Grunts and tears during yoga stretch listeners' patience

Q:There is a woman at my gym who is always grunting and yelping during yoga classes. Sometimes, she even starts crying. I know that downward dogs can be emotional, but it's hard to focus on form when someone suddenly groans. My friend says that I am being intolerant and un-yogi-like. Should I ask this loudmouth to pipe down?

By Monica Corcoran

July 6, 2008