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 Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:57 am
I'll make the most of all the sadness...
A thread for those who already do yoga, or want to pick it up!
So for those out there that already do:
What dvd's would you recommened?
Can I learn to do yoga even if I'm not very flexible?
Is a mat *really* necessary?
Yoga on TV!! I'm currently digging through my guide and finding what yoga shows there are...so far:
PBS has a couple
FitTV(comcast digital)--has a LOT of exercise shows, but looks like only one yoga show
Oxygen--Apparently they have a yoga show, although Comcast hates me and I don't get this channel -_-
If you know if anymore Yoga on TV, add that here as well!
You'll be a b***h because you can.
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:28 am
I have always been curious about Yoga. I noticed at the end of my Tae Bo videos, he has you go through like five minutes of yoga for the cool down period and I am always so relaxed after it.
I think it is also great how it builds up your endurence and flexability as well.
I used to watch an early morning yoga show but her moves were far too complex for a beginner so I sorta stopped. But now I think I want to get to working on it and actually learning about it more, so I will be checking back on this thread for poses and discussion. mrgreen
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:26 pm
I'll make the most of all the sadness...
Well, I have heard there's a series of dvd's called Yoga Zone that is supposed to be pretty good and starts out a a beginner level.
Next time I'm at the video store, I'll have to take a look at the exercise section biggrin
You'll be a b***h because you can.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:05 am
I've done some yoga, and I enjoy it. I especially like Abs Yoga with Rodney Yee.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:59 am
You dont NEEEED a mat, but unless you want to be bruised, I'd suggest getting one.
Even a bamboo mat from the dollar store will work, you just dont want to get rug burn or bruised from hardwood floors.
I've tried it. Its a REALLY nice way to wind down after some good cardio, and while it doesnt really get your heart pumping, you can DEFINETELY feel it in your muscles for like a week after, and thats what I like about it.
But dont just do yoga. You should always do yoga after some good cardio. That way you get your heart pumping, and then cool it down softly while giving your muscles and flexibility a run for their money.
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:11 pm
The beautiful thing about yoga, I'm told, is that you don't have to be flexible when you start; yoga's all about lengthening muscles and increasing your felxibilty while promoting relaxation. It's an excellent stress buster, teaches you focus, and helps to make your muscles more responsive to other activities you're doing.
While I don't yet do yoga myself (I'm limited on space right now), I'm pretty sure you could use a folded blanet on the floor in place of a mat to make yourself more comfortable and prevent bruising.
What you're hoping to achieve will determine how you use yoga; there are yoga programs out there designed to promote weight loss, or you can use it after cardio as Karnokoto suggests. Or, you could do it on it's own simply for the mental benefits and for over all improved flexibility.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:59 am
I'm doing an 8 week yoga program right now, actually. Like Karnokoto said you should always do it after cardio workouts. Or try to break it down. You should try to do 30 minytes a day. If you can't do a half hour of yoga in one sitting, try doing it in chunks. How about 15 minutes after you get up and 15 minutes before bed? Or try three 10-minute workouts to break up. It really helps when your schedule is hectic.
What DVDs do I recommend:
There are tons of great DVDs out there! Plus there are many excellent videos just for beginners. Instructional websites, CD-ROMs, and books are also available to help you learn more.
Can you learn yoga without already being flexible?:
Definately! I happen to have very tight hamstrings. Even after just two weeks of doing yoga I can fully bend from the hips and place my hands flat on the ground, which you need to be able to do to perform the Sun Salutation (A starting series of poses in most yoga workouts). I could never do that before. =]
Is a mat necessary:
If you're doing your yoga workout on a carpeted floor, you probably don't need any equipment, you just need to provide friction while you are doing your poses
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