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Dixie

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Been thinking about learning yoga but all I'm finding is drop in classes which I'm assuming are being done with people that have been at it for a while. I'm strictly a beginner and would like to learn how from the ground up. Anyone know of any classes starting up at night or on weekends? Has anyone had any success with any of the dvds? Thanks
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Used to go to some of the classes at the Bean bldg. They were pretty good about explaining things to beginners.
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
Call up ProFitness & Maximum and ask them if they have any beginner classes. Or better yet, a steer in the right direction.
 
fttrsbeerwench

fttrsbeerwench

New Member
I started doing Yoga when I was 16. I learned from a lady who worked at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I took a class or two in PA but I really just like doing it on my own.

There are sooo many books, kits and videos on how to learn the correct postures and breathing technics that you don't really need to pay someone to teach you. It's a benefit having that stuff because if you stop doing it for a while, you can pick right back up even if you've forgotten a lot.

There are also retreats and spas :yay:


www.onespirit.com
(has lots of books and tools that aren't very pricey)

www.yogajournal.com
(good magazine)

http://maryland.uscity.net/Yoga/
 
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Dixie

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Thanks, sending good karma your way. I guess what I'm trying to find out - you started with an instructor and then worked it out on your own. Is there a benefit to having an instructor at first or are the dvds/books etc as good as?
 
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Dixie

Guest
fttrsbeerwench said:
I started doing Yoga when I was 16. I learned from a lady who worked at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I took a class or two in PA but I really just like doing it on my own.

There are sooo many books, kits and videos on how to learn the correct postures and breathing technics that you don't really need to pay someone to teach you. It's a benefit having that stuff because if you stop doing it for a while, you can pick right back up even if you've forgotten a lot.

There are also retreats and spas :yay:


www.onespirit.com
(has lots of books and tools that aren't very pricey)

www.yogajournal.com
(good magazine)

http://maryland.uscity.net/Yoga/
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clicked on the second link and there was a survey question....Have your companion animals helped you with your yoga practice?


WTH does that mean???????
 
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Lugnut

Lugnut

I'm Rick James #####!
Dixie said:
clicked on the second link and there was a survey question....Have your companion animals helped you with your yoga practice?


WTH does that mean???????
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Oh I think you KNOW what that means... Yoga practitioners are notorius for peanutbutter consumption too. Organic, of course. :killingme :lmao: :killingme :lmao:
 
fttrsbeerwench

fttrsbeerwench

New Member
Dixie said:
clicked on the second link and there was a survey question....Have your companion animals helped you with your yoga practice?


WTH does that mean???????
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I know that sounds totally nuts... There is yoga for pets. :lol: Sometimes, the connection that humans have with thier animals is very strong. Some would say, that a spiritual bond with an animal can be as valuable and precious as the one with your child. Just ask anyone on here who loves their dog so much they call him a "furbaby". Just like you run with your dog or or play games with your cat, it's like getting exercise for both of you.

I have read about animals who have been traumatized, I.E.. Katrina rescues or animals who have been abused or abandoned. Yoga helps them heal in a physical and emotional way.

If you have a dog or a cat, doesn't laying next to it on the floor and petting him relax you as much as it relaxes and soothes him or her?
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
I'd recommend buying or renting a video first, just to see how you like it before you plunk down a bunch of money on classes. I was very into yoga a couple years ago and have been meaning to get back into it for awhile. I've never taken a class, because my schedule never permitted dedicating a specific time for it, I just did it whenever I had the time...9 in the evening, 6 in the morning, whatever.
 
Geek

Geek

New Member
aps45819 said:
What?

Figured it would be a good place to meet a limber woman :shrug:
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Good point. How many Barbra Streisand albums is the collection up to now?
 
Lugnut

Lugnut

I'm Rick James #####!
fttrsbeerwench said:
I know that sounds totally nuts... There is yoga for pets. :lol: Sometimes, the connection that humans have with thier animals is very strong. Some would say, that a spiritual bond with an animal can be as valuable and precious as the one with your child. Just ask anyone on here who loves their dog so much they call him a "furbaby". Just like you run with your dog or or play games with your cat, it's like getting exercise for both of you.

I have read about animals who have been traumatized, I.E.. Katrina rescues or animals who have been abused or abandoned. Yoga helps them heal in a physical and emotional way.

If you have a dog or a cat, doesn't laying next to it on the floor and petting him relax you as much as it relaxes and soothes him or her?
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Spoilsport :razz: This thread was on the verge of REALLY getting warped. :lmao:
 
onebdzee

onebdzee

off the shelf
I bought the Denise Austin Yoga DVD so that way I can do it anytime I want to....I also watch her in the morning on Lifetime(7:00). :yay:

If you can get past the "lets get you inspired to look like me" voice, she teachs you the basics, as well as, all the "advanced positions"
 
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Dixie

Guest
Lugnut said:
Oh I think you KNOW what that means... Yoga practitioners are notorius for peanutbutter consumption too. Organic, of course. :killingme :lmao: :killingme :lmao:
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obviously there's much more to yoga than I gave it credit for. What stage is peanut butter comsumption?
 
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Dixie

Guest
fttrsbeerwench said:
I know that sounds totally nuts... There is yoga for pets. :lol: Sometimes, the connection that humans have with thier animals is very strong. Some would say, that a spiritual bond with an animal can be as valuable and precious as the one with your child. Just ask anyone on here who loves their dog so much they call him a "furbaby". Just like you run with your dog or or play games with your cat, it's like getting exercise for both of you.

I have read about animals who have been traumatized, I.E.. Katrina rescues or animals who have been abused or abandoned. Yoga helps them heal in a physical and emotional way.

If you have a dog or a cat, doesn't laying next to it on the floor and petting him relax you as much as it relaxes and soothes him or her?
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Actually it doesn't sound altogether that nutty, talking/stroking an injured animal has the power to calm, I don't see why it would be hard to imagine that there are points in their bodies that aid in mental and physical well being. And you're entirely right about petting my dog. My long haired, tangled mess, smelly mutt can hop in my lap and within minutes I've forgotten all the crap at work and how much my son hates me.
 
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