Yoga on Off-Days?

RoeCyris · 08-04-2004, 02:03 PM

I been thinkin of taking up some yoga to help with my strethcy-ness

. I was considering doing it on my off-days. As far as I can tell yoga isn't too intense (unless, i suppose, your doing an advanced session or something) and isn't too stressful for the muscles to affect their repair on those days.

Plus wouldn't it help in the long run...somehow?

Luke9583 · 08-04-2004, 02:04 PM

Why not yoga everyday?

Var · 08-04-2004, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoeCyris

I been thinkin of taking up some yoga to help with my strethcy-ness

. I was considering doing it on my off-days. As far as I can tell yoga isn't too intense (unless, i suppose, your doing an advanced session or something) and isn't too stressful for the muscles to affect their repair on those days.

Plus wouldn't it help in the long run...somehow?

Definitely a good idea, but dont think yoga isnt intense.

I dont think it will interfere with your recovery. If anything, it'll help recovery a bit.

kvyd · 08-04-2004, 02:08 PM

If youve got time go for it. Correct me if im wrong but isnt yoga essentially just stretching?

aggies1ut · 08-04-2004, 06:58 PM

Depending on the type of yoga, it can be quite intense. For example, Ashatanga yoga is faster paced and there is a lot of lifting/supporting your own body weight.

atherjen · 08-04-2004, 07:16 PM

Yoga and/or Pilates(what I do) are excellent additions to your training

they may "look easy" but dont be fooled!

kvyd · 08-04-2004, 07:22 PM

Gosh I know... I was watching Fit TV, and they had this yoga thing. I couldnt believe the way those pelvisi were all.... I dunno, but it was insane looking.

Var · 08-04-2004, 07:28 PM

I was doing yoga 1-2 times a week for about a year and a half. I was AMAZED by how difficult it is. It's not just stretching. Most poses require strength and control...and flexibility is a huge part of it. I cant wait till my work schedule changes and I cant take another class.

RoeCyris · 08-04-2004, 10:33 PM

wow so cool, ima try it.

And i didn't mean to upset, i realize there is some crazy-hard yoga out there but i was more meaning the yoga that is mostly stretching.

So, any good websites i should check out? I have OnDemand with my cable and there are some yoga programs that you can select for free so I'ma check them out but i also want to learn more about yoga. Thanks all.

majoha · 08-05-2004, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atherjen

Yoga and/or Pilates(what I do) are excellent additions to your training

they may "look easy" but dont be fooled!

You are certainly right about pilates - my lesson this morning has left me utterly shattered... This is studio pilates, I think matt pilates is actually pretty soft but studio work is excellent.

Skib · 08-05-2004, 06:53 AM

i went to a yoga class a couple years ago and didn't really enjoy it...

to me it was just a whole lot of uncomfortable stretching... i can see why it can be good in terms of developing flexibility, but i just don't think it's for me...

trHawT · 08-05-2004, 12:56 PM

Roe, you male/female?

Gena Marie · 08-05-2004, 01:43 PM

I think yoga is great between workouts. I know it's bad, but it is the only time I get any stretching in. It also calms my mood swings down.

gamorrah · 08-05-2004, 01:48 PM

I've done yoga for years, flexibility is important, but adaptions for stiff people are always permissable. Yoga is really about concious breathing and movement. The secret to success in yoga is understanding how breathe links your conciousness ot your body.
namaste bro'

**Prince** · 08-05-2004, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gena Marie

It also calms my mood swings down.

will you please do yoga every day then.

Gena Marie · 08-05-2004, 02:07 PM

After doing yoga for about a month, I realized how important the breathing is. I think I was to busy learning the movements in the beginning. (I only act blond sometimes).

Gena Marie · 08-05-2004, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

will you please do yoga every day then.

Only if you join me.

Lord_of_the_GYM · 08-06-2004, 07:36 AM

hey just wondering does Yoga help you develop flexibility or you have to be very flexible from the beginning itself?

majoha · 08-06-2004, 06:50 PM

talking of yoga...

http://www.yogakitty.com/yogavideos.html

RoeCyris · 08-07-2004, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trHawT

Roe, you male/female?

