Posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2003, at 6:34:10
In reply to Re: And, about yoga... » shar, posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 21:12:43
I've done both of these yogas, and they really are wonderful. They're great for beginners as well as experts because there's never a point at which you've maxxed out all you can do.
If you are self-conscious, starting with a video is okay, but it's really helpful to have the instructor there to "correct" your poses. Another good thing is that people don't look at you! Yoga's different from other group exercises, as it seems everyone is so focused on their own bodies that they don't have the inkling to look at yours (beginners excluded).
Yoga is really an amazing way to calm your mind and reduce stress. My favorite pose is the standing tree, which I do all the time.
If I had a minute, I'd join another class! As it is, my dog walks and workouts have to go together, or I have to do an aerobics video.
beardy : )>
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