Yoga
 

*raising hand*

Love it!

When I first started Yoga, I wasn't doing anything else and desperately needed help with my lower back. In addition to eating a simplified diet, I did Yoga everyday; and my shape/physique totally changed.

In addition, my lower back issues were all but resolved. I was finally able to lean forward to brush my teeth, adjust shower water, make the bed, etc... without holding on to something; and I could step up and down off curbs without flinching in pain.

The core strength that is gained is amazing to me.

I use the Yoga Zone DVD series. I started with the basic one and then started adding to the collection.

As for relaxation... I can tell you that there has been more than one time that I have fallen asleep at the end of a session (been more than ten times too!).

Yoga = Good

Really sorry to hear about the Lupus, Sweet. :( I wish you well.

I *really* want to get into Tai Chi. I tried it once and felt soooooo uncoordinated and foolish. Good for you for working it.

Yeah, definitely take it easy with Yoga. There are some relaxation and very mild poses and movements that would work well for you, and I believe those will find their way to you when they're supposed to!!!

Good luck.

That's one thing about Yoga... You eventually get there, and that is incredibly rewarding!!

We (Me and Melissa) are new to Yoga and loving it. We do Yoga every other day. Still new to this and learning new positions but definitely feeling positive effects. I can't believe how far we have both come so quickly. Somedays it is a funny sight to see us and somedays we groan and struggle. But we won't give this up.

Rufus.

Yoga for life!!
 

I read about a DVD for the non-yogi called The No Om Zone by Kimberly Fowler. Anyone have any experience with this one?

I don't like to buy until I have tried it and this one isn't available through the library yet.

Thanks,
Andrea

Just started going to Yoga classes a few weeks ago.

Im rather shocked at what a QUICK improvement to my self esteem it can be-

Not because I can do ANY pose- not even the dead mans pose, without a modification. Cause I cant.

But because from one day to the next I can see an improvement, even if its a slight one. And I can feel changes in my body- in a safe way- that are awesome.
Its not easy for me to be present in my body that feels SAFE. Its rare. Im finding it very powerful.

Strange, Paphigleo and I did Yoga together a couple of weeks ago. And Tai Chi this week.

I found Tai Chi to feel akward for me, harder to focus on the point of it, and easily was distracted by how I looked/how disjointed all the movements were for me. Unlike how I feel in yoga.

Whats strange is Paphigleo feels vice versa about the 2- Tai Chi speaks to him, the way Yoga speaks to me.

We both agree that each form of movement kicks our asses, later that day, and the next day, and...


The observation humors both of us, cause that follows our Yin Yang pattern well.

Adding yoga to exercise routine helps with mobility in weight lifting, strength training etc.

*Raising hand*

I am SO looking forward to getting back to yoga a few times a week now that my semester at "what the fuck was I thinking" is winding down.

I have a quaint but perfect little studio here in town that is operated by a progressive hippie-type (who, consequently, has the best yoga-booty I've ever seen!) and she emailed this morning to see if I'd be coming back.

A couple of friends from work used to join me but I'm going with or without them this time. It's amazing for recentering the mind but also for detoxing the body. I always feel so amazing when I'm done!