There are many different teachers & classes in yoga. Sometimes it takes awhile to find a good one. And, some people just don't like yoga. The breathing from the throat puts me off too - I can't spell it so I won't even try - but it is a type of yogic breathing.

I'm intrigued by the Yoga for Athletes video though. Are there some meditative aspects to it? I always figured it was more boot-camp-yoga.

Here, the good classes are unbelievably crowded. People's feet in my face is an off-puter too!