Experiences with Yoga?

nburns325
nburns325 Posts: 174
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So i've been doing high intensity training for some strength and cardio, but am looking for something on opposite days to take it a bit easier. Have been looking to maybe start some yoga to increase my flexibility and range of motion...

Anyone have any experiences with yoga - likes, dislikes, etc?

Thanks in advance! :flowerforyou:

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  • MsElphaba
    MsElphaba Posts: 432 Member
    Love Yoga, but don't kid yourself thinking it is easy. I broke a sweat in class on Saturday and it wasn't a "hot" yoga class.

    Definitely good for strength and flexibility and most assuredly good for destressing and resetting.
  • lindsaylove07
    lindsaylove07 Posts: 444 Member
    I love yoga! It's less intense, but it is by no means easy! I usually feel a little bit sore the next day, but it's also very relaxing. It would be a good less intense workout to give you some balance (and I do mean both in your workout and increase your physical balance!)
  • Jenscan
    Jenscan Posts: 694 Member
    Yeah, it actually is NOT easy at all, if you're doing it correctly. Yoga is great for strength, cardio, and flexibility! I do it at least once a week as part of my workout regimen. The best part of yoga for me is how I feel when I finish.

    Go try it out; you'll be glad you did.
  • DancingYogini
    DancingYogini Posts: 377
    I exclusively do Hot yoga at CorePower (not sure if you have one around you). Very intense, and I am happy with how my body is shaping up. Plus mentally it has been a blessing!!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,448 MFP Moderator
    While doing P90X and Chalean Extreme, i thought yoga was one of the most difficult workouts. But it has a lot of great benefits.
  • Mzshhuga
    Mzshhuga Posts: 1
    Yoga, is excellent not only do you increase you flexibility its a stress reliever in a wonderful way. When you leave you are refreshed and clear minded. In the beginning it maybe a lil tough because not only are you increasing flexibility you are literally build strength. When I began I realize how much strength I didn't have. Just be cautious of posture it very important. Hope you try it out I like it alot.

    Good Luck!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Thanks everybody for your input... I'm going to give it a try and see how it works out. I definitely like the destressing aspect... I've got a lot of stress in my life and this would be a great way to help combat it! :)
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