Yoga............sooooo good!

[ClockworkOrange]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/20420eb3.jpg

OK, I'll be serious now. :D

Now six months and three days since my broken back and I am doing well, swimming, aqua gym, gym and easing into riding my bike again, I am taking everything quite gently but it is going well.

Back in July I booked up for Yoga, turned up this morning for the first time feeling it all a bit daunting. However, when we finished I was extremely pleased, OK, have to confess it's Yoga for 50+ but it's perfect for me and what's more I even enjoyed it and nothing hurt.

That's all, just wanted to share.

Clock


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/Decorated%20images/5419781f.gif

................not tried the Lotus postion yet! :rolleyes:

[emily_in_nc]

Good for you! Whatever your skill level (I'm a rank beginner too), yoga has something to offer. I'm not taking a class at the moment, but I do some of the poses and stretches at the end of every gym workout. I am so much more flexible now, and I find it very peaceful and grounding.

[apparelcandy]

I can't wait to learn yoga...

[indysteel]

I'm glad you had such a postive experience. I started practicing about 4 1/2 years ago, and it's been a life saver. No matter what else I have going on, I try to make it to my mat. Especially if you can find a good teacher, it's just a very positive thing to do for yourself.

[Zen]

I would love to find a class like that. i've taken regular yoga classes at the gym but it takes me too long to get into the poses.

How did they get that cat to do that?

[OakLeaf]

I can't even get an animated GIF to go into full lotus.

Never mind my own legs and hips.

Yoga IS wonderful with the right teacher, isn't it? :)

[jessmarimba]

Woohoo!!! I love yoga! :)

So...I've got about 3 months to wait? (I hope!)


P.S. Clock, I got to use the elliptical today for 10 mins as well as the stationary recumbent for 10 mins. AND they've promised me aquatherapy. It feels so nice to sweat when it isn't weather-induced!

[NbyNW]

Hooray, Clock! So great to hear that you are feeling better all the time.

[jelee1311]

Congrats on your health. Yoga and swimming are my magic bullets,in fact yoga is so good its like dessert. I always feel calmer and taller after I practice. I hope you continue to progress in your recovery.

[Catrin]

Congratulations on feeling better! I LOVE the graphic of the cat :)

[skhill]

yoga is awesome-- with the right teacher, at least! It's what I credit for being able to stay injury-free while increasing my running mileage so much...

My youngest cat likes to join me while I'm doing yoga at home. He's especially fond of trying to knock me over whenever I'm in any balance pose!

[Desert Tortoise]

"Nothing hurt" how wonderful! Glad to hear you are feeling better and making progress.

[ClockworkOrange]

Woohoo!!! I love yoga! :)

So...I've got about 3 months to wait? (I hope!)


P.S. Clock, I got to use the elliptical today for 10 mins as well as the stationary recumbent for 10 mins. AND they've promised me aquatherapy. It feels so nice to sweat when it isn't weather-induced!


Jess, it is something else to look forward to.

Hey, super cool, going on both bikes, I think you are catching me up.......fast! Whatever they teach you in Aquatherapy, you will be able to do discreetly in your local swimming pool, that's what I do and I feel it is helping so much.

Thanks to everybody for their kind comments and yes, it is a great feeling of being able to get on with my life.

Clock

[Owlie]

I took a yoga class last fall, second class of the day. Nice way to wake up in the morning.