Beginner YOGA - HELP!
Posted by: Nicky
12th Sep 2012 12:35pm
Hi
I love to keep fit, but due to one or two too many horse riding accidents I now experience pain when attempting any of the "regular" keep fit exercises. A colleague recommended trying yoga, but I have no idea where to start. Any suggestions??
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Leonardus
No idea
Anonymous
Try youtube, Yoga with Adrienne is great. I do these yoga routines regularly as I cannot afford to go to classes. They are very easy to follow too
Leanne6
If you are still interested in horses you could become involved in RDA, horse agility or ground work.
Thai Chi is also an option.
Online resourses on google and youtube can give you examples of exercises that are low impact that you can try and when you feel more confident you can join low impact classes
Pippa Rich
Crunch yoga
Jessie Chapman yoga instructor videos
Go to a beginner yoga class at a gym or fitness studio
Ellerose
Yoga is a great way to keep fit and repair muscles! I do classes at my local leisure complex, which doesn't require a membership to take part in the classes. You can simply pay as you go, so you're not locked in if you don't enjoy it. If you're not comfortable trying it out in front of other people, buy a yoga mat and youtube some beginner yoga :)
soph94
Yoga accommodates for people with injuries or health concerns/issues very well as your instructor should know what will both help and hurt you based on your individual fitness and circumstances. Not only that but you come out feeling amazing, all stretched and knowing you've worked every muscle (especially getting out of bed after your first few lessons)
Kessa1959
I have fibromyalgia and inflammatory arthritis and started yoga about 2 years ago. I have also been doing pilates for about 8 years and find the two complement each other. Yoga has been wonderful and I have slowly built up flexibility and different strength exercises. I do my classes through Fernwood but lots of gyms have yoga. I find it cheaper to pay my $19 a week at the gym and attend 5 yoga & 2 pilates a week.
Anonymous
generally you push yourself as hard as you want, so don't be too bothered about beginners yoga. The main difference is beginners classes give more instruction but you can always just copy others if doing an open/advanced class.
Just do it, I was converted this year.
888shelley
Firstly as I have taught many yoga classes, steer clear of any of the 'new' yogafad classes...hot yoga etc. Your teacher needs to be aware of your health problems and should advise you of any practises which are unsuitable for you. A good teacher will not push you beyond your ability, do what you can comfortably and as you progress the body will loosen up and you can extend yourself more. Try Googling Satyananda Yoga Centres as the system they use is very simple and may suit you, they also have many classses all over Australia.
chasinthebluzaway
Hi there!
I am in a similar position with bursitis in my hip and arthritis in my back etc
My eldest daughter is a longterm devotee of yoga so thought I would give it a go. I looked up Yoga classes in my area and lucked out in that the next class started the next night (which suited me as I work days) Started with beginner and now about to commence intermediate. My teacher is superb, doesn't believe in pushing you to achieve poses that are impossible for you and always offers alternative options. I also purchased a few dvd's for home use as my class is only one night per week. I do Hatha but there are many variations out there and if you Google "free yoga" you can find classes online to check out and see what suits.
The changes are subtle, so far, but it's a great way to relearn how to breathe and relax!
Best of luck
Kerrianne