Yoga

cricketannie
cricketannie Posts: 184 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
My mother and I have been taking yoga classes to help us feel better, and aid with some weight loss. I think it is working. I have been alternating my yoga classes with walking, and the weight is melting off. We went to a lovely class this morning where we worked on our full sun salutations. It was a great start to the weekend...getting me ahead of my calorie count, and energizing me for my day ahead of me. Is anyone else practicing yoga along with their fitness routine?

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  • blueeyedtraveler
    blueeyedtraveler Posts: 209 Member
    I want to add Yoga to my weekly mix of cadio and strength training/toning. I hear that it's a great way to stretch out your muscles and helps with your core, which, overall is great. I can't wait to be able to do so.

    Glad to hear that it's working for you. Good luck as you continue your journey!
  • jankieffer
    jankieffer Posts: 5
    Me! I think it is helping me alot. I think it helps relieve stress which helps lower cortizone. From what I understand Cortizone is the stress hormone and promotes fat storage. I try to do 1/2 hour or more of yoga every day. I feel so much better afterwards.
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Yup!!! Have been since day one. Love It!!!!
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    i want to add Jilian Michaels Yoga very soon.. I'm glad you enjoy yoga.. My daughter swears by it! :happy:
  • Diana35bha
    Diana35bha Posts: 292 Member
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:
  • LissaD26
    LissaD26 Posts: 13 Member
    I was doing the elliptical for cardio and weight machines and wasn't getting anywhere. I switched to running on the treadmill, yoga and piyo and now the weight is dropping off and I'm getting stronger and much more toned. And it's WAY more enjoyable and challenging than weight training! :)
  • kandire
    kandire Posts: 87
    I love yoga. I've been doing it once a week for a while now and it is my favorite day of the week! In the fall there will be another class offered at a time I can attend so I think I'll be adding that one to my routine. I'm excited for that because my instructor is talking about since it is an evening class we will learn the moon salutation and it will be very focused on relaxing and really stretching our muscles.
  • EmBlazes
    EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
    I do Bikram Yoga once a week and I really find it's a great compliment to the other stuff I do in the gym (generally spin classes, swimming and I have a personal trainer once or twice a week). I don't know that it boosts my weight loss but it certainly lengthen my muscles and my back always feels great after a class. Keep it up and you will find it really helps your fitness. That, for me, is the biggest benefit and of course that means your weight loss goals will seem easier to achieve as well :happy:
  • LissaD26
    LissaD26 Posts: 13 Member
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:
    You should try it again! There are many modifications for different poses, so if you can't do it the way they're doing it in class, there's probably another way you could do it and still get benefit from the pose. A good teacher will always help you find a modification...just ask! :)
  • vdavis_89
    vdavis_89 Posts: 334
    I did a yoga-pilates thing this morning via netflix instant streaming :) it was nice i felt very.... stretched and open lol if that makes sense
  • leynak
    leynak Posts: 963 Member
    I did a yoga-pilates thing this morning via netflix instant streaming :) it was nice i felt very.... stretched and open lol if that makes sense


    I do the yoga/pilates on netflix too...it's so convenient! Plus it does feel really good after. I think the video I do is call Crunch: Super Slim Down or something- the instructor's name is Ellen Barrett
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    oooooh Netflix Yoga....thanks guys.
  • cricketannie
    cricketannie Posts: 184 Member
    I'll have to try the netflix ones. I have never even thought to look for yoga on netflix. Thanks for the tip!
  • judith3
    judith3 Posts: 296 Member
    i tried Yoga and honestly i absolutely hated it but i guess its just not for everyone i love doing pilates its very relaxing to me lol
  • jankieffer
    jankieffer Posts: 5
    If yoga is difficult try gentle stretching and modify the movement as much as neccessary. This is what I do. I do a routine which modifies the movement-it's designed for overweight people and it hits all the stress areas. The neck the back, hamstrings. The movements are as simple as shoulder rolls.
  • runner328
    runner328 Posts: 174
    Love yoga. I have taken it many time over the years. Have had some teachers I liked more than other. The one I have now is awesome. Would like to try different types.
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    LOVE Yoga. I do a hot vinyasa class 2-3 times a week (90 min. each). Can't get enough. The classes are challenging but feel amazing.
  • GeekGirlOnAQuest
    GeekGirlOnAQuest Posts: 84 Member
    I love practicing yoga - I do my morning yoga every day and it helps me get the day started on the right foot. This past week I started the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga dvd and Bob is kicking my butt!! I feel so great after it though, it's a real workout and I feel strong and energized all day!
  • sunyg
    sunyg Posts: 229
    I love Yoga. I started doing Yoga for the Warrior a few months ago once a week. It kicks my bum, but I have so much energy after.
  • DelainaB
    DelainaB Posts: 28
    I try to do yoga at least twice a week. I love it. I think it definitly helps with the weight loss and also makes me feel better as a whole. Feel free to add me :)
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    I love practicing yoga - I do my morning yoga every day and it helps me get the day started on the right foot. This past week I started the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga dvd and Bob is kicking my butt!! I feel so great after it though, it's a real workout and I feel strong and energized all day!

