Yoga

What specific things will pilates and yoga do for my body?

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I%26#039;m sorry I%26#039;ve asked similar things to this a couple times. I didn%26#039;t get very many answers. I was mainly wondering if pilates and yoga can help me loose weight. Thanks!|||Pilates are really good to tone your abs. If you have little fat on your stomach, then those are really good for you so your abs show. But if you want to lose fat, do aerobic exersising like jogging, along with pilates about 2 times a week. Good luck=]|||By Yog asanas, we remove the distortions and disabilities of the physical body and bring it into discipline. However Pranayama influences the subtle and the physical bodies in a greater measure than Yogsanas do and that too in a perceptible manner. In the human body, lungs, heart and brain hold very important positions and they depend on each other heavily for their health.|||Pilates will tone you

I want to start doing some Yoga but which style do i choose?

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I know they%26#039;re loads of different styles of Yoga but does it really matter which i choose? i have ADHD and im hyper all the time, getting into trouble and i need to calm myself, i found out Yoga is the best thing for the job. So what would you recommend for me? i plan on doing Yoga for the rest of my life because of the fantastic benefits plus i need to control myself if im to get anywhere in the world, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thank you.|||The descriptions of various styles at following limk may help you get an idea as to what sounds appealing, but don%26#039;t be surprised if there does not happen to be an instructor near you for that particular style.

http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/ar...

My own opinion is that finding a teacher you connect with is more important than than individual style, so you may want to sample whatever is available near you.

Namaste%26#039;,

dwb|||

Since there are so many yoga methods this really is a matter of personal choice. I found this article that talks about 10 or so methods. I highly recommend you read it and see what %26quot;fits%26quot; your interests. Looks like there are other links in that article to even more good yoga information so check that out too.

http://www.weightloss-hq.biz/exercise-re...|||To relax and live in peace the rest of your life, I suggest that you go with hatha yoga. It combines yoga poses and deep breathing exercises. It%26#039;s very effective for you. You can take this good free yoga e-course also:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...

Peace|||just visit some local studios in your area. some of them should have a free class you can try.

How do you clean a yoga mat?

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well my dogs did a number on my yoga mat and its pretty bad, how am i suppose to clean it?|||Step1

Don%26#039;t share your mat.

This is the first simple rule of avoiding a fungal or bacterial infection from a yoga mat. Buy your own mat and make it exclusively yours. Don%26#039;t share it with anyone. Consider your yoga mat to be as personal as your toothbrush and you%26#039;ll reduce your risk of contracting a nasty foot infection.

Step2

Use your washing machine.

Most people don%26#039;t realize they can clean their mat in the washing machine. Use cold water along with a mild detergent and stop the dryer before it goes through the spin cycle. Once removed from the dryer, lay the mat out to dry completely before storing it. Avoid exposing your mat to heat as this can cause the fibers of the mat to break down.

Step3

Cleaning a slightly soiled mat.

If your mat only has light soiling and doesn%26#039;t require a cycle through the washing machine, you can mix a cup of warm water with several drops of mild detergent to create a dilute, soapy mixture. Use a sponge to gently massage the soiled areas with your homemade solution. Follow up by sponging down with a sponge dampened in warm water. Allow your mat to dry thoroughly.

Step4

Clean it lightly after every use.

To keep your mat looking and smelling fresh, spray it lightly with a mat cleaning spray. To make your own all-natural mat cleaning spray, add three drops of tea tree oil, two drops of peppermint oil, and two drops of lavender oil to distilled water. Mix thoroughly and place the solution in a spray bottle. Spray your mat lightly after every use and wipe it down gently with a damp sponge.

Step5

Have a regular cleaning schedule.

To keep your mat looking and smelling great, have a regular cleaning schedule. In addition to spraying it after every use, place it in the washer every three to four weeks for a more thorough cleansing.

______________|||If your mat is lightly soiled, use a spray bottle, damp sponge, or terry cloth rag to apply a solution of two cups of water and four drops of dish soap. Rub the soiled areas. Wipe the mat with clean water; then rub with a dry terry cloth towel. Hang to air dry.

If your mat is heavily soiled, submerge it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent; use very little soap as any residue may cause the mat to become slippery during future use. Thoroughly hand wash the mat and rinse in clean water. After squeezing out the excess water, lay the mat on a dry towel and roll the mat and towel together. Stepping on the rolled up mat will squeeze more moisture out of the mat and into the towel. Then unroll and hang to air dry.|||Try a solution of 50% white vinegar and 50% water...or...some baking soda and a bit of water.

What's the difference between Yoga and Pilates Classes at the gym?

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Yoga principally is against Christian religious beliefs so perhaps pilates would be better.|||yoga is more stretching the muscles. Pilates is strengthening them. I%26#039;ve done both and yoga can be tough but it%26#039;s easy going and I like to do it before a jog or something. But Pilates is a workout of it%26#039;s own and you can be as sore as if you just did some weight training. They are both good for stretching and flexibility|||about 拢40 a class in notting hill.lol

What would be the best Yoga or meditation camp or vacation for my parents in India?

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I want to send my parents to a vacation where they can relax and do some yoga and meditation. I want the whole trip be comfortable and can be booked online. Any suggestions?|||It%26#039;s true there are many.

Try Isha Foundation near Coimbatore.

Site is- ishafoundation.orgy

Good luck to your parents for a nice time!|||there are a lot of places in India for the same. Health Spas, yoga centres, holistic healing centres etc etc. also there are a lot of places which although do not provide the above but are good places to relax and unwind. if you can tell me what is ur approx budget for the same is, i will be able to recommend a few places.|||kerala is a good place for meditation and yoga.|||as heard Kerala is a good place for meditation..

How long should I do yoga for every day?

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I%26#039;ve taken some classes in the past but now to save some money I%26#039;ve downloaded some yoga videos. There%26#039;s ones that are only 20minutes long and others that are 30-60min. Is it sufficient enough for me to do the 20min one or maybe a 20min one twice a day?|||its best to start out 20 min a day for a week then next week 30 for another week then 60 min then start back the same way back over again|||Dear friend, thanks for your query. You may have to select a few rigorous yogas and practice them 30 minutes everyday of your life when the stomach is empty. This will not only balances you physically, it will also helps to keep balance mentally. Determination and will power are the most important instruments in any activity. Wish you all the best.

Joe|||search indian yoga - RAM DEV

it is the best-------read the reviews, cured diabetes, back pain, weight problems, etc

quite amazing and beneficial, this is the real yoga

i am your friendly neighborhood family docotor, any questions

How do I protect my hair from a heated room like bikram yoga class or a sauna?

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I naturally have very thick, dry, and brittle hair. I am taking up bikram yoga and was wondering if anyone know how I would proctect my hair from all that heat. I%26#039;ve noticed when I sit in a sauna for 20 mins. I%26#039;ve noticed that my hair gets super dry and more damaged.|||leave in conditioner and a head wrap|||Condition before sauna ( leave in conditioner) and wrap with towel, or terry cloth headcover designed for this type of problem.|||wet your hair (if possible), and wrap up in a towel before you go in.try and massage your hair with warm coconut oil before you go to bed and wash it off next day|||wrap a towel around your hair

I want to start doing Yoga, is this something I would be able to do at home?

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I would like to start doing yoga, but because of a long commute to and from work I don鈥檛 have much time. Is this something that I would be able to do at home reading from a book or watching instructional DVD鈥檚? Or is this something that needs to be done with an instructor?|||no you can do it at home but of course with an instructor it%26#039;s far much better he will correct you if you make mistakes and I think you will be better with him (I do Yoga so..) any way it%26#039;s a great experience and I hope you enjoy it!

take care!|||there have to be millions of videos out there for yoga, you can just check amazon and have it shipped to your home. Or there might be a show on television, check that out, you are already paying for it. As for me, I too have a long commute, but to and from school and long days, but I found that going through the gym at school and doing yoga there that it keeps me going and keeps me from getting off track.

now if you are able to keep with a program in the privacy of your own home go for it, but if you can go to a gym or something of the sorts I say it is worth it, plus if you are doing anything wrong or something doesnt feel right you have an instructor at you disposal as opposed to a video that is only one sided

good luck and enjoy|||Yoga can be done at home.I have a Pilates/Yoga DVD that I do at home.Whenever I feel too tired and kinda sick to be at the gym(I work there) I go home and I do pilates,it%26#039;s with yoga,so it relaxes me a bit.

What is the best yoga DVD for older women?

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My mum does yoga but unfortunately her teacher is unable to hold classes for a few months. My mum would like to keep practicing with a DVD. Does anyone know of any good yoga DVDs which are suitable for mature women who are quite new to yoga?|||I do yoga using the internet. I am 45 years old, and started using this when I was pretty new to yoga too. the site offers 7 classes per week to choose from, all 1 hr long each. It%26#039;s completely free.

http://www.yogatoday.com

The instructors are professional and the classes are very informative and helpful, and most are geared for all levels. the instructors will suggest modifications for those who may have a difficult time with some of the poses.

I suggest she give it a try.

Also Ravi Singh and Ana Brett have a lot of good DVDs your mum may enjoy. Good luck!|||Yogalates by Louise Solomon....it%26#039;s actually a combination of yoga and pilates and is great for all ages and all fitness levels.|||try with

http://searchoptima.com/yoga.dvd

I need more energy. If i start working out or doing yoga will i feel better and more energized?

2011-11-18T04:27:00.005-08:00

I%26#039;m only doing school work and homework and it feels like im SOO inactive. I need somthing to do. I already have a gym membership done so if i go to yoga classes and stuff will it help my energy level at all? Can it be an imidiate difference?|||

Physiological Benefits of Yoga

Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium

Pulse rate decreases

Respiratory rate decreases

Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors)

Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases

EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)

EMG activity decreases

Cardiovascular efficiency increases

Respiratory efficiency increases

Gastrointestinal function normalizes

Endocrine function normalizes

Excretory functions improve

Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase

Breath-holding time increases

Joint range of motion increase

Grip strength increases

Eye-hand coordination improves

Dexterity skills improve

Reaction time improves

Posture improves

Strength and resiliency increase

Endurance increases

Energy level increases

Weight normalizes

Sleep improves

Immunity increases

Pain decreases

Steadiness improves

Depth perception improves

Balance improves

Integrated functioning of body parts improves |||YOGA!

i love yoga, it broke me out of my shel

life was going to fast - go outside and breath* - streatch* - relax*

It makes you feel, wonderful -well that was an understatement - i cant explain how great it feels - go and try it - you wont regret it . . . .|||Exercise, some sunshine and a good diet of whole, real foods including lots of fruits and vegetables will boost your energy. I%26#039;m 45 and a ballroom dancer, I dance the feet off guys half my age. |||http://yogaguideblog.com/2008/11/how-yog...

Take a look at this!

What are the various Yoga poses that are helpful for all our organs?

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I am 23 years old. I have heard a lot about yoga. There are various asana in yoga and some of these are difficult to understand. I just want to know some specific yoga asana which will be beneficial for our organs.|||Yoga is a way of life, an art of righteous living or an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind and inner spirit.Yoga was originated thousands years back in India and is being practiced till today. The yoga asanas make us more aware about our body, mind, and environment.

There are some yoga poses also that are helpful for all our organs:

1. Twists

2. Inversions

3. Counter poses

4. Relaxation poses

5. Balancing poses, etc.

For more information try this link

http://www.findmedicaladvice.com/yoga/ty...|||Yep, absolutely! You can know the physiological benefits of yoga poses as well as the deep breathing techniques benefits.. This free yoga e-course will give you all you need:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||Each yoga is specific to some organ in the body. Get inputs from some yoga guru to know specific yoga. http://yoga.thewikiz.com

Any good yoga poses for someone who wants to lean up?

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I%26#039;m new to yoga, I%26#039;m not exactly sure how it%26#039;s supposed to go...I%26#039;ve seen that Natamase Yoga on the Fit channel, but it goes pretty fast...I really want to lean up my arms and legs. I%26#039;m already pretty flexible, so please, if you have any websites or youtube videos, that would help me out so much.|||Try getting Denise Austin%26#039;s Yoga burn DVD. once you are ok with that, try Kathy Smith%26#039;s The Yoga Challenge. both DVDs will help you tone up. Austin%26#039;s DVD will start off with a 20 minute Yoga burn (a series of Vinyasa style poses) and then it will move on to 10 minute workouts each for abs and legs. Smith%26#039;s DVD is an hour long sequence of yoga poses.

Both are beneficial. I find that I am toning up pretty well, and I feel great after each workout. The best thing about getting a yoga DVD is that you can pause the workout, breathe a little while and get back to it. ITs a good investment if you want to tone up. And you can do it at home! |||Very good start! Yoga will help you lean up your arms and legs, definitely.

And get in shape fast. Here is a nice free yoga relaxation e-course for you, with many poses and exercises:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...

All the best

What type of clothes should I use to meditate or for yoga purposes?

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I was told that I need some specific Zen clothes or Yoga clothes. But I read that normal clothes is ok. Any great suggestions would be appreciated? What about a nice japanese kimodo? Would that help? Thanks.|||I took a Kundalini yoga class. We did lots of meditation. It can be done in normal clothes, I always picked comfy, normal clothes. I know if you wear white and cover your head, it%26#039;s supposed to be more affective... but I can%26#039;t remember exactly why, I think because it helped your aurea (spelling?).|||anything that is comfortable for meditation. The idea is to be less distracted by uncomfortable clothes. Yoga can be pretty active, but comfortable is important there, too|||clean and you need to be freshly showered comfortable clothing like PJ%26#039;s or loose fitting so you will be able to constrate on meditating instead of being clothing uncomfortable|||Anything comfortable and non restricting. Some people prefer nude.|||spandex.|||nope you don%26#039;t. You just need something comfortable. Really tight jeans are not a good idea.

How much yoga can I incorporate in my exercise regimen when trying to burn fat?

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I weigh over 240 lbs. I%26#039;m 5%26#039;4%26quot;. I%26#039;m miserable with myself and like all women, it%26#039;s my Old-New years resolution to lose this weight. I love yoga (yet haven%26#039;t been doing it for a few years), but I don%26#039;t want to over-indulge in it to the point where I%26#039;m not practicing more beneficial exercises for weight loss. WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD WEEKLY YOGA BALANCE?|||20 minutes a day, three or four days a week is about all I can manage. Losing weight isn%26#039;t so much about exercising as it is eating the right foods, however. Eating a diet high in nutritious raw fruits and vegetables will go a lot further than trying to exercise more than you want. It%26#039;s much easier, too. Look into the diets linked at the bottom of the page. Here%26#039;s my weightloss blog:

Here’s all you need to lose weight all over, look good, and get really healthy. First, you have to realize there is no quick, long lasting weight loss plan or pill that is going to do the trick. It’s purely mental. You have to learn to “Eat to live, don’t live to eat”. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? It is, if you understand that you are going to be reprogramming how you think about eating for the next few weeks. Old habits die hard, right? Not really. You get rid of bad habits by replacing them with good habits. If you learn to count your calories, keep calorie intake lower than output, exercise moderately, and eat only healthy food, you will lose weight. That’s a fact. All it takes is repetition. All success stories have this in common: The successful folks among us know how to be patient, persistent, and consistent. Set a goal, write it down, and stick with it. The benefits of feeling good will outweigh any sense of sacrifice you might feel about having to push away that cake and ice cream. Here are some helpful and healthy links to help you get started on your way:

http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weig...

http://www.drfuhrman.com

http://www.drmcdougall.com

http://www.chetday.com

http://www.calorieking.com/

http://www.bysoft.com/download.php

How would you create a website about yoga and right living that is totally different from any existing site?

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If you were going to create a site focused on yoga and right living, what sort of site would it be, so that it is different from existing yoga sites? What features would it have? What information would it display? What tools would be useful for the visitor? How can the visitor become a content creator for the site? How can visitors to the site collaborate? ...|||Webstarts.com is your answer. It%26#039;s free to sign up and their online editor uses simple drag and drop functionality so you need zero web experience to build completely custom websites. They also have image search and video search tools, so dropping videos, images, text and even music takes 1 or 2 clicks at most. Check them out here: http://Webstarts.com|||I find it odd that you feel you have the authority to determine what is %26quot;right living%26quot; in the first place.A bit presumptive,don%26#039;t you think ?

Go work out before or after a yoga session?

