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  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    I did a bunch more poses later- after dinner when my tummy was all settled. My hubby was working on our car, so I had some time. Now it's way past my bedtime, but I feel good about getting all stretched and calm. I hope to sleep like a baby. Happy weekend, all.
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 26: 25 minute video with Adriene and a few other poses- loving that lizard for my hips.
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member

    8/26 22 minutes


  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    26/100 - more quick poses meaning another busy day
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    27/100 - about 10 minutes of stretching and poses. Day filled with grandkids!!
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 27: ditto, except without grandkids. Tomorrow's another day. Already have blocked out some time for a longer video session. Loving that lizard pose!
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    I'll need to check out the lizard pose and see what it's all about. I am definitely getting on YouTube as soon as I get home tonight and find a great video to do! I miss my yoga but gkids come first...they are just too darn cute!
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    28/100
    https://youtu.be/ezPnW57oDTo
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 28: Hips and Core Vinyasa with Adriene, and a few more poses. Got a little sweaty this time. My lower back was toinky this morning, but I'm glad it loosened up today. I didn't sleep well last night, so that probably explains it. Carlsoda, you have so many great suggestions! I can always use more stretches for my hips. Happy Day 28! :)
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    carlsoda wrote: »
    I'll need to check out the lizard pose and see what it's all about. I am definitely getting on YouTube as soon as I get home tonight and find a great video to do! I miss my yoga but gkids come first...they are just too darn cute!

    http://yogawithadriene.com/lizard-pose-utthan-pristhasana/ Just for you!
  • serser28
    serser28 Posts: 161 Member
    Hi all, I have just seen this thread. I have only done yoga a handful of times and enjoyed it. Can I join in on 1 Septmeber even though you will all be on day 32 by then?
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    SheilaCali wrote: »
    carlsoda wrote: »
    I'll need to check out the lizard pose and see what it's all about. I am definitely getting on YouTube as soon as I get home tonight and find a great video to do! I miss my yoga but gkids come first...they are just too darn cute!

    http://yogawithadriene.com/lizard-pose-utthan-pristhasana/ Just for you!

    I will check this out tonight! Thanks!!!
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    serser28 wrote: »
    Hi all, I have just seen this thread. I have only done yoga a handful of times and enjoyed it. Can I join in on 1 Septmeber even though you will all be on day 32 by then?

    Absolutely...the more the merrier!!! :)
  • serser28
    serser28 Posts: 161 Member
    Fantastic - thanks! :)
  • jackinorrie
    jackinorrie Posts: 187 Member
    So here I am sneaking back in... :blush: I ended up with a back injury (not yoga related) and had to cease activity for 2 weeks. I am slowly easing into practice with 3 poses. No routines for now - just balance and core strength.

    @wellnesschaser I am very interested in learning more about meditation practice.
  • jackinorrie
    jackinorrie Posts: 187 Member
    This looks great for me!!
    carlsoda wrote: »
    28/100
    https://youtu.be/ezPnW57oDTo

  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    29/100 - this is another real good one!

    https://youtu.be/2s1U-6ebq6E
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 29: poses on my own today. I noticed how much easier it is to stretch right after a shower. Hmmm. I'll try that again as long as it's not a long sweat-producing session. It's really hot outside, and I don't feel like taking 3 showers a day. Water in (my part of) CA is scarce AND expensive.
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 30: started 30 day workout DVD, so yoga will have to be at another time of day- perhaps just some cool down stretches/poses like today. I don't think I'll have the time to do a full hour of exercising. One day at a time.
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    Day 31: same as above. I'm guessing this will be the continuing saga. I'll check in occasionally during the next month. I'll need to stretch, that's for sure. I feel more connected to my body, which is a good thing. Let's see where the next 30 days bring us.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    sorry for the late posting...dealing with a cold + work = tired me :) but I did do some gentle poses the last two nights. I am hoping to do a video tonight :) The nice thing about being consistent with Yoga, I have a lot less aches and pains even when I just do a few poses in the evening.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    SheilaCali wrote: »
    Day 30: started 30 day workout DVD, so yoga will have to be at another time of day- perhaps just some cool down stretches/poses like today. I don't think I'll have the time to do a full hour of exercising. One day at a time.

    Definitely use yoga as your cool down...it's the best way to stretch and relax those muscles. I remember reading once that you never want to do yoga as a warm up, just as a cool down. Great job with your 30 day DVD! It will be fun to hear about your progress!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member

    9/1 24 minutes
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,430 Member
    Day 32/100 - did 10 minutes of various poses ... No time for a video!
  • serser28
    serser28 Posts: 161 Member
    Today will be my Day 2 of yoga poses (newbie here). I just worked on a few beginners poses yesterday but thinking about doing a yoga DVD today or one of the videos posted on this thread. Not sure which is the best for me to do - only certain poses or a DVD? Going to read through all the posts as I am sure that will help me decide. Any thoughts/advice greatly appreciated.
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member

    9/2 27 minutes


  • serser28
    serser28 Posts: 161 Member
    Day 3/100 - decided to do Jillian Michaels' 30 minute Yoga Meltdown DVD this morning. What was I thinking?! I just about managed the first 10 mins (and that was with me stopping in places). I couldn't go any further. Think I need to work up to this one. Struggled with the plank push-ups, side planks and camel pose. I like to think I am fairly flexible but this make me realise how much I have let myself go and how stiff I am. I know it will get easier the more yoga I do and when I get used to the poses. Tomorrow I will go back to working on individual poses rather than an actual yoga workout. My goal at 100 days is that I can do the whole 30 mins with ease. Am I being realistic?
  • daneejela
    daneejela Posts: 461 Member
    @serser28

    You do whatever is best for you! In yoga there is no point and can be dangerous to push yourself over your limits. Plus, most of the results comes from consistency and long term commitment. I'm also at the point where I do best doing few individual poses and really focusing on every pose, trying to figure out correct alignment and the real purpose of the pose.
    For example, one week I only did there poses - a tree, a half moon and a warrior 3 - I choose them as a great hip strengthening poses - I really get into each of those poses feeling every muscle involved and felt great progress only from doing those three poses.

    If you're struggling with the upper strength (like I do) then maybe you can benefit from picking few poses like downward facing dog, three legged downward facing dog, plank, side plank, dolphin..

    P.S. please be careful with the camel pose, it can make a strong pressure to the lower back if your upper back is still a bit stiff. I am not even trying it yet.
  • serser28
    serser28 Posts: 161 Member
    @daneejela thank you so much for your wise words. I think I will do likewise and stick to working on individual poses and actually feeling how my muscles are working with each pose. I haven't been doing that just focusing on get the pose. It's time I got back in touch with my body and this will be a great way to do it. Going to put the yoga workouts away and just work on poses for the whole month of September.

    Yes I do struggle with my upper strength so will try working on the poses you have suggested. I am going to give the camel pose a miss until I become more flexible.

    Thanks again.
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member

    9/3 30 minutes Stress Buster w/Floating Yoga School (YouTube video; LOVE HER!)


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