the_grip on 28/5/2008 at 02:08
i have loved yoga for a few years now, but i have recently read Iyengar's Light on Life book and completed a very short yoga beginners course (previously i had only done a few video tapes).
However, i'd like to get a grasp on a yoga routine that i could do daily (or thereabouts). Right now i feel like i'm just moving into poses as i think of them. Does anyone have any particular yoga DVDs they like? Exercise-centered is fine, but i would prefer those that are more rounded out incorporating both yoga philosophy and good health.
Starrfall on 28/5/2008 at 04:29
The sun salute can be found on the internet, if you don't already know it. It's short but the idea is to run through it a few times.
I don't really know about the spiritual side, I just know it's fairly decent for getting rowers warmed up.
PigLick on 28/5/2008 at 05:37
Quote Posted by Starrfall
I just know it's fairly decent for getting rowers warmed up.
You know, i was going to insert some ribald joke here, but then just went 'nyeh'. Whats wrong with me
Mr.Duck on 28/5/2008 at 07:30
Yoga fire!
Yoga flame!
:D
the_grip on 28/5/2008 at 13:51
Nice call on Dhalism... forgot about that dude ;)
Gray on 31/5/2008 at 23:22
I fully endorse Astanga Yoga. It's a bendy stretchy type, without any objects for help. Not that I'm either bendy or stretchy. Yet.
I think, with my limited knowledge so far after only a few months of it, that it might be useful if you try a course of the yoga style you're currently into, and then ask _them_ for suggestion of tapes or instructions.
The way I think, for me, I'd need a visual aid and spoken instructions to keep it up on a regular basis. I already got the chart of positions and the mat, but I generally lack the willpower and concentration to read it (insomnia makes you stupid) and do it in my home.
Thusly, I've borrowed a DVD of Astanga Yoga that, clearly, after having had it for weeks, I've yet to try. But I will. And I'll report back if it's any good.
Shoshin on 3/6/2008 at 19:52
Would this be the proper place to recommend a Wii Fit?
By the accounts that I've read, the yoga portion is good.
Jennie&Tim on 7/6/2008 at 01:08
I've been thinking about joining a yoga class for a few months, the difficulty is finding time around the kids' evening activities. Maybe when my youngest goes to a couple hours a day of preschool next year I can find a class in that time frame. My interest was piqued by the Mrs. Pollifax books originally.
the_grip on 8/6/2008 at 14:45
i actually like the Total Yoga series (if you are stuck at home and want videos). Not quite the same as a live instructor, but you can get the 4 disc DVD set that is pretty good for cheap (like $20 off of amazon).
It starts pretty basic but is good in my two cents.
