yoga for health benefits - Healthy Lifestyle Message Board

cad2 · 11-03-2005, 06:17 AM

I have done yoga on and off for a couple of years, and now I would like to get in to it a bit more seriously. I have been lifting weights for a while and want to give them up and try yoga everyday. Has anyone done this, I would really like to experience the health benefits everyone talks about>

degen95 · 11-17-2005, 12:28 PM

i do yoga somewhat regularly (4-6 times per week). some say a solid practice is all you need. if you do ashtanga or power, you WILL get a good workout in and you feel much better afterwards than any other type of exercise.

it is somewhat expensive to go to a studio on a regular basis so in time you may need to develop your own home practice (even if you can afford to pay indefinitely, a home practice is still good) to complement the studio practice and to keep getting ideas.

gemma16 · 11-20-2005, 06:16 PM

I also practice hatha yoga. Though I am beginner, just started two years ago, and I am not the most disciplined. It is expensive, but I am able to do it through my school for about $2 a class! Maybe you should look into some colleges near you and see what they offer. I recently started Bikram yoga and have found it to be a good experience. It is a little too hard on my body though, I sweat a lot in general and 90 minutes in 100 F room completely dehydrates me. Just practicing sun salutations for 30 minutes a day or some other series would give you a good workout.

Yeah, the yoga glow is really great!

WendyHarris2 · 11-22-2005, 03:49 PM

If you like yoga and are looking for a great workout, I've been doing this Susan Powter Trailer Park Yoga that just kicks my a** in the morning. I love it. It's helped me loose about 30 pounds so far and it's in my regiment to loose 40 more. Just a thought to ponder.
love
wendy

cad2 · 12-19-2005, 06:48 AM

I wanted to update, that I have been doing yoga for a little over a month seriously, I have praticed on and off for a few years but nothing on a daily basis. Well I have to say I do love it. I have never felt so relaxed and energized at the same time and my body is changing. I was adancer for many years and doing ballet kept me in great shape, well the old dancers body is coming back but I am even more flexable than I was. I do pratice 30 mins a day I use a couple of different books. I also take a class to make sure I am doing everything right> I am so suprised at the changes that are happening to me. I also do my cardio and weights but I think the yoga is giving me more benefits then either one of those. I will progress up to astanga yoga after a while. I love yoga.