Yoga Fans? Come "ohm" with me!

ChaseMama · 02-26-2009, 12:47 PM

I LOVE LOVE yoga. I haven't done it for about a year due to a shoulder injury but I am ready to get back to it. I am feeling more centered just thinking about it!

Do you love yoga? What's your favorite style? Have a DVD that you really love?

daisyHair · 02-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Hi ChaseMama,

I only have a bit of yoga experience and it's been almost a year (used to do a few beginner yoga, with my fav. being "YogaZone for Weight Loss".).

I just recently posted about Bikram. I was studying up on it online and wondered what everyone here thought.

We have a new studio that just opened up near our neighborhood and I just signed up for simple gentle yoga, but will probably work up fairly easily into Flow Yoga which is my fav. Sometime I will try Bikram, but I want to get in better shape first.

I just ordered Yoga for Yourself ~ by Ann Richmond after reading it was a great video for beginners or those that have stopped for quite a while.

ALSO just ordered a new "Monster Mat" as my old one is no where to be found.

What's your fav. Dvd?

ChaseMama · 02-26-2009, 02:05 PM

My favorite is Rodney Yee Power Yoga: Total Body Workout.

I like it because it's just him in the poses with calming music and a voice over providing the instruction. It's a GREAT workout. It's about an hour and starts out slow, gets really challenging, and then after the relaxation face you are practically asleep and hardly feel as if you even worked out because you are so relaxed.

I am really flexible but I still notice huge strides in flexibilty increases as well as strength and cardio.

I have done others, but I always come back to this one. I like classes ok, but I always feel so self-consious so I like to be at home and do it.

ChaseMama · 02-26-2009, 02:06 PM

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and then after the relaxation face

Oops! I meant relaxation "phase"

RavenG · 02-27-2009, 06:21 AM

I just took my first Yoga class last night. I loved it. It was a Gentle Yoga class. The only Yoga I've ever done is a DVD called Yoga for Inflexible People which I love because it has so many different routines for different body parts and differing length of time.

I loved the Gentle Yoga class so much I'm signing up for 2 to 3 classes a week and I'm also thinking of the Hatha and Vinyasa classes they have there as well.

ChaseMama · 02-27-2009, 07:19 AM

Yeah Raven! And might I add, over 125 pounds gone??? SUPER DUPER YEAH!!

LadyBeloved · 02-27-2009, 07:21 AM

I've read so much about Rodney Yee. Is he really that good? *runs to Amazon*

ChaseMama · 02-27-2009, 07:27 AM

I really do love the Rodney Yee one I think because of the more "spiritual" feeling I get from it. You know - unlike someone who yells during yoga!! haha!

LadyBeloved · 02-27-2009, 07:37 AM

"I'm yelling in yoga, I know."

RavenG · 02-27-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseMama

Yeah Raven! And might I add, over 125 pounds gone??? SUPER DUPER YEAH!!

Thanks!

ollamo · 02-27-2009, 10:02 AM

I took a class once recently, thought it was a little strange, But overall i really liked it. I was looking for a good dvd. Im goin gto have to check out Rodney..Thanks

daisyHair · 02-27-2009, 11:29 AM

Hi everyone!

ChaseMama,

I read about Rodney Yee Power Yoga DVD when I ordered.. I just felt like I really didn't want to go overboard when I first got back. I will have to check it out when I get a few times in.

My mat just came in! I love it.. I bought a "Monster Mat", it's a little thicker than the normal mats (I remember my tail bone always hurt after yoga before on my old mat) and it's so great. I also got this nice calming teal color. I am waiting for my video to come in and I am starting my first class I am pretty sure on Monday.

RavenG
You are so inspirational... WTG.. I bet you are LOVING doing Yoga.. it's wonderful to get in tune with your body. I can't wait to get back to it. I think I recorded a Yoga class on our DVR last night from FitTV.. going to have to see if it's there!

Namaste~

Rory · 02-27-2009, 11:44 AM

I do Anusara yoga taking 4 classes a week plus one class of Nitha yoga. I have started teacher training in Flow/Power/Vinyasa yoga although it isn't my favorite style.

daisyHair · 02-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Rory!

How exciting..
I see you are in FL. Are you anywhere near Orlando?

Where are you going to be teaching?

Can YOU tell me a good video for beginners?
I want to get a couple more.

Rory · 02-27-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by daisyHair

Rory!

How exciting..
I see you are in FL. Are you anywhere near Orlando?

Where are you going to be teaching?

Can YOU tell me a good video for beginners?
I want to get a couple more.

I'm in Seminole County! I like Patricia Walden's dvds, they are oldies but goodies for learning the proper way to do the poses. GAIM sells them.

I won't graduate until August so no real teaching yet. I'd like to teach yoga to 'real' size woman. Some of these yoga instructors look like they could use a good meal and I think they scare off a lot of bigger students.

daisyHair · 02-27-2009, 01:36 PM

I think a practice for larger and "real" size women would go over very well around here!

I just wanted to tell you good luck.
I am telling myself I am NOT going to be self conscious in a class.. but I guess I won't really know until I get there!

02-26-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
ChaseMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunny Arizona! Posts: 488 Gallery: ChaseMama Stats: 182/165.4/145 WOE: This week.... who knows? Start Date: 2/2/2009	Yoga Fans? Come "ohm" with me! I LOVE LOVE yoga. I haven't done it for about a year due to a shoulder injury but I am ready to get back to it. I am feeling more centered just thinking about it! Do you love yoga? What's your favorite style? Have a DVD that you really love?

