The Noble Pagan Forums - Yoga

It wasn't until recently that I became active in Yoga. For years I've wanted to do it but never found the motivation till my back went to hell and I was forced to choose between Yoga or Physical Therapy. Well I've done the Physical Therapy and it isn't that much fun...or helpful.

A family friend recently received her license to teach Yoga and I sought her out to be my instructor. Once a week (for now) I go and practice Yoga with her for an hour or more. During this time I really focus on what I call my 'Inner Goddess' or 'Inner Divinity'. I use this form of exercise as a type of meditation and of course, healing for my mind, body and spirit. I am most happy and feeling well when I'm practicing Yoga. I generally practice at home as well which helps me keep a certain balance throughout my week.

Next week we're going to start on Mantra's or Chants. I'm excited to incorporate this into the more physical aspect of my Yoga.

Does anyone else practice Yoga?

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Not unless your definition of yoga includes reaching at odd angles for the beer or remote ...
*runs away quickly to avoid the newpaper swatter or flying caribou*

-dunks a tampon in gasoline, lights it on fire and tosses at CR-

Yes ! Right here...

interesting that you come up with it now that I've decided to take it on anotherlevel and attend a "proper" course after my exams! So far I've tried a bit here and there - and the course at my local gym really lacks quality since they fired the only good yoga-teacher.

I offer recreation-time for pupils at school once a week and we do a few basic yoga-things there + meditations.
But I really wanna work more on that! A few weeks from now I might be starting! It just helps to release all the stress!

Lucky you for having a friend to teach you! Just noticed that "proper" yoga-lessons are freaking expensive here....same in the states?

Or maybe someone has a good video to recommend?

Take care,
moondancer

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She refuses to take my money >_<!

I have a yoga DVD......
I used it a couple of times.....back when I had a uterus.....it did help with cramps.....
I really need to get back into working out.
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Crap.....why did my emotie go all Otaku????
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ACK! CR your place is haunted!!!!! It possessing my emoties again dammit!


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I was and still am in the same boat. I have a bad back, been to Physical Therapy and it was useless. After awhile I did some research and started Yoga. It REALLY does help the back I will say. As well as other parts of the body ^.^

I used to - until my little guy (then) decided that the perfect time to push mom in the butt was when she had the PERFECT pose (been working on it for a while) so she collapsed and hit her head....haven't done any since. Should take it up again though. I do miss it. Maybe when he is at school :-)

Gaiam.com has some good Yoga DVD's. I have a couple I do so I don't get bored of them. A few you can even chose your level you view with the DVD remote (for those not so flexible people like me ;-)

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Oh yes!

I love the Gaiam!!! That my yoga and tai chi vids.
I need to get back into the tai chi......it very calming.....there is only one set of poses I mess up completely.

My favorite poses are Getting Directions From The Maiden While Parting The Horses Mane ( or just more commonly known as Parting the Horses Mane), The Crane ( which is kinda like the Horse) and Moves Hands Like Clouds ( that one so eaaaaaaaasy).

Hmmmm....
Makes me wanna find my vid and pop it in........


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Just a quick side question: Tae-bo

You know what I'm talking about ... the aerobic exercise with the punching and the kicking ...

What I want to know is that after yer done with it over a period of months, you are supposed to be a thin, muscular, sculpted, bald black man right?

If so, I'm messin up somewhere ... cus I'm still hairy, white and fat ...