How many of you practice yoga? Do you find it beneficial? What style of yoga do you practice?
I originally started doing it when I was 8 yrs old and continued til I was in my teens but then stopped due to, well various reasons really...but I started up again a couple yrs ago then stopped BUT I have started yet again because I really do miss the feeling i get from it....Vinyasa is the style that I do but I would like to try various other forms at some point..Unfortunately I have to be somewhat careful do to injuries from my past but even so i find it really does help me sleep better, think more clearly, lowers my stress level in a really big way among other things...
anyone else?
[question posted by Ravenladyj]
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Yoga (Devanagari: ???) is a family of ancient spiritual practices dating back more than 5000-years from India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India, Yoga is seen as a means to both physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become primarily associated with the practice of asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga Yoga as a means of spiritual attainment is central to Hinduism (including Vedanta), Buddhism and Jainism and has influenced other religious and spiritual practices throughout the world. Hindu texts establishing the basis for yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and many others. The four main paths of Yoga are Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Raja Yoga. A committed practitioner of yoga is referred to as a yogi, yogin (masculine), or yogini (feminine). [zal3x89]
ok, thanks for the suggestion :) [pbskipper]
I would really love to learn Yoga, but learning Yoga is so expensive in my country and I can't really afford such a luxury. [xtinelee]
never "learn" yoga on our own. it is so complicated and demanding real knowledge and living Master [raver_eed]
I workout and I am just starting to find an interest in yoga. My mom had a book on it when I was a kid and I tried it back then. I am in the midst of writing a research paper for my COM 125 class that is based on the topic that exercise and healthy lifestyle choices will help you live longer and I included some research on healthy lifestyle options and the benefits of yoga, accupuncture,accupressure, and a few other "eastern" practices that are said to be life extending and great for the mind, body, and soul. See I knew you were deep! Don't worry though I will keep it on the low K. [sharone74]
yes keep it hush LOL Actually I have to admit, Eastern practices really are amazing and I think one thing i really love is the fact that many are the whole Mind, Body, Spirit connection thing...You dont just deal with the physical or you dont just deal with the mental etc, you deal with the combo...makes sense?...eeewww accupuncture...um not for me thanks LOL cause anyone tries to stick me with a bunch of needles is gonna get a fist in the face LOL [Ravenladyj]
I think I want to get into Yoga take a class on it. do they have something on the internet that can teach you? [marciascott]
Well you could check your local library and see if there are any videos to borrow or even your local video store like Blockbuster, they might have some...I know Netflix carries yoga titles and of course you could check into your local YMCA or pick up a copy of Yoga Journal magazine or even some books on it from the library.. as for online...here are a couple links for you http://www.yoga.com/ydc/enlighten/enlighten_home.asp http://www.yogajournal.com/ I love yoga Journal..I get the magazine every month. http://www.santosha.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=196 [Ravenladyj]
No,i do not practice yoga but i wish...Other hand i practice running and benefict of this is pretty good.I think positive,i don't make big deal from nothing,and i think this help me too...But i will want someday to search more about YOGA...Why ask?Do yo practice? Nicolle [emeraldeyes]
I think yoga is must for everyone. It is benificial for all of us. The best thing about yoga is that it can increase our efficiency ,our strength and many positive factors. [dcebawana]
yoga helps u to be more organised [raver_eed]
I do Ashtanga yoga sometimes. I like how it makes me feel, but I am intimidated by all the pretzel people in the advanced class and the beginner class is too easy. I prefer to take the Pilates classes. [katerspader]
I do yoga from time to time. I'm not really sure what style I do. I just bought a video/dvd and started doing them. I couldn't go to a class because I would feel self conscience. I think it is beneficial. I have never felt as good as I do when I do yoga. [rmuxagirl]
