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Try yoga at a small studio, communities are often great :>

mythrwy 7y ago
That's not everyone's "fit in" group though. It's like saying attend local evangelical church. The people you meet will be potential friends for some types of people. For other types, not so much.
- Erik816 7y ago
  Good point. Although maybe a good percentage of people can imagine finding a social group at one or the other, noting that not all churches are evangelical in either theology or culture. Meaningful shared group experiences are important.
  - magduf 7y ago
    Virtually all churches have some sort of theology that they preach, and if you think it's a bunch of BS, it's not going to go well for you there. You can keep your mouth shut about it, but eventually the fact that you're living a lie will get to you.
- ratsimihah 7y ago
  But yoga is not a religion, although I get your point. I used the yoga example because people there generally seek self-improvement and cultivate a good vibe, which helps in engaging social interactions
astura 7y ago
My anecdote: I went to yoga the same night at the same small studio for years. Mostly the same people showed up every week but I didn't find it to be an atmosphere good for socialization at all. I don't know at what point in a yoga class you'd have time for conversation.
- duderific 7y ago
  Maybe afterwards when people are gathering up their stuff and heading out. There is always something to talk about, i.e. how you liked the class, was it hard or easy, etc.
  - fencepost 7y ago
    This may vary a lot depending on ages, genders and past class experiences. If you're male and the class is largely not, trying to strike up conversations may get you quickly labeled 'creepy pickup artist.'
    - ratsimihah 7y ago
      Some might think that but it doesn't really matter. You can meet tons of people who'll just want to chat and hang out. I do it and I see other males do it.
  - ratsimihah 7y ago
    Exactly! Even before class if there's a reception/waiting room area, as people are less rushed.
- ratsimihah 7y ago
  I get you, not every studio has that kind of vibe. I go to a few different ones, and I've made tons of friend at one of them, while talking to people at other ones hasn't been as fruitful.

That's not everyone's "fit in" group though. It's like saying attend local evangelical church. The people you meet will be potential friends for some types of people. For other types, not so much.

Erik816 7y ago
Good point. Although maybe a good percentage of people can imagine finding a social group at one or the other, noting that not all churches are evangelical in either theology or culture. Meaningful shared group experiences are important.
- magduf 7y ago
  Virtually all churches have some sort of theology that they preach, and if you think it's a bunch of BS, it's not going to go well for you there. You can keep your mouth shut about it, but eventually the fact that you're living a lie will get to you.
ratsimihah 7y ago
But yoga is not a religion, although I get your point. I used the yoga example because people there generally seek self-improvement and cultivate a good vibe, which helps in engaging social interactions

astura 7y ago

My anecdote: I went to yoga the same night at the same small studio for years. Mostly the same people showed up every week but I didn't find it to be an atmosphere good for socialization at all. I don't know at what point in a yoga class you'd have time for conversation.

duderific 7y ago
Maybe afterwards when people are gathering up their stuff and heading out. There is always something to talk about, i.e. how you liked the class, was it hard or easy, etc.
- fencepost 7y ago
  This may vary a lot depending on ages, genders and past class experiences. If you're male and the class is largely not, trying to strike up conversations may get you quickly labeled 'creepy pickup artist.'
  - ratsimihah 7y ago
    Some might think that but it doesn't really matter. You can meet tons of people who'll just want to chat and hang out. I do it and I see other males do it.
- ratsimihah 7y ago
  Exactly! Even before class if there's a reception/waiting room area, as people are less rushed.
ratsimihah 7y ago
I get you, not every studio has that kind of vibe. I go to a few different ones, and I've made tons of friend at one of them, while talking to people at other ones hasn't been as fruitful.