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It’s international yoga day!
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"I have done but think it contributed to putting my back out. Have always been able to sit in the full lotus position though."
Ha! I can’t do that, and I do yoga. Doesn’t it strengthen your back? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have done but think it contributed to putting my back out. Have always been able to sit in the full lotus position though.
Ha! I can’t do that, and I do yoga. Doesn’t it strengthen your back? "
My osteopath had an interesting theory on yoga - it's more to do with how you're built whether you can do the positions fully or not.
She said I had loose hips. It wasn't my back that went but my hips went out of alignment and wrenched my lower back muscles.
Did karate at school and one of the warm-ups was the lotus position. First time I just did it with no effort and legs completely flat on the floor. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have done but think it contributed to putting my back out. Have always been able to sit in the full lotus position though.
Ha! I can’t do that, and I do yoga. Doesn’t it strengthen your back?
My osteopath had an interesting theory on yoga - it's more to do with how you're built whether you can do the positions fully or not.
She said I had loose hips. It wasn't my back that went but my hips went out of alignment and wrenched my lower back muscles.
Did karate at school and one of the warm-ups was the lotus position. First time I just did it with no effort and legs completely flat on the floor."
That makes sense. And also ow  |
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By *elethWoman
over a year ago
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"I have done but think it contributed to putting my back out. Have always been able to sit in the full lotus position though.
Ha! I can’t do that, and I do yoga. Doesn’t it strengthen your back?
My osteopath had an interesting theory on yoga - it's more to do with how you're built whether you can do the positions fully or not.
She said I had loose hips. It wasn't my back that went but my hips went out of alignment and wrenched my lower back muscles.
Did karate at school and one of the warm-ups was the lotus position. First time I just did it with no effort and legs completely flat on the floor."
If you're hypermobile I can see it being easy to go too far in yoga poses. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I dont do yoga, but have had plenty of people explain the benefits so maybe one day.
In the meantime, can I have an alternative day, yoga pants and yoga shorts day  "
Sounds good (and comfy  ).
You can find yoga programmes on prime or gym ra on the fire stick |
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By (user no longer on site)
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What’s everyone’s favourite pose?
I love puppy pose and I’m crap at this one, but dancer’s pose is great too.
( I love yin the most as I feel so stretched afterwards ) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What’s everyone’s favourite pose?
I love puppy pose and I’m crap at this one, but dancer’s pose is great too.
( I love yin the most as I feel so stretched afterwards )"
Ooh, good question, I don’t know which is my fave pose. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Lush pic fallen, no I don't never got on with yoga. More likely to do some bare work if I feel the need to stretch."
I’d love to get into ballet too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I struggle because one of my legs refuses to co-operate
That must be frustrating, can you modify?
I tried but I it didn't really work! I went for alternative forms of exercise instead "
Oh I do that too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'll see if I can still do downward dog or whatever it's called later
Not doggie then ?
Wasn't even close with the name but I'll try later and post "
It is downward dog . I might get some too.
I look forward to seeing pics |
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"I'll see if I can still do downward dog or whatever it's called later
Not doggie then?
Wasn't even close with the name but I'll try later and post
It is downward dog . I might get some too.
I look forward to seeing pics "
Bakasana is the one I use to do |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'll see if I can still do downward dog or whatever it's called later
Not doggie then?
Wasn't even close with the name but I'll try later and post
It is downward dog . I might get some too.
I look forward to seeing pics
Bakasana is the one I use to do "
Ooh, I don’t know that one |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think if I tried Yoga my spine would snap in half  ..
International Yoghurt day I can get on board with  "
Yoga whilst covered in yogurt?
It’s very good for increasing flexibility |
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"I think if I tried Yoga my spine would snap in half ..
International Yoghurt day I can get on board with
Yoga whilst covered in yogurt?
It’s very good for increasing flexibility "
Haha sounds fun ... But in all seriousness I need to go doctors about my back and see what advice they give me , bastards killing me today  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think if I tried Yoga my spine would snap in half ..
International Yoghurt day I can get on board with
 you don't start with that super fancy scary stuff
The way my back is today I'd struggle to put my socks on 
Grumps - you need to start with some gentle yoga, and see if it helps
Wouldn't know where to start "
You can find all sorts of beginner yoga tutorials on YouTube, or Amazon Prime/fire stick |
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"I struggle because one of my legs refuses to co-operate
That must be frustrating, can you modify?
I tried but I it didn't really work! I went for alternative forms of exercise instead
Oh I do that too "
If someone else holds my leg up, I'm quite pliable |
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By *elethWoman
over a year ago
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"I think if I tried Yoga my spine would snap in half ..
International Yoghurt day I can get on board with
you don't start with that super fancy scary stuff
The way my back is today I'd struggle to put my socks on
Grumps - you need to start with some gentle yoga, and see if it helps
Wouldn't know where to start
You can find all sorts of beginner yoga tutorials on YouTube, or Amazon Prime/fire stick "
Angel is absolutely right Grumps, however with existing issues, especially when doing it unsupervised, it's very, very, very important to not try too hard! Go very, very slowly, and if you have the slightest twinge, stop and rest, and try a different pose. You could probably find a beginner session online aimed especially at those with back issues. Good luck! |
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By *elethWoman
over a year ago
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"Keep thinking I should do something, what’s the difference between yoga and Pilates, they look very similar "
They are very similar, the main difference I think is that Pilates is about physical strength, alignment and mobility, whereas yoga is about all those things AND mental well-being, grounding, and affecting holistic positive change. Yoga can also have a spiritual element if you so choose. Yoga is an incredibly versatile practice with emphases ranging from HIIT and highly aerobic styles, to much gentler, more restful relaxation and meditative styles. I'm desperate to give acroyoga a go myself, though this seems highly unlikely to be possible anytime soon! |
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