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Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Dulciana on April 04, 2016, 07:19:56 AM

Title: Yoga
Post by: Dulciana on April 04, 2016, 07:19:56 AM

...........In our upstairs gallery area at home, with soft lighting, soft carpet, yoga book and Classic FM on quietly.  I've done this for a grand total of two days so far and after a session I feel relaxed, refreshed and wonderfully stretched all over. I enjoy it and I'm determined to keep it up this time - having dabbled in it before.   ::)

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Ju Ju on April 04, 2016, 08:15:40 AM

I have yet to use the yoga app my DD put on my iPad! I did go to classes for a year, so maybe that suits me better as you have to pay up beforehand, so you turn up.

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Dulciana on April 04, 2016, 11:21:24 AM

I think some people like classes and others prefer to go it alone.  What I like about solo yoga is that nobody can see me looking (what I think) daft - not even Hubby!  I keep the door shut..........! :)
My Dad used to do yoga in his younger days. One day, Mum brought some ironing into their bedroom. Suddenly, an unseen voice spoke to her.  It was Dad - standing on his head, in the corner! 

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: CLKD on April 04, 2016, 12:43:30 PM

 ;D

My Boss used to recommend Yoga in the 1970s, when the suggestion was thought 'way out'  :D

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: babyjane on April 04, 2016, 02:37:36 PM

what book do you use Dulciana?

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: CLKD on April 04, 2016, 05:08:33 PM

I thought that the book is to put on the top of my head for deportment  ;)

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Sunnydays on April 06, 2016, 12:46:25 PM

I've done yoga on and off for years, and more recently Pilates. I'm envious of your gallery area Dulciana! I've just done some yoga in my bedroom and son walked in on me again!!!
I find it difficult to attend yoga classes for various reasons but my yoga teacher has a website which, for a small annual subscription, I can access on my phone or iPad a range of yoga and Pilates exercises from short sun salutations to a 45 minute class.
I'm not that good at relaxing but I find the yoga stretches and breathing invaluable. I'm not a great fan of Pilates as I find it boring but I persevere and find the exercises essential for core muscle improvement.
Long live yoga!

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Dulciana on April 06, 2016, 12:50:51 PM

Quote from: babyjane on April 04, 2016, 02:37:36 PM

what book do you use Dulciana?

Dorling Kindersley's "A Little Course On Yoga", babyjane.

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Dulciana on April 06, 2016, 12:52:14 PM

Quote from: Sunnydays on April 06, 2016, 12:46:25 PM

I'm not that good at relaxing but I find the yoga stretches and breathing invaluable.

Me too, Sunnydays   :)

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: babyjane on April 06, 2016, 01:41:35 PM

 :thankyou:

ordered a copy, looking forward to trying it as from what you have described it sounds simple and low key  :)

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2016, 03:32:37 PM

You'll need a mat ? in the sunshine, on the lawn?

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: Dulciana on April 30, 2016, 08:25:34 PM

Quote from: Dulciana on April 04, 2016, 07:19:56 AM

...........I enjoy it and I'm determined to keep it up this time - having dabbled in it before.   ::)

Er, well, yes...........I've just got back into it after three weeks.... :-[

Title: Re: Yoga
Post by: CLKD on April 30, 2016, 08:57:22 PM

 :rofl:

Altogether now -  :hapij: and  :cancan:

You've been busy!