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I am planning to go to yoga this evening. I was thinking about also hitting the gym for a bit. Should I go to the gym before yoga or after? Is there more benefit in either case?|||i think you should go to the gym before that and do some cardio at the gym too. then after you%26#039;ll go to yoga and give your body a really good stretch to relax your muscles :)

Has anyone left a high stress job to become a yoga instructor?

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I am considering making a career shift from the corporate world to become a yoga instructor, and I would just like personal stories from people who have done the same. I know that it will take a lot of hard work and dedication, but I feel that I%26#039;m up for the challenge! Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!|||My yoga instructor is an aeronautical engineer. I thought it was insane when she first told us. She teaches engineering at university and is a yoga instructor only part time.|||If you think you are stessed at work.....it would be worse..you could have jack%26#039;s job seen here .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSFr01uAP...

What kind of yoga is good for the spine?

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I%26#039;m interested in doing yoga to stretch out my spine and make it more flexible. The last time I did yoga regularly was 10 years ago and don%26#039;t know much about it. Would appreciate answers from people who are knowledgeable about yoga and/or pilates, etc. Thanks!|||You can go with hatha yoga.. a combination of deep breathing techniques and simple yoga poses.. All the new forms of yoga are just derived from hatha yoga. I advice you to learn the poses and their physiological benefits also. See this free yoga e-course, it%26#039;s nice for you: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...|||yoga in general is good for you.

poses/asanas involving the spine are better for it.

do yoga involving a lot of poses/asanas involving the spinnal muscles.

This should help your spine and posture.

Sun salutations are great

type in back yoga poses on google or go to the yoga journal website and customize a routine for yourself focusing on your spine!

Good Luck!|||Just beginning Hatha yoga would be fine for you. If you have any doubts, talk to the instructor who should be aware of any physical problems or limitations anyway. There is stretching before the class begins usually as well.|||I prefer Namaste Yoga. I have degenerative disk disease and many back problems. I find doing Namaste does miracles for my back! All Yoga is basically beneficial to the mucles and bones though. It%26#039;s more a matter of personal preference. Namaste is what I find as a best fit for me.|||I love Hatha yoga. It%26#039;s usually fairly gentle and is good. I did it for about a year and a half (looking for a new studio in my new town).

In Bikram, the room is hot and it%26#039;s more vigorous.

But I think all yoga is good.|||the yoga which has mushaging in it

What is a good yoga video for beginners to use?

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I just cancelled my gym membership and I thought that yoga would be something good to do at home before and after work.

If you have any links where I could purchase a good video it would be helpful. THanks|||see the comments of some yoga DVDs from the link below;

http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/yoga-v...|||actually if you have timewarner cable you can go to channel 1 on demand and they have free videos that you can watch as many times as you want. i like the am yoga one. its not too long so youre not dying in the end

How many calories does 30 minutes of yoga burn?

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Im 5%26#039;7%26quot; and 210 lbs. I don%26#039;t normally work out, and i am trying to get fit a little at a time. How many calories will i burn doing 30 minutes of yoga? I have been doing yoga for about 8 weeks, 5 times a week, and i have lost a little weight.|||It completely depends on the type of yoga you are doing. I found a web page that lists approximate calories burned for different types of yoga, so am supplying you that link:

http://www.elysiumyoga.com/cals.html

Keep in mind that if you do want to burn calories, then you should employ some type of cardio into your workout. While calorie burning is not high on the list of benefits from yoga, there are many more benefits above and beyond that, as I%26#039;m sure you are noticing as you continue your practice. Keep up the yoga just as you are doing, but maybe start employing a 15 minute run each day, or every other day, or some other vigorous exercise that gets and keeps your heart rate up and your body sweating. Yoga is an awesome way to get fit, as well, though, as you begin to feel better, drink more water, eat less junk, and make healthier food choices.

Good for you, keep it up!|||Yoga practice will also helps to increase your body metabolism, increase the calorie burning process, but it is not a method of giving immediate results. So, by following the rigors placed by yoga practice provides you a holistic, long-term solution in order to balance your life style and to avoid any excessive body weight.|||yoga is very useful for your health and mind some people use hatha yoga for loosing weight... its a long process but its very effective.|||I don%26#039;t think yoga is a super calorie burning kind of exercise, but it%26#039;s still beneficial.

What are the most productive exercises to do with a yoga ball?

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I have a yoga ball and know a few exercises to do with it, but I%26#039;m looking for more. Mainly I want to work on my stomach, butt, and legs. any ideas?|||You might try ab exercises such as: super slow set of crunches where you put your hands behind head, arms out to the sides, low back on the ball and lift each vertebra off the ball one by one until you%26#039;re in the sit up position then do the same all the way back down to the floor. Barely stop at the top and at the bottom. Keep in constant motion. Do these to fatigue. Followed by 2 sets of alternating obliques where you take each elbow and go to the opposite side. Being careful to again lift each vertebra off the floor one by one. And, concentrate on making a smooth arc in the air with your elbow then alternate sides. No matter how far you get you will have worked both sides.

I also like the pushups on the ball. Get into the %26quot;plank%26quot; pose with you front thighs on the ball. Make you body a %26quot;stiff plank%26quot; and then walk out a little with your hands the do a pushup. This is a great way to burn calories, work your core muscles and arms! More for less time!

Best of luck to you....|||you can do standard crunches or lay on your stomach on the ball and walk your hands out so your body is parallel to the floor and you are holding yourself up with your hands and your knees on all the ball then press your butt up while keeping your legs straight. this will work your stomach. i like to do this one at home because i feel like i look silly, but it really works!!

What are some good ways for a beginner to learn yoga?

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I want to start doing yoga, and I don%26#039;t know where to start. What are some tips of poses that are easy and can help me start?|||Buy a good book or find a trained teacher near by.It%26#039;s advisable to learn Yoga under the guidance of a teacher and there after one may continue at his own.Once you are in to Yoga,rest assured that your life shall not never be the same but better and better.|||yoga for dummies is a very good learning dvd you can get it at any local best buy or circuit city it is very good you will like it!

What are the health benefits of taking yoga?

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Whenever I do yoga, my joints seem to get a little achy. And I%26#039;m not old, I%26#039;m not even 20. Is it because I%26#039;m locking my elbows and knees too much? Also, I%26#039;d like to know some of the health benefits of doing yoga regularly. Is it true that it helps your body get rid of toxins?

Thanks!|||Yoga helps stimulate various glands, like your lymph nodes, which do help your body properly process out all the junk in your body.

As for your joints, it%26#039;s because they%26#039;re weak. Make sure that you are doing the poses correctly, and adjust them if you need to. Your body will adjust, just keep at it.|||My mom takes yoga. She is turning 50 soon. She loves it. It calms her down and allows her a better frame of mind to deal with my brothers (who can be quite a hassle sometimes). It is great exercise for her, she also runs a lot and her yoga has really improved her running. It lengthens the muscles and creates power in the core (solar plexus) which is key for running, standing up straight, and supporting your back. You really shouldn%26#039;t experience joint pain from yoga. It%26#039;s all about muscles. Try changing the way you breathe while you%26#039;re doing it, and definitely try not to lock your joints. I would suggest going to a beginner class where the instructors can offer constructive criticism to your positions and style. That way you can make sure what you%26#039;re doing is helping your body, and not hurting it. No pain, no gain does not apply to yoga at all. It%26#039;s all about relaxing, finding an inner calm, and strengthening your muscles to support you in ways that most people can%26#039;t. Good luck with that!|||wel i do not know much about yoga but check out some websites like yoga.com or google it.

What qualities do you look for in a good yoga teacher?

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I am currently enrolled in a training and certification program, and thought I%26#039;d ask some opinions. What do you like/dislike about teachers? In a general, eclectic session, do you place importance more on meditation/breathing or fitness? What are some bad habits you have seen before, and what did the best yoga teacher you ever had do that was so special?|||Well, of course knowledge and experience.

Once you%26#039;ve experienced a knowledgeable teacher, it%26#039;s usually apparent when others try to %26#039;wing it%26#039;.

I like that my teacher has her own teacher, even after many years of herself being a teacher. I like her attitude that she will always be a student herself, with more to learn.

I%26#039;ve chosen her as my main teacher specifically because she does teach asana, some pranayama, %26amp; occasionally meditation (I know she keeps a regular meditation practice in addition to her asana practice), but I know many others seek a teacher of only the physical practice, and have no interest in the yamas, niyamas, or other limbs.

A sense of humor is always good. Remembering that it%26#039;s only yoga, not life or death.

Namaste%26#039;,

dwb|||I think DWB gave a great answer!

If I may add to that I%26#039;d like to say that when I did my yoga teacher training a few years ago, I had unlimited free yoga classes included in my tuition.......so I went to as many different classes with as many different teachers as possible. While most of the experiences were wonderful, there were a few negative ones which stood out.

I had complimented one of the best teachers I experienced a class with. Their response was, %26quot;I am only passing on things I have learned from all my different teachers and you will do the same.%26quot; The students being able to respect you, yet staying humble is an important trait.

When I teach, especially when I see a student struggling with a certain pose, I try to mention how I too am struggling with certain poses. It%26#039;s finding that fine line on being gentle, yet challenging students to the best of their abilites.

I have attended classes where the teacher did nothing but sit at the front of the class-no demonstrations, no adjustments, and I did not like it. I felt as if she didn%26#039;t care about us.

Here are things I like about yoga classes/teachers:

Starting class on time

A nice and guided meditation

Adequate time for a warm-up

Clear explanation/demonstration of asana-saying the name is both English and Sanskrit if possible

Adjustments(even verbal ones) when needed

Challenging the student without pushing too hard

A good sequence of poses

A nice long savasana

Patience

Respecting all students as equal

Some things I have disliked about teaches/classes:

One teacher had really bad hygiene(B.O.)

When they fool around too much with the music-I just bring my Ipod and speakers and put it on shuffle.

When they tend to focus too much on one student who is having trouble and then the student is self-conscious

When their voice does not project

When they are talking way too much where it is distracting to the students

I know I%26#039;ve been rambling but I hope it helped.

Namaste!

Is it okay to take a yoga class tonight if I'm still sore from a previous workout?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.005-08:00

Yesterday was my first day back to the gym in a few months, and my arms, chest, shoulders, and thighs are pretty sore. I was thinking of taking a yoga class tonight, however, I%26#039;ve been reading that you should not work sore muscles. Would Yoga be considered inappropriate even though it mostly consists of stretching?|||Your running the risk of injury, but if your sure you won%26#039;t get injured (for example falling because of a weak and sore muscle) then it is ok. Yoga as an example can cause the muscles to be tighter as a counter reaction to being doubley fatigued and stretched. I%26#039;d say though if you warm up and take it easy yoga would be a great idea after working out in the morning.|||although yoga consists of stretching, it is also a workout.

i wouldn%26#039;t say that it would be bad because it would help with those sore muscles. it would help stretch and align.

also, if any of the poses get too difficult, you can always rest or do the child pose until you are ready to move on.

i used to swim and feel really sore and the next day i would do yoga and it would really help with sore muscles.|||I doubt it%26#039;ll be a problem, just don%26#039;t overdo it, once you warm up usually you%26#039;ll probably find the soreness will go away. Overall take it easy however I doubt one session of yoga will do you any harm and the soreness should be gone by the next day.|||The stretching will help. Also, I%26#039;m not sure where this not working out when you%26#039;re sore came from, but it sure inhibits your progress. I mean, if you can barely move, maybe, but other than that it%26#039;s fine.|||depends on your body...if you are sore you might just really need a good streching. If you go to Yoga just don%26#039;t overdue it...take it slow and do what you can.|||I think yoga would be good. I think it will be very relaxing and it%26#039;ll actually end up helping with your soreness and flexibility and make your body stronger for your next work out.|||go do yoga, whenever i have sore muscles i do a few strethches, and it works great! Hope i helped!|||no if you are sore from a previous workout and you need to wait for the sore to go away|||If you%26#039;re sore you should probably sit this one out.|||I think it%26#039;d be fine, and if you feel more pain than usual then stop.|||Just stretch first if pain becomes worse than don%26#039;t go.|||You shouldn%26#039;t do it, or else tomorrow you won%26#039;t be able to move. Rest for a day or two.|||yoga should stretch you out %26amp; make you feel better(:

go its good for you.|||No!!!! Go to your yoga class!! You will feel alot better!! :)|||heck no!|||um not really if ur allready sore doubling that would suck! wait at least a week|||i would go for it...my trainer used to work me with sore muscles

How do I get craft paint out of my yoga pants?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.004-08:00

I got craft paint in my favorite yoga pants. I am soaking them in the sink right now, do you know anything that will get it out?|||surgarsoap, it%26#039;s what i use as a decorator to clean my clothes after work. you can get it at most hardware or diy stores|||Craft washable paint? It will start to get flaky after a few washings and you should be able to get it off........

What are the different styles of yoga and what do they focus on?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.003-08:00

I know there is a type for weight loss and such, and I was wondering what are all of the different styles of yoga and what do they do for the body?

All I know when it comes to terminology is hatha, and I%26#039;m not even sure what that does lol. I don%26#039;t know the terms so if someone could explain those too I%26#039;d appreciate it.

I%26#039;m really interested to know if any type of yoga can give outer (as well as inner) strength and stamina. If there is such a thing could you please tell me more?

Thanks in advance!|||I%26#039;ve never come across a list of Hatha yoga styles that claimed to be complete, but here are a couple longer lists I%26#039;ve seen.

http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/ar...

http://www.yoginis.org/articles/index.sh...

You mentioned seeking inner strength, so you may want to be aware that the practice of the physical postures (asana) is a small component of the complete yogic path as it originated in India.

In the Western hemisphere, many students are only interested in achieving the physical health benefits that regular asana practice can bring.

Therefore, frequently that is the limit to which it is taught by many Western teachers.

In India, yoga meant much more than only practicing asana;

Asana was meant to be practiced in conjunction with other yogic practices as a holistic path to develop a person%26#039;s full human potential (self-realization).

You may find the answer by %26quot;rhwyogi%26quot; here of interest: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I recommend you learn as much as you can about the different styles and try to determine what you wish to learn.

Then investigate whether a teacher in that style is available near you.

You may find there is not a teacher for every style readily available to you.

In my opinion, finding a teacher you relate to well is somewhat more important than the style.

Best wishes.

Namaste%26#039;,

dwb|||Refer this site for simple yoga techniques you can do anywhere anytime

http://www.healthmad.com/Alternative/Sim...|||Check out: http://fittv.discovery.com/fansites/nama...

there are many forms of yoga for different things.|||Nice site on Yoga:

http://www.geocities.com/yogafull/

Cheers.|||down ward dog

What are the first steps I need to take to start a yoga clothing line?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.002-08:00

I have great ideas for a yoga clothing line, I%26#039;ve got the name, designs and business cards , now what? I am not a business person. Do I take my designs to a clothing factory and have them make me samples? Then take the samples I had made to yoga studios and clothing conventions to sell?|||first, you%26#039;ll need about 6 miles of rebar. take a set of gardening shears, four pillow cases and a bottle of floda. mix the floda with instant concrete and pour into the pillow cases. set these aside, they will be used later.

now, with the gardening shears, start cutting 4 foot sections of rebar. insert the cut sections, four at a time, into the pillow cases of concrete/floda.

you%26#039;ll be doing yoga in no time.|||1. Find yourself a mentor.

2. Do nothing with your designs until you have professional advice.

3. Go work for a sports retailer. Learn from the ground up for 6 months. Competition is really tough out there.

4. Take your time, if you rush in, you%26#039;ll get burned and probably very upset

5. Start calling yourself and thinking of yourself as a business person - no-one will deal with you if you don%26#039;t

6. You need a business plan to take to investors (or the bank) to show how you will make money. Just preparing this will force you to answers all the questions that you should be asking like:

a) Who can make these items? Locally and globally

b) how much will they cost me including freight and duty if applicable?

c) for how many?

d) what will distribution costs and other overheads amount to?

e) how much will get spolied and stolen?

e2) what if they are defective?

f) who am I selling to? Businesses to resell or retail customers directly? Where do these people live, what demograpic profile do they have?

g) what makes me different from Reebok or any other established Yoga clothing seller? Why would people choose me? How do I educate them about this Unique Selling Point?

h) How much will I be able to sell them for? How many can I sell?

i) Will that make me enough money (after you buy the computer, new vehicle (image is important), offices, warehousing, secretary, website, hotel accomodation, brochures, travel to manufacturing sites and conventions) to live off?

j) Who will buy my company when I%26#039;m tired of running it myself.

k) How long until I begin to make a profit and where does the investment come from until then? Can I afford to/ am I prepared to put everything that I own on the line?

