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Posted by ClearSkies on October 11, 2006, at 11:57:31
Go yoga!
I love it. No bouncing, jumping, keeping up, expensive equipment, or shoes required.I have been practicing yoga more intensively this year than I ever have before. It's reaping benefits for me left and right, but most impressively, with my mental health. Daily meditation practice helps to keep anxiety at bay if it rears up. Once I realized that noticing my breath was a different thing from trying to control my breath, it became much easier.
Even if I feel completely worthless and unmotivated, I can still stand on one foot, or go into a lunge that any warrior would be proud of, or, my favourite way of looking at the world, upside down via downward dog. Each time it is different, and it's acceptable to be able to do one pose one day and then not on another. It just is what it is.I have a great teacher. She's patient, consistent, gentle, and very strong.
Posted by Jost on October 11, 2006, at 17:26:20
In reply to yoga!!, posted by ClearSkies on October 11, 2006, at 11:57:31
I've heard yoga is a wonderful practice.
Congrats on having the persistence and making so many new discoveries!
Jost
Posted by ClearSkies on October 11, 2006, at 20:59:35
In reply to Re: yoga!!, posted by Jost on October 11, 2006, at 17:26:20
Posted by Dinah on October 12, 2006, at 9:13:03
In reply to yoga!!, posted by ClearSkies on October 11, 2006, at 11:57:31
If I ever make it through my work crunch, I may look into it. I am in absolutely horrible physical shape, and I seem to recall from my Raquel Welch exercise video that yoga was pretty good at conditioning.
Posted by Phillipa on October 12, 2006, at 15:21:59
In reply to Re: yoga!! » ClearSkies, posted by Dinah on October 12, 2006, at 9:13:03
What about degenerative disc disease in your neck and back? I used to do it on my own and had to stop? Love Phillipa Congrats Clear Skies
Posted by ClearSkies on October 12, 2006, at 19:07:13
In reply to Re: yoga!! » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on October 12, 2006, at 15:21:59
I had a teacher once who had 3 fused discs from degenerative disease. He was so ultra careful, it felt totally safe. Having a good instructor is so important.
I've never felt the least bit competent doing a yoga video/dvd. Absolutely hopeless.
CS
Posted by zenhussy on October 13, 2006, at 1:06:27
In reply to yoga!!, posted by ClearSkies on October 11, 2006, at 11:57:31
Posted by happyflower on October 14, 2006, at 14:15:04
In reply to proud of your dedication to health and recovery! (nm) » ClearSkies, posted by zenhussy on October 13, 2006, at 1:06:27
I love yoga too! I have been doing it for over a year and it is great for mental health.
Plus studies have shown that it improves your lung functioning so it works great for my asthma and trumpet playing!
I would also recommend that you start with a qualified yoga instructor first. Namaste!
Posted by ClearSkies on October 14, 2006, at 22:13:23
In reply to proud of your dedication to health and recovery! (nm) » ClearSkies, posted by zenhussy on October 13, 2006, at 1:06:27
Thank you, I can't believe that I'm doing this healthy thing.
CS
Posted by ClearSkies on October 14, 2006, at 22:14:01
In reply to Re: proud of your dedication to health and recovery!, posted by happyflower on October 14, 2006, at 14:15:04
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