Survey says

Really now - how often do you get to survey your yoga class? I am taking the opportunity to learn. It is so corporate! I got back about 35 responses to my survey. I have over 40 students now.

I found many answers interesting. The list of physical issues on #7 was very insightful. Wonder what you would learn if you could survey each class?

BTW - Did you know you can comment on a blog post? You can - so if you are reading, and I think you are, Please comment! Enjoy the answers.

1. I am
A male.	48.4%
A female.	51.6%

2. Tell me about your physical conditioning program.
I have a consistent physical fitness program		21.9%
I don't have a physical fitness program		21.9%
I try to be fit but I am inconsistent		37.5%
I am seeking a physical fitness program I can stick with		18.8%
I don't really care about fitness		0.0%

3. My experience with yoga includes the following:
I have a regular yoga practice of my own		18.8%
I have tried it a few times		46.9%
I have no prior yoga experience		34.4%

4. Why did you sign up for Lunchtime yoga?
I like Yoga and welcome the chance to do it during my work week		50.0%
I need to start a fitness program		28.1%
I have a lot of stress and heard it might help		18.8%
I have a physical ailment that I hope to overcome		15.6%
A friend suggested I try Yoga		3.1%
I just thought I would give it a try		25.0%

5. What are you seeking in a yoga class?
To get away from my desk		25.0%
To get fit		53.1%
Lose weight		31.3%
Reduce Stress		65.6%
I want to sweat!		15.6%
Gain strength		59.4%
Increase my physical flexibility		75.0%
Relaxation		62.5%
Get rid of physical pain		15.6%

6. We will practice Yoga for 50 minutes. How would you like to feel when you leave class? Choose an answer or write your own.
invigorated		37.5%
tired		12.5%
refreshed		71.9%
relaxed		31.3%
sore		12.5%
ready for anything		37.5%
chilled out		6.3%
energized		62.5%
rested		3.1%
Other (please specify)		0.0%

7. Do you have any physical injuries or limitations? If so, please plan to discuss them with me prior to class.
Yes - I have an injury		3.1%
Yes - I have some physical limitations		18.8%
Nope - I'm all clear		78.1%
Describe your physical challenges or injury
1. Feet: Have what is called "pressure points", which result in calluses with a very sensitive core, which need to be cut out about every 3-4 months. Makes it hard to walk sometimes. Legs: Have periperhal artery disease (PAD), which sometimes makes my legs tired. 2. overwieght and inflexable so it will be embarressing 3. previous back injury 4. back issues, but know my limitations 5. cannot lift more than 10 lbs.... lower back injury 6. I am hyper mobile (I bend more than I "should") I am nursing some regular ailments. I have regular back pain (sacralized vertibrae-lower back), am seeing a chiropractor for this. I was seeing a personal trainer but other body pains I've had has not allowed me to continue my cardio/weight routine. 7. I have an old knee injury that can get cranky during the winter. 8. I don't have any acute issues, but I do have some knees that would like me to lose weight and a curve in my thoracic vertebrae. In addition I am woefully not-flexible, especially in my hamstrings. 9.

8. Class is scheduled Mondays at 12 noon We are also adding a second class on Fridays at 12 noon. Which day would you prefer?
Monday at noon		37.5%
Friday at noon		25.0%
I really want to practice on both days!		37.5%