Just a few of the questions that you absolutely need to answer before you spend a penny on production.

If you are in the UK go to you local Business Link. I did and I decided that my idea, whilst exciting, was a total dud in terms of a money maker. Saved my thousands of quid and at least a year of my life.

By the way, a name means nothing until you%26#039;ve registered it and business cards...that%26#039;s a bit cart before the horse in a very, very dangerous way. You need fundamental building blocks to run a business, cards are just the veneer, the coating. If you%26#039;re good enough you can survive without cards, you won%26#039;t survive without a full vision and a plan.

Bon Chance|||contact me, i will help you market your clothes line

aydenmedia@yahoo.com|||Don%26#039;t try it. Apparel manufacturing is a complex, cutthroat business. Get some experience working for a clothing manufacturer in sales or marketing before you try it or you%26#039;ll get eaten alive.

What are the best introductions to yoga and/or belly dance?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.001-08:00

I am looking for a great video that will give me a starting point on yoga--as well as videos that will be more advanced. I am terribly shy so at the moment yoga classes are out of the question. Also if you have any information on belly dance, I%26#039;d love to hear about it also since I find it very interesting. Thanks! :)|||Rodney Yee I believe is his name for Yoga.....So good. I love yoga and his videos are so easy to follow along for.

What kind of yoga is good for tension?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

I%26#039;ve always had a problem with tension, for apparently no reason. Now that I work long days, by the time I get home it feels like everything shoulder up is just tight, especially my throat and forehead. An advil would do the trick but I don%26#039;t want to rely on that. Can anyone recommend some type of yoga, breathing technique, meditation, anything specific? Thanks.|||i think any type of yoga would help with tension.

you can try getting a thai massage too...i heard this really helps.|||try this

http://www.youtube.com./watch?v=0tp6BHm0...|||There are plenty of yoga books out there. For tension, pick a yoga that has a lot of stretching. You might also check your local yellow pages for meditation or yoga instruction.

I want to get started in Yoga, how do i start and is it a good workout?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.006-08:00

I%26#039;d like to lose some weight and also get alittle toned. I am planning on starting some cardio but also was interested in yoga. Is yoga a good work out? What does it mostly impact? How do i get started? Are there any workout videos or equipment you%26#039;d recommend? Thanks!|||Here you can Find all about yoga|||Along with the cardio, Yoga is a very good work out. It%26#039;s a form of strength training that builds lean muscle rather than bulky muscle. It will definitely give you good tonation, but the muscles will be long and lean--more like a runners. The moves impact all of your muscles if you do a full session, but you can pick and choose moves as well. Many moves work on your core muscles because those are the muscles needed for good posture and a good center of balance--good balance and good posture also make you appear leaner. I would recommend signing up for a beginners yoga class that has sessions a few times a week. They are usually fairly inexpensive in comparison to gym memberships. If you don%26#039;t like that plan, there are also several at-home yoga videos you can follow as well. Many yoga places offer a free trial class, I would recommend going just to make sure your posture is correct for all of the poses--if it is not, they will be less effective. The only equipment yoga requires is a yoga mat for some padding. Wear things that are comfortable and you can move in.|||Yoga is a great workout, look for Yoga Made Easy, a book, and there are so many videos, I don%26#039;t know what to suggest. The fitness channel has a yoga show, try it, too.|||get a wii system and get the wii fit it has yoga strength training mini games body tests and it has alot of stuff to keep u in shape i heard it has over 300 ways to keep u healthy and fit.

How long does it take to become good in Yoga?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.005-08:00

I just started yoga 3 days ago and I realize I am not very flexible and my arms are still not strong enough to support some positions that require all the weight of the body to go in the arms...I was wondering if with time it will improve and my body will become more flexible and therefore be able to do some of the hardest positions? How long does it take approximately if I practice every day for two hours....For how long should one practice in a day?|||I think within one month you will see a significant different. You will be much stronger and more flexible. You will feel strength in your muscles as you poise. Be sure to rest though at least 2-3 times a week if u are new at exercizing. Your body will need the rest, especailly at 2 hours a day.|||i took half a year to master most of the positions, and i am still practising every 2 days. It depends on how fast you are learning.|||i took almost 2 years

How could I get into Yoga when I have such trouble following through?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.004-08:00

I really want to get into yoga, and I%26#039;ve tried a few times. My mom is really into is so she has all the things I need for it. The only thing is, I%26#039;ve always had severe difficulty sticking to one thing for longer than a session.

How can I get into serious yoga without losing my initiative?|||You have to make time for yourself. On the weekends, do your yoga practice for however long it takes. Maybe you could do it with your mom. Anything is better with friends and family.|||Maybe you need to try a different kind.

When and where do you practice? If you got a benefit out of it then you%26#039;d want to do it, so the only thing you need to do is find the time.

If you are not getting much from it then maybe that%26#039;s why you don%26#039;t have a great desire to keep it up. Do you get anything from it or are you just going through the motions ?|||WOW my mom has the same problem.Just remmber it was your choice and you set the goal.Think about how you will feel if you do last the whole time.

How many yoga sessions will I need before I can try advanced poses?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.003-08:00

I%26#039;d say right now I%26#039;m somewhere between beginner and intermediate... My long-term goal is to do the Firefly and Scorpion poses. Not just because they look fun, but because the Scorpion is supposed to give you the deepest stretch through the neck and spine. How long will I need to practice yoga before moving toward these advanced poses?|||I%26#039;m not an expert, but I believe it really matters how often you practice, how long your practice is, now intensive it is, and what poses you are practicing. If you really want to know, ask an instructor for advice on how to work toward those poses, and then you can also ask them how long they think it might take you to achieve the full pose.

I believe every pose is different for everyone. What might take me 6 months to learn to do, it may take someone else two years, as all bodies are aligned differently, have different needs, and abilities vary so widely. Someone may have an alignment issue they didn%26#039;t realize they had, and they have to work on that for a year or more to get proper alignment before they can move into a certain pose.

I think what you ought to do is work gently toward the pose, and don%26#039;t focus on the goal. Focus on where you are now, not where you will be in the future. Yoga is about focusing on the Now moment, so try practicing that every day.

Don%26#039;t worry about when, instead, think more toward learning to be in the moment, and learning to listen to what your body needs to be stronger, more flexible, and healthy.

Namaste`

:)|||For how long you will have to ask yourself that question some people are naturally gifted at yoga and are able to more advance poses. No one else can tell you that is so many years or days you will be doing the postures that you have mentioned; you have to listen to your body and see where you are at, and if you are able to do these postures. Are you practicing head stands, hand stands, plow or any poses that are a lot of upper body strengthening? I would suggest to try them gradually if you are able and to strengthen your upper body.

That would be something I would suggest as a yoga teacher but I would much more rather give you a private yoga class. Try to get a private yoga class in your area that is the safest way to do those poses.

What are the benefits of yoga and which is best for me?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.002-08:00

I know there are different types of yoga. Which is for someone who has a build of 5%26#039;5%26quot; and 110 pounds ( so no weight loss, or heavy-sweating type yoga)? I just want to maintain flexibility and give myself more energy without coffee.|||here try this one it looked good to me. it is not very physically demanding and is good for stress relief :)|||I%26#039;d suggest hatha yoga. It%26#039;s not strenuous in a cardiovascular way. It promotes flexibility and relaxation, and increases your ability to focus and feel alert. I find that I need less sleep and have more energy with this type of yoga. :)

Anusara yoga is of the same branch, with a focus on alignment. I like this one quite a bit since I have lower back issues.

Enjoy, and Namaste! :)

How To Yoga Help To achieve Ultimate Satisfaction Within Self Imposition?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.001-08:00

Many people think applying yoga help to stimulate more energy for healing purposes. How far can that be true. Any answers, awaiting for it.|||I recommend you read the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to understand the goals of yoga (union). They were written approximately 2200 years ago by the Sage Patanjali.

You can find translations online, from the original Sanskrit. See below for a link to my favorite translation of the Yoga Sutras.

Then find a good yoga teacher, attend class as often as possible, and practice yoga every day on your own, wherever you are each day. One can do yoga anywhere.

There are 8 limbs to yoga, as explained in the Yoga Sutras.

The first limb is Yamas, which are restraints.

There are five of them:

not stealing, not lying, non-violence, not lusting (this does not necessarily mean chastity), and non-attachment.

The second limb is Niyamas, which are observances.

There are also five of them:

cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study, and surrender to the Supreme (all one).

The third limb is Asana, which means posture, or pose. This will help to build a strong body, a vehicle for enjoying life.

The fourth limb is Pranayama, which means breath control, or rather awareness of the breath.

The fifth limb is Pratyahara, to bring the senses within. This is preparation for meditation.

The sixth limb is Dharana, meditation on an object or person.

The seventh limb is Dhyana, to become one with the object or person focused on in meditation. Full integration with the object or person focused on in meditation is achieved.

The eighth limb is Samadhi. Full integration is achieved with all. There are other states above this.

Healing is definitely helped by yoga. Yoga will increase energy, reduce stress, bring peace of mind, enlightenment.|||Practicing yoga creates that kind of equilibrium and inner strength... When you perform your yoga pose in coordination with the deep breathing techniques, you will feel the energy flows with your blood and your whole body energized.. Yoga is a practice! So, you can not really discover its benefits only through practice.. this free yoga e-course will help you more to understand it better:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com

Is it ok to do Yoga when pregnant even during the first trimester?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.000-08:00

My girlfriend wants to do yoga but we don%26#039;t know if it%26#039;s ok to do it and when- we know pregnancy yoga is good.|||Yoga -- with modifications -- is a wonderful activity for most pregnant women. Please advise your girlfriend to check with her physician that yoga is appropriate for her.

If your girlfriend is cleared to begin/continue a yoga practice during her pregnancy, there are several things she should take into consideration:

1. If your girlfriend was not practicing yoga regularly prior to her pregnancy, it is advisable that she not begin a new practice during weeks 11 to 14 of her pregnancy. (This is due to an increased risk of miscarriage during these weeks which may be exacerbated by the commencement of new physical exercise activities at this time.)

2. Pregnant women produce a hormone called relaxin which helps to stretch and relax the pelvis to make room for the baby. It also works on connective tissue elsewhere in the body. Pregnant women must take special care to practice GENTLE stretching as it is easy for them to overstretch and strain muscles during this time.

3. The growing baby needs room. Therefore pregnant women are advised to avoid poses which compress the abdomen. Twists should be performed to the open side, a wide-legged stance adopted for forward folding poses and prone (lying on the belly) positions avoided. The general rule of thumb is to practice these modifications throughout the second and third trimesters of pregnancy -- but every woman%26#039;s body is different. Your girlfriend%26#039;s own comfort level is the best indicator of when she needs to start following these modifications.

4. The growing baby takes up room -- and pushes on the mother%26#039;s body to do so. Pregnant women are generally advised not to lie supine (on their backs) after the first trimester as the baby%26#039;s weight can press on the vena cava when in this posture and adversely affect blood pressure.

5. Lowered blood pressure and an altered centre of gravity affect a woman%26#039;s sense of balance during pregnancy. For this reason, special care should be taken during balancing postures and women should move into and out of poses slowly (no jumping!). Pregnant women can widen their base of support in standing poses by widening their stance. During the later stages of pregnancy, your girlfriend may want to keep both feet on the ground during balancing poses. (The weight can be shifted to the standing leg without completely lifting the second foot.) Again, your girlfriend%26#039;s own body will be the best indicator of when to start making these modifications.

6. If your girlfriend is participating in instructor-led classes, she should inform her instructor before class that she is pregnant. This will notify the instructor that she or he needs to give suitable pregnancy modifications throughout the class.

7. There is no one standardized school of thought, training or certification for yoga instructors. Neither have there been any large scale scientific studies done on the effects of specific yoga postures on pregnant women or their babies. Your girlfriend may encounter one instructor who tells her a certain pose is fine to do during pregnancy and another who will say that pose is a definite no-no. Both instructors are simply teaching best practices as they understand them from their own yoga traditions. It is important for your girlfriend to consult multiple sources and to make informed decisions for herself regarding what is right for her.

8. Above all, yoga practitioners need to learn to listen to their own bodies and be guided by how they are feeling and responding to the poses. This is true throughout all stages of pregnancy -- and for the rest of us as well!

Here are a couple of good links for further information on yoga and pregnancy:

http://www.yogajournal.com/newsletter/my...

http://www.yogaeverywhere.com/pregnancy/...|||As a yoga teacher you can do yoga while you are pregnant but I would strongly suggest to find a pregnancy yoga class or someone who has been certified in teaching pregnant women.

If you have complications in your pregnancy I would check with your doctor before going through with yoga. But honestly Yoga would be great for you and your baby.

There are many variations of posture that you can do. Most yoga teachers can work with you if you already go to a yoga class.

I hope this has helped|||Well as any program says, check with your doctor first...but when it comes to exercise and pregnancy it is a good rule of thumb, if you were doing it before you got pregnant you can keep it up through the pregnancy unless it is high impact...ie. boxing. You will have a way easier pregnancy and delivery if you are in shape. Yoga is fantastic to keep up through pregnancy because it keeps everything flexible and toned. You can also tailor the workout as you get huge!|||yes its ok, unless you have a condition that resricts your activity (i.e you are on bed rest) so check with your doc.

excercise is great when you are pregnant.

i jogged when I was pregnant, and did the eliptical. hell, i had some of the best s-e-x of my life when i was was preggo with my last.

did you do yoga before? were you physically active? if so..........go for it girl. trimester doesn%26#039;t matter, just trust your body. if you are worn out, take a breather.

they have lots of pregnancy yoga classes. i think the positions are a little different to ensure you are super confortable.

best wishes!.......and have fun with yoga!|||yes its a great exercise during pregnancy i did it all the way though my pregnancy with my first child and did not put any extra baby weight on. my child came out fit and healthy. but be sure to use a qualified instructor there are a couple of positions that are not suitable in pregnancy.|||for what my Dr. has told me, its fine to keep doing the excersices you were doing before you got pregnant, and as you get bigger you will want to slow down and ask your Dr. whats the right amount of activity to continue with...

BUT if you are just now starting out you will have to ask your Dr. first with what you should start off with

http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/preg.h...|||Everyone will say to check with your doctor first to make sure that any type of exercise is okay.

However, if the doctor says it%26#039;s okay to exercise, then yes, yoga is very good for you and the baby.|||She should discuss this with a qualified instructor. There are some types of yoga and positions that are fine, others that are, or may be problematic.|||Yes gentle yoga is good.|||which path of yoga is she doing? Anyway, yoga isn%26#039;t for fat burning...just try not to do positions that are strenuous.|||Yes, but find a prenatal yoga class.

Is there a type of Yoga that simulates the effect of a chiropractic adjustment?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.003-08:00

I%26#039;m curious if anyone knows if there is a certain kind of yoga that specifically helps individual with bad backs, and if this yoga, when practiced, has similiar effects to receiving an adjustment from a chiropractor? (complete with the cracking of the spine?)

Thanks.|||Yoga or other types of exercise may very well complement a chiropractic adjustment, but it would not be a substitute for a quality chiropractic adjustment. The stretching and strengthening of muscles would help in allowing an adjustment to %26quot;hold%26quot; for longer if the exercises are done correctly. Performing exercises improperly or over-doing it could have the reverse effect. I hope this helps.|||Yoga in one of its parts is a slow, controlled method of ensuring body health. Provide you are patient and perform SIMPLE asanas (postures) ideally under supervision from a qualified teacher then Yoga will help you.

Asanas come in various forms, bending, twisting etc get Light on Yoga by BKS Ijenga from your library this explains the benefits of each posture. The link below may also help.

How to find money to pay for a yoga teacher training certification?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.002-08:00

It%26#039;s not that much money, but $2000 is a lot for a poor girl like myself. Are there any scholarships or funds available that can aid somebody like me to be able to get my 200 hour certification to become a yoga instructor? Or any ideas on how I can fundraise the money?|||The most important lesson you should know, is that you must network. Networking will increase your chances in the business world more than anything else. That being said, you should have a group of about 100 people that you contact regularly (every quarter), once you have a network this good, it will be easier for you to attain any of your goals.

outside the box...

set up a blog and write a letter to everyone you know. If they donate 20 bucks from a link on your blog, you will be closer to your goal. You should be able to get 400 - 1000 bucks that way.

