Hi there,

I used to do a lot of yoga after my child was born as I noticed I was being less and less flexible. Then I took a job that required a lot of travel and no time to exercise or yoga so I put so much on weight !!

Now I am trying to get back to my once healthy lifestyle, I started the 17 day diet (which is not as crazy as it may sounds) !!

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Hello there. I'm Nikki. I have been doing Bikram Yoga for the past 4 months. The problem is my diet sucks. So, all the Rabbit-Camel-Lotus-Bow Poses in the world won't remove the chub, so I am making the effort to finally clean my diet up.

i totally agree! i cannot do some poses because of my belly -.-
that's so awkward...

oh, and i'm Klara btw :happy: i'm new in yoga, i started 5 month ago and i'm doing power yoga

Hi, I am a 200h RYA Hatha student and teacher. I took the yoga teacher training course to improve my personal practice and really enjoyed the whole process. I am looking to lose the extra weight that I put on over the years with the goal of feeling strong and not self conscious about my body. Looking forward to this journey.

Namaste to everyone here.

Hi, i am Lindsey. I really need to get back to my yoga routine. I have a great Kundalini video (flexibility and the spine). I love that it gives me a great workout and strengthens my core! I have a history of back and neck problems (and currently have vertigo), so I need to get centered! I can do most of the video and just need to get back on the wagon

Oh...I am also currently on the Body Ecology Diet (anti candida). I am hoping this will help the dizzies!! It is a great diet...you mostly eat alkaline veggies with a little bit of meat OR gluten free grains. It is all about food combining and creating an alkaline environment.

Hi everyone! This is the perfect group for me to join!! I began eating clean in November and easily dropped 10 pounds but have had trouble since then. I now have been eating Primal/Paleo for 2 full months (80%) and am feeling tons better and less hungry. I had been doing Zumba 4-5 times a week thinking that would help me lose some weight and all I lost was 3 pounds in 5 weeks. I realized that the cardio was just making me eat more on those days so I thought back to when I was at my physical best and realized I was doing yoga and strength training. Aha!

So last week I joined a CorePower Yoga studio nearby and have dropped cardio altogether and did 4 classes last week. I had never done "hot" yoga before and luckily the beginner class is only at 85 degrees, so I'm working my way towards the more advanced classes and 100 degrees. Already 1 week in I mentally feel so much better and my muscles are sore in new places. I'm building strength in the upper body, which is my weak spot, is a great benefit. Next week I'll add in some short strength training 3x a week with a kettlebell I just bought. So I hope in another few weeks I will actually see some change in my weight and measurements finally.

Thanks for starting this group!

Hey! I just started a 3-week cleanse based on the book "Clean" by Dr. Alejandro Junger. I'm hoping to sort out some digestive issues that I've been struggling with, restore balance in my body and mind, and hopefully shed a few pounds. So I thought I'd look for a group that's oriented towards clean eating, and lo! I find one that loves Yoga too.

I have been doing Yoga for the last 7 years and just recently started incorporating Bikram routines. I'm also Buddhist and meditate daily. Looking forward to learning about all of your journeys and supporting the goals of the group.

Hi everyone - my name is Jody and I have been practicing yoga (bikram) for over 5 years now. I just signed up for teacher training in October in Thailand, I am so super excited but nervous. Does anyone know how difficult it is to get started in a new studio?

Hi I'm Emily - VERY new to yoga (as in still in pain from yoga 4 days ago new ) but trying to improve my diet and exercise habits and live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle - and maybe lose a pound or 60 in the process. I would love love to meet people in the seattle area who are starting out with yoga as well - it's hard being the new kid in class

Hi, I am Soha from Ottawa. Have started Yoga at home through following YouTube videos and website instruction. Need inspiration a lot. I have to loss lots of extra weight for the sake of health! Doctor's suggestion indeed...

Thanks!

Hi, I just came across your group today, and the name summarizes two important things in my life. I have been practicing yoga for 7 years, and I have been teaching it for 2 years. I teach a restorative style of yoga. I have also been working to eat clean. Anyone that would like to add me would be great since we have similar interests.

Hello

My name is Megan. I just started on this site. I've had success losing weight and finding a healthy life before; however, I've been neglecting myself lately.

I grew up always fad-dieting and taking up exercise tapes with distaste for weeks at a time. Then I became a vegetarian and found yoga and long walks and the weight and the excess fell away. I always began treating every part of my body like a temple.

Now I'm looking for support from like minded people! I'm interested in getting my 200 hr. yoga teacher training this summer!

Hi my name is Rose! I practice bikram, Hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga yoga. I have recently started aerial yoga classes. I find yoga serves as a spiritual and emotional release for me, as well as helps me lose the baby weight.
I do my best to eat clean and would love for more like minded mfp friends! Add me

Hello everyone

My name is Marina and I am fairly new to yoga. I'm not much of a spiritual person so I never considered it to be something for me. And while I still do struggle with meditative poses, in general - I love yoga.
It's the first "sport" or exercise I am doing where I don't feel the need to be competitive. I don't need to 'get better than that girl next to me'. And it's not about burning kcal.

I just want to get to peace with my body. I want to be more flexible and stronger.

I haven't attended any yoga classes yet, I am just practicing at home. I'm still too anxious because I'm at the very beginning, I'm not very flexible and struggle with the easiest poses and I worry that I will feel embarrassed too much, so that I'll forget how muchI enjoy yoga and leave it because I'm not good enough. :embarassed:
(I struggle a lot with perfection and yoga is the first thing for ages where I can accept, that it is about progress and that it's okay that I am not amazing from the beginning :blushing: )
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I'd be happy if you added me to your friends list :flowerforyou:

Hello! I'm Sarah and I began my yoga journey back in January. My goal is not only to redefine my body, but to strengthen my mind. I would appreciate any advice and support