Like to admit it or not, we have all been in that yoga class (more realistically struggling in that yoga class) while the ridiculously fit, attractive instructor commands you, "Clear your mind! Let go of everything you have to do later. Let go of everything that happened this morning. Let go of the past and the future. Just breathe!"

Well "just breathe" my ass.

Here are the twenty thoughts that are actually running through every aspiring yogi's mind as you sweat, stumble, and shake through another yoga class.

1. How much longer do we hold this pose?

It's practically a small miracle I could even get in this pose, now you want me to hold it?? Jeez, just say unwind. Please. No more deep breaths. Just unwind. I'll try counting down. Five... Four... Three...

2. This hurts.

Is this supposed to feel like this? Maybe I'm just tight. No, this definitely hurts. Breathe through the pain. You can do it. Breathe. Ouch.

3. I probably look like a twisted turkey right now.

Well maybe that's not a thought you generally have during class, but I definitely empathize with the raw turkey that you twist every which way trying to get out of the package, cleaned, stuffed, and in in the pan for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm definitely sure I look as graceful as one.

4. Damn, I'm out of shape.

I know Netflix marathons don't actually count as exercise, but I shouldn't be this out of shape. But hey, that's why I am here. To be healthier and become stronger. So I can Netflix for longer.

5. I am going to look so hot after this.

Who says one hour long class doesn't turn your butt from flabby to fit? I know mine's going to be as perky as a freshly frosted cupcake when I walk out of here. How could it not! I mean, I held downward dog for like 5 minutes.

6. Is that guy over there checking me out?

Wait. Focus. Left, not right! You're here to attain inner peace, not a dinner date! But then again, I'm pretty peaceful during dinner. It's the same thing, right?

7. Stop thinking.

You're not supposed to be thinking. Clear your mind. Stop thinking to stop thinking. You're still thinking. Ahhhh...

8. I can sweat there?

For both of our sakes, I am not going to elaborate. But you know exactly what I mean.

9. Hey, this actually feels nice!

Oh, that sweet moment when you do feel the bliss of yoga at one of it's beautiful moments. It's a wonderful feeling. Oh, wait now we are supposed to lift one of our legs off the ground? Sure,

10. I think my eyeballs are going to pop out of my head.

Not sure, once again, if anyone else thinks this during yoga, but there are definitely times during inversions where I feel like all the blood is rushing to my head and the pressure is so great I may pop an eye from a socket. And this is supposed to be relaxing? Plus, with a face this red, how am I supposed to get that dinner date??

11.

And then there's that moment when you actually aren't thinking anything at all and when you come out of the moment, you realize that is why you keep coming back to yoga class. Those few second make the hours of uncomfortable twisting completely worthwhile, not to mention the high you feel when walking out of yoga class, feeling so good and happy. Yoga is truly a beautiful experience, despite the thoughts of being a strangely sweaty, extremely out of shape, twisted turkey with an attractive cupcake butt.

So, in truth, I guarantee that you have never has that thought before during yoga class, but next time you practice, it will pop into your head despite our best efforts to "just breathe." I hope that it's surprise visit will make you laugh and help take your mind off your burning quadriceps and wobbling eagle pose. After all, yoga is about joy (at least to me) and we could all use an extra chuckle. So chuckle away and I truly wish you the very best with your future journey with yoga. Namaste.