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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Practicing yoga?
I'd like to start practicing yoga in addition to MMA training and healthy eating regimes. The problem is that my flexibility is basically 0. Which poses should I begin with? And what books would you recommend I use?
Serious answers please, I'm already pretty good at downward facing dog in its other uses |
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I recommend you go to a class first.
You'll learn different techniques under proper instruction and then can do them at home yourself.
There's different types of yoga too, you might want to look into which type might suit you best. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Start by finding a good class, it may sounds obvs but a great yoga teacher will make all the difference!
Hatha is the probably the general, gentler form a good starting point. I used to practice Ashtanga Vinyassa which is based on breath & strong poses. If you're really brave you can work your way upto to Bikram (Hot Yoga!!).
I've been doing Pilates now for the last 7 years which is really good for muscle strength & core, worth checking out too.
Hope this helps x |
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As suggested above find a local class xx
If you think your flexibility is zero, yoga is perfect for you
Please note ! One does NOT compete at yoga , it is not about who is the best in class, if a person thinks that way ,they have missed the point
Yoga is a practice , a way of being , a path,
For me all the differing yogas are in essence the same including pilates , it's the practice and breathing that is key |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"As suggested above find a local class xx
If you think your flexibility is zero, yoga is perfect for you
Please note ! One does NOT compete at yoga , it is not about who is the best in class, if a person thinks that way ,they have missed the point
Yoga is a practice , a way of being , a path,
For me all the differing yogas are in essence the same including pilates , it's the practice and breathing that is key"
Yes, thank you, I was aware that yoga is not a competetive sport... |
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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago
Just where I need to be. |
As others have said go to a local class, decide what you really want to achieve. Hatha yoga is good for a beginner .As it is a gentle and slow it is easier to learn the poses and develop flexibility and balance and to integrate breath into every movement. Vinyasa flows from one pose to the next without stopping to talk about the finer points of each pose, you come away with a good workout as well as a yoga experience. I joined a traditional Ashtanga group and its hard to keep disciplined but the reward for practising is increased fitness and a calmer mind.
If you are looking to practice yoga for the sheer fun of it, or for an occasional stress reliever you may find everything you're looking for in a Vinyasa yoga class. If you seek a transformative experience or who wish to integrate yoga into your lifestyle Ashtanga may be a more satisfying practice.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thank you Lola, I found that very informative. It's hard to know off hand what type(s) of yoga I'm looking for.
I know for sure that I'm not looking for an occasional calm fix, more something to aspire towards in terms of lifestyle. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My mother is doing yoga as well and doing the ashtanga one and following david Swenson the god father of yoga, there is loads of yogas to follow, make sure you find the one for you. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
If you find a class and don't like it go to another one. Teachers are different, the various forms are different and, for me, where the class happens can also make a difference.
It keeps me supple and even though it's covered in blubber my core is quite strong.
My yoga teacher didn't take it up until she was 44. She will be 70 this year, looks mid 40s and can outpace most 30 year olds on the dancefloor at a weekend club session.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm actually interested in doing yoga.  "
One of the fit young men who sometimes posts on the forum used to have some impressive pictures of himself in very powerful yoga poses.
Go for it.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm so going to win at it.
Then you have already lost xxx
He'll get there - not the winning but the getting it.
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Exactly what a couple of losers would say.  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm so going to win at it.
Then you have already lost xxx
He'll get there - not the winning but the getting it.
Exactly what a couple of losers would say. "
You're backing Trump, aren't you? (There's a subtle yoga joke in there.) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm actually interested in doing yoga.
One of the fit young men who sometimes posts on the forum used to have some impressive pictures of himself in very powerful yoga poses.
Go for it.
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Apologies to bump an old thread, I'm a bit off the ball at the moment.
As said "fit young man" I've put up said pictures of powerful poses.
I got into Yoga via the resistance work DVD's I use at home. The yoga one is done weekly and it's great for controlled work on core strength and flexibility. You'd not believe how much effort you have to put in for even the simplest of poses.
As I'm self taught, my poses aren't quite correct, it's often difficult to look in the mirror to check form  and as it's a lot about the mind too you don't want to be too picky with yourself otherwise you'll just stop doing it.
I'd definitely find a local beginners class if you haven't already. There's no reason not to and lots of reasons to. |
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