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Is it OK for a Guy to wear a long-sleeved leotard to Yoga Class?
I am joining a yoga class next month and i would like to wear a leotard, as they look very comfortable and won't inhibit my movements.
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June 26, 2010 at 6:34 am
I wouldnt be surprised if it would be ok, but double check with your instructor before making purchase.
June 26, 2010 at 6:22 am
Every yoga class I've been in guys wear t-shirts
Check out the "I Love Yoga" line at:
June 26, 2010 at 6:12 am
ewww no unless hes gay
June 26, 2010 at 6:11 am
Er… NO!
June 26, 2010 at 5:35 am
no, you would be embarresed
June 26, 2010 at 5:18 am
Yeah, go for it. Don't be surprised though if the person holding the class chucks you out for dressing like perve
June 26, 2010 at 4:40 am
Bad, bad move.
June 26, 2010 at 4:16 am
yesbut you'll be hot
June 26, 2010 at 3:36 am
Lol, oh my dear god no! I have that image of Borat on the beach in my mind!
June 26, 2010 at 3:34 am
That made me smile, but you cannot be serious!
June 26, 2010 at 3:08 am
If you seriously want to meet a girl or keep one. Don't wear that plzzzzz. It goes against human natUrey! Unless ure gay, gay men sorta look good in everything .
June 26, 2010 at 3:00 am
yeah, make sure it's leopard-print.
Where's your class? I plan to take my camera…
June 26, 2010 at 2:35 am
Yes if you want to be laffed at
June 26, 2010 at 2:22 am
YEA , it will be fine,,,,,,,,,,,,,, as long as u want to look a right TWAT.
June 26, 2010 at 2:20 am
Please God have mercy on us ladies – let no man ever be seen in any kind of leotard be it long sleeved or sleeveless (Only for ballet dancers).
June 26, 2010 at 2:08 am
yeah its ok, i know loads of gay guys who wear them…
June 26, 2010 at 1:30 am
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, dont do it!
June 26, 2010 at 1:26 am
that would be sooo funny
June 26, 2010 at 1:06 am
absolutely no way! no way no way no way!
June 26, 2010 at 12:52 am
Yes, it's fine……just take a look at this fine specimen:
June 26, 2010 at 12:38 am
oh like omg no. that would be suicide.
June 26, 2010 at 12:36 am
Why don't you ring the class leader and ask? I am sure they will know the 'fashion' of the class.
If it were me, I dont think I would wear a leotard (as a bloke) but if you are more concerned with comfort than image, then the choice is obvious.


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This project didn't take off, unfortunately, but I am still a game for it.
If one of you guys would like to test my knife against any knife you provide (testing done by third parties, preferably pros and you do all organizing), please post here and let's get this started. The knife I would provide should match the knife tested against in weight and thickness, so I would like to know what it is.
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I assumed that it didn't take off as I haven't head for your or Harald for a while. Either way, I am a game, just need to know what to make.
I was under the impression that you were busy making the knife, and seem to remember reading as much.
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Alonso started seventh after teammate Felipe Massa took a late five-place penalty but the Spaniard rocketed through to fourth by the end of the opening lap.
Vettel now leads by 13 points with 25 more on offer next Sunday.
In a clean, absorbing race there were only two retirements. The first was Jean-Eric Vergne in the Toro Rosso, the second was Vettel's Red Bull teammate Mark Webber. The Australian was running third when he fell victim to another apparent alternator failure, a gremlin that has plagued the Renault-engined team this season.
Despite that, Vettel's 18 points mean Red Bull have clinched their third straight constructors' title.
F1 drivers hail "spectacular" Circuit of The Americas™ Enjoyable challenge lies ahead
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 15, 2012) – Superlatives were the order of the day when six Formula 1 drivers faced the first official press conference of the first FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at Austin's Circuit of The Americas Thursday.
Among them was Fernando Alonso, the Ferrari star who is gunning for his third drivers' world title this weekend with Ferrari. "The track seems spectacular, very, very nice, it will be challenging for us drivers and for the engineers as well," said the 31-year-old Spaniard. Like most of the 24-driver field, Alonso, a three-time winner in 2012, already 'knows' the circuit thanks to technology. "We did some simulator programs after Singapore," explained Alonso, "then we started getting a little bit more intense this week." Alonso also resorted to a less sophisticated method: "We also did two laps on the bicycle and hope to do some more this afternoon," he added. "I think it will be a good show for everybody and hopefully some good overtaking opportunities around the track so it can be a really good weekend."
Another F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton, agreed: "It's quite difficult to learn initially but it looks fantastic to drive," said the Englishman who is going into his second to last race with the McLaren Mercedes team. "I really started to enjoy it once I got used to it – it took perhaps a little bit longer than some other circuits to learn, but it's going to be very interesting this weekend."
Alonso's title rival, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, was a little more circumspect: "We have to wait until we get out [on track] until we have a judgement on how the circuit feels," said the reigning champion. "It looks quite interesting but it's the feeling inside the car which I think is most important so I'm looking forward to tomorrow."