I do practice yoga and I love it. I have been practicing for about 10 years now and I am self-taught. I have never taken lessons or seen an instructor in person. I began by purchasing a VHS and then I moved on to Bryan Kest's Power Yoga DVD's. I love the lean muscle definition you get with yoga by handling your own body weight. One of my favorite things is that it greatly helps me cope with stress and anxiety and it makes me feel more balanced. Since I enjoy other disciplines as well as I enjoy plaing the acoustic guitar, I am now addicted to the Yoga Booty Ballet Series DVD's. They combne my favorite things: yoga, ballet, dancing, weight training and pilates. It is a great workout and it gives me the best of all worlds. I really cannot imagine life without yoga. When I don't do it for a while I immediately notice the difference. My body gets stiff, I retian water, I get cranky, anxious, nervous, I even break out and I don't sleep that well. I really recommned people pratice yoga because the benefits are so worth it. Even though it may seem challenging at first, as your body gets used to it and loosens up, you will truly enjoy it and reap the benefits. [Lunnazol]
I practice Yoga. I have no formal training/teaching. I pretty much do my "own thing" at home. I have studied books on Yoga (and practices such as) for years. From my studies, I've adapted my own style of Yoga. It's a little of this....and a little of that....customized but yet not. I practice for Spiritual and physical reasons. It's a combo of stretching, meditating, exercise and relaxing. I take my Yoga practice very seriously. To me, it's about connecting to myself and my Creator and to nature. I practice for a better understanding, for discipline, for stress relief and for muscle tone. I love it! [sohodmc]
yes me and my family practice yoga.ya i and my family find it very helpful in controlling anger and stress..we do pranayamas and surya namaskar.we only started 2 years ago.It has great influence on our health as a healthy mind is needed for a healthy body,and yoga helps us to have sound mind. [blueray_01]
I have been doing Hatha yoga for about a year now. I really like the way that I feel after yoga class. I also sometimes do yogalates (a cross between yoga and pilates). I haven't done it in a few months at class because my yoga teacher is pregnant and confined to bed rest. I try to do it at home when I have time. [Withoutwings]
Yoga as a means of spiritual attainment is central to Hinduism (including Vedanta), Buddhism and Jainism and has influenced other religious and spiritual practices throughout the world. Hindu texts establishing the basis for yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and many others. The four main paths of Yoga are Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Raja Yoga. [sid453426]
i too practise yoga. I started recently with omviom and then slowly went on to pranayam. This has relly helped me a lot. [limcyjain]
I found yoga really beneficial..specially vajaraasan [abhimontu]
i live in india.i learn yoga by tv.here in india i follow swami ramdev through his lessons and teachings on astha channel.its a revolution in india that how he cured incurbale diseases including cancer simply by breathing exercises and yoga.i practice pranayam(breathing exercise)and yoga.it make me feel better.thanks.all the best. [suchetan230044]
Yoga is good for both body and mind. It will help u to keep cool in always.... don't stop that, do it.... [carribeanhunter]
I never practised yoga, more I find a beautiful technique of relaxation [bombeirao]
Yoga consists of 3 elements Asanas (the exercises or movements) Breathing Meditation (relax, think) The physical bending side is totally variable based on your age and flexibility - so stiffies can enjoy the overall benefits, be assured you will loosen up your mind and your body with Yoga. [Chiriac]
I always practice yoga on daily basis in the morning for about an hour.This mainly contains pranayama which are simple breathing exercises and the yogasanas suitable to me based on my body.I have cured my blood pressure just through this pranayama.I am myselfa yoga teacher and have cured many diseases of many people by this pranayama.If you are interested,my articles on pranayama are available for view on web www.associatedcontent.com in health section. [taruha]
I used to do hatha yoga years ago and I did find it beneficial. It was very relaxing and I enjoyed the stretching exercises. The class I took was offered at the company I worked for at the time. We used to meet 2 days a week right after work, so it was very convenient. If I could find the time in my busy schedule I would consider taking classes again. Maybe if I had a friend to go with it would help motivate me. [pebbles724]
I just started doing yoga and I really like it. It's making a huge difference in my flexibility. [onesiobhan]
I do not practise Yoga, I would like to be able to practise. It is very good for the health the practical one of physical activities and very good for the mind. [tricolor]
I think the yoga practiced for fashion do not serve! [Hattusilis]
I do yoga Patanjali detailed the entire sum of knowledge about Yoga in 196 aphorisms (sutras), referred to also as Raja Yoga. Patanjali is part of the classical yoga era, when thousands of yoga asanas were still being practiced. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is considered the authoritative text on classical yoga. What you were doing since your 8th year despite breaks has contributed in a big way.That's whyt you're enjoying the fruits today. Don't quit.A small break now and then is not going to matter.With the time,you will acquire a dazzling personality that makes you stand out.Good luck lady [arlerambabu]
