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Stiletto19
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Nervous to try yoga
I hardly ever work out and I'm scared I won't make it through a class without collapsing It something that I would love to incorporate in my life because of all the benefits, but getting started is the hard part. Any advice?
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Posted 4/15/09 10:21 AM  |
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
You can only fail if you never try 
Yoga is a great activity that you can do at your own pace. Everyone has to start somewhere - don't be afraid to give it a try! I say go for it! 
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by azoodie
You can only fail if you never try
Yoga is a great activity that you can do at your own pace. Everyone has to start somewhere - don't be afraid to give it a try! I say go for it!
You are so right. I keep telling myself that I should be in better shape before I give it a shot, but I'm just procrastinating
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| Posted 4/15/09 10:56 AM |
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Don't wait..Yoga is for everyone and if you go consistently, you will see yourself get stronger! Enjoy it! If you are too self-conscious, you can get a DVD (like AM/PM yoga or Crunch Fitness Yoga) even from the library to give it a shot at home. A sticky mat is a must, but everything else is you...you can do it!
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| Posted 4/15/09 11:07 AM |
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
Don't wait..Yoga is for everyone and if you go consistently, you will see yourself get stronger! Enjoy it! If you are too self-conscious, you can get a DVD (like AM/PM yoga or Crunch Fitness Yoga) even from the library to give it a shot at home. A sticky mat is a must, but everything else is you...you can do it!
Good idea! I'd rather fall on my face at home first 
If I do go to the class, I should bring a mat, right?
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| Posted 4/15/09 11:14 AM |
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Jenna04
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by MrsDonohue
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
Don't wait..Yoga is for everyone and if you go consistently, you will see yourself get stronger! Enjoy it! If you are too self-conscious, you can get a DVD (like AM/PM yoga or Crunch Fitness Yoga) even from the library to give it a shot at home. A sticky mat is a must, but everything else is you...you can do it!
Good idea! I'd rather fall on my face at home first
If I do go to the class, I should bring a mat, right?
FitTV has 30 minute yoga classes and I tivo them. Its a great way to start and learn the poses and not too hard either!
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by Jenna04
Posted by MrsDonohue
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
Don't wait..Yoga is for everyone and if you go consistently, you will see yourself get stronger! Enjoy it! If you are too self-conscious, you can get a DVD (like AM/PM yoga or Crunch Fitness Yoga) even from the library to give it a shot at home. A sticky mat is a must, but everything else is you...you can do it!
Good idea! I'd rather fall on my face at home first
If I do go to the class, I should bring a mat, right?
FitTV has 30 minute yoga classes and I tivo them. Its a great way to start and learn the poses and not too hard either!
Thank you
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I would get the mat regardless...you are on your hands and feet a lot and don't want to slide around...rumor has it that TJ Maxx has them for great prices (under $15) and it's worth it..I've got two since the place I go has a hard floor and my original old mat was short for some reason and caught a sale at Target for that one...enjoy it! I don't know where you live, but some local libraries offer classes that come out $5 each-a bargain!
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| Posted 4/15/09 2:58 PM |
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
I would get the mat regardless...you are on your hands and feet a lot and don't want to slide around...rumor has it that TJ Maxx has them for great prices (under $15) and it's worth it..I've got two since the place I go has a hard floor and my original old mat was short for some reason and caught a sale at Target for that one...enjoy it! I don't know where you live, but some local libraries offer classes that come out $5 each-a bargain!
I got one from Target too Ive had it for a while and have been using it for working out at home. And the rumor about TJ Maxx is totally true-- I just saw some there not long ago. The gym I belong to has classes but I havent been there much since I joined I'm planning on going to a class on Saturday morning. My schedule is awful, but Saturday mornings is something I can commit too so I'm hoping it goes well. And I can take advantage of the membership I've been paying for!
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There you go! Please keep us posted..I really do love yoga and wish that the studios weren't so expensive because I love the woman at the library, but can only catch her the one day a week....remember to smile during class-that's one of the biggest things your instructor should tell you!!
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Being a larger person myself I was nervous to try yoga. I decided to take a class back in Oct/Nov and have been hooked ever since. It relaxes me so much and I love what my body is able to do. What type of yoga class are you taking? Move at your own pace and don't push too hard.
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kimbalina
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Hey Danielle!! Good to see you on here-
I tried Yoga a couple months back and loved it. I have not been able to get to the class i went to origionally.. due to my crazy schedule these past few months.. However I am a bigger girl and I loved it. I actually just got Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga on DVD and I am excited to do that one at home to.
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| Posted 4/16/09 8:07 AM |
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by KimPetro
Being a larger person myself I was nervous to try yoga. I decided to take a class back in Oct/Nov and have been hooked ever since. It relaxes me so much and I love what my body is able to do. What type of yoga class are you taking? Move at your own pace and don't push too hard.
Thats so great to hear!!!! My mom used to practice regularly when she was younger and keeps telling me that its the best thing for me.
Its a Vinyasa class.
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by kimbalina
Hey Danielle!! Good to see you on here-
I tried Yoga a couple months back and loved it. I have not been able to get to the class i went to origionally.. due to my crazy schedule these past few months.. However I am a bigger girl and I loved it. I actually just got Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga on DVD and I am excited to do that one at home to.
Hey Kim!!! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the class. Let me know how you like that DVD.
I'll let you guys know how I make out!
And I'll TRY to keep a smile on my face
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Vinyasa is nice..keeps you moving and the blood pumping...enjoy it and don't forget us!
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Stiletto19
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
Vinyasa is nice..keeps you moving and the blood pumping...enjoy it and don't forget us!
I won't forget
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kahlua716
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
I'm taking my first Vinyasa class this saturday in West Babylon. If you're in the area- you should come! Then at least you know you won't be the only beginner!
It's at the Yoga Darshana Center on Great Neck Road and is taught by one of our LIF ladies
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by Jenna04
Posted by MrsDonohue
Posted by TheDivaBrideandTeddyFrog
Don't wait..Yoga is for everyone and if you go consistently, you will see yourself get stronger! Enjoy it! If you are too self-conscious, you can get a DVD (like AM/PM yoga or Crunch Fitness Yoga) even from the library to give it a shot at home. A sticky mat is a must, but everything else is you...you can do it!
Good idea! I'd rather fall on my face at home first
If I do go to the class, I should bring a mat, right?
FitTV has 30 minute yoga classes and I tivo them. Its a great way to start and learn the poses and not too hard either!
We just got FiOS and thus, Fit TV, today. Can you tell me when the yoga class is on so I can DVR it?
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Stiletto19
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Danielle
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
Posted by kahlua716
I'm taking my first Vinyasa class this saturday in West Babylon. If you're in the area- you should come! Then at least you know you won't be the only beginner!
It's at the Yoga Darshana Center on Great Neck Road and is taught by one of our LIF ladies
Thank you for the invite! I'm actually going to try a class at the gym I belong to (but hardly ever go to ) Its Fitness Incentive in Babylon.
Enjoy the class and let me know how it went!
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Jenna04
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Re: Nervous to try yoga
We just got FiOS and thus, Fit TV, today. Can you tell me when the yoga class is on so I can DVR it?
Yes - it is called Namaste Yoga. There are several different series, they are all good. I have them all saved on my DVR And I do them whenever I need a good stretch and stress reilief! Its nice to fast forward through the commericals too, its probably only about 23 minutes, sometimes I do two in a row!
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