I was hoping someone would start a yoga group!

I've practice for 12 years or so and taught for the past 5. I now practice 5-6x a week - about half on my own, half in classes.

I mostly practice Iyengar yoga, but occasionally try something else. I'm addicted to workshops.

My goal pose for 2012 is the same one from 2011 - mayurasana (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/2495 for those that don't know the pose). It's considered a "guy" pose, so of course, I want to be able to do it.

I have a different "yoga goal" for each month. January is 3 handstands a day, 6 days a week.

Hello. I'm new to Yoga and I'm starting to explore it and integrate into my weekly routine. I'm taking my first beginner class this Friday and looking to take a weekly class and practice at home 3-4 days a week. I'm also doing P90x as my primary workout program. I'm new to Yoga terms and practice, but having fun doing research and exploring!

Hi there Goblin..
I am also new to the group, actually to the Website. I was looking for a supportive community regarding weight loss, and was so excited to see a yoga group also!
I have mentioned before that I had a strong practice about 3 or so years ago, for about 1 and 1/2 years.. (4x a week).. but then, life, surgery, new Grandbaby..accompanying weight gain..stalled me out. I have been an athlete off and on my whole life, and I was never in better shape than when I was doing yoga 4x a week. I also consider being on the mat my spiritual connection to the Divine. :happy: Recently recommitted myself.. (about a month now.. ) . I began by doing Anusara, and now its' Anusara and Vinyasa.. my class times are 90 minutes. When you said your sessions go longer than 5 minutes I wasn't surprised, as it takes me at least that long to shut off the chatter in my mind, allow myself to be just where I am.. and THEN begin..
Cheers to you , look forward to "chatting" ...heres' to a wonderful 2012..!
Om Shanti!

newbie guestion..but what is anusara?

It's a type of yoga. You can read about the different types of yoga here:
http://www.yogamovement.com/resources/styles.html

(all vinyasa/flow/power classes are considered a branch of Ashtanga)

in more detail:
http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/165

Hi everyone. I'm Michelle. Several years ago I was instructed by the doc to attend a yoga class because of HBP. I said "doc, look at me, I cannot be a pretzel." Plus I didn't like the self-focus in the mediation parts. Fast forward to the present and I'm a certified Masters teacher of Holy Yoga (Hatha) and plus-size to boot!! I was reading some posts and some key things to remember are: yoga is non-competitive, it's YOUR practice not anyone else's and it's a journey, not a destination.

My tip if you're struggling with finding time on the mat. Put the mat on the floor alongside your bed and when the alarm goes off, roll out onto it. Seriously. At least then you can say you got on your mat and more likely than not, you will do at least a little stretching.

Hello! I do yoga twice a week, at work. They bring in a teacher, and she's great. It took me a long time to get to do the poses correctly. However, once I finally began to get the hang of it, I found that I was so much more present in the moment and aware of what my body needs. It has made me stronger and more toned emotionally and mentally as well as physically.

Hi, there !

I'm new to this group ...... have only been doing vinyasa yoga on & off for 6 months ....... and my work schedule only lets me attend every other class ..... I'm glad when I go, as it does wonders for my back & my temper LOL

Yes, I know ....... I could do yoga at home ..... in fact, my daughter gave me DVD's and books & recorded a dozen yoga programs off the TV for me (she's a yoga instructor, but lives in San Diego, I live in NY) ...... but somehow I always find an excuse NOT to do it at home ..... my husband's retired & is always around ..... maybe I feel a little self-conscious ?

But I want to change that attitude ..... AND JUST DO IT !

Hoping to get a little incentive here .... thanks in advance :drinker:

Hi Everybody,

I've been practicing yoga for about 1 1/2 yrs. A friend invited me, and I was curious. I loved it. I've taken several types of classes, and enjoyed them all. My husband has gone with me a few times when schedules permit. He loves it. I am currently working on crow pose. My biggest challenge is my left wrist. seems to be too week. Any suggestions?

Hello all,
I'm new the the group and the website but was so happy to see a yoga group that's open and "generic". I've only been doing yoga for a short while now, less than a year at least. I try to go to the gym classes as often as I can and I try to do some at home. The only problem at home is I'm 5'9" and my ceiling is only 7' high. Can anyone help me modify some of the standing poses with arms raised (sun salutation, etc) for such a low ceiling? Thanks :happy:

Hi Everyone, I am new to this group. I've been practicing yoga for a little over a year. I never realized how much of a workout that yoga provides. I wish I would have started years ago.

Question: how much time do you spend doing yoga each week ? ..... what time of day ? ...... classes or at home, or both ?

Have a great day !

I spend about 10 hours a week doing yoga (not counting any teaching). I'm not a morning person, so I practice in the afternoon. My most regular schedule is 3 hours of class, 2 hours of practicing with a group, and the rest at home.

It is a quiet group. I think sometimes it's hard to know what to say. If I have questions, I ask my teacher.

Would be happy to have a discussion though.

I'm on day 39 of a 57 day yoga challenge. I can't believe how much one can change in 39 days. I've become fitter, more flexible, stronger, less stressed, and many other things in my life are falling in to place.

I approach my diet gently and am using MFP as a tool to keep me accountable. I love that there's a yoga group on here! I look forward to seeing some activity.

If anyone else approaches their weight loss in a gentle way please do friend me! Would love to surround myself with positive happy people that have loads of self love.

Light & Love!

Just joined the group and wanted to say hi I have been doing yoga for a few years now and love it. Love the way it makes me feel body and mind Have tried several types but keep coming back to Shivananda. Try to practice 3 times a week, but may try to do it more often as I work on developing a home practice.

Hi Sweet_Potato. Welcome! I'm new to the group too, although I've been practicing yoga at home off and on for about nine years. I've never found any other form of exercise to be so rewarding as yoga. You mentioned an app for your phone that helps you do yoga outdoors. What is the name of that app?