I love to do yoga early in the morning because its great to stretch me out and its a time when i can relax and clear my head. you should really start up again. [Janono630]
I do Yoga and yes I do find it beneficial. I do it alone in my room; I have a guide book my mom gave me. Problem is I couldn't find time to do it everyday. Must learn time management. :) [dollyd]
I have not done yoga so far. I want to learn it. [workfromhome]
yoga very helpful the pranayama type yoga will get free from all worries and diseases [ARJUNBHASKER]
I was doing Hatha Yoga as part of an exercise routine. I quit when I started a new job, but my schedule will change soon I hope so I can start doing it again. [goofygrmp]
I've been doing yoga since I was a young child around 6. I still do yoga, it has helped me live with physical disabilities, although I'm not able to do all of the advanced positions I once did. [birthlady]
i'm really interested in doing this. i've got a tape and will soon start [Lisa_81]
I practice it and I think it is higly beneficial to the body and mind [anup12]
i dont think yoga is beneficial [cupidboy]
Oh I do not practice yoga any more but I used to when I was a teenages up to my early 20's. It was very good at the time and I used to have a lot more energy when I was finished for the day. I maybe think of doing it again one day. [kathy77]
yoga is the powar of keeping away from diseases and its very useful for everyone to get fit and healthy .it is discovered by india and accepted worldwide for most of uses . [theredlion_17]
there is no need of yoga, when u walk daily 2-3 Km every day, eat limited and don't drink or eat nasty and toxic things. by doing this good health can be maintained. u need a better health like peace, satisifaction with all. u need to do yoga [shk1983]
I always wanted to do but cann't get enough time to devote. But its really good if you practice yoga daily. [singh_probin]
This yoga is an ancient therapy for remedy of various deseases which is used from an very old time in India. In between for some decades the people had forgot about it but now a days their uis a lot of institutes and other societies which are prefereing the YOGA for the treatment of various major desesas. [sauravlko]
Very nice to hear from you that you are practising yoga from your childhood. You can do Trancentanal Meditation through Maharishi Mahaesh Yogi group. It is very simple safe and Scientific.There you can get proper guidence and also you can improve to higher levels. Take simple food and recommend you to follow Naturopathy to condition you body that helps you to get more benefit from Yoga and Meditation. Wish you all the best. [rajaguru]
I don't practice yoga, but I would really like to learn more about it. I'm trying to be more fit and work out more, so I think I should take up yoga because I've heard a lot of good things about it, especially that it is a huge stress reliever. I just think the moves might be a little too hard for me at first, but hopefully with practice, it will get easier. [Sawsen]
I do practise yoga & also have certification on yoga. I start practising yoga since fro my college age [handsomeearning]
I generally do not practice it but i have heared about it that it gives really benifite to the man [harshilmehta87]
i dont do yoga as i prefer brisk exercise or a game of football but i do meditation [subhashoverdone]
Hi Dear, if you are really interested to restart your YOGA, please visit this site : www.divyayoga.com. You will find there how to do yoga/pranayama. It is free. It is a wonderful site in the world. Believe me........ [pramodthakur]
I haven't tried yoga at all, but my husband has tried it out and he feels good about it. He is more keen on maintaining his weight and he uses yoga also for the same purpose. Well, I know a lot many people who have benefitted by yoga, but maybe I am a little lazy to try it out. [mist2drizzle]
Try this book called Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. It explains all the asanas and mudras in great detail with pictures. The language is simple and the steps are quite understandable. It tells you which asana is good for which problem and which ones should be avoided for specific problems. I'm so impressed with it that i've been recommending it to everyone. It costs $30 at Amazon. In India it's available for Rs 200 (less than $5). If any friend of yours is visiting India you can ask him to get it for you. [imsobored]
i love to do yoga. but nowadys i don't get time as i have to get out early for my office. [subha12]
yeah i feel yoga is very good for meditationa nd amazing about the fact that its meditation and the feeling that it gives to the mind is damn good and i do a lot of ujjaii and lot of breathing exercises and lottt of meditation and body streating asanas [varunharry]
