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If Yoga Poses Were Your 11 Favorite TV Shows

Binge-watching Netflix and taking a yoga class might be more similar than you think.

Abigail Rose Fuller
Jul 16, 2018
Elon University
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If Yoga Poses Were Your 11 Favorite TV Shows
Abigail Rose Fuller

Namaste, my yogis, and TV connoisseurs. I'm here to tell you your worlds might be more similar than you think, so let's cue up the Netflix account and start stretching.

1. Bridge - "Law and Order SVU"

You know what city has A LOT of bridges? New York City. 39 major bridges and anywhere from 790 to 2,000 bridges in total depending on who you ask. SVU is set in NYC and a large amount of the crime scenes are near bridges. Just sayin'. Next time you're binge-watching SVU at 2 a.m. because nothing else is on, try to imagine Ice-T in bridge pose.

2. Birds of Paradise - "Survivor"

This pose is beautiful when done correctly, but wow is it difficult. "Survivor" is set on a beautiful island, but it's extremely difficult to hunt for food, win challenges, make alliances, and find hidden immunity idols. Plus a lot of the challenges require deep focus and balance, just like this pose. Only the best yogis can outwit, outplay, and outlast in birds of paradise.

3. Running Man - "Breaking Bad"

Nope, no drugs necessary for this pose, just lots of practice, focus, and tricep strength. So how is it similar to "Breaking Bad?" Walter White was running from the Police, DEA, and Uncle Hank for five seasons. Therefore, he is the original running man. Also, in every yoga class, there is an older man who is oddly really good at yoga, and they always seem to look similar to Bryan Cranston. Coincidence? I think not.

4. Headstand - "Project Runway"

Headstand is the most photogenic yoga pose out there. Although it looks difficult, I'll let you in on a little secret... it's not as hard as you think. Just practice and be okay with falling every once in awhile. "Project Runway" designers creature photogenic looks every episode that kills it on the runway and on an Instagram, but just like yogis in headstands, sometimes the designers fail too. As Heidi Klum would say, "in fashion, one day you're in, the next day you're out." So "make it work" designers and yogis and give headstand a try!

5. Child's Pose - "Big Mouth"

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This Netflix show is hilarious! The show stars Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, and Gina Rodriguez. How can you go wrong? You can't. Similar to Child's Pose, you really cannot go wrong because it's arguably the easiest pose in yoga. Plus, "Big Mouth" is about children going through changes and yoga is about change and growth. So pop into Child's Pose and give the animated children of "Big Mouth" a try.

6. Dancer's Pose - "Dancing with the Stars"

Dancer's Pose is another iconic yoga pose, and just like dancing it takes lots of focus and balance to do properly. You also feel like a star when you get to your fullest extension. Also, Dancer's Pose can be a partners pose if you lock arms with someone else and a partner can help you go deeper into the pose. It's the partner that helps the star get better at dancing, just like a partner can help you grow in this yoga pose. Luckily, there is no judging in yoga!

7. Warrior II - "The Office"

Almost every yoga flow includes Warrior II. It is an easy pose, but there are always improvements that need to be made in order to improve form. Similarly, almost everyone goes into the office for work and almost everyone has seen "The Office." The show is addicting and although the concept is extremely simple (just a paper company with normal employees), it's iconicity hilarious and the series continued for nine seasons. We love Warrior II, and we love "The Office" because we wouldn't know what to do without them.

8. Malasana - "Parks and Recreation "

I truly believe you cannot watch just one episode of "Parks and Rec." Every episode flows seamlessly into the next and you need to keep watching to see what Leslie Knope and the people of Pawnee are going to do next. Personally, I can binge this show all day. This is perfect for Malasana because it is a pose that you are supposed to sit in for awhile and the second it becomes comfortable, stretch your legs a little farther and keep sitting! I could watch "Parks and Rec" and sit in Malasana forever.

9. Crow - "Stranger Things"

Getting into this pose is STRANGE. The first time an instructor told me to get into crow I just sat down and laughed, but after more classes and falling on my face a few times, I got it and was hooked. Now it is one of my favorite poses to do and I can always work on improving my form. This pose is similar to "Stranger Things" because to an outsider it is weird, but once people get hooked, they are fans for life. Let's get a little strange. Take a risk and try crow pose, and then sit down and devote 48 minutes to watch the first episode. I promise you will thank me later.

10. Tree - "New Girl"

Jessica Day is the ultimate tree hugger and we love it! Tree is such an easy pose and it is so great for pictures. "New Girl" is such a fun show and it puts a smile on my face. So watch some new girl, smile, and take a picture in tree.

11. Shavasana - "The Great British Baking Show"

This is everyone's favorite pose in yoga! Pretty much every yoga flow ends in Shavasana, where you rest and try to clear your mind (you basically get to take a nap for a few minutes). And what is the most relaxing show ever? "The Great British Baking Show," of course! Yes, it's a competition, but they are British and super polite. In American Reality TV, there are tears and betrayal, but in this show, contestants help each other and the judges are extremely kind. If you ever need to de-stress, watch an episode of "The Great British Baking Show" and then go into Shavasana. Who needs a spa day when you have this relaxation at your fingertips?

It doesn't get much better than yoga and TV. So try a new pose and different show and you will not regret it!

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