Yoga?

alizesmom
alizesmom Posts: 219 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've only done walking in my exercise regimen, slowly increasing speed and distance. Now I am starting a basic (balance) yoga video for 30 min twice a week. What benefits can I expect?

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  • chixwithglasses
    chixwithglasses Posts: 20 Member
    Body feeling generally better, more relaxed, better sleep, more focus when making food choices and body working better on the walks. Also more laughing!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    A good stretch.
  • ltworide
    ltworide Posts: 342 Member
    I find yoga to be a fantastic complement to strength training. I work on flexibility (range of motion), bodyweight strength & improved balance. I have increased my knowledge of where my muscles tend to be tighter & have better overall body awareness of weaknesses & strengths.
  • emhunter
    emhunter Posts: 1,212 Member
    In addition to all states above, there is more! Less stress. Helps with decreasing injuries from not stretching. Being active instead of just sitting on the couch...
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    edited November 2015
    You should gain some strength along with better balance if you are doing the kind of balance poses I'm thinking of. But 30 minutes (and only 2x a week) is pretty short, so that depends on how many poses are done, what they hit, and how long they are held.

    It should improve your flexibility, too, so those poses are often double-duty that way :)
  • lifeandleaves
    lifeandleaves Posts: 97 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    A good stretch.

    And increased strength, balance flexibility and mental calmness. :)

    Yoga can be extremely challenging if you increase the level of the poses and length of the yoga class over time.
  • emblu
    emblu Posts: 272 Member
    Don't have expectations and just enjoy it. You'll notice what is happening to you as you progress x
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    arditarose wrote: »
    A good stretch.

    Pretty much the only feeling i have seen.
  • SpleenThief
    SpleenThief Posts: 293 Member
    At the very least a good stretch. If you're able to tap into the spiritual aspects of it the benefits are much more than physical. Not everyone is interested in that, though.

    Personally I've found yoga helps my weight loss not because it's a hearty workout but because it clears my mind and helps me navigate good choices for me. That's a bit of an oversimplification but there you go.

  • queenofpuppies
    queenofpuppies Posts: 189 Member
    it should help you become more aware of your body. You will start thinking about tiny muscles you didn't know you had, and get a better idea of what you are capable of. I think yoga is awesome for anyone with exercise fear; those of us who are afraid to push ourselves too far. It may also help your posture, which will help with running and lifting over time.

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