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Mushesgirl
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home from yoga
just got in from a looooong class, haven't been in a while and it felt so great! Anyone else love yoga?? Its so peaceful and centers me. Except when i'm holding down dog for 10 minutes
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Posted 8/12/10 8:46 PM  |
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BunnyWife
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Re: home from yoga
I love it too! Started practicing about 8 months ago. My body has never looked this good and I love how centered and peaceful I feel after
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| Posted 8/13/10 10:00 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
I used to practice, often. I'd love to get back into it because not only does it do wonders for my physique but I agree, I feel so centered and at peace when I'm finished.
I just might have to look into going again...hmmmm
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| Posted 8/14/10 6:20 PM |
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maxsgirl
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Re: home from yoga
I hear so many great things about it but I'm too scared to try it. How hard is it for someone like me who isn't very active and do they have classes specifically designed for beginners?
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| Posted 8/14/10 6:37 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by maxsgirl
I hear so many great things about it but I'm too scared to try it. How hard is it for someone like me who isn't very active and do they have classes specifically designed for beginners?
the beauty of yoga is that it's really for everyone. it's the type of thing where you just do what you can. if you can't do a specific posture just modify it to what you can do.
i recommend it to everyone.
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| Posted 8/14/10 10:20 PM |
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PrincessVonTrockel
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by Jennie0898
it's the type of thing where you just do what you can. if you can't do a specific posture just modify it to what you can do.
ITA
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| Posted 8/15/10 12:27 AM |
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Re: home from yoga
Oh my god I hated yoga! I didn't feel centered--I felt self-conscious, awkward, & out of place.
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| Posted 8/15/10 12:51 AM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by tourist
Oh my god I hated yoga! I didn't feel centered--I felt self-conscious, awkward, & out of place.
oh no! That's not relaxing!! I can see someone feeling that way when doing it for the very first time (just like taking a dance class for the first time, I know i've felt that way!). Once you get a feel for the postures it's so great. It does take a lot of body self awareness, and i've seen people struggle with it but if the teacher is a good teacher they come to you and assist you.
Sorry it wasn't a good experience
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| Posted 8/15/10 8:28 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by Mushesgirl
Posted by tourist
Oh my god I hated yoga! I didn't feel centered--I felt self-conscious, awkward, & out of place.
oh no! That's not relaxing!! I can see someone feeling that way when doing it for the very first time (just like taking a dance class for the first time, I know i've felt that way!). Once you get a feel for the postures it's so great. It does take a lot of body self awareness, and i've seen people struggle with it but if the teacher is a good teacher they come to you and assist you.
Sorry it wasn't a good experience
I think you nailed it in saying "If the teacher is a good teacher" That's key.
If you have a good instructor you won't feel so badly because they will come and help you without making you feel self-conscious or awkward.
I'd suggest giving it a go one more time, maybe at a different place with a different instructor, you may have a better experience.
Also, look into possibly finding a "beginner" class so you don't feel like you're the only one new to it.
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| Posted 8/15/10 11:59 AM |
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tourist
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by Mushesgirl
Posted by tourist
Oh my god I hated yoga! I didn't feel centered--I felt self-conscious, awkward, & out of place.
oh no! That's not relaxing!! I can see someone feeling that way when doing it for the very first time (just like taking a dance class for the first time, I know i've felt that way!). Once you get a feel for the postures it's so great. It does take a lot of body self awareness, and i've seen people struggle with it but if the teacher is a good teacher they come to you and assist you.
Sorry it wasn't a good experience
I think you nailed it in saying "If the teacher is a good teacher" That's key.
If you have a good instructor you won't feel so badly because they will come and help you without making you feel self-conscious or awkward.
I'd suggest giving it a go one more time, maybe at a different place with a different instructor, you may have a better experience.
Also, look into possibly finding a "beginner" class so you don't feel like you're the only one new to it.
 It was a beginner class, at an adult ed program, and I went every week except once for the whole fall session (like 10 weeks or something)
The teacher did try & help, but that just made me feel worse. I am just not good at school. It doesn't matter what the class is.
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| Posted 8/15/10 9:52 PM |
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maxsgirl
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by tourist
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by Mushesgirl
Posted by tourist
Oh my god I hated yoga! I didn't feel centered--I felt self-conscious, awkward, & out of place.
oh no! That's not relaxing!! I can see someone feeling that way when doing it for the very first time (just like taking a dance class for the first time, I know i've felt that way!). Once you get a feel for the postures it's so great. It does take a lot of body self awareness, and i've seen people struggle with it but if the teacher is a good teacher they come to you and assist you.