Yardsale - look at what you dont need and list it on craigslist. Assist your parents, friends or neighbors with a garage sale or craigslist. You take a small percentage of the proceeds and you do all the work.

apply for a microloan at prosper.com, use google to find other sites...

apply to a credit union, build a relationship with the staff, ask for a signature loan of 1k. It will help you build credit and you will be better off for it.

If your credit stinks, then go over to creditboards.com. Do the research and build your credit back up.

Contact the yoga school, see if there are jobs that you can do to get some extra cash.

Get a part time job, 15 hours a week at 6 bucks an hour will get you to the school in 3-6 months depending about how well you have done on the above items.

contact your local women%26#039;s networking group. Offer a car wash where you and your friends will wash their cars at the meeting location for a small donation.|||If you feel that you know enough about yoga you can teach at a local gym or try to find a job to pay for it. Also the training program would have a loan program that you can get. Maybe you could ask your friends and family for some extra cash to help you pay for it. Also some schools do offer scholarships for YTT (yoga teacher training). I wish you the best and there needs to be more yoga teachers|||鈥abysitting

鈥owing lawns

鈥aking leaves

鈥eed control

鈥lanting flowers/plants

鈥hoveling snow

鈥aking kids off the bus when their parents were home

鈥etting paid for doing chores

鈥leaning other peoples houses

鈥ashing/drying/waxing/vacuuming cars

鈥ashing and drying dogs/cats or any other pets

鈥aby-sitting pets when people can%26#039;t bring dogs

鈥alking people%26#039;s pets

鈥elping people clean up their attic/basement/garage

鈥elp people make websites or fix computer problems

鈥ype up papers on the computer

鈥ake cooked meals/cookies/cakes for people

鈥aint peoples houses/walls

鈥eliver newspapers

鈥un errands for neighbors

鈥elp younger kids or adults with music/foreign language/math/science/social studies/etc.

鈥ake pictures of pets or kids for a holiday present.|||Everyone needs a little cash, even me!

I found this website it brings me a few bucks.

http://shellcash.com/members/register.ph...

How can yoga burn calories.As it is said that its good for tackling obesity?

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I know doing exercises such as jogging,cycling burns calories because unless we burn calories we wont become slim.

But how can yoga burn calories.|||Any exertion burns more calories than just sitting. How many calories you burn per minute or per hour depends on the intensity of the activity. The more intense, the more you burn per minute. But also, the more intense, the less likely that you will be able to do it for very long.

Yoga can be mild, moderate or vigorous. The more vigorous, the more calories you will burn.

But keep this in mind, it is great for your body no matter how many calories you burn.

And as you become more fit, you will be able to sustain greater intensity for a longer period and burn even more calories.

Best of health and fitness!|||i don%26#039;t know much.

but i personally bought a cd from Ram Dev for weight loss %26amp; i tried those simple assans (postures) %26amp; u will not believe me i lost 8 kg%26#039;s within 5 months.

ya i am serious.so u can say that yoga also burns calories but according me yoga has a slower effect as compared to other exercises ..

there is hardly any sweat while doing yoga %26amp; u r mentally, physically %26amp; emotionally balanced.

i used to do yoga at early morning without breakfast may be that helped me in reducing weight..

keep smiling|||Complete explanation available here :-

http://how-to-answers.blogspot.com/2007/...

How longdoes it take to become stretchy and flexible with yoga?

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Hi! Just started yoga a couple of weeks ago and I have seen that some of the asanas are hard to do because I am not flexible...I wanted to know if anyone have had the smae problems and if there are any tips to help with the flexibility...how long does it take to become flexible, and are the yoga asanas possible at all for someone that has never been flexible or stretchy before?|||You can%26#039;t put getting flexible in a time frame. It depends on genetics, how often you practice, what type of yoga you practice, etc.

What I can say is that you will get more flexible. No doubt about it. Don%26#039;t give up because of lack of flexibility. Your body will adjust.

Does everyone get flexible enough to do all asanas? No. Many times it is your skeletal structure that limits your movements ultimately (See Paul Grilley%26#039;s DVD Anatomy and Asana). I will personally never bend backward and touch my head to my butt.... or even do a wheel pose with my elbows straight. My shoulder joint just isn%26#039;t shaped that way. But I am still getting more flexible in other areas and I can do poses now I couldn%26#039;t do a year ago (like cow%26#039;s face without a strap).

Having said that, there is probably a long way to go for you before you run into your skeletal limits.

What you can do, first of all is to stop comparing yourself to other people. You work with your body and your body is as it is. Try to stay unfrustrated.

Secondly, if you want to get more flexible as quickly as possible do the following: Mark in class which poses are hard to do. Maybe ask your teacher what muscles need to stretch for those and if she can recommend stretches. Or else take note of stretches that seem to come not so easy in class. Do these stretches at home every day (preferably after a little warm up, either yoga or some cardio, biking or running). Bring your body into a GENTLE stretch, try to find the edge between comfortable and uncomfortable and hold it just on the comfortable side of that edge. NEVER EVER stretch so deep it hurts! Hold each stretch for at least two minutes. Shorter stretches may release tension in the muscle, but they do not contribute to lengthening the muscle! While you stretch breathe slowly and encourage the muscles to release and relax. If within those two minutes you feel the stretch diminishing (without moving the body part), go on and move a little deeper into it, again until you find that edge. If one side of the body is tighter than the other, spend a little longer on the tighter side.

You%26#039;ll be amazed at the progress you make in few months. And you%26#039;ll be amazed at how much easier your daily activities are going to be when you are more flexible.

Don%26#039;t ever be afraid to ask your yoga teacher for advice!|||Your not gonna get there overnight. It may take years or months if your lucky. But be sure to practice everyday, its healthy.

If you do YOGA regularly, does that have the same health benefits as aerobics and weight lifting?

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My yoga teacher said that yoga oxygenates the blood and builds strength in a healthier way and does the same good as the other types of exercise which he says can be harmful in the long run. Since I hate aerobics and feel so much better with yoga, it seems right to me but not to my traditional %26quot;work-out%26quot; relatives.What are the facts here?|||Yes and no. It%26#039;s definately body sculpting but unless you are doing power yoga, your heart rate will not increase enough to make it aerobic.|||Depends what type of yoga you do.

Ashtanga has definately imprpved my fitness level. Weight training was doing nothing for me, so I stopped when I took on ashtanga a few nights a week. I%26#039;ve now got the muscle definition I always wanted.

I still do seperate cardio, but that%26#039;s mainly because I%26#039;m most desk based for work. Ashtanga does give a heavy cardio work out through both the breathing technique used and the continual fluid motions.|||Yoga has many benefits including spiritual and physical.It as good as aerobics and other exercises in improving health and shedding unwanted fat.It improves mental health and makes you a better person.There are several Yogas i.e.---Hata Yoga,which you are doing.It stresses more on physical side without ignoring spiritual aspect Another is JnanaYoga which stresses on spirituality.Third one is Bhakti Yoga which is about devotion and surrender to God.Lastly RajaYoga which covers material aspects.One should practise all Yogas to become a total man. I tried all types of exercises,was benefited but to my dismay I found that discontinuance brought back fat to body.Lastly I tried Yoga and am sticking to it for the last one year.Result-loss of 8 k.g. in weight and eye power improvement though I am 62.Besides I developed more positive attitude to life.Want to know more about Yoga?Read any book on it and see the disc showing Yoga by Swamy Ramdev of India.|||That depends... how often do you do yoga? If you do yoga every other day of the week, then you%26#039;re looking at a pretty fit body. You won%26#039;t need to supplement it with other exercises. Yoga will increase the heart rate and builds nice long, lean muscles in a way that your body can handle - afterall, it is your body weight.

Yoga, when practised correctly, yoga will do the least amount of harm to the body. If you have any conditions in particular, make sure you inform your instructor. And when in yoga class, please listen to your body. When and if your body is telling you that it%26#039;s in pain, stop and go to child%26#039;s pose. This will prevent your body from hurting itself.

I teach yoga and sometimes I worry that my student%26#039;s egos get in the way of their practise. It%26#039;s not their fault. It%26#039;s the way that we%26#039;ve been conditioned by our society to push ourselves beyond our limits. So, listen attentively to your teacher%26#039;s ques. Listen attentively to your body%26#039;s cues.

Going back to your question... normal aerobic exercises have a tendency to be a bit too hard on the joints and weightlifiting may hurt the ligaments if you over extend yourself.

All that said - I also realize how hard it is to go down to the gym/studio on a daily basis to get your yoga practise in. So, on the days that you don%26#039;t do yoga, you might want to do some running and practise your yogic whispher breath while you%26#039;re doing that.

Hope this helps.|||It REALLY depends on what your regular work out would have consisted of. If it was a mild work out just to keep in shape and you are not trying to build muscle or lose weight, Yoga would be a great alternative!

Yoga is good for those people that are maintaining their weight and current muscle mass. It is also really good for gaining more flexibility.

(*You still have to be careful though; you can hurt yourself just as much doing Yoga as with any other form of exercise, it just may be a different kind of damage, like not impactive but tearing, ouch!)

Those of us that need to build muscle or lose weight would have to couple Yoga with other more traditional forms of exercise.|||There are more benefits with Yoga than any other exercise or sport out there, to many to explain. Long life and healthier living in general like normal blood pressure among other things, really.|||Yoga is a form of strength training but you need to do the other stuff as well|||For good health it is all the way PATANJALI%26#039;s Yoga,which is time tested over centuries. The main difference is that Yoga makes use of relaxation techniques where as in the other methods u get the benefit s by exhausting techniques. PRANAYAMA (Breathing Techniques)is a part of Yoga and gives very good results by just controlling breath. U have different Yogic Asanas to give benefit for different problems.U have no cures for chronic problems like Asthma and diabetics,and problems like back pain in these modern methods where as u have solutions for every problem in Yoga.So u can easily understand the efficacy of Yoga.U should learn from a good teacher who will not introduce his own techniques.U can browse the net for %26#039;yoga%26#039; and also go through some books to get more information.|||your yoga teacher will tellyou anything to keep you paying them for yoga instead of going and getting proper excercise, stretching isnt aerobic saying it is dont make it so - you say yourself you don%26#039;t like aerobics this is because they are actually working and raising your heart rate|||ya, they would say that. they are all effective ways of exercising. i%26#039;ve meet many people that have injured themselves through yoga...so don%26#039;t believe it....it%26#039;s the teacher of the particular fitness class that teaches their pupils properly, not the exercise. proper screening of participants is essential.|||%26quot;Heyam Deham Anagatam%26quot;

This shloka means that the pains yet to come can be avoided by Yoga.

Yoga means union. It is the union of your body, mind, breath and soul. Yoga has 84 lakh asanas, but the beautiful thing is that by knowing just a couple, you can change the way you live.

Aerobics

- Aerobics is a very energetic form of physical activity that increases your heartbeat to about 65% of the maximum rate.

- It keeps the body in motion mainly for the purpose of cardiovascular workout.

- It has a tendency to make the mind restless due to constant motion generating a lack of proper focus on the body.

Yoga

- Yoga exercises the entire body appropriately, including the lungs and the cardiovascular system

- It also steadies the mind for the highly desirable mind-body harmony for a total relaxation.

- Yoga makes the spine supple, strengthens the abdomen, and increases the range of movements of most of the joints by stretching the tendons.

- It also strengthens, concentrates, calms and steadies the mind

- It increases your performance under all conditions of work, study and play.

Where is the best yoga class and whats the cost in bangalore?

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i am residing in Seshadripuram,bangalore, can you advise any good yoga class located near seshadripuram/kumarapark area and whats the cost?|||visit any temple %26amp; find out.

check it out at malleswarm , u will get it.

some r offering morning %26amp; evening both time.

In Rajaji Nagar Ram Mandir classes every day going on, it%26#039;s 100/-|||No need of Yoga.

If you do five times Pray like an EXACT muslim according to STRICT ISLAMIC RULES , you would have never need of any excersice you found in this world

If I hurt you, please forgive me please...|||you must check on net (google)

How can I improve my personal discipline regarding my personal yoga practice?

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I%26#039;m trying to run 3 miles per day six days per week. I also would like to incorporate my yoga practice some how, but there%26#039;s not enough hours in the day...|||I totally understand. About a year ago I had finally managed to build a habit of practicing everyday-- then I moved and my whole schedule got thrown out of wack and I%26#039;ve never been able to get back to a daily practice. Here are the things that helped me build a daily practice before....

1) It takes a certain amount of time to build a new habit. In the beginning it is pure discipline that makes you do the desired behavior. Be patient with yourself as you try to build the habit, but accept no excuses. I think my yoga teacher told me that you have to do the same thing something like 20 times to begin to build a new habit.

2) Don%26#039;t worry too much about how much yoga you%26#039;re doing as you try to build the habit of a daily practice. 15 minutes everyday is better than none. On busy days when I really don%26#039;t have much time I just do down dog, standing forward bend, triangle, seated twist, and savasana-- about 10 breaths in everything except savasana. Doing any yoga everyday will help build the habit.

3) Think about all the other things that you have 15 or 30 minutes for... I know for me it%26#039;s easy to find time for a TV show that I like or talking to a friend-- so why shouldn%26#039;t I be able to squeeze in the same amount of time for yoga?

4) You don%26#039;t have to do your yoga all in one sitting. On days that are super busy you can spread your yoga out through the day. Practice a pose or two as time permits throughout the day and finish your day with a savasana when you get home.

Hope this helps. Namaste!|||One of the great things about yoga is the benefits you can take away, even with a short session. Try making it a part of every day, even if it%26#039;s only for 10 minutes. It could be your stretching practice before and after you run.

Once it is part of your daily (or a certain number of days per week) routine, you can try lengthening the time of your yoga practice by thinking of all the positive benefits you%26#039;re receiving.

Good luck, enjoy, and Namaste! :)

How many calories do you burn doing one hour of yoga?

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I am talking about light to moderate yoga like at the gym. I know cardio is the ultimate fat buster, its is just a curiosity of mine... I want to know what my hour in a hot smelly room gets me other than an invincible/calm feeling afterwards. Thaaaanks|||You can find calorie calculators online that, when you put in your weight and the amount of time, show you (roughly) how many calories you%26#039;re burning during a variety of activities for that particular amount of time. The best one I%26#039;ve found is at http://www.caloriesperhour.com, but that%26#039;s just because it has the most variety of daily activities. There%26#039;s another one I%26#039;ve found that wasn%26#039;t quite as comprehensive, but I can%26#039;t remember exactly where it was since I don%26#039;t have it bookmarked.

Also, high-impact cardio isn%26#039;t always the best fat-buster. You actually want to do low-impact stuff so that your body doesn%26#039;t go into preservation mode and try to preserve calories. Try doing a workout that will aim for about 55% to 65% of your target heart rate and do it for about 30-45 minutes, and that will burn the maximum amount of calories. Your body is designed to preserve itself, and uses several safeguards to preserve energy when it thinks it%26#039;s going to have to use up a lot for a long time. This essentially %26quot;tricks%26quot; your body into burning the most calories, since it thinks it will have plenty to spare. Best of luck!

Edit: If you really want to know exactly how many calories you spend on any given activity, you can invest in something like the BodyBugg. But those are super-expensive and require paying for the product, the program, and the services of a trainer to go over it all with you for about three months. I would just stick to the rough estimates on the calorie calculators.

Does anyone know any good books or websites dealing with the philosophy of yoga?

2010-05-15T03:44:00.002-07:00

Not sure where to post this!

I know there are many %26#039;forms%26#039; of yoga, but I%26#039;d like info about the general philosophy of yoga, and nothing that%26#039;s too heavy!

Thanks.|||Here%26#039;s a few:

Yoga Journal www.yogajournal.com

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/yo...

http://www.yogabasics.com/yoga/philosoph...

Why do some yoga books have a whole bunch of poses and sequences, while others have only a handful?

2010-05-15T03:44:00.001-07:00

Are there different types of power yoga? How are hatha, asana, astanga, and asana yoga related? I want a book that includes all of the possible movements. How do these people go about choosing the exercises and poses that they include in their book? Why not just include all of the movements? Can you just take any of the poses and make up your own sequences? Or are there certain ones that need to go together? I can%26#039;t find a satisfying yoga book because I feel like if I choose one, I%26#039;ll be missing out on stuff that might be in other books. Is there a book that contains it all?|||Yoga is a vast science and art.