Yes, I find it beneficial, it help me to kept my body sharp. [joechan]
No, I dont practice Yoga in my life but I think that it is beneficial to us in some or the other way. [Bharat_Don]
YOGA IS GOOD BOTH FOR BODY AND MIND. SO KEEP DOING IT [crooksunny]
I use to do some of the yoga positions but don't know their names.But the fact is that I donot practice it very often so I didn't find any help out of it.But I can guarantee that who practices it for atleast half an hour every day will be benefited in a great way.But to follow such we lack proper timing and also because we are very lazy and moody in such sorts of things. [shyam4uall]
Yes I agree with you that Yoga really helps to destress yourself. I also practice yoga regularly and feels that I get a sound sleep. And it also helps in controlling your anger. It is my personal experience that you feel more fit throughtout the day after doing yoga. [aroraasr]
I've always wanted to. This is going to sound really pathetic, but i've never found the time to get down to it. Have read up about it and printed a few articles-thought i could start on my own, but havent made it that far yet..... [Rosy001]
nah i dont practise i dont know why i cant be regular yaar...some problems in my mind i guess... [gargisback]
I do practice yoga. but i practiced raja yoga.it is an open eye meditation. the benefits are more than what you mentioned. i suggest you try it for yourself. The Brahma Kumaris is offering this king of yoga for free as their service for the community. You may log on to www.bkwsu.org and discover why this kind of meditation is the highest one. [angel108]
i always listen about yoga.. but i'm affraid to do it with myself.. isn't it dangerous without instructur?? [reeadeli]
i will love to practice yoga and meditation. but im not yet found a guru to teach me in yoga and meditation. and the lesson in bali here a pretty expensive just like gardening(1 time of my sallary) :( [diansinta]
You may log on to www.bkwsu.org. Brahma Kumaris offers free meditation classes as free service to th community. They have different centers worldwide. [angel108]
yes.i do practice yoga.i practiced raja yoga. i have discovered that through practicing this yoga you get to realized yourself more thus life becomes easier and happier. The Brahma Kumaris offers free meditation.You may log on to www.bkwsu.org to know motre about this. [angel108]
I practice raja yoga. Raja yoga is the highest form of yoga. In doesn't require any posture since it is more on mind power. Brahma Kumaris offers this for free. You may visit www.bkwsu.org to know more this kind of meditation. [angel108]
I practice raja yoga. Raja yoga is the highest form of yoga. In doesn't require any posture since it is more on mind power. Brahma Kumaris offers this for free. You may visit www.bkwsu.org to know more this kind of meditation. [angel108]
Yes i am also starting PRANAYAM again,chanting,praying,reading and PRANAYAM these are the things,which we must do regularly,with experience ,we know that being regular in these keeps us away from many addictions and frustrations,its very important for life.. [anirudh1971]
I would love to learn yoga but I am severly obese, will there be a problem with me trying it? I would love to be able to be graceful. I hear that is one of the benefits of yoga. [Julia1970]
ohh.. yoga is good for our helth. i think, 2 times a week practice yoga. its proportional [telulas]
Never did any yoga, maybe I should to start with it to ease my stresslevel a bit :-)) xx [JoeyCa]
It's good that you have a better life now. But most people ended up to have a worse life like what happened to your mom when they made decisions at a very young age without considering their parents. [anne_143god]
I have some relatives who practice yoga and they really benefitted from it. I want to practice it some day. [anne_143god]
I do. I've been doing it for years. There are videos and a few books I follow. I also do Vinyasa. It has been extremely beneficial to me, mentally, physcially and spiritually. It's great for toning the body and I find I don't even have to really use weights anymore. I use my own body for the resistant. My digestion also is excellent. I love yoga. [yorb24]
interesting i had watched my mom start with yoga many years ago and yeah she did get me into it but i never got hooked on it lately, very much a couple of weeks back i read an article in reader's digest for exercise and started thinking about the idea about yoga again as it also very much helps the concentration and focus level which is very important to succeed in anything in life planning to give it ago, one step at a time have an awesome 2007 =) Positive Progress http://positiveprogress.blogspot.com [indiependiente]
I took yoga for about a year in college, and after the few first weeks of miserable pain, I really found myself enjoying it. Increased dexterity, coordination, and improved breathing. I miss it. I can't do it now, because of internal health problems, but it was great while I could practice it. Everyone should experience yoga. It's great for athletes, for practicioners of the martial arts, Lovers... [DavidReedy]
