[Sportsandrec] yoga class

Sat Apr 25 11:58:17 UTC 2009

I have bad posture too. I am hoping by working with a yoa instructor I can 
improve it. I also have cronic neck pain so I think yoga will really help. 
You should try it! it's lots of fun!
Rania,
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> My posture is terrible which has a negative affect on my shoulder blades. 
> A yogi recently told me that I can fix my posture and my shoulder issue 
> with consistant yoga.
> "They say it's only for your body" "You've got it for your mind" "So come 
> on" Bon Jovi Lay Your Hands On Me
> JSNM
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> From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at earthlink.net>
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>> Rania and all interested folks,
>>
>>         Within my exploration of yoga I have learned that there are many 
>> a variety of the practice from forms of the gentle and soothing yoga to 
>> some really extreme and transcendental breeds.
>> It has transcendental content, if you really get into it.
>>
>> Westerners tend to regard yoga as some kind of athletic or physical 
>> fitness, but folks learned in Eastern philosophies recognize yoga for the 
>> transcendental relationship with one's physical environment that it has 
>> been for thousands of years.
>> It's really incredible that you were able  to find a good experience in a 
>> non-specialized practice, and I have also, but I have concluded that if 
>> possible one should seek specialized classes, with instructors unafraid 
>> to really show you the poses within a hands--on fashion.
>> I am really happy for your beginning to cultivate a deep relationship 
>> with yoga--it'll change your position in space and perception, if you let 
>> it, aside from helping you transcend that emotional psychological 
>> garbage, such as your ego which routinely stands in the way of peoples' 
>> efforts of achieving a transcendental serenity.
>> I am fascinated by the psychological effects of deep yoga and wish to 
>> explore the realms associated with tantra, which is yoga postures of a 
>> sexual nature.
>> Keep us posted, Ashley, please!
>> Carly
>>>I know that gental yoga is slow for those new to yoga or who have back 
>>>problems but I wonder that my self. I took part in a yoga class today and 
>>>even tho I did get lost a little I did what I could and really had fun 
>>>with it.
>>>Rania,
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>>>>What are the differences between the three.
>>>>
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>>>>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
>>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:28 AM
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>>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] yoga class
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>>>>Hi Carly,
>>>>I don't believe Ashtanga yoga is offered at the places I'm looking at. 
>>>>So
>>>>my experience will be a bit different than yours.  They have hatha yoga 
>>>>and
>>>>kundalini yoga.
>>>>I don't mind the instructor touching me either.
>>>>Yoga instructors tend to be more verbal wich is in our favor.
>>>>I'm glad it worked out.  How long have you taken yoga?
>>>>
>>>>Ashley
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:26 AM
>>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] yoga class
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>>>>
>>>>>Ashley,
>>>>>
>>>>>         It's Carly, again.
>>>>>
>>>>>I have taken yoga in every setting, practically speaking, from the
>>>>>community center of the town in California where I grew up, to my 
>>>>>current
>>>>>athletic club, here in Berkeley.
>>>>>
>>>>>I have also taken it at junior college. In every setting in which I 
>>>>>have
>>>>>found my practice, it is an intimate and unpretentious vibe, and the
>>>>>instructor has no problem demonstrating, in a hands-on fashion.
>>>>>
>>>>>I don't expect this should be a problem for you, either.
>>>>>
>>>>>I am somewhat inclined to be flexible and to not mind the instructor
>>>>>touching me in  helping build the postures.
>>>>>I have learned about the transcendental and meditative nature of yoga, 
>>>>>how
>>>>
>>>>>to breathe.
>>>>>I understand that some kinds of yoga are pretty extreme, and I plan to
>>>>>explore those branches when y position in life changes.
>>>>>For the most part I have only done
>>>>>Ashtanga yoga, which I understand is kind of a weak incarnation of the
>>>>>practice.
>>>>>I have become quite aware of how the muscles' likelihood to striate is
>>>>>directly related to the depth of my breath.
>>>>>As you can imagine, the most hands on environment at which I am able to
>>>>>find a practice is the  LightHouse, here in San Francisco.
>>>>>Keep us posted on your evolving relationship with yoga practice.
>>>>>Carly 07:26 PM 4/20/2009, you wrote:
>>>>>>Hi all,
>>>>>>Who takes yoga?  What benefits have you gotten from it?  What type of
>>>>>>facility did you take it at and what type of yoga?  I know yoga helps
>>>>>>flexibility and that is something I need.  They offer it at my health 
>>>>>>club
>>>>
>>>>>>as well as the community center.  Did the instructor have time to be 
>>>>>>hands
>>>>
>>>>>>on to help you learn the poses?  I know yoga especially beginning 
>>>>>>classes,
>>>>
>>>>>>go slower than other fitness classes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Thanks.
>>>>>>Ashley
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