YogaTo Learn

Scene I
[A woman and her boyfriend rings the bell of an upstairs yoga studio and boyfriend explains to confused receptionist that he understands the classes are only for woman but could we come up for questions.]

[Couple enters yoga studio and conversation ensues in Spanish.]

Me:  Hi! How are you?  I'm interested in taking a Yoga class
She:  Good!  Do you have a preference for time?  Type?
Me:  Iyengar.  I took classes for many years but lately not too much.
She:  Okay.  [Gives overview of various classes.]
Me:   [Nods]  I am a church.  Let me apologize for my Spanish.
She:  Are you from England?
Me:  Yes.
She:  I can speak in English.
Me:  Great!

Scene II
[Insert conversation about yoga, more details on classes, attire, my asking if I needed a yoga mat, my boyfriend's translation of various items including a yoga mat, and an ensuing reservation for a class.]

Scene III
[Woman and boyfriend exit studio to buzzing of exit bell.]
Him:  Are you excited?
Me:  Yes, I think it will be fun to try a class.
Him:  Why did you say you were from England?
Me:  I was under pressure.  I already said I was a church.
Him:  [Laughs.]  That was pretty funny but you did great!
[Couple continues walking down street.]
Me:  Why did she keep saying classes "for my age"?
Him:  Because she thought you said you wanted "Younger classes"
Me:  Why?
Him:  It's "a-sh-engar" here not Iyengar

[End Act I]