Just got to work after my first foray into yoga. It was Bikram Yoga, so I was sweaty. But I gotta tell you, it was pretty awesome. There are certainly things that didn't feel good-- mostly the Japanese sitting pose (on knees, sitting back on ankles), but supposedly it gets better with practice.
I plan to add it into my rotation: Now I'm doing yoga on Friday, Zumba on Saturday and Sunday, and belly dancing on Monday.
It does!! I love Bikram but no one teaches that around here yet! Try using a block right nuder your bum..or a rolled up towel or blanket. that puts less pressure on your ankles. Props are so useful. If you notice your wrists hurting too in like a downward dog and various other things then try a towel just for extra padding!
ReplyDeleteMy friend wants me to teach. I have considered teaching a modified class for beginners and maybe even one for plus sized. When I first started it was so hard especially with my large get in the way breasts.
I am so glad you did it and liked it! I'd love to take a class with you!
ps..I love love the comic!
ReplyDelete@Amanda-- I would love to take a class with you, and the idea of a plus size class is fabulous! My stomach and my breasts get in my way now, and one of the reasons I never did it before is because I REALLY would have had problems and felt self-conscious before. It would be nice to be in a class of the like-bodied, with modified poses that are big boob friendly.
ReplyDeleteI feel great. Someone actually commented to me in the hall that I looked "so relaxed" today, so I had to tell her why :)
I really have to get back into yoga. I noticed a flexibility difference when i was doing it, so I know it helped. I was just so darn bad at all. All you girls might be inspiring me though.
ReplyDeleteYean on onederland and the exercise...your exercise schedule seems like a lifestyle change to me...that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLoved the comic! And I love yoga, too! I get a terrific workout that doesn't affect my RA at all!! I wish We could team up with Amanda for yoga!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a fun workout routine. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the comic!!! My friend teaches it here, but I've been too afraid to try it - one of these days I will!
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