Yoga and Pilates

Astronomer · 08-11-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I've been interested in trying hot yoga. They have classes at the university gym starting in January. They also have couples yoga classes which could make or break my relationship, so I think I'll just do this alone

Is hot yoga the same is Bikram yoga? I've done Bikram a few times, it's pretty intense, but I prefer just regular yoga better! It's much more relaxing!

I do yoga twice a week and I find it beneficial. I wish I could do it a little more - maybe three times a week - but I just don't have the time! A lot of my friends who go to the gym still "scoff" at the point of yoga but it has actually built up my core to be quite strong, not to mention the other benefits. I find it helps with tenseness around the shoulders and back (I have this constantly), stress levels, and I find I always sleep better after a yoga class!

I also do a Les Mills program called 'Body Balance,' which is a combination of yoga, tai chi and pilates all in one class. I highly recommend it, I think it's fantastic.

**Janszoon** · 08-11-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

Its the only kind of yoga I enjoy.

And Jans - you should try it. The heat helps keep you loose.

I really hate heat though.

TheBig3 · 08-12-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I really hate heat though.

Well then you're going to die a cold, rigid old man.

FETCHER. · 08-13-2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Astronomer

Is hot yoga the same is Bikram yoga? I've done Bikram a few times, it's pretty intense, but I prefer just regular yoga better! It's much more relaxing!

I do yoga twice a week and I find it beneficial. I wish I could do it a little more - maybe three times a week - but I just don't have the time! A lot of my friends who go to the gym still "scoff" at the point of yoga but it has actually built up my core to be quite strong, not to mention the other benefits. I find it helps with tenseness around the shoulders and back (I have this constantly), stress levels, and I find I always sleep better after a yoga class!

I also do a Les Mills program called 'Body Balance,' which is a combination of yoga, tai chi and pilates all in one class. I highly recommend it, I think it's fantastic.

I do Sports and Fitness in college and one of my blocks incorporates classes like Yoga and stuff like that in to it. I frequently do exercise and use the gym and yoga kicks my ****ing ass. I've no idea how all those old chicks can do it. I want to start because I have the flexibility of a rigamortis ridden corpse. Does it help much? I need to become more flexible to become better at certain sports and such. My shoulder flexibility is actually shocking for a 21yr old.

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

Well then you're going to die a cold, rigid old man.

HAHA

Astronomer · 08-13-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FETCHER.

I do Sports and Fitness in college and one of my blocks incorporates classes like Yoga and stuff like that in to it. I frequently do exercise and use the gym and yoga kicks my ****ing ass. I've no idea how all those old chicks can do it. I want to start because I have the flexibility of a rigamortis ridden corpse. Does it help much? I need to become more flexible to become better at certain sports and such. My shoulder flexibility is actually shocking for a 21yr old.

Definitely helps for flexibility! Especially if you work out a lot. I was doing a lot of weight training at one point and was really stiff. Yoga loosens you up and stretches your muscles out, helping your flexibility

It also helps muscles heal and the soreness you get after a really hardcore weights or cardio session. I remember the first few times I did a yoga or Body Balance class, I found it really difficult, but if you go regularly you will notice your flexibility improving! I guess you just have to keep it regular!