10 Ways You Know Yoga IS Your Life
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10 Ways You Know Yoga IS Your Life

It's not just a hobby it's a way of life

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10 Ways You Know Yoga IS Your Life
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As someone who has been told, "All you do is yoga" or "Wow, you really love yoga don't you?" I am one hundred percent here to say that I have come to realize yoga is my life, and so for all of those out there who might be unsure or those of you who already know your mat is like another limb this list is for you.

1. Your wardrobe consists of yoga clothes and that one outfit for nice events.

Whether it's Lululemon, Gap or Athleta, your closet seems to have a distinct lack of anything denim or formal. Your friends have begun to notice you recycle the same two outfits for nights out. However, that isn't an issue for you because you'd much rather be in your yoga pants anyway.

2. You spend money on yoga conferences and retreats rather than concerts or vacations.

While other people are saving up to get tickets to see Beyoncé, your spare change jar is for that awesome training, conference or workshop coming up. A gathering of cool yoga people sounds way more exciting than standing in a stuffy crowd for the night.

3. The phrase "just breathe" is said multiple times throughout your day.

A big part of your yoga practice is breathing and this seems to make its way into every part of your day. You find yourself not only telling other people to breathe but yourself as well, as a mantra in any sort of situation.

4. You're pretty sure that you've done so many Chaturangas you're doing them in your sleep.

If there is one thing you can't seem to escape it's that Chaturanga. Love it or hate it, you're pretty sure even if you were asleep if you heard Chaturanga called out, you'd be in a low plank in a heartbeat.

5. The first thing you look up when you go on vacation is how close the nearest yoga studio is.

Obviously, you have to plan all of your other activities around this new class schedule. All your friends and family know that if you're going on vacation with them you will be either dragging them along or ditching them for some much-needed yoga classes.

6. When you spot other yogis, they're automatically your people.

The moment you spot someone toting a yoga mat, or getting into a pose, you feel compelled to go over and talk to them about yoga. Because obviously, yoga people are the best people and who wouldn't want to make a new friend?

7. It's impossible for you to go anywhere without taking at least one yoga pose picture.

People can make fun of you all they want, but while they're stuck smiling with their hands on their hips in every picture, you've got a plethora of Instagram worthy options available to you.

8. You have made all of your friends go with you to class at least once.

Whether you bribed them with drinks afterward or you pulled the friend card, no one you know has been able to get out of "just trying it once". While you know that some of your friends will never go back again at least you were able to find some solid yoga partners.

9. Your "cool party trick" is showing off the crazy cool yoga poses that you can do.

You can pretty easily become the life of the party when your cool party trick involves showing off the awesome things you can do or hilariously getting drunk people into yoga poses.

10. You're currently reading this on your way into the studio.

Because let's be real: when are you not at the studio?

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