So out of shape
2 weeks ago
I find it really hard to do the most basic of poses now (that and I’m 20 years older!). I think I might be brave and see if I can find a class to join =)
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 "I fell in love with yoga from the very first moments I experienced it. "
How I did it: I asked to a friend who was practising Yoga. The I began to attend their sessions. Then I had to live in Spain for 6 months and I found a yoga class there. When I turned back to my home country, I kept doing yoga regularly at a yoga center. Now, sometimes I practice it myself, at home and trying to attend to as many workshops, classes I can. Because it helps me a lot, keeps me away from depression. My mind and way of perceiving life is changing and I am very happy with that. It is a miracle! Lessons & tips: Keep reading not to limit yoga postures with movements. It is a combination of mind and body. So, mind should be practising as well. And the keyword is BREATH. It keeps these two combined. Read. Read. Read and practice! Resources: Books on yoga, yoga centers
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How I did it: Persistence and not being hard on myself. Accepting my body's limitations upfront and just breathing into the "pain". Being present in the moment and celebrating when I reach a new threshold of flexibility. Read how I did it…
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This summer
2 weeks ago
I’m taking a beginners class this summer. I’m excited. I need to get centered. Yoga will help me channel stress and be more in tuned with my body.
Adrian is playing civ
Fourth Class in and something clicked
3 weeks ago
The teacher today said something that really clicked with me – about relaxing, enjoying, and really being present in yoga not treating it as a series of minor tortures to make yourself feel better about yourself. Breathing and focussing on your body is clearly the way forward – it becomes very medatative. The heat and sweat of bikram makes this harder in some ways but more rewarding when you do manage to get into the zone.
Esse83 is feeling optimistic!
Yoga in the morning.
4 weeks ago
I stretch, tone, strenghten, do cardio. But my routine is hectic and someday I’d like to find time for yoga and pilates again, reconnect with my center, achieve greater balance.
Adrian is playing civ
Bikram
4 weeks ago
I am trying out Bikram yoga at a studio near me. First impressions – it is hot – this makes you sweat and makes it harder to breath and in theory it makes you stretchier.
I am not sure I am ready to do it topless – this feels strangely wrong but I might change my mind.
The poses are classic Hatha yoga poses but you don’t hold anything too long – there are lots of poses in the class and most things are repeated.
It seems good at the moment – another 27 days left of the trial – I will let you know how it progresses.
Adrian is playing civ
Yay - new class at work
2 months ago
Not the same as the old one – but different can be good.
The old one was Hatha with Trevor – the new one is Ashtanga with Fran.
We did Dragon flies over the world this week which is kind of cool.
It is not as hardcore but I think that is okay
elnefous is on a mission
Hoping to Start Again
3 months ago
I’ve actually done this before through a gym class (hatha yoga), but had to stop because of exams. I do practise the moves I’ve learnt at home, but I need more! :)
So I’m hoping to get back to that gym class and enjoy the serenity and the health benefits yoga brings!
elizabethmerchant is starting her thesis and finishing the application
What does this mean?
3 months ago
I’ve done so many yoga goals on 43things and once they are completed,I roll up the mat and put it in the corner. I need to start by figuring out why I do that. I am consistent with going to the gym, and running and swimming but the yoga…I just quit. I am even consistent with doing the stretching I need to do to rehab my arm, but I don’t do yoga. My hips hurt after I run more than 5 miles and that’s entirely to being too tight.
So, I need to start by figuring out why I can’t do even 10 minutes of yoga daily, or a class weekly, or something.
