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Posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 14:32:23
Well, I am doing "okay" this am-I prayed a lot last night, and it did help. My question, has anyone found yoga to be of GREAT benefit for us and what were the positives? I have been, again, toiling with this and many alternative therapies/exercises to help me with my feelings etc..
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks:-)
kristen
Posted by zeliva on March 6, 2003, at 14:55:15
In reply to YOGA-IN ADDITION TO MEDS???...................., posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 14:32:23
Kristen,
I do yoga and have found it to be a great help. I use A.M. & P.M. Yoga conditioning for weight loss. You can get it online or at Target. I have insomnia and the P.M. portion really helps. They focus a lot on breathing and stretch in the P.M. I find it very calming. I would probably lose weight if I did it more than once a week. I would suggest getting the full yoga set if you can afford it. Target has a good one for $40. It includes a mat, video, bricks, adn a strap. The bricks and strap are for those less limber people like me! You should try it. Start slow, you don't have to look like the people in the video. You will feel it the next day. I hope I helped a little. Good luck.Jill
Posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 15:20:56
In reply to Re: YOGA-IN ADDITION TO MEDS???...................., posted by zeliva on March 6, 2003, at 14:55:15
Thank you. Yes it helped In fact I am headed to Target later. So, it is called "Yoga Conditioning For Weight Loss".?
Thanks so much,
Kristen------------------------------------------Kristen,
I do yoga and have found it to be a great help. I use A.M. & P.M. Yoga conditioning for weight loss. You can get it online or at Target. I have insomnia and the P.M. portion really helps. They focus a lot on breathing and stretch in the P.M. I find it very calming. I would probably lose weight if I did it more than once a week. I would suggest getting the full yoga set if you can afford it. Target has a good one for $40. It includes a mat, video, bricks, adn a strap. The bricks and strap are for those less limber people like me! You should try it. Start slow, you don't have to look like the people in the video. You will feel it the next day. I hope I helped a little. Good luck.
Jill
Posted by djmmm on March 6, 2003, at 17:40:18
In reply to YOGA-IN ADDITION TO MEDS???...................., posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 14:32:23
Yoga works wonders, for me at least...I've been doing it for about 6 months
Posted by babs on March 6, 2003, at 18:46:57
In reply to Re: YOGA-IN ADDITION TO MEDS???...................., posted by djmmm on March 6, 2003, at 17:40:18
Yoga really helps me too- it helps with focus and it calms me down a lot. Go slow and concentrate on your breath- that's really the most important part!
Posted by Madge on March 7, 2003, at 22:48:27
In reply to Re: YOGA-IN ADDITION TO MEDS???...................., posted by babs on March 6, 2003, at 18:46:57
I am a total Yoga convert!!! I have been doing Yoga for about 10 years off and on, but a year ago I got really serious about it, and try to do Yoga at least 3 -4 times a week. If you have never tried it, may I suggest that you go to an Iyengar studio. That is the best Yoga to learn the fundamentals, slowly, with props that help you ease into the postures. Other Yogas like Vinyassa, Bikram, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, are really for those who have a fundamental understanding of the postures and can do them. If you go to these others without a base, one can get really hurt which totally defeats the purpose. The postures in Yoga help to get us in touch in a conscious way with our body, so we can be present in our body for each moment. Yoga is also a philosophy that is grounded in the Yoga Sutras written by Patanjali if you are interested. They are fundamental principles for living ones life in a more present and compassionate way. I have also found the Mindfullness meditation or Vipassana meditation( Insight) is also helpful with the Yoga. AGreat book to read if you are interested in it is, A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield. He addresses the principals of Buddhism, Insight meditation, and psychotherapy as ways of becoming more concious, more loving, and compassionate. All these avenues teach us how to eliminate the unnecessary suffering we cause ourselves in life. There's not much we can do about the suffering that is imposed upon us by life, but we can learn new ways to deal with these stresses more gracefully, by learning to let go. Everything is impermanent.