    How do you log this? There seem to be quite a few entries for yoga in the MFP Exercise thing so I'm never sure.
  • TrishJimenez
    TrishJimenez Posts: 561 Member
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:

    My joints are also very stiff, along with lower back issues that really affect my hips and pelvis and yoga has been helping me very much. There is something you can get at walmart for less then 10 dollars called yoga blocks that are foam blocks that you can use individually or stacked to assist with some of the moves where you are not yet flexible enough. Works for me. Hope this helps you :)
  • mspix
    mspix Posts: 153
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:

    I am sorry your experience wasn't as good as it should be. A good 'leader' would never be impatient, but instead help you find the modifications you need in order to eventually attain success in each pose. I hope you are able to give it another try sometime, and that you have better luck in instructors.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    I practiced yoga faithfully for about 7 years, then had to stop due to some health issue. It has been so hard to get back into practice. But my doctor strongly recommended it for controlling stress, which aggravates my disease. I have finally made the commitment and started going to a studio twice a week. I am SO glad I did. I feel amazing after my yoga classes, and I feel a little less frantic during the day, too! :)

    As for the question of logging on MFP, I think there are 2 different entries for yoga under cardio. Both of them log exactly the same for the time spent. I usually use the Hatha Yoga option. Most forms of yoga (ashtanga, vinyasa, power, yoga fit) in classes are some variation of Hatha yoga.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:

    I am sorry your experience wasn't as good as it should be. A good 'leader' would never be impatient, but instead help you find the modifications you need in order to eventually attain success in each pose. I hope you are able to give it another try sometime, and that you have better luck in instructors.

    I agree. Find a different class with a better teacher. It sounds like they didn't have the experience to deviate from the program. Someone with more experience would be more helpful, I think.
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I tried yoga last year for a while but my joints are very stiff so I had difficulty with many moves, and some of the leaders are not very patient!! I'd like to give it a go again when I'm more able!! :smile:

    I am sorry your experience wasn't as good as it should be. A good 'leader' would never be impatient, but instead help you find the modifications you need in order to eventually attain success in each pose. I hope you are able to give it another try sometime, and that you have better luck in instructors.

    I agree. Find a different class with a better teacher. It sounds like they didn't have the experience to deviate from the program. Someone with more experience would be more helpful, I think.


    I do yoga almost everyday for 45 mins and so much relaxing plus refreshing... :-)
  • tangoterry
    tangoterry Posts: 51 Member
    "I do the yoga/pilates on netflix too...it's so convenient! Plus it does feel really good after. I think the video I do is call Crunch: Super Slim Down or something- the instructor's name is Ellen Barrett."

    I've been wanting to do some yoga through netflix. Thank you for including the name of the one you do, I found it! I'll have to try it. :)
  • SardiniaYogi
    SardiniaYogi Posts: 4
    Hi all,

    I am a yoga teacher and I find yoga to be relaxing, stress relieving and a great holistic body experience! I was really sorry to hear that some of you had had bad experiences with teachers or just didn't like yoga, yoga should not make you feel inadequate, unable or anything other that great and at peace...I would really recommend trying out a different teacher or different styles, there are so many different styles of yoga out there now, from easy to more challenging and aerobic. Unfortunately with all classes of any kind, there are teachers which you can gel with and others that you can't get on with or don't have the qualities or experience you need right now, it would be a shame to let that stop you from enjoying the great physical and emotional benefits you can get from yoga. Anyway I wrote a bit on my blog for people that maybe thought yoga wasn't for them and if you feel like it you can read it here:


    http://yogainsardiniaenglish.blogspot.com/2011/05/yoganot-interested.html

    Anyway I hope you all have a very happy, peaceful and successful day...
    Namaste
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