To stop going to a yoga class because they’re proposing changing the time? (With backstory)

[ZanyWriter]

Posting here for some perspective. Since March, I’ve been going to a Monday evening yoga class at 6:30pm. I’ve been consistent and found it helpful to wind down after the start of the week.

However, I recently got an email from the studio saying they’re thinking of moving the class to 7:30pm and asking for thoughts. On its own, it’s not a massive shift but it got me thinking.

Here’s the backstory (bear with me):
Last year, I used to go to a Tuesday class with a teacher I really liked. After a few months, another teacher (B) took over without any clear announcement. I reached out politely to ask if the change was permanent and got a vague reply. I then emailed again to ask about possible private sessions with the original teacher (A) and B never replied. I followed up once, still no reply. So eventually I sent a short, respectful message calling it out as discourteous and marked it as done - I wasn’t interested in any further interaction.

Fast-forward three months, A reached out of the blue to say hi and let me know she was teaching a new class. I didn’t reply because I’d already decided to move on. I’ve since been going to a Monday class with a completely different teacher (C), who I have no issue with.

Now they’re thinking of changing the class time, I’m wondering if it’s just time to let it go entirely. I’ve been questioning whether I’m going out of routine more than real desire and the whole studio has lingering associations that feel a bit off - even if the class itself is fine.

So… AIBU to just bow out now, even though the class hasn’t officially changed yet? Or does that seem overly dramatic/petty? I’m not upset - just unsure if I’m walking away from something that’s still fine or making the call at the right time.

I agree that the teacher and their style makes a huge difference. At my studio they let us know if there is going to be cover, whether that’s shorter or longer term.

Do you find change/thought of change disconcerting? I find that I am unsettled when I first hear of change/possible change and my initial feeling is that it won’t work for me. If I sit with it for a bit then I often realise it won’t be as difficult as I thought, so I try to avoid making any decisions until I’m feeling less bothered. Might not be true for you, just mentioning in case it resonates.

Leave. They will be glad to see the back of you. Maybe yoga isn't the therapy you need as you seem massively overanxious.

I think I get it OP.

Are you wondering if you are going more out of habit, and this proposed change is the catalyst to question continuing at all?

She’s only been going there for 1 month…

So it does then

You're really overthinking this.

If the time works, go.

If the time doesn't work, don't go.

I have experienced a change in instructors completely changing a class but that was due to going from a fairly advanced level to an instructor who only taught beginner classes.

Sorry, I wasn't clear, I meant more generally going to yoga, rather than this specific session

I don’t really understand the issue. If a move from 6.30 to 7.30 doesn’t suit you, then don’t go and find another class that does fit in with your life.

Did you read the post? She’s not been going there for 1 month. She’s been going to her current class since March, and has been going to the same studio at least since last year. Where did you get one month from?

You don't need anyone to give you permission or approval as to how you spend your money and time.
Don't give it another thought

You are overthinking this to a fairly extreme degree. Seriously, how do you have this much time on your hands to dedicate so much thought to a yoga class? Pick up a book or something 🤷‍♀️

Is your issue that this particular yoga studio doesn't appear to prioritise consistency? Perhaps you could ask one of the others in your class if this is the case more broadly or if you've just been unlucky?

I think you should at the very least confront D and ask her what the actual holy fuck she's doing conspiring with E, F and G who, as she should know, are no better than they ought to be.
I predict tears before bedtime and not least of all mine for the time lost reading your OP.

Completely overthinking this. Centres run classes, sometimes teachers quit with little or no notice and they find a replacement so that clients are not left without a teacher. Sometimes teachers move class times because attendance is low.

Sorry, OP, but no one cares.

I think you are asking us to tell you whether or not you still want to do yoga, regardless of the time or the teacher?

I don't think anyone here can answer that for you.

Bit of a non issue 🤦‍♀️

My perspective is you don't have enough in your life to really worry about!

Your backstory seems to show you're obsessive and your contact with Teacher B was bordering on harassment.
You contacted her twice with no response so you felt the need to call her out 'respectfully' for being 'discourteous'.
99% of people would not have done that- they'd have realised the teacher wasn't going to reply and left it at that.

The truth is that either of them could have not known what their plans were, maybe due to personal issues that weren't your business.

Teacher C is testing the new time to see how many existing clients can come.
If you can- say so- if not, don't go.

You sound like very hard work.

Could you invite the yoga teachers out for a meal or something to discuss these issues?

She has been going to this yoga class on a Monday since march, which was one month ago. Last year she attended with different people on a different day for a few months. So that isn’t all one long habit is it….

Do you think going over something so insignificant signifies you are troubled and need help? To be this heavily invested is not normal

i really do not think they care if one member stops going to the yoga class

This. Either you want to go and 730 works, or you don’t and it doesn’t.

So… AIBU to just bow out now, even though the class hasn’t officially changed yet? Or does that seem overly dramatic/petty?

It all seems overly dramatic and petty. It’s a yoga class, not a battle of suitors in a Jane Austen novel.

None of A, B or C give a crap, to be blunt.