Some other books I would recommend would be BKS Iyengars Light on Yoga. This shows you all the postures and how to do them. He also gives recommendations for certain sequences of postures for different ailments eg cramps during menstruation. As you will see there are so many postures, that you can spend your life learning!!! He also has written a book on the Yoga Sutras. Another author, Jon Kabat Zin has written two books on mindfulness meditation; Full Catastrophe Living, and Wherever you go, there you are. He started the Mindfullness meditation program at Umass Hospital many years ago for people who were in chronic pain. It is very successful. This has been emulated by others everywhere so I'm sure you could find a class. There is also a new book out called the Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy for depression, which takes Jon Kabat Zin's program and modifies it for people with Depression. It's also very good.
Sorry I'm so long winded, but I feel pretty passionate about these things because they have helped me sooooooooo much to change my life for the better.
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 0:05:00
In reply to Re: Yoga and Meditation plus meds YES!!!!, posted by Madge on March 7, 2003, at 22:48:27
Posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 0:22:16
In reply to Re: Yoga and Meditation plus meds YES!!!!, posted by Madge on March 7, 2003, at 22:48:27
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 0:24:09
In reply to oooh, a double double quotes post a' comin'? (nm), posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 0:22:16
Heya!
What do you mean by this?:-)
Please reply I'm right here LOL
Kristen
Posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 14:19:29
In reply to Re: oooh, a double double quotes post a' comin'? » shar, posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 0:24:09
Madge mentioned several books in her post (great books, too) and there is this thing here at psychobabble where if you put book titles in double double quotes then they link automatically to Amazon.com and someone can order the book from there just by clicking the link.
So, I (among many others) didn't really understand double double quotes and never used them, and was a little scared of them, and one day I got a double double quotes post from Dr. Bob asking how come I didn't use them.
So, my post is sort of a running theme of mine, meant to be light and humorous, because in the middle of threads you'll see a post sometimes from Dr. Bob that is titled Double Double Quotes.
For some strange reason, it strikes me as...well, not exactly funny, but gives me a chuckle to see 10 posts on Effexor or something then "double double quotes" from bob.
Oh, well. It doesn't sound funny, does it? I guess it all goes on inside my poor brain and is hard to 'splain.
It is never meant to be directed toward anyone in particular, more toward the phenomenon of DDQ here at the Babbles.
Hope you are doing well!
Shar
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 14:30:55
In reply to Re: oooh, a double double quotes post a' comin'? » KrissyP, posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 14:19:29
LOL you are funny:-)
I still don't get it, but I'll figure it out.
How are YOU?
Thanks for the 411.
Kristen
------------------------------------------------- Madge mentioned several books in her post (great books, too) and there is this thing here at psychobabble where if you put book titles in double double quotes then they link automatically to Amazon.com and someone can order the book from there just by clicking the link. So, I (among many others) didn't really understand double double quotes and never used them, and was a little scared of them, and one day I got a double double quotes post from Dr. Bob asking how come I didn't use them. So, my post is sort of a running theme of mine, meant to be light and humorous, because in the middle of threads you'll see a post sometimes from Dr. Bob that is titled Double Double Quotes.
For some strange reason, it strikes me as...well, not exactly funny, but gives me a chuckle to see 10 posts on Effexor or something then "double double quotes" from bob. Oh, well. It doesn't sound funny, does it? I guess it all goes on inside my poor brain and is hard to 'splain.
It is never meant to be directed toward anyone in particular, more toward the phenomenon of DDQ here at the Babbles.Hope you are doing well!
Shar
Posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 20:55:41
In reply to Re: oooh, a double double quotes post a' comin'? » shar, posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 14:30:55
I am fine, thanks for asking. Doing ok, wishing I had health insurance and could get some decent meds. But, that's life right now.
BTW, I agree with Madge about the efficacy of yoga in accomplishing a wide variety benefits to the human body and soul. Even if one doesn't buy into the spiritual side of yogic teachings, the good stuff seems to happen anyway. And, the flexibility and tension release that eventually comes cannot be praised enough.