Sage Patanjali is said to be the father of yoga as he is credited as the one who transcribed what was previously only an oral tradition.

Patanjali%26#039;s %26#039;Yoga Sutras%26#039; is the definitive text of yoga; yet it is not easily understood by someone who is new to yoga as its %26#039;sutras%26#039; are %26#039;threads%26#039; of condensed information and the original language is Sanskrit - a language that attempts to convey wholeness through its vibration.

The %26#039;Yoga Sutras%26#039; does not provide any detailed descriptions of poses; yet it does include a description of Astanga Yoga (the 8 limbs of Yoga) and %26#039;Asana%26#039; or physical postures is the third limb of the 8 limbs.

So Astanga Yoga in its original context comes from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Astanga Yoga has been marketed as %26#039;Power Yoga%26#039; , %26#039;Hot Yoga%26#039; , %26#039;Bikram Yoga%26#039; and a couple of other names by folks who have focused on some of the health benefits available through the practice; the poses they include/exclude (and other aspects of the practice) are determined by sales and marketing.

Hatha Yoga is the union of solar and lunar (male-female) energies that uses poses as its foundatin and like %26#039;Astanga%26#039; it has been presented and marketed under a variety of other names (folks like B K S Iyengar, Kripalvananda, Vishnudevananda/Shivananda and others have particular approaches of Hatha Yoga that are named for them).

In general yoga has two approaches that have been practiced for thousands of years; the one that is more dominant in the North and East of India is more centered on the energy body and is more esoteric in its approach; the other approach is more physical; it is dominant in the South and West of India and it is the approach that has influenced most folks outside of India.

Since Patanjali there have been many great yogis and about 100 years ago T K V Krishnamacharya was considered to be %26#039;the%26#039; yogi of South India. Krishnamacharya had a number of excellent students like Indra Devi, B K S Iyengar, Patthabi Jois, and his son Desichar... each of these now have yoga forms that are named for them in some way or another.

B K S Iyengar%26#039;s book %26#039;Light on Yoga%26#039; is one of the best reference books on yoga; it was written circa 1960 - B K S Iyengar is still living and he has written a number of other yoga books since %26#039;Light on Yoga%26#039; was published.

So %26#039;Light on Yoga %26#039; is a comprehensive work (it includes some 600 photos of yoga poses, their descriptions, and how the poses/practices are grouped) yet newer books by B K S Iyengar and his students make the material more accessible.

Patthabi Jois%26#039; approach to yoga is what others have marketed as %26#039;Astanga Yoga/Power Yoga%26#039; - there are a number of books by his students that describe the different series of poses that he promotes.

Namaste%26#039;

James

Is it possible/easy to become flexible after you are an adult and become good at yoga?

2010-05-15T03:44:00.000-07:00

I am wondering if it is possible to gain flexibility even though I am already an adult. I know it is better and easier when you are younger. I am 22 and taking yoga. I am working very hard to do the poses but it is so hard. How long does it take to gain strength? Also how long does it take to become flexible? Any insight would be great! Thanks!|||Just keep working at your stretches. It won%26#039;t take too long to regain some flexibility and strength!|||Yes! And you are only 22! We have a Yoga show here where I am. Her name is Gerda and she is well in her 70%26#039;s. This woman is amazing! She started at 50 because of Arthritis. She teaches here too. Google her. Gerda Krebs.|||OH YEAH it is possible all you have to do is keep at it you will be amazed at what your body can do no matter how old you are.. Also try some palates it is good for flexibility too. After you do it for about 2 weeks you will see a big difference.|||as long as you dont have any joint dammage you should be able to work up to it, but give it a while, a year or so.

Does anyone know of any websites where there is free Yoga exercises?

2010-05-15T03:43:00.003-07:00

I%26#039;m new to yoga. Particularly Namaste and would like to know if there are any websites that are free that show how to do the positions. Please help me!|||I don%26#039;t have an iPod either. iTunes is the program you download from Apple that plays on your computer (kind of like Windows Media but much better).

iTunes has free yoga podcasts. I have downloadad two..one is an hour-long class, the other is 20-30 mins long. Just search for %26quot;yoga%26quot; under podcasts.|||Yoga Today has free online yoga:

http://www.yogatoday.com/

Hope this helps, and good luck with your yoga practice!

How effective is yoga for weight loss?

2010-05-15T03:43:00.002-07:00

I want to lose ten to fifteen pounds as soon as possible...Would yoga classes once a week help at all, or should I stick to typical exercises to boost my weight loss?|||Go for yoga after aerobics lesson.

that won%26#039;t do as much as aerobics, swimming, power walk 1 hour a day, and other activities who sweat you and burn all that fat. Do yoga once a week, and do other fast things so you loose weight. Yoga is great for stress|||It%26#039;s effective in that it helps to build muscle, which is a good thing. But cardio is better for fat loss. It%26#039;s an excellent way to round off an exercise plan, since you can do it every day, unlike strength training or cardio.|||For more information you may visit https://nzalawadia.qhealthbeauty.com/

and email me on nilesh_v_zalawadia@yahoo.com|||yoga help to speed up metabolism which effective to weight loss.

http://www.best-diet-food.com|||Cardio is best for weightloss (calorie burning). Yoga is great for toning the muscles, flexibility, and quieting the mind. I love it, and try to make it a part of my fitness regime. Once a week isn%26#039;t much though (for any benefit)...perhaps if you tried to do some yoga at home in the mornings, then your cardio exercises later in the day...|||Yoga is good for general well being. To lose weight, cardio plus eating right is the best way. Have yoga in your exercise routine but don%26#039;t use that as a weght loss method. It won%26#039;t work.

But, do not discontinue Yoga. It has some very excellent way to do internal cleansing such as deep breathing. Flexibility enhancement with Yoga is very good. It will also help to keep your cardio workout in proper rhythm.|||Yoga teaches you how to breathe and relax. You are less likely to binge eat or eat crap if you have taken a yoga- or martial arts class. It changes your focus. You don%26#039;t need to go to a class - you can buy a book or borrow from the library. It will help you your whole lifetime to deal with a variety of issues.|||Yoga is great! It makes you feel good and it will help you reduce. But, there are better ways to lose weight fast. Do the yoga but, if you want a quicker way read this first, if you are older and have not exercised in many years you should see your doctor and have a stress test done ti be sure your heart is ok. If you are young and just want to get fit and/or lose weight, here%26#039;s my Weight Loss Program through聽Body Building and Nutrition. It works! Don%26#039;t Use Diet Pills.聽They are bad for you. Most of them are just a scam or they are addictive. Counting calories is a pain in the butt.聽 It will drive you nuts. But, losing weight is simple. You just have to do the right things. 鈥? Fad diets sometimes work but, you can be sure that at least 25% of the weight you lose will be muscle. Then when you stop the diet you will gain back all of the weight you lost but no muscle. So, you will have 25% more fat than you did before! Fad diets just鈥╝ren%26#039;t worth the bother. 鈥? Fasting or skipping meals will teach your body that famine is about to happen and your body will begin to store more fat to get you through the next period when food is not available. 鈥? Here%26#039;s a simple trick that can help you lose weight without doing anything else. Drink a litre of water as soon as you wake up in the morning and then drink two more throughout the day. You%26#039;ll notice a difference the first month. 鈥? Here%26#039;s a better way. For every pound of muscle that you add your body will burn 3000 calories (1lb) of fat every day. That means that just by having an extra pound of muscle on your body you will burn a pound of fat every day! So, add muscle! 鈥? This is the fastest way to add a pound of muscle. Squats and Pushups! You do them on alternate days; squats one day, pushups the next. And you do them SuperSlow style. That is, you do the easy part twice as slow as the hard part. That way you fatigue the muscles quickly. Then you rest the muscles for 48鈥╤ours which gives the body a chance to make new muscles.

Squats should be done with a wide stance and all the way to the floor. Pushups the with palms shoulder width apart and all the way to the floor, then all the way up. Use the full range of motion of the muscle group you are trying to develop.

The idea is to tire the muscles out completely so do a set of squats until you can%26#039;t do another, then rest for a couple of minutes and do it again. Do that 3 times and you%26#039;re done for the day. The following day, don%26#039;t do squats but do pushups. Do them the same way,

go down twice as slow as you come up.

You will lose weight fast, unless you add more junk food and fat to your diet. Instead, eat at least 5 to 7 different raw vegetables and fruits every day. Cut out anything that comes in a bag or package. Cut out all processed foods, soft drinks and sweets. Eat more grains and less red meat. Check out the Food Pyramid.

If you really want to give your body the best

possible chance to be healthy and fat free, go to infinity2.com and order their weight loss formula and Essentials for Life. That will give you all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics that your body needs and will keep you feeling better and healthier. They also have a Proteabolic Mass Formula for serious athlete who want to build muscle mass quickly and safely.

Weight loss without exercise is not good. You need to eat healthy, exercise and get your rest. You will feel better, look better and be healthier. Try it for a week. You will notice a difference. You will feel better and that will motivate you to continue.

Losing weight only in specific areas of the body is impossible.聽 You can%26#039;t just lose weight around the belly, for instance.

If you want tight, rippled abs, do crunches and leg raises every other day the way I described above. 鈥℅ood luck!

Cheeck these links:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_guide_...

http://www.infinity2.com Sponsor ID 3290988|||it wouldn%26#039;t hurt your weight loss, but it wouldn%26#039;t be as effective as cardio (like running, sports, etc)|||i don%26#039;t know about weight loss it might but it is good for musal controal|||NO!!!! yoga is just a program where old people that can strech steal your money-you would have a better change of losing more weight by running 2 miles a day and doing 29 sit up every morning and before you go to sleep. the reason yoga is bad for weigh loss is because it makes you want to eat a lot of bagels and drink alot of green tea.

Does anyone know if there is a yoga that combines all of the types of yogas together?

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I am interested in starting yoga. I am an 18 year old athletic guy. I only know a little bit about yoga from what I%26#039;ve read online. I am not sure which yoga to do. They all seem to have such great benefits. I don%26#039;t want to miss out on the benefits of any of them. Is there a yoga that incorporates all of the elements(ie, breathing, meditation, flexibility, strength, endurance, spirituality, stress relief, etc)? I want to cover all my bases and take a well rounded approach. Right now, I just do meditation and I jog and do calisthenics. I am really excited to know more about yoga.|||you meditate at 18? WOW. anyway, richard hettleman , i%26#039;m not sure if i%26#039;ve got the first name or spelling right, but you can google it down, has a book which combines all kinds of asanas and teaches you yoga in 28 days. It%26#039;s an extremely old, but popular book.Might be what you%26#039;re looking for.

What should I do to make myself more flexible - yoga, pilates, or other?

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I am ridiculously unflexible, and want to be more flexible. I would like to be able to do the splits (in the end!). What should I do to gain this flexibility - yoga, pilates, or something else? Suggestions are very welcome :)

Thank you!|||Definately yoga and practice it every day! pilates is more for streangth

What Is The Name Of The Channel I Watch Yoga On In The Morning?

2010-05-15T03:42:00.002-07:00

I want to do some stretching in the morning, but I don%26#039;t know what channel I can watch it on and what time. Can You Please tell me the name of the channel and what time I can watch Yoga on. Thank You|||I have DirecTV and it is on Fit, the Fitness Channel, around 261 where I live.|||The problem is you don%26#039;t say where you live or what time zone you are in, so nobody can really give you the answer you are looking for.

I can suggest some websites though that have free yoga videos:

http://www.yogatoday.com (7 one hour classes a week to choose from )

http://www.yogamazing.com (podcasts you can download, classes about 20 minutes long each)

http://www.yogajournal.com (click on %26quot;practice%26quot; then %26quot;home practice%26quot; and you will find the links to the short videos)

Is there a free online site to learn yoga?

2010-05-15T03:42:00.001-07:00

I want to start doing yoga, but don%26#039;t have time or money to join an obligatatory (is that even a word lol?) group. Is there a site where i can learn some yoga for free? If not, any suggestions on what else i could do, like yoga alternatives or something?|||Here%26#039;s 2 good sites to learn yoga for free online...Both offer photos and explanations of the poses. Plus different styles of yoga and health benefits. Have fun!|||yeah up ur penis|||Try this site

http://www.santosha.com/asanas/

This is a free website that provides instruction on how to do asanas. There is no video streaming.|||Type yoga into a search engine and you%26#039;ll get tons of postures. I don%26#039;t know if any are well integrated into a video or not.

Also, a lot of hospitals offer free yoga classes. I%26#039;m not sure how closely they check whether you are a patient or not though.

Libraries have videos on yoga as well as pilates, tai chi, and other modalities.

Good luck.|||yes go to www.ask.com and type in yoga.

Is there a book that explains yoga completely?

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I%26#039;m looking for a book that covers all the different aspects of yoga as well as all the types of yoga. I just started doing what I think is called Astanga yoga. I am so confused though because there are so many different words to remember and different types of yoga (ie. plasha yoga, asana, and I can%26#039;t remember all the rest). I want something like an encyclopedia of yoga, so that I can learn about the philosophy, the types of yoga, the meanings of all the words, the history, the poses, the mantras, etc. I don%26#039;t want a book that focuses on just one type of yoga or on just one aspect of yoga. There are plenty of those. It%26#039;s like a wild goose chase trying to find the essential stuff to read. Is there a book that covers all of the yogas?|||There will never be a book that completely explains yoga because it has such a long history. I do use two books, as a beginner, that I highly recommend since they cover a ton of poses and series which can be incorporated into your ashtanga yoga program.

The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga

The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation, and Meditation Techniques of Yoga

You can buy them both together on Amazon.com for about $24 and they%26#039;re really extensive for a beginner|||The book that does exactly what you%26#039;re asking for is called The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice. It%26#039;s by George Feuerstein. Hohm Press, 2001. ISBN 1890772186.

However, even though this is what you%26#039;re asking for, I think it may be quite daunting for a beginner. Instead of looking for one book that has absolutely everything (which the above title comes close to doing), maybe you should consider reading a beginner%26#039;s book that deals with basic questions in an accessible way. It happens that Georg Feuerstein has written that book as well. It%26#039;s called Yoga for Dummies (written with Larry Payne). Published in 1999. ISBN 0764551175.

These aren%26#039;t your only options, but they are worth trying.|||Well, I wudn%26#039;t call it a wild goose chase

There are many books that cover all yoga

My personal recommendation is %26#039;Yoga Health Secrets%26#039;

It is an ebook and it is very good

Here is the link

http://sanjay0828.acagma.hop.clickbank.n...

Is it normal to have a headache after a yoga workout ?

2010-05-15T03:41:00.002-07:00

I normally feel great after yoga, however, this one time I have a severe headache. Ive been drinking water to stay hydrated. Whats the reason ?|||headache must be due to some other reason as yoga will not be followed by headache . you always will be full of energy after yoga with mentally very calm and Serene.physically also you will be more active.|||When you do yoga you are actually activating the energy system of your body. In ancient India they called this the kundalini (energy body) which consists of 7 chakras (energy centres). I won%26#039;t go into too many details because explaning everything will take very long.

In a nutshell if you experience a huge headache after yoga it probably means that lots of energy is going to your eyebrow centre (chakra).

If this idea intrigues you, you can read more about the different energy centres by searching on google for chakras or kundalini.|||NOt at all you should not have any such problem after Yoga..

you must be doing something wrong, consult a yoga expert...|||Yoga can cure headaches (sometimes), it shouldn%26#039;t cause them. These things happen though, there%26#039;s no point in fretting, take some pain relief and a LITTLE more water.|||after yoga session usually one feel healthy

if you have headache

plz do consult a good physician to monitor you blood pressure and also of kidney functions.

Does anyone know of any good Yoga groups or sites?

2010-05-15T03:41:00.001-07:00

I am looking for good on line yoga sites groups, blogs or anything that can help me learn more about Yoga. I am looking for a group that I can correspond with, ask questions and just get a personal view or feedback.|||I have been doing the YRG Workout which is yoga based and they added in other exercise movements to build your core. What is really cool is that they have a free site where you can blog, ask questions and share your fitness story. I can%26#039;t believe it is free and they don%26#039;t try to sell you anything...what a concept. The website is www.YRGUniverse.com|||YogaMates.com

Yoga mat smells like rubber or plastic- How do I get rid of the smell?

