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 with almost everyone else. You are completely overthinking this.

You've been asked about the change in time, all you have to do is say

'Yes, I could make new time'
or
'No, I couldn't make it is the time changes'
or
'I could probably still make it, but it suits me better at the current time'.

They will see which is best for most people and that's the end of that.

All the stuff about previous teachers is irrelevant.

Jesus, it’s a yoga class, not a gamble with the lives of your children. Why the angst? Nobody is going to give a shit what your reasons are for going or not going. Just do what you want. No need to explain it.

It would be a shame if you stopped practising yoga, as you sound in great need of it.

Is this AI generated? Very few real humans are this out of kilter with normal interactions.

You're being very intense and weird about this OP.
I don't understand why you didn't respond to A. Or, why you felt the need to have a go at B.
None of the instructors have done anything wrong.
Do you struggle with change?
Have you decided that you actually don't like yoga? Just stop if that's the case.

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.

Why were you emailing teacher B when you wanted sessions with teacher A? She probably thought that wasn’t very nice.

There are some batshit people on here😂

I would assume that instructor B didn't respond because she felt you'd drop her class and go to A instead. When A contacted you, I'd have responded if I preferred her.

I know what you mean about "lingering associations" ; you just feel as if you don't quite 'plug in' any more. If that's what you're feeling about this studio, I'd just look for somewhere else. Maybe contact A?

Blimey they've merely asked for feedback not adoption of your first born child. What a fuss over nothing.

You're massively overthinking it. The only person who cares whether you go (or not) is you... so as long as you're happy with your decision and reasoning, it's ok! You don't need to justify or explain it to anyone else.

Edit to add, if you enjoyed classes with teacher A, I'd consider going back to A... no point in cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Back story🤔

So if someone doesn't get back to you, it's discourteous, but it's super fine for you to do because you've "moved on". Not hypocritical at all there.

I have a feeling you might not be coming back to this thread, but on the off chance you are a real human and that you do come back

You were unnecessary with teacher B. Liaising for you with teacher A was not her responsibility..

You are very rude to teacher A when she contacted you. It would've been far more polite to reply, even if you told her you were happy with your new teacher now, even though you weren't really. It would've made far more bloody sense to have asked what classes she was doing now and seeing if you could attend those. Talk about cut off your nose despite your face.

You have already replied to teacher C, so just see what happens or if you're not enjoying it, just don't go back. It's a yoga class, not a degree in astrophysics, do what makes you feel good that's kind of the point of yoga.

My goddaughter loves 'hot yoga' personally I'd be passing out just entering the trying to do anything...

In all seriousness, if you are a real human & you are really debating this so much, you should see about therapy because it isn't reasonable behaviour & It's not good for you.

Good grief.
Emailing B to ask for private lessons with A was insensitive. It's like me emailing my hairdressing and asking her to find out if someone else would do my hair. I'm not surprised she didn't reply. And then you messaged her again and then sent her a self important message about her not responding?
And now A has reached out but you've not replied as you have 'moved on'?
The hypocrisy is real with this one.
Also, the 'lingering associations' of the studio? What association? Lack of attention? They just aren't in to you.

No one cares but you OP, do whatever you want.

Oh dear I’m crapping my pants waiting for the decision

I understand you were not happy because they didnt reply when you asked about teacher change A to B. As a result you changed to another class with teacher C - why? Why does them asking how you feel about timing of the current class make you think about leaving?

I thought that! Unnecessary.

You're attaching far too much emotion to a yoga class.

This. B was discourteous but you were also very rude for ignoring A. Why is it one rule for you and one for B?

Have you thought of doing an online yoga class OP? Yoga with Adrienne is free 🙂and very soothing, and you can watch her at a time that suits you.

The Monday 6:30 classes are with C. so nothing whatsoever to do with your previous interactions with A & B.

The sensible thing to do would be to leave if the time does change in the future; or, if you're not enjoying the classes for any reason, leave now.

It’s not that deep. Honestly.

March - this year ?

my goodness

all this ' reaching out ' and emails

we are not even at the middle of April yet

Just so you know, nothing changed about my yoga class and I just saw another one I liked the look of, so I stopped going to one and started going to another. I didn’t even tell anyone.

So yes, you can stop going for any reason.