Yoga every day?

enewsome2

For those of you who practice yoga, how often do you do it?

I'd like to get to where I do it every day (eventually) but I'm just wondering if that is okay. I always hear you should have "rest" days, but I don't want to do it for the physical aspect as much as the calming/mind sharpening effect of it.

Opinions?

enewsome2

Perhaps no one does yoga? Lol.

mforrestall

I practiced yoga daily for over a year. There are different styles of yoga and some are certainly more intense and physically draining than others. Yoga is more than just twisting yourself into a pretzel, though when you can do that its pretty awesome Nothing wrong with a daily yoga practice, or a daily asana practice!

stonea22

I do yoga. I go through stages based on my injuries and how I feel. I sometimes do yoga 5 days a week and then others times only 1-2 times a week if I am doing a lot of running or other cardio.

enewsome2

I practiced yoga daily for over a year. There are different styles of yoga and some are certainly more intense and physically draining than others. Yoga is more than just twisting yourself into a pretzel, though when you can do that its pretty awesome Nothing wrong with a daily yoga practice, or a daily asana practice!

Hopefully I don't look like too much of a noob here, but what is the difference between yoga and asana? I just have a yoga app on my iphone and that's how I've been learning

pkw58

I do at least 10-15 minutes of yoga everyday - wii fit style! but I want to expand upon it beginning mid august after I get some travel out of the way.

Sharon_73

I used to do yoga everyday. Sun Salutations in the morning were great to get focused and ready to start the day. I had to stop when I was ill but now am planning to start again.

lmutdosch63

I think the "rest" would be for weight lifting. Aerobics and yoga can be an every day exercise option.

going2befit4ever

i do yoga every day usually before bed to quieten the mind but i also go to a studio twice a week in the morning too and have had no problems over working the joints and muscles

fyi an asana is a pose

mforrestall

asana is the physical poses of yoga. When people say "yoga" that is generally what they are referring to.

enewsome2

asana is the physical poses of yoga. When people say "yoga" that is generally what they are referring to.

Ok, thank you.

Yeah, I guess you all have excellent points. I like to lift weights and run, and those types of vigorous exercises are what require rest days.

I'm pretty stoked to start doing lots and lots of yoga.

southernyogini

I aim to do yoga daily. A minimum of 30 minutes and I aim for 60-90 if possible. That is the goal this week. I practice "Ashtanga" yoga which is pretty athletic. Asana are the postures and yoga is just a philosophy. There are Eight limbs to yoga according to Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras (I am a teacher as well and did a lot ot study during my 9 month training and I continue to study and practice daily)

The Eight limbs of yoga:
Yama : Ethical behaviors
Niyama : Personal observances
Asanas : Body postures
Pranayama : Breathing exercises, and control of prana
Pratyahara : Control of the senses
Dharana : Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine
Samadhi : Union with the Divine

yoginimary

Like my fellow southern yogi (great bakasana, btw), I practice nearly everyday. and aim for 10 hours a week - though I try to take a day off each week. Usually life gets in the way, and I end up with a day off whether it's planned or not.

I think when you stretch your muscles intensely, they need a break. Also, almost all senior teachers say - 6 days a week.

Feel free to join the yoga group:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1484-generic-yoga-group