I teach yoga in some unconventional places all over the Charleston, SC area, which means I spend a lot of time chatting up the benefits of yoga with people who are, well, not exactly as excited about this practice as I am. As soon as I think I’ve heard every excuse in the book, someone surprises me with a new one. I have a canned answer for the lovely folks who say things like like, “I just can’t bend that way” or “I have horrible balance.” However, it’s those people with the most honest, unfiltered, creative, and humorous excuses that I remember the most.
I salute the creative minds of the people who came up with the following gems (and you should, too!):
1. That’s a nice offer, but I have pizza rolls waiting for me at home, so… (Awkwardly backs away.)
2. I’d like to, but I didn’t bring any other clothes and.. I’m wearing my skinny jeans today. See?
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3. On Election Day:
I can’t stay for yoga today because I have to go vote.
(I point to the “I voted” sticker on his shirt.)
(Shrugs) A co-worker gave this to me.
4. Me? Come to yoga? You’re serious, aren’t you? Bahahahahahahaha!
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5. Prenatal Yoga student via email:
I’m not going to be able to make it to yoga tomorrow because my water just broke and I’m in labor right now.
I’m not going to be able to make it to yoga tomorrow because my water just broke and I’m in labor right now.
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What’s the most creative, honest, surprising excuse you’ve ever heard (or given) to skip yoga class?
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