halloween Havoc: 15 Costumes designed to Strike Fear Into the Hearts of Yogis
LOS ANGELES, CA – Forget ghosts and goblins; this Halloween, the real frights are coming from the yoga studio. As the wellness world continues its rapid expansion, a new breed of Halloween costume is emerging, targeting the quirks and anxieties of the dedicated yogi. Yoga Journal recently unveiled a list of 15 costumes guaranteed to send shivers down the spines of even the most zen practitioners, tapping into a shared understanding of studio pet peeves and personality types.
The rise in yoga’s popularity – now practiced by over 36 million Americans, according to a 2020 Yoga Journal study – has fostered a unique subculture with its own set of inside jokes and frustrations. These costumes aren’t about monsters; they’re about relatable annoyances amplified for comedic effect. From the disruptive presence of technology to the pitfalls of spiritual ego, the list offers a playful, yet pointed, commentary on the modern yoga experience.Expect to see studios flooded with these characters as yogis embrace the opportunity to poke fun at themselves and their community.
- The Substitute Teacher at your can’t-miss, sanity saving, most cathartic class.
- The loud Moaner. (Not to be confused with The Loud sigher, also a worthy costume option.)
- The Spiritual narcissist. Again, bring the ego balloon.
- A Pair of See-Through Leggings
- The apple Watch Wearer. Your costume must light up every few seconds.
- A Loudly Clanging Water Bottle.
- The Savasana Cords.
- The Toxic Positivity Purveyor. Carry a basket of deck of saccharine angel cards to drive your messaging home.
- The Influencer with the most dramatic and intrusive in-class camera setup.
- A Sweat Puddle on the Studio Floor.
- The Too-Close mat Neighbor.
- The Wannabe Guru. Share spiritual dictates while switching between a stoic expression and a serene smile.
- Collection of Dirty Yoga Props (think blankets that smell like feet, bolsters with questionable stains, and greasy, grimy foam blocks).
- Untrained Sound Healing Practitioner.Prepare to put on a loud, unnerving show!
- A Chair Yoga Mat. Be sure to radiate bad karma.
