What has YOGA done for you?

Watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E73BG6szr1c

This is something I have seen before, but I'm so glad you posted the link. It is very moving.

Are you doing this at home and are you using a video?

I hope I am not stepping on toes, but thought you might want an answer.

Bikram is done in 105 degrees set with 40% humidity, so my best guess is that she is not doing Bikram at home.
But stranger things have happened!

Bump! Thanks for the tips all!

Just curious if you go to classes or do this at home? I'm getting ready to start Ashtanga yoga and am excited about it.

If you are brand new to yoga, ashtanga may not be what you want. It is quite rigorous. You might want to try a hatha yoga, or a power yoga, first. Strictly speaking. in ashtanga, you do a great many poses (over an hour's worth) in a set order, and you have to do every one. Other classes are more likely to let you pull out of a pose early, or even skip one you cannot do.

Yoga will stretch you out, which helps aches and injuries heal. It can maintain or increase flexibility, which is a benefit in its own right.
Also, being flexible might prevent injuries, though, strictly speaking, science has not been able to show this.

Since I began my Rodney Yee AM yoga at home, I feel so much better! He has a daily 20 min. yoga and even though I don't do it every day, it has strengthened my back and I don't have to take the muscle relaxants or aleve I used to take almost daily. I told my doctor that by staying active, walking, jogging or doing a cardio workout and just doing yoga maybe 2 or 3 times a week, I feel so much better. I have also gone to a yoga class:Bikram yoga, and it was this heated room doing yoga, that was the best! If you start with the beginners yoga, you will see. Enjoy!

Watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E73BG6szr1c

wow! thanks for sharing the video!!

This video inspired me to try yoga! I used to walk all the time as my exercise, but gained a lot of weight due to plantar fasciitis in both feet. Now that the pain is under control I wanted something that would not set me back and after watching Arthur, and where he started from, I figured there was no excuse I could give for not doing it. Although I've only been doing yoga for about 2 weeks now, I've already noticed that my posture is getting better and after a workout my back feels wonderful! Plus I'm able to keep up with the video despite my lack of coordination [unlike with aerobic workouts] and I feel ecstatic because I'm able to complete the video.

Yoga has honestly changed my life. I started at a local studio in October and nothing has been the same since. I go two-three times per week right now. Each session is one hour long. In addition to it being a kick *kitten* workout (people will say it's not a good workout - they are liars - it is such a good way to build muscle and it can be an excellent cardio workout as well, surprisingly) It's also an excellent way to relieve stress and forget about a long day. I go at night to unwind from a day in the office. If there is anything that you should try, it's yoga.

I started bikram yoga on 3/2/13 and currently doing a 30 day challenge. My core, balance and flexibility is much better after 15 days. I have a knee injury due to mild arthiritis and a baker's cyst on R knee. To date, weight is steady but hoping to lose my last 7 lbs but focusing on diet mainly!

Are you doing this at home and are you using a video?

Great question. I am practicing in a studio which they have the 90 day challenge. Mat, towels and special rate is included. I think is a great bargain to focus on flexibility, core muscles and alignment!