YOGA

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 12:12 PM

YOGA

Anyone take yoga? How do you like it? does it help with wieght loss and stress reduction? I have had so many gym passes in my life, i just am not a gym person., however frank called me this morning and wants to take yoga together and there are some places in the neighborhood, however they are REALLY expensive so i wanted some feedback from you ladies...

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 09, 2003 12:38 PM

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I live for it! Not so much for weight loss (although I have had some), but its amazing for strength and stretching and toning. Plus it helps me get rid of stress and those annoying aches. I have crappy posture and yoga has helped me learn to stand up straighter, making it look like I've lost more than I have! I would TOTALLY recommend it.

Can you try a class or two before committing to a whole bunch? A lot of it depends on the instructor and the tenor of the class.

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 12:41 PM

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I can pay per class.. its 13.00 a class...i guess thats not bad.. how often do you go? i was thinking once a week would be affordable...is that ok? will that help cause i get headaches alot too, and my posture is HORRID because of my chest size.. i hate sticking them out...

thanks for your help!

michele31 Posted: Apr 09, 2003 12:49 PM

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I have been doing Yoga (thru classes and videos) for a while. Not as faithful as I should be, but I totally love it. Before I got prego I tried the Brikham Yoga (in Commack)- it is a hot form of Yoga. OMG! It was amazing. I have had back pain for years and years and after doing it I had ZERO pain for days! I wish I could do it while prego since I know it would help my back and shoulders sooo much.
I also love regular yoga. It really does take my stress away and make me feel like a new person.

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 12:52 PM

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the classes that the one place by me offers is called , im not even sure i am spelling it right but its called
istronga
and haffa

Have you heard of that?

thanks!

Valenia Posted: Apr 09, 2003 01:10 PM

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Another video user here -- its probably not as much fun, but its cheaper and on my schedule which is good. Good luck with your search, I'm sure it will make you feel good!!!

Victoria Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:05 PM

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I took Iyengar style until 7mnths prego. It was great for stretching, not weight loss IMO. Then I started prenatal yoga videos so I am out of the loop for a while now. I think the other word you mentioned is HATHA.

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:16 PM

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yes hatha!! thanks!

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:19 PM

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$13 is about average for a class. I've done Hatha, Bikram and another form that I can't remember. Go for it! And if you get hooked you can always get a tape and go 1xweek or once every other to keep $$ down.

I think it would also be GREAT to help you quit smoking!!

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:24 PM

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Thanks Megan!! i think we will go check it out tomorrow night!!

jennyg Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:34 PM

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Suzanne-

I love yoga as well and it has definitely made a differnece in my appearance and stress levels! As the others have said, not so much that I lost a ton of weight from it, but I am so much more toned and my muscles look longer and leaner (after years of dance and gymnastics).

Hatha and ASHTANGA (the other one you were referring to) are very different so I would suggest taking one class of each and seeing which you like better. I'm a huge fan of ashtanga myself as it is a bit more strenuous.

Suzanne Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:36 PM

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Thank you so much! which one would i see more weight loss and toning results from? thats a big part of it for me..

NYCMeghan Posted: Apr 09, 2003 02:45 PM

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Bikram yoga is done in a hot room & makes you sweat a lot - great for weight loss. Otherwise you might want to start with Hatha and work your way up to Ashtanga. It's a little more intense.