2010-05-15T03:41:00.000-07:00

When I got my yoga mat 6 months ago, and I unwrapped it from the plastic, the odor of rubber or plastic was very strong. It has gone down slightly but I cannot get my face near it because it is so strong.

I have tried cleaning with soap and water, window cleaner, and airing it out for days outside as well as inside my house.

Any suggestions?? Im desperate... its a really strong smell and interferes with my yoga practice...|||if it was outside, was it in the heat/sunlight?

My suggestion might be even more smelly.

Put it in your car in the summertime for several days. Let the hot car bake it out.

Heat is the main thing that might continue to bake out fumes. But if it gets too hot it might also damage it and smell worse.

Dunno.|||Buy a different mat, one that%26#039;s natural rubber. Or even start using wool mats. That smell is definetly nasty.

Is it proper to do the yoga squat while waiting in public?

2010-05-15T03:40:00.003-07:00

When waiting for someone/something, is it appropriate to do so while in the yoga squat? Is that inherently offensive to someone less flexible? I always attempt to do it discreetly. I would never do a pose/asana right next to someone. Unfortunately, after sitting in the car, I need the relief offered by the yoga squat (and forward bend). I have had surgery once on a herniated disc, and was recently told I must quit running because of my recurring back/neck pain. I find I have to do poses throughout the day to relief the constant pain.

Thank you.|||Many people, like those in Asia, squat in public places-- while waiting for a bus, eating their food, etc. and is considered normal.

I myself do asanas such as twists, forward bends and squats as discreetly as I can in public places, and while I sometimes get strange looks from others, no one has really found it extremely offensive (or at least I haven%26#039;t been told). It would be preferable to either find an isolated area or perhaps a more acceptable location (such as a park or a beach).

Try not to be too conscious while doing your poses, and do not let people who stare affect you. When I travel, I always do a headstand before my flight at the airport (in a discreet corner) and people who see me are actually happily amused by this. (I%26#039;ve even had strangers come up to me and ask if they could join me!)

If people ask, tell them you%26#039;re doing yoga poses due to your back condition. Most people are either curious or will just ignore you anyway. So go ahead, do your asanas!

Namaste.|||Nothing wrong with it. If people stare just tell them you are in pain and this is the only thing that relieves the pain. I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;d understand.

What is a good, free website that shows begginer yoga?

2010-05-15T03:40:00.002-07:00

I want to become a little more flexible and I want to learn yoga on my own. I already make up stretches and try to do them. But I want to find a website that offers proffesional begginer positions for free.|||http://www.yogajournal.com/

Yoga Journal is great !|||I don%26#039;t know try google.com|||Try inner vision, %26amp; also yoga yoga these are two good ones.|||Try http://yoga.about.com/

What are good yoga, latin dancing, ab, or belly dancing videos for a 15 year old girl?

2010-05-15T03:40:00.001-07:00

Any recommendations for yoga, latin dancing, ab, or belly dancing videos? Anything for me to get flat abs!|||Yoga is to be practised under supervision of some yoga master who guides you or one with the %26quot;Asanas%26quot; apt for one. Pranayamam (breathing) can be done along with Padmasanas, I don%26#039;t know you have some Yoga masters in your area to guide you. Other things are not commonly used here in India.There are more than 84000 Asanas and one need not to do or practise all. may be a few which can be useful and suitable to one , are normally done with the guidance.|||go check out the videos on http://www.marzino.com

What is the best resource for someone new to yoga?

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favorite book, video, etc. for a yoga novice?

please, recommendations for ones you%26#039;ve actually used and loved.|||Any thing by Tara Fraser is very good.|||Youtube beginner%26#039;s yoga. That should give you a lot of resources.

I am Yoga teacher from India. I want to start my studio. Any ideas about investement option &risks?

2010-05-15T03:39:00.003-07:00

Me and my husband have Yoga certification from India. We want to start small with little liability.We live in Redmond, Or. We are willing to relocate.|||You should go to a wealthier area. Rent/Buy a small studio. Something tells me that there aren%26#039;t too many %26quot;new-agey-yoga-types%26quot; in Oregon. In a larger area (like California), you%26#039;ll make a killing because of the fact that you are Indian. It will make it feel like REAL yoga. You know, really authentic.

Obviously, the risk is that your business will fail and you will lose a lot of money. You could take out a loan from the bank to afford the studio. You actually have a lot of options. You could just start out small in Oregon, build up a small fortune, and then move your business to a larger/wealthier area with your own money.

Hope this helps.

How long should you take for an average yoga session?

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And where can you buy yoga instructional dvds for cheap?|||Lessons last between 45 minutes to an hour. I would recommend that you visit www.yogajournal.com where you can get a lot of info and orientation.

If you have never done yoga and are starting now, It will change your life for good. Enjoy it!

When I try to do boat pose in yoga I cannot straighten my legs because they shake uncontrollably. Why?

2010-05-15T03:39:00.001-07:00

I would rate my yoga experience as intermediate. I work out (either cardio or strength) five days per week. I can touch my toes with straight legs, so I don%26#039;t think flexibility is a problem. I think I%26#039;m a very healthy person, so why can%26#039;t I straighten my legs during this exercise without having them shake like crazy?

Thanks!|||My first guess would be you would benefit from more core development.

Especially in Boat pose, your core is the anchor/foundation from which your legs and upper torso extend outwards from.

Without a steady/soild foundation, your extended limbs can literally be shaky.

Although, even with good core, you also still need good quad (front upper thigh muscle) strength for Boat pose.

Don%26#039;t know how much core work you regularly incorporate in your strength training, plus, whether you do leg extensions for quad strength.

I don%26#039;t care much for crunches/sit ups, so instead do the Captains Chair.

If not familiar, Captains Chair is somewhat like a tall high chair missing it%26#039;s seat.

You support yourself off the ground by elbows, then lift/crunch the thighs/legs up towards your abs.

It%26#039;s basically just vertical crunches.

You can do it with knees/legs straight to increase difficulty.

I alternate these with back extensions, so as to maintain balanced front and back core strength.

If not already a regular part of your asana practice, I would also highly recommend Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) for core development.

Emphasizing slow, smooth transitions from Down dog, Plank, Chaturanga, Up Dog, back to Down dog, is great core work.

Namaste%26#039;,

dwb|||your problem isn%26#039;t that you are unhealthy. It%26#039;s that you have poor balance, which is fine. It takes time and practice to get good balance...just keep working on it and you will be fine soon.

When I try to do boat pose in yoga I cannot straighten my legs because they shake uncontrollably. Why?

2010-05-15T03:39:00.000-07:00

How can yoga help you lose weight?

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Does it even help you lose weight? How? And can that be your only source of cardio thats enough to help? Ide like any facts about yoga :) Thank you!|||it teaches you to use every part of your body, using your weight, I would not have it as your only sourse of cardio. I just started 2 weeks ago, and I feel great. You cannot drink OJ before hand you will get sick. U will sweat like u are running. I had real bad joint pain, and I%26#039;m feeling good Like I said I just started but so far so good.|||Some types of yoga can help you lose weight, but not all types. There%26#039;s one that%26#039;s done in a hot room that%26#039;s set at a temp of around 97 degrees. That form, I can%26#039;t remember the name of it, makes you sweat A LOT! You can lose some weight that way.

Other forms of yoga are more for relaxation. Yoga is good to add to your workout, but it shouldn%26#039;t be your sole form of cardio. You just won%26#039;t get enough to make a difference. I use yoga in addition to cardio. In fact, I use yoga and Pilates once a week each to vary my workout routine.

If you%26#039;re looking for a good workout, try Pilates. You won%26#039;t work up that much of a sweat (especially on the floor version), but you%26#039;ll still get a great workout. If you pay for the Pilates reformer classes, those will put your body through a rigorous workout (staying balanced on a machine while you workout is hard!).|||it depends on how strenuous your yoga classes are. Some yoga classes are really intense and get your heart rate elevated, however many are really very low impact. you need to find an activity that gets your heart rate elevated for 40-60 minuetes 4-6 times per week. This may be high impact yoga, jogging, areobics etc.

Keep in mind that a lot of people enjoy yoga because it is peacefull and relaxing... this is not the type of yoga that will help you lose weight,|||you are moving your body.

What are some good effective yoga positions?

2010-05-15T03:38:00.002-07:00

i dont have any equipment, and i cant get yoga dvd%26#039;s so what are some really good and effective yoga positions?

thanks guys!|||The Warrior Pose: (Breathe slowly and hold for 1 minute on each foot)

http://gekrys77.files.wordpress.com/2008...

Sun Salutation: (Quite a long one) http://www.yogasite.com/sunsalute.htm

Half-Moon: (Hold for 30 seconds each side) http://www.yogaleah.com/Images/halfmoon1...

Triangle: (My favourite pose!..You need to follow the directions carefully though) http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UVE5zW4RsK...

Tree: (Really stretch as high as you can, and balance) http://www.portlandrockgym.com/gfx/4.6_y...

I do yoga every morning for 20 minutes, and i read somewhere that it can make you feel like doing exercise later!

~ And you may want to search the internet for the chair pose and palm tree.

Good luck, enjoy.|||In yoga, there are many simple yet effective postures that can help you get in shape and be healthier... to discover the yoga poses, their physiological benefits and the deep breathing techniques, here%26#039;s a good free yoga e-course for you: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com

1What is the proper breathing technique for Bikram Yoga? How long do you hold a pose?

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Also, is it okay to do Bikram in a semi-warm room opposed to it being really hot. I know you probably won%26#039;t get the benefits of sweating as much and releasing as much toxins, but is it okay for this type of yoga?|||It sounds like you don%26#039;t have a studio in your area. I%26#039;ve been doing bikram yoga for 3.5 years, and have my own opinion about the heat. I believe that the heat should enhance your practice rather than hinder it. When the room is a nice 104 like it should be it%26#039;s lovely. When it gets to about 50% humidity and feels much hotter it can be cumbersome. Then again, I%26quot;m not a size zero. So, in my opinion as long as the room is warm you%26#039;ll be fine. Unlike Ashtanga, Bikram doesn%26#039;t create as much heat internally so you might want to go for a run first or wear warm clothing as you practice in a cooler room.

Breathing should be a 6-second inhale followed by a 6-second exhale. For the belly down postures they recommend what they call 80-20 breathing. Inhale completely, then exhale 20%, inhale 20% and keep using the top 20% of the lung capacity. You%26#039;ll find a lot of questions answered on www.bikramyoga.com

What is the best way to clean a yoga mat? Preferably without dry cleaning...?

2010-05-15T03:38:00.000-07:00

I am not sure of the best way to clean a yoga mat. The one I have has acquired a bit of nasty smells accordingly. I wonder if you can just soak it in mild soap and wring it out, or if that might mess it up ? (it is that weird tacky foam-type material)|||I clean mine with a mixture of white distilled vinegar and water. I fill the tub with warm water and add 1/2 cup vinegar to the water. Let it sit in the tub for about 30 minutes. Then I drain the water, rinse with warm water. Towel dry it a little and hang up to dry the rest of the way.

Vinegar is a great deodorizer and the vinegar smell dissipates as it dries.|||Just soak it in the bath tub with some hot water and liquid laundry detergent(a capful of bleach won%26#039;t hurt), rinse and hang to dry.|||you actually take a bucket of urine and wipe it down. this has essential ingredients and is free. after wiping it down with the urine, wipe it down with vinegar to remove the smell. I%26#039;ve done yoga for 12 years and I know this sounds ridiculous but it really does work.|||Soaking it in the tub with some gentle cleaner is great (I don%26#039;t recommend bleach, unless you want a spotted mat), if you are prepared to wait for it to drip dry in 3 days. If you are, the gentle cycle on your washer is an option too.

If can%26#039;t wait for it to dry that long, try just wiping it down with a moist (not wet) rag with either vinegar or cleaner on it.

How long will it take to become a yoga/pilates teacher?

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I started pilates and yoga in January (having done practically no exercise previously) and I absolutely love them. I would like to become a teacher in either but wondered how long it would take to reach the level of fitness needed to train as a teacher. Also how many times should I practise every week? Thanks.|||Since you%26#039;ve only started doing pilates and yoga recently, I suggest that you do this for at least one year before you start teaching. Whether or not you are flexible and fit, doing it for this amount of time allows you to understand the postures more by observing your body, and your improvement throughout the year.

Doing yoga/pilates is completely different from teaching, because you will encounter all sorts of people in your class-- from flexible, stiff, young, old, strong, weak, etc. Before I started teaching in a studio, I practiced teaching my family and friends for a couple of months to make myself comfortable instructing them, as well as dealing with any shortcomings a student may have, such an injuries, and conditions like arthritis.

I do my practice almost everyday, even before I became a teacher. A beginner can start with 2 times a week, but if you%26#039;re aspiring to become a teacher I would suggest that you do it at least 4 times a week.

When you feel ready to become a teacher, there are yoga and pilates teacher training courses (especially if you live in the US) available. You can get your certification for as short as a weekend, but most serious teacher trainings are at least one month long.

Becoming a teacher requires hard work and dedication. You will know when you feel truly ready to teach. In my case, I have found it to be a truly rewarding experience because I feel good, calm and happy when I%26#039;m doing yoga, and I%26#039;m sharing this with others.|||This has been really helpful information to me. Thanks a lot. Good luck for the future. Report Abuse
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I work out and am trying to gain some muscle will pilates or yoga be good?

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I%26#039;m a 20 yr old male 165lbs 5%26#039;11. I am in pretty good shape, play a bunch of sports like baseball and hockey. I%26#039;m interested in getting in the best shape I can while putting on some muscle. I am looking into taking a pilates or yoga class. Are there any positives or negatives that I should think about before starting?|||I would suggest yoga. Pilates is more of a calorie and fat burning workout. Yoga strengthens your body as well as stretches your muscles.|||Great post! I totally understand how you feel. I%26#039;m also trying to lose weight and I found this great product which is working for me (it%26#039;s all 100% natural). You can check the website at

http://www.thin-diet-fun.us , I had a free trial and paid less than $5.00 shipping and handling. Best of luck!|||Great post! I totally understand how you feel. I%26#039;m also trying to lose weight and I found this great product which is working for me (it%26#039;s all 100% natural). You can check the website at

http://www.be-happy-diet.us , I had a free trial and paid less than $5.00 shipping and handling. Best of luck!|||They will give you lean muscle,

if you realy want to bulk up, lift weights.|||My field is in fashion, as a result many people ask me how they can slim down. My answer is always the same: good diet and exercise. But I found this great product (all natural) which I think helps a lot in the process. I recommend you check this website

http://www.fun-diet-easy.us , they have a free trial and you only pay $4.95 shipping and handling. Good luck!|||Hi,

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A few months ago, I came across a great product for weight loss and like many others I was skeptical about it. But I really wanted to lose weight and I tried it (it%26#039;s 100% natural). The results were excellent and I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. I felt fantastic and I dropped another 5 pounds safely. That%26#039;s why I recommend you check this product at http://www.thin-quick.us where they have a free trial and you only pay $4.95 shipping and handling.

Good luck!|||Since I started to work out I was looking for a good weight loss product (I only wanted something 100% natural). I was on a diet but I felt that I needed a little %26quot;help%26quot; so I decided to try this great product and I had fantastic results. You can check their website at

http://www.diet-happy.us , they give you a free trial and you only pay $4.95 shipping and handling.

Where do I go to obtain my yoga certificate?

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I want to open my own studio and such, but first I need to obtai my Yoga Certificate. Where in Georgia, USA can I go to get it?|||Check out yogafit.com. It%26#039;s reasonably priced and offers safe instructional training.

Is it okay for me to wear yoga pants out in public?

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I have a pair of yoga pants from Aerie. They%26#039;re basically like a pair of black leggings but they are longer and bootlegged. I%26#039;m just wondering if it would look weird if I wore them out in public. They%26#039;re really tight and I%26#039;m really thin. I usually wear a thong underneath so there%26#039;s no pantylines.

Would you think it was kind of gross or weird if you saw someone wearing something like that?|||It depends on what you are going out to do and what you wear with it.

If you are just running errands or something, I see no problem with that. I have actually had to leave the gym and run to Walmart or something wearing yoga pants.

