Those of you that do yoga on a regular basis....

sweetie1975
sweetie1975 Posts: 154 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
What does Yoga do to your body? Does it help tone?

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  • cassiejoyy
    cassiejoyy Posts: 82
    bump
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Strengthen, tone, increases flexibility, gives you better posture, better balance and just makes you feel good all over,
  • StressedChaos
    StressedChaos Posts: 86 Member
    I don't do it regular, but it does help me have alot more flexability and balance. I'm sure if you do it regularly it will help to tone and strengthen
  • dreamgurl2324
    dreamgurl2324 Posts: 191 Member
    Strengthen, tone, increases flexibility, gives you better posture, better balance and just makes you feel good all over,


    i second this!
  • fitsaxon
    fitsaxon Posts: 57
    My core is so much stronger! Core strength/definition has probably been the biggest benefit.
    I'm also a lot more flexible, and my balance is better :)
  • buckobuckobucko
    buckobuckobucko Posts: 65
    I do it more to reduce stress and establish focus. Good for flexibility and joints too.
  • codycaca1
    codycaca1 Posts: 35 Member
    Strengthen, tone, increases flexibility, gives you better posture, better balance and just makes you feel good all over,


    I also agree!! To me yoga is also a way to wind down from my day and just relax while stretching out my body. If you are just begining start of with some simple classes the ones I really enjoy doing right now are Candle light yoga, hatha yoga, and meditation. Yoga is especially good right after a nice work out!! It will give you a good peace of mind, and help you think clearer and calmer :)
  • limismith
    limismith Posts: 156 Member
    I have lost 15lbs since joining MFP, and PiYo (a type of yoga) has been my main physical activity. There are lots of different kinds... if you join a class and you don't think you are sweating or getting a good burn, try a different one. I have great arms now, my belly is shrinking, and I am getting lots of compliments. Not to mention I have a stronger core which makes me stand up straighter and I am more flexible and healthy which helps in LOTS of ways (and not just the dirty ones!). I feel better whenever I do other exercise now too, core strength is so important.

    There are some great DVD's too... I have the Biggest Loser Weightloss Yoga dvd, which makes you sweat!!!! It's less about flexibility and balance and more about working out!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'll also add that all those things yoga does for you will also bleed over into other exercise, helping with form and therefore effectiveness.

    Go yoga! lol

    (I think Pilates has a very similar effect, although I've never done it. So if you hate yoga -- though there are MANY different kinds to try -- try Pilates.)
  • Maryfullofgrace
    Maryfullofgrace Posts: 342 Member
    Strengthen, tone, increases flexibility, gives you better posture, better balance and just makes you feel good all over,

    Agreed!!! Also it shows you where you are TODAY... no competition, not even with yourself. It keeps you in the moment. It helps you slow down and think a little. It also addresses the organs and glands in the body. Each posture either compresses or "opens" a lymphatic area of the body. It gives special attention to things like the thyroid, kidneys, adrenals...
  • sweetie1975
    sweetie1975 Posts: 154 Member
    :smile: Thanks everyone for the great feedback on this topic.
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