THE BEST POSIBLE WAY TO BUST STRESS AND MENTAL DISBALANCE UNDOUBTEDLY IS YOGA .THIS ANCIENT INDIAN PRACTICE IS VERY MUCH ALIVE UPTO THIS DAY.I WISH EVERY MEMBER OF THIS SITE STARTS YOGA RIGHT AWAY. [ELKTROZ]
Me too trying the same i also want to practice yoga if u get any website just discuss [ferozkhan]
Yoga is good for both mantal and physical health.. Its practiceble by any age group..that makes it unique.other work out techniques such as martial arts and Gym is not good for small children and old people.. [hirumon]
I would love to learn it and do it,but lil scared because i have heard doing it wrong can have very dangerous effect on the body too.india's gift to the excersicing world. [puneetdhawan100]
I thnk instead of doing asanas u should go for mediation and pranayams they are best in all yogas. the asanas we do to keep feet and breathing routine but by pranayam and mediation all things can be achieved.so all time favourite pranayam and mediations. [anoop27]
i have done yoga it is nice [appusajeev]
yes i do practice yoga regularly.. it tones my body pretty well [sesha1240]
i used to do it while i was in school but later i stopped it will keep d body flexible [mansingh2006]
I know little about yoga. I like to study yoga. Where can i get information. [delphig]
hey yoga is very very benefitial..u cant believe its profit..although i am not practising it still many of my rlatives doing it and getting benefits from it..hey u can try ramdev's yoga therapy..u can follow it from tv.i mean in astha channel u can get yoga .just watch it and practise it. [ppssmm]
I have started doing yoga when I was 15yrs old.Its really beneficial as it helps to reduce the stress after lot of work.I practice PRANAYAMS.It also helps to cure many diseases.Even homeopathic doctor advice the patients to do yoga only.I request you to continue yoga and dont stop it. [disneybabies]
i think i should start doing yoga [sanyatahir]
yoga for keeping good health, make it as a habit every day then peace of mind will be increase [atreyasa]
Yes, i do perform yoga daily. I do kundalini yoga, which is one another form of yoga. Ever since i started doing yoga, i see a lot of improvement in my health and mind. I used to be a lot more temper guy who loses his temper a lot but now I am more a mellow type of person and calm. I see a lot improvement in my physical health also. I used to suffer from lots of aches and pains from all the years of baseball in my body but now all have disappeared. Even I used to have migraines and now i have very less episodes ever since I started yoga. [milott]
Am happy 2 see that even after goin to US u r doin yoga.. and even more hapy 2 see 992 responses globally.. i kno yoga but am not practicing.... :-( [ranjith_asp]
i don't practice yoga, but i'm interested because i think that is very important the control of the mind and the body.. [nitrodona]
I have started practising yoga recently. I do Pranayama and follow Baba Ramdev's procedure. He is a great proponent of yoga in India and claims to have cured many diseases without any medicine. Only through Yoga. His programmes are available on Indian Television and also VCDs and DVDs are also available. Hope this information is of some use to you. [Veerbhadra90]
Yoga is very useful for make healthy and fitness. [ravibabli]
Yoga is extremely good for health. It will help humans on long run. We will look young for a long time. So good to practise yoga for atleast half an hr a day. [tejaswini123456]
very good for health.usually i m practicing pranayam asanas and having very good results. [psmay23]
ya,i also think that yoga is very helpfull,when i was small i used to do that,but in the time i just stoped,before 8 months back i got some health problem,i scared a lot,at last i went to my country,practiced yoga,now i do'nt have problem,but i again left doing yoga,i want to do and i have to but daily activities and duties make me forget to do that,but it really helps,there is one aastha international yoga channel in which swami ramdev is teaching that from india,it helped me lot,on the time when allopathy was not working,i trust in yoga lot.every health concious should do that,i may start it again from tomorrow. [jangali123]
Yes. I practice Yoga. I also do meditation. I always feel energitic after doing yoga and I am gaining an athletic figure. [aparajitoc]
I think Yoga has now become ver popular.I do meditation.I used to do Suranamaskaras when I was young.My grandfather was a great yoga teacher.Now I feel very bad that I didnot learn Yoga from him.I know there are different kinds of yoga.I am thinking to Join Kriya Yoga. [maapav]
hi i am doing some yago in the morning. i felt that i get some good results from it. every body should go for yoga to keep healthy himself. [nitinagrawal]
Yes i practice kriya yoga of Yogoda satsangh society located at Ranchi and founded by Late sri param hansa Yogananda. Kriya yoga is simple and re energises the body and mind. it also takes us nearer to God by meditation. [valmiki9]