However, for a day out at the mall or hanging out with friends, I%26#039;d have to say no.|||It%26#039;s a little weird. It can look like your trying to hard to get attention. Even if that%26#039;s not true people will think that. If you don%26#039;t care what people think then go ahead.

Also, where are you going? If yoru just going to the grocery store or on a walk then sure. If your going to someone%26#039;s house or to a place where you know a lot of people then probably not.|||I think it would be fine if you are wearing gym shoes and gym type top...people will know you are going to or from the gym. If you are really self-conscious about it you could tie a thin hoodie around your waist. I have worn spandex pants around like if I had to go to the grocery store after the gym or something. And, if you look hot in them why not show it off!|||Women tend to wear some sort of oversized shirt or sweater with such an opaque tights look. I think many of them want to go without the butt hiding shirt, but they like you fear that it will look trashy. Or ... maybe they fear that it will look like they are a little too proud of their bodies. Either way, it%26#039;s a risk. The question comes back to you: How badly do you want to wear them? What risks are you willing to take in order to do so?|||I don%26#039;t see a problem with it. Sometimes i go out like that if i%26#039;m running to the store.

My best friend wears yoga pants all the time to school and stuff and she always looks cute. As long as you don%26#039;t look like you just rolled out of bed I think it%26#039;s fine.|||yeah that wold be bad.

hey if i have to get up and get dressed, i think everyone else should.

thats just as bad as wearing pjs in public.

just by some comfy sweat pants and your good to go|||I wouldn%26#039;t have a problem with you wearing yoga pants in public. As long as you don%26#039;t make them look hoochie, then you%26#039;re all good!|||If you%26#039;re thin yes. If your are not thin then hell no.|||i think its fine. just wear them like when you would wear sweat pants =)

I got a question about ballet and yoga?

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Have you ever seen any over weight ballerinas?(not to offend nobody)seriously?I%26#039;ve never seen one and do you think big girls/boys can do ballet?

Also what exactly is yoga apart from an exercise?Does it have an origin?|||Yes I%26#039;m quite certain overweight people can do ballet if they put the effort into it. The reason why proffessionals all seem to have the same body type is because they are choosen for thier shape as much as thier dancing ability (this is especially true for women). I think that%26#039;s terribly old fashioned and it would be much more interesting to see different body types on stage, but who knows when it will change.|||I%26#039;m only 16 and I%26#039;ve been dancing since I have been 3, and from what I know... there aren%26#039;t any legit over weight ballerinas. But I%26#039;ve seen plenty of young girls that are a bit heavy get quite good and sometimes better than me.

Is yoga good for getting rid of cellulite?

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i have cellulite and im only 22. is yoga good for it?|||Hi

Leg exercises such as squats and lunges will help, you only need to do a few minutes each day.

But leg exercises alone will not remove the cellulite you will also need to:

Dry skin body brush

Drink plenty of water and herbal teas

Cellulite Massage|||no, try aerobics

Yoga is an ideal exercise to make your body strong, develop concentration and lets you get in touch your inner self. Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word denoting yoke or union. It is an ancient philosophy, propounded by Patanjali in ancient times. The primary objective of yoga is to help you achieve a perfect balance between mind, body and spirit. It relaxes the mind, brings you closer to your environment and improves your concentration and mental focus. This makes you stress-free and relaxed. You become more humble, accepting that everything in life is will of God.

http://www.yoginfo.com/category/Yoga-to-...|||Actually you have to do aerobic exercise to loss weight because aerobic literally means %26quot;with air%26quot; and you lose fat as carbon dioxide which means you breathe it out, so anything that gets you breathing hard. Cellulite is just fat that is old.|||Hope this article can help you!! good luck!

http://hubpages.com/hub/Cellulite-Reduct...

I am interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor, but how do I know which programs are legit?

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I have done a little research online but it seems that almost any studio can pop up and claim to offer some number of training hours for instructors and whatnot. Is there an official website for yoga instructors that offers the names of accredited (if there is such a thing) programs?|||You%26#039;re right........there are lots of studios out there who are claiming that. Unfortunately, at this time it is still unregulated in the US. However, there is an organization called The Yoga Alliance which has certain requirements that yoga teachers must fulfill in order to register with them. If you choose a school registered with the Yoga Alliance, you know that it will have not only a good reputation but the highest possible standards and best training available. If you go to their website, they will have all registered schools listed. Good luck!

http://yogaalliance.org/|||Not sure, but any woman who enjoys Yoga is a winner in my book!|||I guess avoid the ones which demand you do it naked.

Is there a difference between dance and yoga pants?

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I had a pair of dance jazz/performance pants which I%26#039;ve tossed out. I recently bought a pair of yoga pants, which actually feel more comfortable. Is there really a difference?|||They feel different and dance pants i guess help u dance a little better and yoga helps with yoga expressions|||if u wana loose weight at home without exercising

u can refer to this website

http://medifastweightlose199.notlong.com

and u ll find tips and weight lose recipes

to loose weight easily|||not really i dance in tight fitting pants sometimes like yoga pants and you can wear loose pants to no one would really notice the difference|||jazz pants are looser, mre flowy, and usually not made of casual material. unlike yoga pants.

Is yoga really as stress relieving as the websites say?

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I have a lot of anxiety and was thinking of trying yoga.|||It can be.

Yoga includes deep, full breathing, which can help calm and quiet the mind. Yoga also encourages one learn to focus on the moment, rather than fretting or feeling anxious about the past or future.

Unlike many other forms of exercise, yoga also encourages you to accept where you are on a given day without judgment. So if you go to class today and you%26#039;re a bit tired or feeling less flexible than yesterday, you%26#039;re encouraged to do your best today, without worrying or comparing yourself to others.

Many classes also end with a relaxation segment, which gives your mind a chance to slow down.

Also, there are many forms of yoga. Some are gentler and quieter, which may be what you want, but if you prefer a more rigorous routine, ashtanga or hot yoga can give you a very challenging workout.

The best way to find out if yoga really works is to try it out. Many libraries carry yoga cds or dvds, or try a free yoga podcast. Hope you find something that works for you!|||Absolutely! Yoga takes practice though. Don%26#039;t expect to be stress-free your first time, but it is well worth the practice. In time, you will be able to really relax plus give your body many, many other benefits! It%26#039;s helpful for sleeping better, it exercises your internal organs, it helps to detox your body, helps your posture, aids breathing and digestion ... the list goes on and on. Try it!|||If you enjoy doing it, it really is. But if you prefer fast paced workouts then it might stress you out even more because you have to be quiet and calm lol. I have to alternate depending on my mood. It didn%26#039;t help my anxiety, but sure does help back pain.|||Yes, it is. I would absolutely recommend it. It%26#039;s fun, a bit challenging, and it makes you feel so relaxed afterwards.|||yes it is

Does Yoga constitute as a full excercise program to help become fit?

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Is doing yoga alone enough to burn calories, and make you just generally fit? I%26#039;m not looking to build muscle, build tone, lose weight, or anything in particular. I just want to be FIT and HEALTHY. Would yoga be enough to make someone fit and healthy?

I often walk and ride my bike, but not often or consistently enough to count as %26#039;excercise%26#039; but I feel yoga is something I could incorporate into my life. But would it help?|||Being fit and healthy is multi-dimensional. There are four things you need to consider when getting fit--muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition (or body fat ratio). And no, I don%26#039;t believe that one form of exercise can help you achieve balance in all four categories. Now, that doesn%26#039;t mean that Yoga won%26#039;t give you what you want--but if you are looking for general well-rounded good health, you may want to incorporate all four areas into your exercise program and lifestyle. Now, you do not need to be an athlete to be healthy.

If you have specific questions about your workout routine, please feel free to contact me via our website:

http://www.workoutsondemand.com

Pascale Vandenbroucke|||I would say yes. If you were looking to lose weight, I%26#039;d also suggest a cardio workout, but if you%26#039;re just looking for fitness and tone, then yoga is fantastic. I%26#039;ve seen people%26#039;s bodies change and look leaner and longer while doing yoga alone.|||I consider it sufficient exercise for me!!

Any movement is considered %26quot;exercise%26quot;!!! Housework such as washing the dishes, vacuuming, yard work, anything you do is exercise. Don%26#039;t ever make the mistake of thinking you need to be in an organized sport, join a gym, or whatever for it to be %26quot;exercise%26quot;!

Yes!! Yoga works wonders by stretching muscles you never thought you might even have. And stretching the muscles even slowly is burning calories. It keeps the bod supple and moving correctly. You might also consider tai chi. It does the same thing!|||Yeah! it keeps you in shape. I have been in yoga for a few years now. And I only weigh 102 pounds. But i do eat pretty healthy just because i am in med school and found out what is really bad and what is pretty goos for you. I would say htat thats enough to burn calories, and be a healthy person

What Yoga positions should I do to become flexible & maintain a good balance?

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I have just recently decided to try some yoga, and when I got the book telling me all about it, and certain positions for it, there are many! I just want to pick a few, but i%26#039;m not sure which positions I should do. Can someone help? Thanks.|||There are many yoga poses that will make you flexible, sun salutation poses are great, cut pose is nice.. in fact, you need to know the physiological benefits of each pose to better understand its usability and effectiveness.. for this purpose, here%26#039;s a good free e-course:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...|||Instead of just jumping into a yoga book, try a yoga class at your local YMCA/GYM. My yoga instructor @ my local Community College said that if you don%26#039;t do specific counter-balances after specific positions you can hurt yourself. I%26#039;ve just started doing yoga too, been to 4, 2-hours classes so far, maybe i%26#039;m in the same boat as you.

Hope i%26#039;ve helped.|||Doggy style

Does yoga and pilates really help with postural kyphosis?

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This question is for anyone who has had postural kyphosis and have tried yoga and/or pilates to fix it. Did it work? Any other suggestions?|||I apologize, I know your question was directed at people who have experience with your question, but I was curious and looked it up and found some direct information for you. Here is an article that addresses yoga and postural kyphosis: http://www.yogabasics.com/learn/yoga-for...

I see there is much on the net about it, and yes I do know that yoga can definitely correct bad posture, or a rounded back due do bad posture. The article I linked you does warn about consulting a health care professional if your kyphosis is caused by osteoporosis or other bone weakening disease before trying yoga to correct it.

I highly recommend doing yoga, it has helped my posture tremendously, and I had no idea I even had bad posture. I walk taller and hold my back straighter, and I feel so full of calm energy, I can%26#039;t imagine myself stopping yoga now. It%26#039;s part of my life forever. :)

As for the pilates, I don%26#039;t think it will help as much as yoga at all. Yoga emphasises work on the spine and on creating space between the vertebrae in each pose. Pilates has no such focus, it is geared more toward strengthening the muscles. Yoga will strengthen, increase flexibility, and help pull the bones and muscles back into correct alignment when done properly. make sure you do yoga that emphasises correct alignment of the skeletal structure while you do it.

Good luck!

I read to NEVER hold your breath during a Yoga session. How true is that?

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I read that you should never hold your breath while meditating or doing some yoga. But a lot of form of Yoga asks you to hold your breath in different ratio like 4-7-8 etc.. What is your personaly experience breathing ratio? Thanks|||Perhaps there is confusion between breathing instructions applying to asana practice (yoga postures), especially Vinyasa, versus various other pranayam (yogic breath regulation) techniques.

During asana practice (again, especially Vinyasa), the breath is not held.

(Vinyasa is frequently defined as breath-synchronized movement).

Ujjayi without retention is the only pranayam technique I have heard recommended during asana practice.

I believe the various other pranayam techniques, such as those incorporating varying inhale/exhale ratios, are intended to be initiated and concluded while maintaining a single posture (often Padmasana/Full Lotus, Sukhasana/Easy pose, or other related poses).

People often interpret the term %26#039;yoga%26#039; as only pertaining to asana (since frequently, that is only part of yoga that Westerners practice).

Asana is actually a small slice of yogic knowledge.

Namaste%26#039;,

dwb|||how about this statement %26quot;Never hold breath during yoga other than the ones that asks you to do so%26quot;

How to avoid passing out in yoga class?

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I%26#039;ve almost passed out in the past 3 yoga classes I%26#039;ve gone too- my vision gets really dark, and my hearing starts to fade- like a really bad head rush! It%26#039;s embarrassing to revert to the child%26#039;s pose when everyone else is doing what they%26#039;re supposed to. How can I avoid this? My instructor said that it may have to do with low blood pressure-- how could I change that? I am breathing normally too- so I don%26#039;t think that%26#039;s it.|||Stay away from yoga class or else eat better foods that provide energy and drink plenty of water before class!

What should I get to begin yoga at home?

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I would love to start doing yoga, but I would want to get some kind of dvd and do it at home. What dvd s good for beginners? Do I need anything else?|||I would highly recommend Yoga Zone:

http://www.yogazone.com/

In addition to the dvds, you will need a yoga mat (they have them at Target) and possibly straps and blocks depending on your flexibility (or lack of). The yoga zone site has a yoga for beginners link that will explain the use of straps and blocks.

I think the yoga zone dvds have to ordered off amazon or barnes and nobles, but I think anything that has a beginner next to it would be great.

What's the best type of yoga to improve your flexibility for running in track and field?

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I%26#039;m a 400m runner for my track team and one thing my coach says I need to work on is my flexibility...regular stretching doesn%26#039;t seem to work well enough, so what type of yoga should I look for to improve?|||Hatha yoga is nice for you.. but yoga in general is awesome for your flexibility.. not only your flexibility, but also your focus, concentration and inner strength, which is very crucial for you as a runner I guess!

By the way, take a look at this free e-course to learn more about yoga and how it can help you: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||just yoga in general i think. i%26#039;m in yoga and you cant do jus one pose and be done you have to do several. each pose works a different part of your body and alot have to do wit the legs so do all of it|||This is where I get all my yoga stuff, including books and dvds, which helped me get started.

http://shopyogagear.com/

They%26#039;ve got stuff for sale, sure, but they also have videos and articles, and all sorts of stuff that helped me dive into yoga!

hope this helps (:

Does anyone know of a good Yoga video to buy that will actually help you lose weight and get your body tone?

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Of course my New Years resolution is to lose weight I want to do yoga in-between my running.|||Here%26#039;s the thing - purchasing a yoga vid isn%26#039;t going to cause you to lose weight or tone your body. At most you might burn a calorie or two typing in your credit card info.

You have to actually DO the exercises so it hardly matters which one you get. You%26#039;ll get out of it what you put into it. Ownership bestows no benefits.

That said, if you%26#039;re new to yoga I recommend starting elsewhere. If you have cable or whatever, check for any exercise channels. You can catch some yoga shows. Even better, if you have any %26quot;on demand%26quot; type channels, you can watch them at your leisure.

Also check into videos at your library. That way you don%26#039;t spend any money and you get to see many more and choose the one that suits you best.

And it wouldn%26#039;t hurt to take a yoga class or two. It%26#039;s important for beginners to get the positions down properly - it%26#039;s hard to learn that from a book or video. You can check around with local yoga studios and see if they offer any free classes.

As to books, it won%26#039;t hurt to check them out of the library as well. But just stick with the simple positions - there are many poses that look extremely complicated - but aren%26#039;t if you know how to get into them. But that%26#039;s what the books don%26#039;t tell you - they just show you a bound position and you have to figure out how to get from a standing position to having your arms wrapped around your legs!

Back to the videos - start with anything that has for beginners on it. It%26#039;ll be rather boring but it really is important to get your positioning right.|||First of all... take responsibility for yourself and your actions... be aware of what you eat, how you act, how you take care of your physical body.

I don%26#039;t know how long you have been practicing, or any of your background, but start with where you are today, don%26#039;t try to over do it... don%26#039;t go down the black diamond hill if you%26#039;ve never tried the bunny hill.

Knowing that... I love anything from Rodney Yee or Susan Deason. Richard Freeman is good for Ashtanga. Rodney Yee has a good one, yoga for athletes, where he gives a short summary of asanas for runners.

Borrow tapes from the library if they have any... check out any %26quot;on demand%26quot; classes on your cable|||My absolute favorites are the Ashtanga videos. It%26#039;s a great workout http://www.ashtanga.com/html/action.lass...

Here%26#039;s another good one http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-libra...

Good luck with your resolution!|||Bryan Kest%26#039;s Power Yoga is a good one. I run a lot too and it really keeps my muscles loose and keeps the small muscles toned.