Veteran Pedro de la Rosa of the HRT team acknowledged the challenge that lies ahead on the 3.4-mile Texas track. "It looks like a very difficult track with very big gradient changes and most of the corners are blind," said De la Rosa, whose team's future is in some doubt with the news this week that it is up for sale. "It's going to be difficult and challenging.
Kimi Raikkonen, winner of the last Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi for Lotus, just got into Austin and couldn't offer an opinion, but
Sergio Perez summed it up neatly: "I walked the track and it's amazing," said the 22-year-old Mexican. "It will be very enjoyable for all the drivers."


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21 � "Dispatchers are disrespectful and rude." Quality of Processes for Resolving � "Dispatchers sometimes don't sympathize with what the Operator Issues operators are dealing with." Supervisors rated the quality of the processes used to resolve operator issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with five being the Managers also identified scheduling as an issue that impacts highest rating possible. While the ratings ranged from 3 to 5, operator satisfaction. Participants reported that operators the average rating was 4.3, and only two gave ratings below 4. leave due to unfavorable work hours and the schedules. Oper- Supervisors cited things like open policies, monthly safety ators want weekends and holidays off. 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- johnny cude
- Clearlake, CA
- United States
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Beyond race, creed, color, nationality and personal narratives there is a universal humanity. Where is this? How do you go there?
The Martin Luther King speech which introduced into the zeitgeist the vision of children from different backgrounds and ethnicities all walking together holding hands on their way to school. This is a mental construct that I can create. In holding this image something in me is able to clarify and remind me of my place, of the framing that mentally makes available the mind of non-judgement.
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Aug 11 2011: Hi Johnny Cude...good question!
I believe that universal humanity is in all of us, and the way to recognize it, is to peel off all the layers of hate and discontent we have built up as societies and as individuals.
I learned a valuable lesson as a very young child with parents living in different polarities. My mother was unconditionally loving, non-judgemental, kind, respectful, open hearted and open minded to everyone and everything. She was a person who lived with integrity, humor and joy no matter what was happening in her world. My father was a racist, bigot, angry, violent, abusive person. He feared everyone who was different from him, or had different thoughts, feelings, ideas, or beliefs. As a child, I observed the impact these two people had on themselves and others around them, and I made a choice regarding how I wanted to "be" in this world.
My life has been, and continues to be rich because I open my heart and mind to everyone, and recognize the similarities we share. The differences are a gift, in my perception, because I learn something I would not have learned in any other way. I would NEVER deny myself the opportunity to connect with people or ideas that may be different from what I already think I know.
So, my perception is that universal humanity is not a place we need to "go". It is a place we can choose to "be" in ourselves in every given moment. It is a matter of making a choice, and deciding for ourselves how long we want to live with the fear that prevents the recognition of universal humanity:>)
johnny cudeAug 14 2011: Colleen, I always like your comments. From your comments I get that you built a kind of choosing muscle in your brain as you contrasted or journeyed between your parents polar views. I can see by your smiling muscules on your cheek bones that you chose the high ground more often than not.
If I said, what do you see in your minds eye when you mediate and see this Universal humanity. Do you see everyone standing beside each other. Some people of greater import standing on a high plateau, where are the less fortunate, or do you see everyone standing on level ground, or something totally different.
Aug 14 2011: Thank you Johnny...good perception...yes...I built a "choosing muscle" in my mind and heart:>) I have the same image as you Johnny, of children walking hand in hand. We are all grown up children, who have been taught various beliefs, and as informed adults, we have choices regarding how we use the information we were given as children. If children have not been taught to fear others because of differences, then they will probably all go to the playgroud and play, without prejudice.
In my perception, we are all teachers and students in this earth school. We play out different roles, so at any given time, we may appear to be higher or lower in our societies, but ultimately, I see us all as one, striving to be all that we can be throughout this life adventure. Even when mediating with convicted felons, I could always find some ground on which we could stand together. There is ALWAYS something we can connect with. We all share the same emotions, and many of the same thoughts, feelings, ideas and opinions. That which is different, offers an opportunity to learn and grow in ourselves and with each other, so that is our commonality. When we reject others because of fear, we deny ourselves the opportunity to learn something different.
Autumn Frisco 10+Aug 14 2011: You are an example of why I find myself in the TED community pages nearly every day. . . there is a power in being in conversation with people who believe what you believe. . . you are one of those people for me :)
It is true we are all teachers and we are all students, every day in every interaction and experience. I just quoted Rachel Naomi Remen on my FB page from a PBS production called A New Medicine
"healing is about the will to live - its about collaborating with someone with something in someone that they may not even be aware is there, strengthening it- calling it forward" Rachel Naomi Remen
in the process of healing we are healed. . . this is the oneness you speak of, to me.
Aug 15 2011: Thank you Autumn,
That is what keeps me coming back to TED as well. I agree with you that there is power in the conversations we are having here on TED.
Yes...that is the oneness I speak of...we are healing and the healers at the same time...students and teachers...we all have the opportunity to help support each other in our life journey...when/if we are open to the possibilities:>)
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