I was running at the park in the ultimate purpose of *ahem* what else but to lose weight. Yeah, I am still on track with my new year’s resolution. On Sundays-Thursdays, only ladies are allowed inside the park so I can do almost anything without being embarrassed; not like I am doing something shocking or something. I just love to lay a mat on the grass and do stretches and some yoga.
One time, an Indian (judging from her dress – - most of them jog in flowing dresses!) approached and asked me if I can teach her yoga. I smiled and told her, no, I am just stretching and not really doing a proper yoga. I thought, wait, this lady should know about yoga than I do. She’s Indian after all.
As I walked out of the park, I felt dumb. Where did I get the thought that all Indians must be yoga experts? I looked at my husband and thought, what a shame if people also think that all Japanese were raised like the Karate Kid or worse, Sumo Wrestlers!
Do you have any assumptions regarding anything or anyone?
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I think many people judge us by what they perceive our race, country, etc. to be. But you are right. We actually shouldn’t. Thanks for your post. It made me think.
Happy Sunday!
very interesting post! i think this is common but it shouldn’t be!
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It is true, Yoga is JUST now making its comeback to India!!
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Just like I thought everybody from Japan and China should be an expert in the martial arts.