[Sportsandrec] Learning About... Yoga?

[Jeanette]

oh this sounds wonderful, if you have  the right phone of course, jeanette
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisamaria Martinez" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
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> Hi Everet and anyone else,
>
> I really like the Pocket Yoga app that one can download on a smart
> phone--if you have one of course. It cost a few dollars and initially
> was not accessible. Eventually, it got so. It has a poses section that
> allows you to tap and open on each yoga pose. It gives a description
> of each pose and the benefits of each pose. When you think you've got
> a decent idea of what is what you can go and do a 30 minute, 45 minute
> or one hour practice for beginner, intermediate or advanced yogis.
> Honestly though, I['d start with a class or two at your local
> wherever. Most yoga teachers are descriptive enough and assist any
> student in perfecting a pose during the class. It does help knowing
> names of poses when you do yoga with some sort of video.
>
> Also, for any pregnant ladies, there is a yoga app for pregnant women
> that is really good and accessible.
>
> Now, if only I would use these more often.
>
> LM
>
>
> On 3/16/12, Tristan Pierce <tpierce at aph.org> wrote:
>> The APH physical education website has several features with resources on
>> yoga for persons with visual impairment and blindness. Go to
>> http://www.aph.org/pe/features.html
>>
>> Ms Tristan Pierce
>> Project Leader
>> Research Department
>> American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
>> 1839 Frankfort Avenue
>> Louisville, KY 40206-3148
>> 502-899-2380
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel
>> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:45 PM
>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Learning About... Yoga?
>>
>> Okay, so, I'm a way too typical guy sometimes, I admit it. I've always
>> pushed "Yoga" aside, & never cared to learn about yoga before. Please
>> forgive me for that bit of macho-BS ignorance. God continues humbling me.
>> Additionally, my pastor recently explained Yoga to me in a way that made 
>> it
>> seem logical, smart, & macho even. I forget how he explained it, but he's 
>> a
>> young 20's guy who is a martial artist & kickboxer, & has competed in MMA
>> fights. & he recommended yoga, too. So who here has any resources they'd
>> recommend, please?
>> Where can I begin learning? Thanks for any help here.
>>
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>>
>>
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