I've only done yoga few times but I think it's is wonderful! I started it with the purpose of becoming a more relaxed, less stressed person and that it has done. I find that when I'm at yoga and afterwards, my mind is more at peace because it provides me with "me" time, rather than the hustle and bustle of every day life. I also think the stretching is great. Certainly something you have to push yourself with to make it work though.You could also write some relaxing words on paper its better to use digital printing rather then hand write them.Sometimes I feel more lazy so I don't try as hard to stretch, though really that only affects me in the end! [marryann]
i think you should keep doing it , i mean start doing it , because recently i had some medical problem ( which i dont ant to mention here ) , and someone suggested yoga , then i watched swami ramdev on TV , he told about just so many things that can be cured with yoga and to tell you my ailment got cured and and then i recommended it to my friend who had asthama , i m not joking but pranayam has healed her asthama so much that she doesnot carry the inhaler now , [simran1430]
YOGA : ITS VERY GOOD TO HEALTH . IT PREVENTS VARIOUS DISEASES . IT IMPROVES THE CIRCULATION. IT PREVENTS ASTHMA , GOOD GROWTH , BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL . MAKES U GOOD LOOKING ALSO. EVEN I DO YOGA DAILY. I THINK IT SHOULD BE CONTINUOUS , NOT STOPPING FOR SOME DAYS, THEN DOING IT AGAIN. [sneharao]
never tried .. i do massage (make & receive) to destroy my stress level. I think yoga is good too.. maybe one day i'll try :-) thanks [Idefix72]
I'm a regular practitioner of Yoga. Small breaks as it happened in your case are not going to affect the good results given by yoga.Doing yoga does take some supplies like a mat and the right clothes just has if you were going to ride a horse you would have Equine supplies and products.But you should exercise utmost caution when you start after a break. Within no time you gain back your tempo.The general thing to be kept in mind is,there should not be vigorous and brisk activity during yoga.Remember its not all about the mind its can also be about the body so keep Bath and Body Supplies on hand because a dirty body will affect mind. Do slowly and in a rhythmic way. You should not forget your limitations like injuries as you said. You work out in your own circle described by you. In this respect Yoga is liberal. That I'm a beneficiary is an understatement.The power and vitality it gives me just with a small investment of 10 minutes of my time every day makes me a power house. I work for 10-12 hours a day without feeling the pinch of it.Is that not enough? [arlerambabu]
The word "yoga" means to yoke or union. Yoga is considered one of the orthodox systems of philosophy in India. Many people today know yoga only as the physical postures, but there are other paths that yogis have used in order to achieve enlightenment . Definitely give it a try. Take a beginner's class but most yoga intstructors let you know that everyone is at a different level and you dont need to do exactly what your neighbor can do. I starting doing yoga a few weeks ago and it makes me feel great. The nights I do yoga, I get the best sleep too. i am not flexible at all i cant even touch the floor but i would say science i started yoga which is last year most of my pains around my neck and back and stress of me. If you are new to yoga it might be a good idea to get a watch so you can time your class does not have to be a Rolex Watches or anything.so just do it the way you can do it and have fun Yoga is the best! You can search around for the best type to fit your lifestyle and some schools focus a lot on breath and general relaxation. I had the most awful semester last year and the only way I got through it was my beginner yoga class. [simran1430]
I've been interested in doing yoga for a while but everytime i join classes I end up giving up because i am not at all flexible and I end up feeling inadequate and not going back. [Brooke3]
I have always been intrigued by the concept of yoga but never tried it. I broke nine vertebrea when I was nine years old and have been scared, no terrified to try it. Susan [susaneverson]
I do yoga.I learnt it through an instructor.I find Yoga a convenient form of excercising.It does not require any gadgets or equipments.There are numerous benefits to be gained from Yoga.It tones and relaxes the muscles.It induces relaxation of the body and mind.i try to do various asanas everyday.I might even turn on my iPod Radio its seems to help me relax.At times when I do not have enough time i just stick to doing my 'suryanamaskar' atleast 5 times.i feel good. [biggerb]
Ya..practicing yoga regularly helps a lot physically and mentally as well. I dont know to technically speak about it. But I do it almost daily with pranayama and meditation. It has cured me from back pain and fatigue. Doing about 13 postures takes just 30 mins for me. I learned it from the Art of living course. [rajeshpalakkad]