Male.

08-04-2004, 02:03 PM	#1
RoeCyris Breathe Deep, Yungbuck. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 45	Yoga on Off-Days? I been thinkin of taking up some yoga to help with my strethcy-ness . I was considering doing it on my off-days. As far as I can tell yoga isn't too intense (unless, i suppose, your doing an advanced session or something) and isn't too stressful for the muscles to affect their repair on those days. Plus wouldn't it help in the long run...somehow?

08-04-2004, 02:04 PM	#2
Luke9583 Lucky Luke Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroiit Posts: 5,407 Photos: 7	Why not yoga everyday? "If you're not part of the solution, you're the precipitate."

08-04-2004, 02:08 PM	#4
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	If youve got time go for it. Correct me if im wrong but isnt yoga essentially just stretching? Kevin "If you eat alot and workout hard and consistantly you will make good gains"

08-04-2004, 07:16 PM	#6
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Yoga and/or Pilates(what I do) are excellent additions to your training they may "look easy" but dont be fooled! " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

08-04-2004, 07:22 PM	#7
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	Gosh I know... I was watching Fit TV, and they had this yoga thing. I couldnt believe the way those pelvisi were all.... I dunno, but it was insane looking. Kevin "If you eat alot and workout hard and consistantly you will make good gains"

08-04-2004, 06:58 PM	#5
aggies1ut NorCal Elite Member* Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 3,580 Photos: 19	Depending on the type of yoga, it can be quite intense. For example, Ashatanga yoga is faster paced and there is a lot of lifting/supporting your own body weight.

08-04-2004, 07:28 PM	#8
Var Filthy Animal Join Date: May 2002 Location: Finally back in New England!! Posts: 5,438	I was doing yoga 1-2 times a week for about a year and a half. I was AMAZED by how difficult it is. It's not just stretching. Most poses require strength and control...and flexibility is a huge part of it. I cant wait till my work schedule changes and I cant take another class. But when you disarm them, you at once offend them by showing that you distrust them, either for cowardice or for want of loyalty, and either of these opinions breeds hatred against you. -N. Machiavelli

08-04-2004, 10:33 PM	#9
RoeCyris Breathe Deep, Yungbuck. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 45	wow so cool, ima try it. And i didn't mean to upset, i realize there is some crazy-hard yoga out there but i was more meaning the yoga that is mostly stretching. So, any good websites i should check out? I have OnDemand with my cable and there are some yoga programs that you can select for free so I'ma check them out but i also want to learn more about yoga. Thanks all.

08-05-2004, 06:53 AM	#11
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 816 Photos: 1	i went to a yoga class a couple years ago and didn't really enjoy it... to me it was just a whole lot of uncomfortable stretching... i can see why it can be good in terms of developing flexibility, but i just don't think it's for me...

08-05-2004, 12:56 PM	#12
trHawT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 465	Roe, you male/female? -trHawT-

08-05-2004, 01:43 PM	#13
Gena Marie Registered User Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 154 Photos: 30	I think yoga is great between workouts. I know it's bad, but it is the only time I get any stretching in. It also calms my mood swings down.

08-05-2004, 01:48 PM	#14
gamorrah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 23	I've done yoga for years, flexibility is important, but adaptions for stiff people are always permissable. Yoga is really about concious breathing and movement. The secret to success in yoga is understanding how breathe links your conciousness ot your body. namaste bro'

08-05-2004, 02:07 PM	#16
Gena Marie Registered User Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 154 Photos: 30	After doing yoga for about a month, I realized how important the breathing is. I think I was to busy learning the movements in the beginning. (I only act blond sometimes).

08-06-2004, 07:36 AM	#18
Lord_of_the_GYM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 146	hey just wondering does Yoga help you develop flexibility or you have to be very flexible from the beginning itself?

08-06-2004, 06:50 PM	#19
majoha Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 13	talking of yoga... http://www.yogakitty.com/yogavideos.html

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