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[tekhartha]

Does anyone here practise yoga? There are a number of couple's positions with which I would like to experiment, but I do not think the locals here are quite ready to handle a mechanical body such as mine.

I am also very happy to initiate the inexperienced among you who would like to join me regardless! I promise to be a gentle teacher, and that you will find the experience most satisfying, both physically and spiritually.

I look forward to meeting you all. ( _:::_ )b

Comments

[justsomeshrimp]

I have never done it before, but I think I would like to try.

[tekhartha]

Every journey must first begin in the mind. I would be glad to teach you, my friend. What is your name?

[graftage]

Yoga? Is that like the stuff where you do different poses and stuff for health?

[tekhartha]

It is. Have you ever tried it for yourself?

[text]

[spah]

You get any benefit outta that kinda thing?

[do robots need to stretch]

[tekhartha]

I do! I find that it reinforces my sense of self- that through the repetition of certain actions with a clear and open mind, they serve as a kind of mantra.

It is also good to keep my joints in working order!

[text un: arima kishou]

[prodigism]

[ He's done it before...mostly for relaxation purposes and for training. But he supposed he could help this robot guy? out a little. ]

I've done it before, if you need some help. I'm not sure which positions you're talking about but...I guess it wouldn't hurt to learn some new ones.

[ He's so unsure about the couple position thing, but if the guy needs help Arima will oblige, he guesses?! There's a small pause before he types something again. ]

Robots do yoga? [ Arima...no. ]

[tekhartha]

I was thinking of something along these lines. Perhaps you should take a look before you decide.

[here comes a link to an article with several images, all featuring various stylish and beautiful models in expensive work-out gear. it isn't exactly his way of doing things, but he appreciates the concept.

just as he appreciates curiosity!]

You will find that most robots are capable of doing almost anything that human can!

... except eat, unfortunately.

text | j.valentine

[torsion]

I do yoga sometimes, but I'll often work with weights.
I also do Tai Chi (although I specialize more in the offensive side of it).

You have a mechanical body, though?
How does that work, if you don't mind me asking?
(That's kind of rude, isn't it? Sorry!)

[tekhartha]

Fascinating! I have never used weights, for obvious reasons, and I have not practised Tai Chi in some time, but I would love to watch you in action. I am sure you could put me through my paces!

Perhaps I should have been more specific. I am an omnic- or, as it is more universally understood, a robot.

text | un: stormflower

[sleepinglotus]

I do meditation but I've never actually tried yoga. I'd be interested in trying it.

[tekhartha]

Wonderful! You are welcome to join me for yoga and meditation alike- I find that one quite naturally follows the other.

text; un: magicowl

[getting_better]

I've personally never done it, but some of my colleagues did. Never showed interest in it before, but I suppose giving it a shot wouldn't be bad. That is if you're willing to take a skeptic as a student?

[tekhartha]

Always, my friend. I cannot promise that I will convert you- it is not for everyone- but I am sure you will at least enjoy our time together, even if you do not return for further sessions.

[extalon]

I can vouch for how gentle of a teacher you are. Yoga with you and Mercy is always nice and relaxing.

[tekhartha]

It certainly helps to have such a receptive student. You are a natural. :)

(Text; UN: motherofdragons)

[decisiveconquest]

Does "yoga" have anything to do with sex?

[tekhartha]

[rip to be honest he can't blame her for asking, given where they are]

Theoretically, no. But I suppose certain positions could be put to other uses, with some imagination.

text; ilikebigboats

[boobytraps]

The locals here have been more open-minded than many places I've been. What makes you think they're not ready?

[tekhartha]

I do not think that they entirely believe that I am sentient yet. It is not vindictive- I suppose their experiences are somewhat limited. It feels unkind to ask them to entrust me with their bodies quite yet!

text; n1tomjonesfan

[dashhole]

[He was with you until the end there, Zen. Well, not with you, because he doesn't know what yoga is or why anyone would do it, but he followed along with the fact that they were words.]

Wait, what the hell is that stuff at the end supposed to mean?

[Guess who's using text-to-speech like a little baby man. Go on, guess.]

[tekhartha]

Ah, yes. I see how that may be confusing to those who have not seen my face.

[and bam, there's a picture attached of him giving a cheerful peace sign]

text; un TheHollowKnight

[instilled]

[ Talking to Zenyatta might be in some ways frightening, but it was also exciting. And the Hollow Knight had ever been taught to learn what it could before its imprisonment; if it knew what was being offered, perhaps it would have more reason to speak to him without it being about its status as a being.

Directly, at least. ]

What is 'yoga'?

[tekhartha]

[There is something strangely rewarding about being contacted by the Hollow Knight unprompted; already he has come to feel oddly protective of them, their burgeoning consciousness a rare and delicate bloom to be carefully nourished.]

Yoga is the practise of adopting certain postures and stretches, combined with various meditative disciplines. Many find it both physically and spiritually enriching. Would you like to try it with me?

I'm so sorry

[loungelizard]

Wait. Are you a sex robot???

[tekhartha]

How exotic! I do not wish to disappoint you, but no. I am not a sex robot.