02-26-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,296 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/230/134-126 WOE: Atkins < 30 C/day Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 49 years young baby~	Hi ChaseMama, I only have a bit of yoga experience and it's been almost a year (used to do a few beginner yoga, with my fav. being "YogaZone for Weight Loss".). I just recently posted about Bikram. I was studying up on it online and wondered what everyone here thought. We have a new studio that just opened up near our neighborhood and I just signed up for simple gentle yoga, but will probably work up fairly easily into Flow Yoga which is my fav. Sometime I will try Bikram, but I want to get in better shape first. I just ordered Yoga for Yourself ~ by Ann Richmond after reading it was a great video for beginners or those that have stopped for quite a while. ALSO just ordered a new "Monster Mat" as my old one is no where to be found. What's your fav. Dvd? __________________ "Don't Let Perfection be the Enemy of Your Good".

02-26-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
ChaseMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunny Arizona! Posts: 488 Gallery: ChaseMama Stats: 182/165.4/145 WOE: This week.... who knows? Start Date: 2/2/2009	My favorite is Rodney Yee Power Yoga: Total Body Workout. I like it because it's just him in the poses with calming music and a voice over providing the instruction. It's a GREAT workout. It's about an hour and starts out slow, gets really challenging, and then after the relaxation face you are practically asleep and hardly feel as if you even worked out because you are so relaxed. I am really flexible but I still notice huge strides in flexibilty increases as well as strength and cardio. I have done others, but I always come back to this one. I like classes ok, but I always feel so self-consious so I like to be at home and do it. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pamela

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02-27-2009, 06:21 AM	#5
RavenG Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fayetteville, PA Posts: 814 Gallery: RavenG Stats: 305/184.6/160 or 28/10/8 - Whichever Comes First! WOE: Atkins/Primal/Paleo Start Date: June 2006	I just took my first Yoga class last night. I loved it. It was a Gentle Yoga class. The only Yoga I've ever done is a DVD called Yoga for Inflexible People which I love because it has so many different routines for different body parts and differing length of time. I loved the Gentle Yoga class so much I'm signing up for 2 to 3 classes a week and I'm also thinking of the Hatha and Vinyasa classes they have there as well.

02-27-2009, 07:19 AM	#6
ChaseMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunny Arizona! Posts: 488 Gallery: ChaseMama Stats: 182/165.4/145 WOE: This week.... who knows? Start Date: 2/2/2009	Yeah Raven! And might I add, over 125 pounds gone??? SUPER DUPER YEAH!!

02-27-2009, 07:21 AM	#7
LadyBeloved And stay away from my beloved: Lenny Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sparkling & glittering in serene light Posts: 27,494 Gallery: LadyBeloved Stats: GOAL is a perfect fit in sz 26 True Religions WOE: Casual ~ I no longer need a commitment from food.	I've read so much about Rodney Yee. Is he really that good? runs to Amazon

02-27-2009, 07:27 AM	#8
ChaseMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunny Arizona! Posts: 488 Gallery: ChaseMama Stats: 182/165.4/145 WOE: This week.... who knows? Start Date: 2/2/2009	I really do love the Rodney Yee one I think because of the more "spiritual" feeling I get from it. You know - unlike someone who yells during yoga!! haha!

02-27-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
LadyBeloved And stay away from my beloved: Lenny Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sparkling & glittering in serene light Posts: 27,494 Gallery: LadyBeloved Stats: GOAL is a perfect fit in sz 26 True Religions WOE: Casual ~ I no longer need a commitment from food.	"I'm yelling in yoga, I know."

02-27-2009, 10:02 AM	#11
ollamo Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,839 Gallery: ollamo WOE: :::moderation::: Start Date: may 13, 2008	I took a class once recently, thought it was a little strange, But overall i really liked it. I was looking for a good dvd. Im goin gto have to check out Rodney..Thanks

02-27-2009, 11:29 AM	#12
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,296 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/230/134-126 WOE: Atkins < 30 C/day Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 49 years young baby~	Hi everyone! ChaseMama, I read about Rodney Yee Power Yoga DVD when I ordered.. I just felt like I really didn't want to go overboard when I first got back. I will have to check it out when I get a few times in. My mat just came in! I love it.. I bought a "Monster Mat", it's a little thicker than the normal mats (I remember my tail bone always hurt after yoga before on my old mat) and it's so great. I also got this nice calming teal color. I am waiting for my video to come in and I am starting my first class I am pretty sure on Monday. RavenG You are so inspirational... WTG.. I bet you are LOVING doing Yoga.. it's wonderful to get in tune with your body. I can't wait to get back to it. I think I recorded a Yoga class on our DVR last night from FitTV.. going to have to see if it's there! Namaste~

02-27-2009, 11:44 AM	#13
Rory Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 17,363 Gallery: Rory Stats: 20W/14M/8	I do Anusara yoga taking 4 classes a week plus one class of Nitha yoga. I have started teacher training in Flow/Power/Vinyasa yoga although it isn't my favorite style.

02-27-2009, 12:01 PM	#14
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,296 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/230/134-126 WOE: Atkins < 30 C/day Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 49 years young baby~	Rory! How exciting.. I see you are in FL. Are you anywhere near Orlando? Where are you going to be teaching? Can YOU tell me a good video for beginners? I want to get a couple more.

02-27-2009, 01:36 PM	#16
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,296 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/230/134-126 WOE: Atkins < 30 C/day Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 49 years young baby~	I think a practice for larger and "real" size women would go over very well around here! I just wanted to tell you good luck. I am telling myself I am NOT going to be self conscious in a class.. but I guess I won't really know until I get there!