YOGA

It is relaxing and a workout too, alot of stretching. I did it a few years ago and was thinking of going back at least once a week, but right now I am concentrating on my pilates.

It is definitely relaxing, you should go at your own pace, breathe and go nice and slow. It's really about looking within, so you shoudln't pay attention to what anyone else in your class is doing. Each class and teacher is different and since I'm from India, and have taken traditional classes, I'm very picky about yoga instructors.

Complete yoga classes should offer the physical excercises, meditation, and deep breathing excercises.

You have to continue to do aerobic workouts though, since yoga is not for weight loss. I read that Madonna only does yoga, but I really don't believe that.

Nina, Madonna does do ALOT of yoga, but not just that, she def works out with free weights and does alot of cardio..

I LOVE yoga..I used to do alot of Hatha and Bikram Yoga and it feels so good!! within the past year or so I've been doing alot more piltates but def at least try yoga and see for yourself..

Marcella, I heard that Madonna's claim is that yoga keeps her in the great shape that shes in.
I find it hard to beleive, I would also think that some free weights and cardio play a part...

I saw the trailer for that last movie Madonna did and she had a stationary bike and weights strapped on her ankles and wrists.. hmmmm

and also sightings about how she was scene at some gym at some late hour working out her arms.. so I dunno.. she has some amazing genes though, I tell you that!