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Is it normal to burp loudly in a yoga class??

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Brightbluestone · 13/03/2026 10:32

Just done a yoga class with about 8 women and one man. As I was rolling up out of my spinal roll I hear this giant, very loud, very intentional burp coming from across the room! I smiled expecting everyone to laugh or look a bit shocked, and the person to say ‘oops I’m so sorry’ or ‘excuse me’ or something, but everyone just carried on as though it was totally normal..did not even acknowledge it! I’m pretty sure it was the man, which for some reason, annoyed me a bit. Just made me think, god another entitled, arrogant man. I don’t think I’d have felt that way if it had been a woman. He also breathed SO loudly. I get in yoga some people like to deep breathe but it really does not need to be so loud. I’ve done quite a lot of various different yoga classes over the years and I’ve never heard anyone burp like this. Is this normal??

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BIWI · 13/03/2026 10:38

It isn't unusual to burp (or fart) in yoga - it's a combination of the physical movements and stretching, and relaxation. So they weren't being rude.

KimberleyClark · 13/03/2026 10:35

Bit sexist of you to assume it was the man! My yoga teacher once farted quite loudly while demonstrating a pose. We all just carried on as though nothing had happened. I do think passing of wind is an occupational hazard of yoga.

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 13/03/2026 10:35

Really disgusting… but I think the others were in polite shock or polite disgust… he should have said whoops sorry

zehrkyBerlun · 13/03/2026 10:35

People don't generally apologise for burps and farts in my yoga classes that I attend. I don't fart intentionally but sometimes to my mortification one pops out. Burping or farting intentionally is different though.