Does anyone do yoga?
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twinoaks207
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Yes. Four times a week.
Local to where? I can recommend for northern Calvert.
I believe that most places you take your own mat. You can get one at Walmart for $10 to start and see if you like it. Some studio owners will keep an extra one or two on hand just in case.
What do I like? Where do I start? I like that my yoga teacher adjusts & personalizes her lessons to suit the ability of the students. I like that it is a personal challenge with me to do better each time and not that it's a challenge to do better than anyone else (I'm really not into competitive sports). I like that I really get in a good workout without it seeming like a workout. I like that each session is different so I don't get bored. I like the philosphy behind yoga and I am learning more about it every day. I like that I am so very much more flexible now than I was when I started with one session a week last January. I like that I can work on toning different muscles without having to use a lot of complicated equipment or run my ass off in all kinds of weather. I enjoy the music. I enjoy the meditation. I enjoy my classmates. And most of all, I enjoy the workout clothes -- yoga pants are the most comfortable thing I've ever worn!!
MarieB
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I'm in California
Thanks for the info. For some reason I thought the upfront costs were more, and I didn't want to invest much until actually trying it.
I was a swimmer and like to run, but I was thinking about trying something different. My goal is to tone and to help with anxiety/stress. I've heard that yoga can be great for both.
Thanks for the info. For some reason I thought the upfront costs were more, and I didn't want to invest much until actually trying it.
I was a swimmer and like to run, but I was thinking about trying something different. My goal is to tone and to help with anxiety/stress. I've heard that yoga can be great for both.
twinoaks207
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I'll ask my daughter -- she lives in St. Mary's (Leonardtown area) & I think has done some yoga down there somewhere.
All you need is a mat, a t-shirt & some loose fit pants (yoga, sweats, whatever). Minimal investment to start. I just happen to have this goal of finding the perfect-fitting yoga pant (difficult when you're short) so I've got a bit more invested
.Yoga is very, very, very good for anxiety & stress. That's one of the reasons that I love it and do it so frequently. One class per week will help in this area. I started doing it more because it was so helpful in that area (and because I'm not self-disciplined enough to make myself do it on my own
). Try it! You will love it!I'll give you my yoga teacher's spiel about "runners" and yoga. If you are a runner, it is very beneficial as runners tend to have shorter hamstrings from running. Yoga will help you lengthen those hamstrings so you can bend over & touch your toes easily. (Yoga teacher was a runner when she started yoga years ago so she knows!)
twinoaks207
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Hmmm...not sure I'd actually get any productive yoga accomplished if Salvador was my instructor...
Hollywoodmom
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Love, love Evolve Yoga in Wildwood. I try to go 3x week. There are mats there for $1 if you want to go try a class. First class is always free. I would recommend Gentle Yoga or Yoga Basics for a beginner.
Besides being in better shape I feel stronger, sleep better and am much less stressed out.
Never thought I'd be a yoga person but, Namaste!
Besides being in better shape I feel stronger, sleep better and am much less stressed out.
Never thought I'd be a yoga person but, Namaste!
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
Evolve in wildewood has a hot yoga class. I have been meaning to get there to try it out
KDENISE977
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I wanted to try it too, anyone know where classes are near Hughesville?
MarieB
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I checked out their website, and I'm not sure. I will most likely try their facility, but I've seen others that don't seem as stringently "tranquil." It seems froo froo, and I'm somewhat afraid that I might laugh during the quiet time. That might sound silly, but it's not an environment (at least from the site) that I'm used to
MarieB
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I've heard the hot yoga is great
stockgirl
Stocki
Mine too!
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Blister
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World Gym in Mechanicsville, good classes, but limited number per week. They are included in the membership price.
MarieB
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I think I probably have some preconceived notions (probably false) that make me feel as though I'll be uncomfortable as far as the environment goes. I know a few people who do yoga that I would have never imagined doing so.
I'm going to try it.