Has anyone tried DDP yoga

If you get your heart moving...you create internal heat...the internal heat burns fat... there's a scientific way to describe it but I don't have the words.

There's nothing scientific about what you just said. Just stick with "exercise helps you lose weight". It's the burning of the fat (among other sources) that generates energy, not the other way around.

I have been schooled... Thanks.

I am buying the DVDs today...I've been lifting weights for a year and a half now with the goal of getting pretty big, but I want something that helps make me (and keep me) limber so I don't become a stiff ball of muscle as I continue to grow. I've had a lot of back issues in recent years and I'm hoping this will help me out. I'm pretty excited to get started.

I was rear ended 2 years ago and severely damaged my lowest four discs. My neurologist said that yoga is the largest growing non traditional therapy that is becoming more and more accepted and encouraged in modern medicine. I was working with an amazing kinesiologist, and within weeks had made significant improvement. The key was using pointed workouts designed to strengthen the muscles around the lower back through fast paced low impact dynamic resistance workouts. The only downside was he was about $150 per hour.
I found YRG Yoga after watching he youtube video and thought I'd give it a try. I have moved across country And needed a workout comparable to my expensive treatment. I was amazed at the very first workout. Not only were the workouts similar, but DDP has a very similar coaching style of not pushing beyond your limits. He has alternatives for those of us that can't do a full splits while doing a one handed hand stand. His focus is on using dynamic resistance, not just to excessive but to build the whole body simultaneously as a complete system. I can't tell you how many times I am pouring sweat in 10-15 min and I haven't moved off my mat. The workouts build on each other and you start to feel yourself getting stronger with each workout.
I also like that I can take the DVDs everywhere. There are no bungies, or bars, or equipment of any kind. Through dynamic resistance you create your own equipment. I am on the road about 45% of the time and I can easily pop a DVD into my laptop in the hotel and get in a solid workout. Each session takes anywhere from 15-35 min so there is no excuse for making time. Or if you want more of a workout you can do multiple sessions. I highly recommend YRG Yoga. It has been a huge asset to my Heath!

I just started doing DDP yoga, but would like to know what kind of Yoga mats you all have? My knees have been bothering me from having to get up and down on them all the time. Does anyone have any recommendations? It's getting to the point where it's unbearable.

I usually do TDEE - 20%ish, so I don't log DDPYoga separately, but I feel doing it makes me "lightly active" (I do a couple of other things as well).

How long is each workout? i.e.: I'm inspired by what I see, but I cannot work out for large timeframes yet.

I finally decided to start this last week and it's seriously kicking my *kitten*! I love everything about it. From the simple instructions to the motivating dialogue. I gotta say that it's a HUGE motivational booster and really helps wake me up with a smile in the morning. This is the first time of my life I actually look forward to getting home and work out!

I just started this on Wednesday. I've done it three days in a row: Diamond Dozen on Wed and Energy on Thursday and Friday. I've never done any kind of exercise three days in a row.

This morning I was debating whether I should do it again or not. I wanted to, but I didn't want to hurt myself, but ultimately, I really WANTED to, so I did and I am glad. I feel great. I've never, ever in my life actually wanted to workout. It's a totally weird, foreign, crazy feeling. I usually force myself out of guilt, half-*kitten* it and then tell myself I will do it again in two days and ultimately don't bother.

On all three days I burned over 300 calories in less than 30 minutes.

As for the knees. There are a lot of poses that require being on your knees. You could skip those, but I don't know if it would really benefit you if you did. I got a thick exercise mat and it helps with my knees and hands. The only problems with the thick mat are that it makes it harder to balance and after standing for a long time it hurts my arches.

It really does get your heart rate up without impacting the joints.

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I just wanted to share this if anyone wants to try it. I found a working coupon code for 10% off. It worked yesterday (3/14/14). It's DDPBBB. Hope that's helpful if you're looking to buy DDP Yoga.

OK. It's two years since I started with DDPYoga. I still practice but I've added quite a few other programs into it. Now that I'm a RYT (yes…5 months of training) I incorporate some aspects of DDPYoga into my teaching sequences. I've seen some really awesome results.

DDPYoga is a doorway for true/traditional Yoga IMO. It works.

It might be beginners level for some, but it's certainly not for me! I'm still nowhere near doing some of the exercises, like the handstands. And I still feel I have work to do on some of the other exercises. I do like that there are different levels within the same workout, so that it can be adapted.

I haven't tried the Jillian Michaels one, but if it's harder than DDP, I think it will be a long time before I get there!

can anyone elaborate on the "diet"? is a it just healthy eating or specific calories or macros.... just curious..

thank you so much! do you recommend the program other than the diet? To be honest, I'm trying to avoid dieting altogether, and just want to focus on healthier eating and moderation (a moderate deficit from TDEE for example) just wondering if the results will still be noticeable. I'm already looking into Yoga to improve strength and flexibility - but this plan seems like it might be more conducive to weight loss than regular yoga..

Thank you!!