Sorry it wasn't a good experience
I think you nailed it in saying "If the teacher is a good teacher" That's key.
If you have a good instructor you won't feel so badly because they will come and help you without making you feel self-conscious or awkward.
I'd suggest giving it a go one more time, maybe at a different place with a different instructor, you may have a better experience.
Also, look into possibly finding a "beginner" class so you don't feel like you're the only one new to it.
It was a beginner class, at an adult ed program, and I went every week except once for the whole fall session (like 10 weeks or something)
The teacher did try & help, but that just made me feel worse. I am just not good at school. It doesn't matter what the class is.
ahh now you have me scared to try it. I thought about trying dvds but heard that its hard to know if you are doing poses correctly?
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| Posted 8/15/10 10:29 PM |
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can someone recommend a good yoga place for spastic beginners? im in bethpage
also what am i supposed to bring with me
and, the embarassing question: do people really pass gas doing the poses and everything?
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| Posted 8/15/10 11:06 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by tourist
It was a beginner class, at an adult ed program, and I went every week except once for the whole fall session (like 10 weeks or something)
The teacher did try & help, but that just made me feel worse. I am just not good at school. It doesn't matter what the class is.
Oh those classes are terrible bc usually they're WAY over crowded and as good as a teacher may be they just can't really help everyone they way they should.
I did adult ed once and it was OK but I've done some DVD yoga workouts that were better.
I would check out some local joints and see if you can find a beginner class there.
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by anonymoususer
can someone recommend a good yoga place for spastic beginners? im in bethpage
also what am i supposed to bring with me
and, the embarassing question: do people really pass gas doing the poses and everything?
Unfortunately, I can't help recommend a place, normally I suggest looking for a local studio or possibly adult ed...
Gas passing is totally common and yes it takes all my strength not to giggle like a little school girl
Gas is funny, I can't help but laugh!!!
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| Posted 8/16/10 12:37 AM |
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by maxsgirl
ahh now you have me scared to try it. I thought about trying dvds but heard that its hard to know if you are doing poses correctly?
Don't let me scare you! I am clearly a nutcase.
I don't do well in classes. Especially small ones where I can be noticed & get 1 on 1 attention from the teacher.
Most people cosider that a good thing--it is my worst nightmare.
I don't respond well to instruction or correction.
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| Posted 8/16/10 11:20 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by tourist
Don't let me scare you! I am clearly a nutcase.
I don't do well in classes. Especially small ones where I can be noticed & get 1 on 1 attention from the teacher.
Most people cosider that a good thing--it is my worst nightmare.
I don't respond well to instruction or correction.
Bwahahahahaaaa...
So then clearly my advice of finding a small class with a good teacher who will give you one on one attention was the worst thing I could have said!! That's awesome.
Sorry!
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| Posted 8/16/10 11:57 AM |
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tourist
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by tourist
Don't let me scare you! I am clearly a nutcase.
I don't do well in classes. Especially small ones where I can be noticed & get 1 on 1 attention from the teacher.
Most people cosider that a good thing--it is my worst nightmare.
I don't respond well to instruction or correction.
Bwahahahahaaaa...
So then clearly my advice of finding a small class with a good teacher who will give you one on one attention was the worst thing I could have said!! That's awesome.
Sorry!
 No problem-It was good advice. . .just for more normal people. :)Anyway, I have totally hijacked this thread.
I am glad so many of you do find yoga enjoyable. 
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| Posted 8/16/10 12:24 PM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: home from yoga
Posted by tourist
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by tourist
Don't let me scare you! I am clearly a nutcase.
I don't do well in classes. Especially small ones where I can be noticed & get 1 on 1 attention from the teacher.
Most people cosider that a good thing--it is my worst nightmare.
I don't respond well to instruction or correction.
Bwahahahahaaaa...
So then clearly my advice of finding a small class with a good teacher who will give you one on one attention was the worst thing I could have said!! That's awesome.
Sorry!
No problem-It was good advice. . .just for more normal people. :)Anyway, I have totally hijacked this thread.
I am glad so many of you do find yoga enjoyable.
I like to hear opinions about yoga. At least you gave it a college try!
I personally hate fishing and only tried it twice.
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| Posted 8/16/10 8:47 PM |
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kris01
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Re: home from yoga
I take yoga too...just got home from a class.
I love it. I have been taking a hot vinaysa class and try to take 2-3 class a week.
I totally agree...it all depends on the teacher.
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| Posted 8/16/10 10:38 PM |
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MrsB-07
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Re: home from yoga
love it! love it so much i teach it! my fave indulgence is lighting a candle, putting on some music and just closing my eyes and practicing a strong vinyasa.
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