Shiva Rae%26#039;s Yoga Shakti as well. This one has make-your-own-work-out feature which is cool. Kundalani Yoga with Ana Brett is awesome as well ... tough though.

What is the best type of yoga for a beginner?

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I would like to join a yoga class with my husband.|||Classes at gyms and community centers are good.

The best beginner%26#039;s DVDs/Videos are by Lilias Folan:

Flowing Postures for Beginners (sold sep. or in a set of 4)|||I had spine surgery but was very interested in taking up Yoga.

Friends suggested Hatha yoga, as the moves are progressive. Mose pleaces teaching yoga would be able to advise what you could try by the level of difficulty and your body condition.

If you have any injuries, you may also wish to research on Pilates. It%26#039;s very low strain and helps to tone core muscles + the breathing techniques helps with stress.|||Most schools that offers yoga classes has Yoga For Beginners. Start from there and decide later on what kind of yoga you%26#039;d like to specialize in ((:

Have fun!|||Most studios in my area offer an intro series of classes for people new to yoga. It lasts three to four weeks and meets once a week for an hour to an hour and a half. This is an excellent way to begin as it will give you a firm foundation to begin exploring other classes. I always encourage beginners to look for a class that offers a lot of instruction. Classes that are described as vinyasa or flow usually offer little or no instruction, so I would stay away from them for the first few months. Classes called hatha, classical, or gentle may be a good starting place to continue learning the basics.

Namaste!|||yoga in modern america is of two types, meditation and hatha. as for meditation, each individual must choose his or her own path, mine is raja. for the other i suggest Ashtanga.|||Meditation!!

Could anyone find me a good yoga routine to strengthen my surfing?

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Just so you know, I%26#039;m thirteen, great are cardio, but just not that strong in my core. Strengthening it would be very helpful. I%26#039;m an inexperienced yoga student but will learn fast. And I want something that would only be up to twenty minutes a night.

Thank you! If you have any other excercises you think would help, please tell me!|||I think you need the deep breathing exercises to make your breath stronger, and the yogic asanas with their physiological benefits.. for this check this free yoga e-course:

http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||I would say starting with a few sun salutations to build heat in the body some standing poses and then for sure balancing postures like Eka pada jathara parivarttadasana and tree pose, and over time, depending on your abilities moving into warrior III. Learning 3-part breath is vital because the breath shows when the mind loses focus. I would recommend maybe taking a 1 or 2 private classes with a local teacher to help you better understand the mechanics behind the breath and postures... also this web page might help... http://www.yogacards.com/Yoga-postures.h...|||Join the courses offered by the Art of Living foundation which teaches yoga and breathing techniques. Visit www.artofliving.org

What are some yoga poses, or a series of yoga poses that help tone your abs?

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Basically, I%26#039;m looking for a pose or series of yoga poses that will hope strengthen and tone my abs. Any suggestions?|||Read this

http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/yoga-p...

http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/digest...

Hope it%26#039;s helpful.|||Check these Articles out! They give you step by step instructions! It%26#039;s great.

http://www.tvlesson.com/article/11917_ho...

http://www.tvlesson.com/article/12043_ho...|||boat pose; sun salutations are pretty good, especially the transition from upward dog to downward dog.

Give pilates a try...they were meant for the abdominal area.

What are 3 great total body yoga poses I can do in the morning?

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I would like to add a little yoga each day. What are 2-3 poses that can help me be more flexible that I can do everyday when I wake up. I would like to take about 5 minutes to do this and increase overtime.|||There is actually one yoga routine which will exercise your whole body. You can do it for 5 minutes every morning and it will really help you with flexibility. The beautiful thing is that it exercises and stretches every single part of your body.

The name of it is Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar). If you want to find out more about it, here are some links that I recommend:

http://santosha.com/asanas/suryanamaskar...

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=e...

Enjoy!|||I do form of power yoga by Diamond Dallas Page, it is called the YRG Workout. He has some great yoga poses but my favorites are bent knee triangle because I can fell it open up my back and hips. I also like Road Warrior #1 because is stretches your lower body. They sell DVD%26#039;s but I found some positions online at the site below. Have Fun!

What can i use instead of yoga bricks?

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I recently bought a few yoga DVDs and almost all of them include this bricks that you have to use. I cant go out and buy them right now so i was wondering if anyone had a quick fix for me. Thanks!|||Thick books with hard covers. If there%26#039;s any that you don%26#039;t need anymore, you could wrap them in duct tape so they don%26#039;t open up.

I have found this to work well for poses like triangle, when they tell you to put your hand on a block.|||if you don%26#039;t have to lift them towels work, or if you have some hand weights sitting around that works too, or bottles of water.

What's the best type of yoga to help me with flexibility?

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I can barely touch past my knees and I have always had a lot of problems with flexibility. I am not overweight, I am very physically active and walk over 10 miles a day, but have no flexibility. What is the best type of yoga to help and if I do it frequently how long will it take until I can see real improvement?|||Basic hatha yoga is the type you would like to try as a beginner. Like you, I was quite inflexible, especially with my hamstrings. These are the muscles located at the back of your thighs which are responsible for the forward bending action. Walking, running, wearing high heels, etc. can cause your hamstrings to tighten.

Based on personal experience, it usually takes a couple of months to see significant improvement. You can start practicing 4 times a week increasing to doing it everyday when you feel comfortable enough with the yoga poses. Although you will feel a noticeable change in your body, mind and emotions even just after a few weeks of consistent practice.

Yoga will complement and even enhance your walking exercise. It is always best especially for beginners to practice yoga under the supervision of a certified instructor. If you cannot find a hatha yoga class, I highly recommend that you try Iyengar yoga.

Good luck!|||any type, since you do not have flexibility, will help. Actually, you can just do any basic stretches.

Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds and do not bounce the muscle. After about a week, you should start to see some type of improvement, but stretching muscles does take time.|||Hi there. I%26#039;m new to Yoga too, so I still don%26#039;t know all the types, etc., but if you want to learn, there is a daily download on iTunes that will help you get started... go to podcasts, health, then suscribe to it. They are 1 hr sessions, and easy to follow, even for beginners. They also tell you about the types of Yoga and why they are beneficial to the body. It certainly makes me feel better after I%26#039;m finished because I used to be very flexible, but have a hard time putting my hands to the floor anymore.. It%26#039;s like starting from %26quot;0%26quot; Good luck.

What is a good guided intermediate yoga dvd?

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I have done yoga before, and I am looking for a dvd(NOT FOR BEGINNERS) more of an intermediate, do you have any suggestions? Thanks.|||I really like Yoga for Energy with Rodney Yee (I think I got the name of it right). It%26#039;s got no instruction, just tells you which pose to move into...it%26#039;s in 5 sections so you can do any or all when you feel the need.

I really like it, but when I first got it I had to pay attention, and sometimes they%26#039;d move from one pose to another faster than I was accustomed to, having only used beginner videos/dvds prior to that.

Here%26#039;s a link to it so you can see it and read the description...if you decide to buy, definitely price shop (I%26#039;ve found really good deals on Amazon and eBay on DVDs in the past).

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journals-Ener...

What is a good guided intermediate yoga dvd?

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I want to start doing yoga at home. How do i get started?

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I work out the gym for an hour to two every day, i eat right, but i still dont lose weight. I have been stressing alot and i%26#039;m told that might be why my body wont let go of these unwanted pounds i%26#039;m packing. (15lb) i was told to try yoga to relax and it should help my body, but how do i get started? i want to do it at home, in my bedroom, where i can be alone and truly relax. Please help.|||Yes, Yoga is the only remedy.

I am from India. I practice yoga researched by Vethatiri Maharishi, 93 yrs old master passed away an year back.

Visit www.vethathiri.org/ mostly you will get an idea. They have training centers thru the world.

Wishes from Jagadeeswaran Chennai, Tamil nadu, India

tjagadeeswaran@yahoo.co.uk|||ask around to some friends for some dvds of yoga they recommend....or go to a few classes to learn the basics then you can do it at home yourself....|||Rodney Yee has wonderful DVD%26#039;s and videos. Many levels of skill available %26amp; in beautiful settings. Great stuff.|||Try searching info in internet. I have included a link below. Go to a book store or a fitness store %26amp; get information.|||buy/rent some books and/or videos from a store or form the library... wherever and books will give u good tips and show u useful positions but videos are much more relaxing b/c u dnt have to flip the page everytime u want to do sumthing else.

I use yoga booty ballet... which is like relaxing then a workout then a strengthworkout and ends with more relaxation- i use them quite often but books are good to read to understand wut to think about and how ur body should be comfortable ect.

good luck!!

What are some good pilates & yoga equpiment that work?

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I%26#039;m looking to start doing pilates and/or yoga and I just want things I can do from my own house. Does anyone know some equipment that is at a reasonable price and works?|||Here is a well-written, narrated guide to the best resources on the Internet for yoga, including where to buy equipment and gear, and also a guide for pilates:

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sp...

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/He...|||Hi

You can purchase a Pilates ring (magic circle), resistance bands, yoga straps, a Swiss ball. If you want to purchase a Pilates reformer - the ones that really work well are very very expensive. Get a good one with springs not cords.

You can check out Balanced Body or Stott Pilates on line for example.|||I love my pilates aero, have used it now for four months, and lost 25 pounds and 18 inches over all.

Tell me your experience with yoga and the benefits you received?

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For those of you that do yoga, do you really see a difference? And what do you notice that has improved physically, mentally, or spiritually?|||You definitely receive benefits. Spiritually, mentally... I wasn%26#039;t anxious for everything anymore, no stress at all! And i faced the world more positively. These were the most important for me. I dunno how it happened, but it helped me a lot. %26lt;3|||Mentally and physically ... yes. Everything seems to get better blood flow. I like to combine it with pilates to get a good core strength.|||I used to do yoga two times a day (I just follwed a video, in the comfort of my own home) once in the morning and once at night. My arms and legs and tummy got toned and I had more energy and was more calm after doing the exersizes. It deffinately made an impact on my body, physicaly, just not something totatly drastic, and mentaly.

Is it true that most yoga classes are female only because women like to blow off amongst themselves?

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I think this question has been outstanding since yoga was invented. Many, many centuries ago.|||Who, in fact, do they blow off?|||Question outstanding for centuries? This is the first I%26#039;ve heard of it. I really don%26#039;t think that that happens in Yoga.

It only seems women only because they can%26#039;t get much exercise and fitness any other way. 90% of all sports must be male orientated; football, rugby, cricket, etc. So maybe it is the most popular of a niche selection.|||I never liked he prospect of wrapping my legs around my head in stretchy pants. Seen enough Ohms in electric class.|||Well it isnt, yoga is a ritual of exercises practiced since ancient times and its usually men who did more than women Yogi - ever heard of that?

Its very powerful if you do it consistently and there are amazing benefits.

Go and learn more about it on the web, hope this helps|||Yes they give each other points for,loudness, length, smell,etc,|||The blowing off (if it happens) is more likely to be an accidental consequence of doing Yoga than the intended purpose.

In my experience it%26#039;s usually men who gather together (in the pub, on the sports field etc.) to blow off amongst themselves. But I only have half the evidence needed for a definitive answer, being only a man.

I rest my case.|||Don%26#039;t be silly, reasearch a subject before you go spouting on like that.|||You should step out of your microcosm.|||Many men think that yoga is girlish so a lot of those on these classes are, yes, women...

As for the kama sutra...well, it should be practiced by both sexes!|||women go mostly because men are not as supple they are to stiff|||Why would I a single man want to hang out with a bunch of leatard clad overweight women who were bending and stretching? Ohhhh sick.

Thanks, I%26#039;ll pass. Yes I%26#039;ve seen the video tapes of yoga with all the young hotties. I%26#039;ve also seen the real class. Like I said Ohhh sick.|||How would you research something like that...oh, yes, give an overfunded University team some more cash to look into it...that and why money is round and why caterpillars don%26#039;t have feet on their teeth...etc, that way we can keep the money going to those who already have jobs and make students pay for their education...for the rest of their lives.|||by blowing off do you mean farting only you didn%26#039;t quite make it clear what you were talking about

What is the difference between yoga and Pilates?

2009-11-16T18:45:00.002-08:00

I have been getting some painful lower pack pain on and off recently and my normal aerobic exercises is hurting my back so much, someone at work recommended Yoga to help. When looking at DVDs and reviews Pilates kept coming up? What%26#039;s the difference, and which would be better to still tone up and help my back?

Thanks|||Here is a good short article on the difference and similarities between pilates and yoga, I recommend you read it: http://healing.about.com/od/pilates/a/yo...

You want to be careful with back pain, as you don%26#039;t know what could be causing it. Any exercise could exacerbate it (make it worse), or could make it better, depending on what is causing the pain.

Visit your chiropractor and find out what%26#039;s causing your pain first, see what he recommends.

You could try yoga - I had lower back pain for a long time and began doing gentle yoga, and over time my back pain disappeared. Do this - try whichever one sounds good to you, but don%26#039;t do anything that makes your pain worse.

I have found yoga to be excellent for helping my low back pain, but there are also some yoga positions I cannot do because it strains my low back too much and causes me more problems. It%26#039;s about learning to listen to your body and learning what is okay and what is not.

Yoga isn%26#039;t just stretching, either. It strengthens and tones the muscles, as well as %26quot;wringing out%26quot; the toxins and %26quot;stale%26quot; fluids from areas such as between the vertebrae, the hips, and other areas that don%26#039;t get much attention (smaller muscle groups, tendons, etc) in regular exercise.

If you read the article I linked, you will find it suggests doing BOTH yoga and pilates, as they compliment each other.

Take care of your back, don%26#039;t do anything that causes it pain, and go gently when you try new exercises.

Best of luck!|||You would be better off doing pilates. Its a series of exercises that strengthens your abs (core) and your back. I had alot of lower back pain for years and I have been doing pilates now for 2 years and the pain is gone. At first its hard to do because of the pain but keep going and after about a month or 2 you will feel the difference. I was going once a week to the gym and doing mat pilates. Yoga is mostly stretching and balance, it will not be good for your back.|||I think yoga is soo much better if you want total relaxation and stretch ur muscles (I%26#039;m addicted to it!) Pilates is also amazing if you want a workout that doesn%26#039;t press on your joints and also get a result( you%26#039;ll sweat a lot)

Yoga= relaxation, tone muscles and a lot of health benefits

Pilates= Extend spine, a %26#039;cardio%26#039; workout that does you wonders and is better than jogging (from experience!)

Combine the both and you%26#039;ll feel GREAT about your body, self and mind|||Pilate%26#039;s is very similar to yoga there is not a lot of difference, the breathing is different , in yoga you breath in before going into a posture , Pilate%26#039;s you breath the other way. in Pilate%26#039;s some of the moves are done faster and more repetitions, both are beneficial and keep you aligned and supple. Both strengthen the back muscles|||Yoga is a millenar indian practice that involves a whole phylosophy and lifestyle.

Pilates was invented by a guy named Pilates who couldn%26#039;t do big movements but still wanted to exercise so he cam e up with this series of movements and later on a machine where you strap yourself to.

The reason why you keep getting Pilates instead of yoga, might just be because nowadays in gyms they try to commercialise versions of a mix of both (which turns out to be none really, but still good exercise).

Try wikipedia.com on both subjects and see which one seems to better fit your case/mindset/lifestyle.

Good luck!|||I think yoga is good for relaxing and stretching

but pilates real tones, i feel more burn with pilates

i would recommend pilates to you

atleast a few tries

you can test for yourself if the positions irratate your back

theres ten minute pilates excercises on youtube that actually work|||Yoga is actually a philosophical aspect of Hinduism. It%26#039;s more about spirituality and bonding with Brahman. BUT...the Yoga you are referring to is more about meditation, stretching, and strength. Pilates, I believe, focuses more on flexibility and toning.|||There is a huge difference that%26#039;s all i can say, i had the same problem, and i took Pilates and within a month my back didn%26#039;t hurt but if u take Pilates i am telling you, u must take the class with the recliners, it can get pricey but its worth it.|||yoga is more centered and stretching, pilates is more centered on toning your body. i would recommend yoga, i do pilates and sometimes it%26#039;s a bit hard on my back with some of the positions. best wishes|||The difference is Pilates has more excersing in it.

Yoga is mostly streching.

You should try Pilates it wil probably help you more.

I hope I helped.|||Yoga is curdled milk and pilates are those little potato things you get in Italian restaurants.