"On the list of things my girlfriend likes to do, yoga falls somewhere beneath scrubbing her kitchen floor and somewhere above listening to me explain Game of Thrones. Kate (an alias since my girlfriend agreed to this experiment only if I kept her anonymous) has tried yoga a few times and recognizes the physical benefits although it's not exactly something she gets overly excited about."
"Having practiced yoga for more than 10 years, I was optimistic that I could find the right algorithm of style, studio, and teacher that she would actually like. Don't get me wrong-I wasn't expecting us to become that couple that goes to partner yoga retreats. I just wanted her to get a glimpse of what I love about the practice and maybe benefit from it herself."
A long-term yoga practitioner arranges a week-long experiment to introduce a science-minded girlfriend, Kate (an alias), to multiple yoga classes. Kate recognizes yoga's physical benefits but remains unenthusiastic and skeptical of philosophical or 'woo-woo' elements. The practitioner hopes to identify the right combination of style, studio, and teacher that might appeal to her. Terms are set: one week, six classes, zero pressure, and honest feedback. The experiment begins with a hot yoga class chosen to ease the participant into the practice.
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