listen to everyone else, it's a very peaceful excercise and it really strenthens you.
2007-10-10 20:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by peacexlovexash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you do other sports and just wanting to try something different isn't wrong. just stick with it and if anyone does say anything,hey you're the only guy in a class of ladies nothing to be ashamed of there.
2007-10-10 18:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what is comfoprtable to uou. the otjer students will not tease you. If you want yoga take yoga.
2007-10-10 18:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try. It might help in the other sports by making you more limber. It's also relaxing.
2007-10-10 17:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