Yoga first timer

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When I think of yoga, one of the first things associated with it are women. I’m an in-shape college male who is thinking of going to the early morning power yoga sessions at my school’s wellness center. The physical benefits of flexibility and relaxation, as well as the mental benefits intrigue me enough to give it a try.

I’m not too concerned with looking silly as a male in a room that will be prominently dominated by women, but is there anything I should keep in mind before going? Should I eat beforehand or afterwards? The sessions are only on Monday’s and Wednesday’s.

Also, is there a reason why yoga is primarily made up of woman?
 
Yoga in a gym setting is usually a lot of women because MOST group fitness classes are made of women. I'm a group fitness instructor and in my opinion the reason a lot of men are aprehensive of taking a group class is their ego. It is a bit intimidating for men to walk in a room FULL of women, all of which many classes are more natural for them. Men do not want to look foolish in front of the ladies. With yoga. Flexibility is a big issue for men. Typically you will see all the ladies easily and gracefully moving in an out of these poses while the men are struggling, grunting, sweating like crazy....
When I see a guy take my classes I try to be very encouraging to them as it takes courage to walk in a studio full of women. Compare it to a woman who is not super strong or confident walking over to the free weights where there are 20 guys lifting and throwing weights around....
 
We usually have about a 40-60% ratio of men to women in my yoga classes, oddly enough.
I think the others answered your questions well, and I would add that it's best not to eat anything 60 to 90 minutes before your practice. Yoga works to cleanse your organs, and it's best not to have your digestive system working while you're working through your practice.

Also, I bet you'll find that most people are wrapped up in their own practice and not so concerned with what their comrades are doing.

Kudos to you for starting a yoga practice. You will be amazed by the myriad of benefits it provides for you.

Cheers,
Julie
 
Wow. That was a welcoming response. I didn't realize it was old until after I responded. I am not accustomed to th 5th message down on the board being a year old and didn't realize until after I posted that it was from a year ago.

Sorry for upsetting your day by bumping a stupid post. Get a life, dude.

Jeez.
 
You'll be surprise to know that many men are also practicing yoga. When I started out, half of the students in the session I attend were men, and they're enjoying it. good luck to you and keep at it!:)
 
Just took my first yoga class last night, and there were actually 2-3 other guys in the class as well. It kicked my butt, which was what I expected. I need to find some stretches to do at home to improve
 
Actually many people are very busy and cant manage timings of their offices and daily routines. One should do yoga once a day according to my thinking and he/she can do this anywhere they want there are alot of ways to do yoga, i took 15min yoga Application for iphone and its marvelous. really in 15 min u get relaxed as u want to be. u can have a relief and peace in ur life
 
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