I went to the library tonight after work and checked out Power Yoga for dummies. Since I'm a dummy and I want to learn power yoga, I figure it's a good fit.
Thanks T. I'm learning about the history of yoga right now and then on to the actual routines. I'm anxious to give it a go. Have you ever tried any form?
I haven't G but I really want to. Just haven't taken the time to yet. I know a few people that do it and love it though. Let me know how you do with it. I'll have to start doing it. Might help with the tension in my upper back and neck as well.
Hey, GR, yoga is one of those things I've been curious about, too. I hope you post all about your experiences. There's nothing like stories from someone who's tried it.
I absolutely will RB. Like I said, I'm reading up on it now and it sounds absolutely fabulous, but then so do alot of things when you're just reading about them.
I'll definitely keep you both posted in this thread.
Well, unfortunately reading Power Yoga always seemed to turn into, as my wife says, a "Power Nap" LOL LOL I could never get into it and never even gave it a shot. Had to take the book back to the library. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I do think someday I'd like to take a class vs. reading a book on the subject.
Usually, you can find yoga clubs just about anywhere. My mil has done yoga to help with a condition called Essential Tremors -- it's the same malady that Katherine Hepburn suffered from. Apparently, yoga really helps with the tremors.
A class works better than a book for yoga - it's more interesting than reading and you get the form right.
You mentioned cortisol earlier - I had a doc tell me yoga combined with meditation is the best exercise for increasing seretonin. I'm not sure, but I think that helps keep cortisol levels down. I found the yoga very worthwhile but got tired of it after awhile. I need to keep changing things around so I don't get bored.
I'm going to my first yoga class this weekend. There's a gym up the street that's entirely devoted to yoga. I'm excited. I'll let you know how it goes if I don't chicken out. I've been wanting to give this a try for a while now, but for some reason I'm intimidated. I hate beeing the new kid, I guess.
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So I went to my first yoga class tonight. I ended up skipping last weekend. It's way harder than I thought, but I love it. I feel like its a great work out and that it's also good for my mind. Exactly what I need. Love it!
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Hmmm... hadn't checked in here for awhile and I noticed the new posts. I'm thinking about checking into some classes around my area. Still interested. Thanks for bringing this back up again.
I've been practicing for 12 years and have taught on and off as time allows. I'd strongly urge you to find a studio and a teacher as it is much easier (and safer) to learn with an instructor observing. There are many styles of yoga and I urge you to shop around and see what you like. I checked the yoga journal teacher directory for Des Moines and they didn't have anyone listed so I can't help you there but if you have any specific questions I'll help as I can.
I would suggest a class over a book or website for sure, but not just any class--there are so many styles of yoga (and styles of teaching) that you might have to try several to find the right fit for your goals.
For me, vinyasa has been the best fit ('power' or 'flow' yoga are similar) I think it complements lifting quite nicely, and since Fawn Friday goes to the same class once in a while, I am pretty sure I'm not the only one who thinks that.
(sorry for the shameless namedrop, but fawn is super cool.)
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i do like the library, but i also like the gym my new log!
I'd agree with the others who support taking a class as opposed to doing a video, at least when you're just starting out. Personally I'd like to resume taking a class myself (only reason I'm not is because it was cancelled from the gym where i usually work out at due to lack of participation - it was usually just me.)
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I'm going to my first yoga class this weekend. There's a gym up the street that's entirely devoted to yoga. I'm excited. I'll let you know how it goes if I don't chicken out. I've been wanting to give this a try for a while now, but for some reason I'm intimidated. I hate beeing the new kid, I guess.
I've been wanting to go to a yoga class for awhile now and also chickening out for awhile. Classes in general intimidate me because I am very slow to get new motions into body memory.
I found a yoga class at a branch of my gym that that's aimed at people with MS but also welcomes people with other physical limitations or who just want a class that goes more slowly. I plan to make attending it a 6 week goal when I finish my current 6 week goal.
Right now though, my trainer has started showing me how to do a sun salutation, which will be neat when I get it down.
I'm late to post, sorry, but I highly recommend a dvd called "Yoga for Every Body". It's available at Amazon. This is simply yoga....no waves crashing or breathtaking vistas or perfect model bodies. The explanations are superior and the best thing is the variety of sessions available on the tape. There are three broad categories, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Within each category there are short, medium, and long sessions. And within each of those are practices with different concentrations. Heart, for example, balance, or grounding. So there are many, many "workouts" from which to choose depending on your needs of the moment.
Yoga is a fantastic adjunct to any kind of training if you ask me. I routinely use yoga to cool down and stretch following my workouts. Nothing beats it for your core strength, posture, and balance.
Thinking about trying yoga......
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