Madge mentioned Iyengar, and I agree that it can be a very good starting place. So can a good, basic, plain vanilla Hatha Yoga class taught by a good instructor. For real newbies, and folks with injuries there is also "gentle yoga" or "restorative yoga" which aren't really true schools, but just different approaches. Gentle or restorative usually takes things slowly, but the pace in general would be a bit quicker than Iyengar (you would do more asanas, or postures or poses, in the same amount of time, and probably would hold each pose for a shorter amount of time).
My sister teaches yoga (among other things of the same ilk) and I have witnessed serious health transformations in a positive direction from consistent attendance. It really is most excellent.
Good luck in finding a class. Oh, yeah, you probably should take the time to find out if your teacher is registered with Yoga Alliance, and if not, what kind of background he or she has. A teacher who doesn't know how you can get hurt can let you get hurt; definitely not a good thing. I personally prefer teachers with a few miles on them.
8-D
Shar
> LOL you are funny:-)
> I still don't get it, but I'll figure it out.
> How are YOU?
> Thanks for the 411.
> Kristen
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 21:12:43
In reply to And, about yoga... » KrissyP, posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 20:55:41
Shar, I hope you are taking care of yourself. I understand about the no insurance thing-Is there anywhere in your area where you can apply for assistance?-Even temporarily? I know it can be a pain, but this is your life. I know easier said than done. May I ask what your diagnosis is? What meds do you wish you could "get"-or are you needing to see a doc, and w/o insurance you can't at this time?
I'm here for you-please hang in there k?!
And thank you for the yoga info:-)
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am fine, thanks for asking. Doing ok, wishing I had health insurance and could get some decent meds. But, that's life right now.
BTW, I agree with Madge about the efficacy of yoga in accomplishing a wide variety benefits to the human body and soul. Even if one doesn't buy into the spiritual side of yogic teachings, the good stuff seems to happen anyway. And, the flexibility and tension release that eventually comes cannot be praised enough.
Madge mentioned Iyengar, and I agree that it can be a very good starting place. So can a good, basic, plain vanilla Hatha Yoga class taught by a good instructor. For real newbies, and folks with injuries there is also "gentle yoga" or "restorative yoga" which aren't really true schools, but just different approaches. Gentle or restorative usually takes things slowly, but the pace in general would be a bit quicker than Iyengar (you would do more asanas, or postures or poses, in the same amount of time, and probably would hold each pose for a shorter amount of time).
My sister teaches yoga (among other things of the same ilk) and I have witnessed serious health transformations in a positive direction from consistent attendance. It really is most excellent.
Good luck in finding a class. Oh, yeah, you probably should take the time to find out if your teacher is registered with Yoga Alliance, and if not, what kind of background he or she has. A teacher who doesn't know how you can get hurt can let you get hurt; definitely not a good thing. I personally prefer teachers with a few miles on them.
>
> 8-D
>
> Shar
Posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2003, at 6:25:59
In reply to And, about yoga... » KrissyP, posted by shar on March 8, 2003, at 20:55:41
Shar:
>It really is most excellent.
I think that's "most excellent, DUDE"! (lol) One of my favorite Keanu Reeves lines (Bill and Ted's stupid movie, which I never saw in its entirety) reappears in Dracula (which is very good, by the way), when Keanu meets the "most excellent Count Dracula." You really have to laugh when you hear him say that line.
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 : )>
Posted by KrissyP on March 9, 2003, at 17:27:44
In reply to Hatha and Iyengar » KrissyP, posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2003, at 6:34:10
Hi, I agree that it may be really helpful to have the instructor there to "correct" my poses.
Exactly, people don't look at me, I hear you, it is a little issue of never being overweight all my life and for the past 10 years I have gained almost 90 Lbs:-( I am working on getting active again and have talked about it A LOT-but the time is now and I have to remind myself a lot lately. I bought a bike, and I am going to call the yoga studio this week-no excuses
Please, please wish me luck.
Thanks again,Kristen
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> 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 : )>
Posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2003, at 19:01:19
In reply to Re: Hatha and Iyengar » beardedlady, posted by KrissyP on March 9, 2003, at 17:27:44
And congrats!
Posted by KrissyP on March 9, 2003, at 23:21:08
In reply to Good luck! » KrissyP, posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2003, at 19:01:19
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