Does anyone do Yoga here?

[Azure]

A few years ago I was a regular. I could do a lot of asanas and could get my breath control in pranayama really well too. A few days ago I felt that my back was beginning to feel stiff. I also suffer from mild thyroid issues so doing yoga is certainly beneficial and I do a few asanas relating to massaging my neck and back. I have begun doing them once again, every morning on empty stomach just for half an hour, including the breathing exercises. It would be nice to know if someone here does a few too. Nice to get some motivation!

 

[onehandbh]

I used to do yoga 6 years ago. Have not done it much since.

Good idea to start again since I am lazy about stretching.

 

[shamaho]

I started doing it in hopes to increase flxibility and other benefits, but that led to a very strange and prolongued injury in my ankle.... at times I could hardly walk due to a tiny dislocation of an ankle bone....
stopped Yoga altogether....

 

[Azure]

I started doing it in hopes to increase flxibility and other benefits, but that led to a very strange and prolongued injury in my ankle.... at times I could hardly walk due to a tiny dislocation of an ankle bone....
stopped Yoga altogether....

Oh that's a shame. Did you do it on your own or did you get taught by an instructor?

 

[shamaho]

Oh that's a shame. Did you do it on your own or did you get taught by an instructor?

That's the worst part, with instructor from a highly accredited institution, but I don't blame anybody....
I just don't know how to sit on my heels properly that's it... I overextended them in the wrong way

I had to stop it, but I was enjoying it very much and did found it usefull actually...

it did cost me months of NOT walking freely, I had to pay attention how I planted my foot.... now imagine playing with this condition....

 

[Azure]

That's the worst part, with instructor from a highly accredited institution, but I don't blame anybody....
I just don't know how to sit on my heels properly that's it... I overextended them in the wrong way

I had to stop it, but I was enjoying it very much and did found it usefull actually...

it did cost me months of NOT walking freely, I had to pay attention how I planted my foot.... now imagine playing with this condition....

Wow this is horrible. I am supposing it was just vajrasana (sitting on heels, the Japanese style) - for me it has been the reverse. I used to have a stiff lower back, what would be like a locking, so much so that turning around after having fallen asleep would be painful. I stopped even sleeping on a mattress and switched to just plain hard bed/floor - improved things considerably. Aerobics and yoga really helped release the muscle in my lower back and now I sleep very well on my mattress again.

How long ago was this?

 

[shamaho]

Wow this is horrible. I am supposing it was just vajrasana (sitting on heels, the Japanese style) - for me it has been the reverse. I used to have a stiff lower back, what would be like a locking, so much so that turning around after having fallen asleep would be painful. I stopped even sleeping on a mattress and switched to just plain hard bed/floor - improved things considerably. Aerobics and yoga really helped release the muscle in my lower back and now I sleep very well on my mattress again.

How long ago was this?

Yes, just your basic "sitting on heels, the Japanese style" ...
Started around September/October I think... tension in the ankle when putting weight on one foot (while walking), up to a point I could barely walk. Went to a Osteopath, fixed it in 10 seconds after looking at it for another 10 seconds... was ok for a few days then it all started again...

Then I learned how to "fix" it myself... so I limped along, still playing tennis... I just could not make quick reaction sprints... so reaching for drop-shots was a no! no!

lasted well into Jan, then started subsiding slowly... hopefully should be fully recovered by now (can' t really test it).

 

[Azure]

Yes, just your basic "sitting on heels, the Japanese style" ...
Started around September/October I think... tension in the ankle when putting weight on one foot (while walking), up to a point I could barely walk. Went to a Osteopath, fixed it in 10 seconds after looking at it for another 10 seconds... was ok for a few days then it all started again...

Then I learned how to "fix" it myself... so I limped along, still playing tennis... I just could not make quick reaction sprints... so reaching for drop-shots was a no! no!

lasted well into Jan, then started subsiding slowly... hopefully should be fully recovered by now (can' t really test it).

Thanks for sharing. I will be a bit more careful going forward. Slow movements are a must. Sometimes I tax my shoulders when doing the plow pose. Wonder if I should, now!

 

[Deleted member 769694]

I used to have a stiff lower back, what would be like a locking, so much so that turning around after having fallen asleep would be painful. I stopped even sleeping on a mattress and switched to just plain hard bed/floor - improved things considerably.

One thing that works for some reason is sleeping with a pillow between your knee's. Aligns hips that can stress lower back

 

[Azure]

One thing that works for some reason is sleeping with a pillow between your knee's. Aligns hips that can stress lower back

Thanks Chad, will keep this in mind.

 

[sureshs]

No

 

[Tennease]

Many years ago sometimes I had a slightly sore back waking up in the morning. Then I found out that my bed mattress was way too soft, too bouncy.

So I took a drastic change and I began to sleep on the carpeted floor on my mat. At first it felt awkward, but after a while I got used to it and actually I quite like it.

I had no more sore back in the morning ever since.

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[chic]

I do it sporadically. Might take it up as a hobby again if my local courts fully shut down. I probably do 3ish classes a month (online) for fun. Did a lot more when I was in highschool and college and a motivated swimmer

 

[Azure]

No

Be reasonable. You need to be a little flexible for doing yoga

 

[Azure]

Many years ago sometimes I had a slightly sore back waking up in the morning. Then I found out that my bed mattress was way too soft, too bouncy.

So I took a drastic change and I began to sleep on the carpeted floor on my mat. At first it felt awkward, but after a while I got used to it and actually I quite like it.

I had no more sore back in the morning ever since.

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Yes this is exactly what I started doing. Sleeping on the floor. Now that I do yoga I can go back to sleeping on my mattress though. Sleeping on the floor without a pillow even, takes time getting used to, but works wonderfully on the back.

 

[megamind]

Yes! I started this year, mostly to try to become a more flexible athlete

 

[Azure]

Yes! I started this year, mostly to try to become a more flexible athlete

Details! What sort of poses, how long do you take?

 

[megamind]

At first, I thought it’d be boring, but it feels pretty relaxing/refreshing yet you’re still moving around. My flexibility is def improving with it. I typically do it after my strength training workout as a cool down

 

[megamind]

I do about 20-25 mins of ashtanga yoga using the Down Dog app (free until end of April because of COVID)

 

[chic]

Will say, as someone pretty competent with yoga: yoga with Adriene is a great resource. Way enough classes for beginners bet she usually suggests higher level stuff without intimidating lower level practitioners. Very go at the pace you're at. Although probably too easy for experienced Yogi's, amazing for almost anyone on a tennis forum

 

[Azure]

I do it sporadically. Might take it up as a hobby again if my local courts fully shut down. I probably do 3ish classes a month (online) for fun. Did a lot more when I was in highschool and college and a motivated swimmer

I hear swimming is the best exercise. Too bad I developed a fear of pools when I was young and never got around to learning. Yoga is good but as our friend here says, you stretch a wrong muscle and you are done for.

 

[chic]

I hear swimming is the best exercise. Too bad I developed a fear of pools when I was young and never got around to learning. Yoga is good but as our friend here says, you stretch a wrong muscle and you are done for.

Swimming is great exercise, and I enjoy it a lot. But it's not particularly fun in the way that game based sports are and I think most people find it harder to stick with. So keep on hitting those fuzzy yellow balls!

 

[magnut]

Stuff like swimming and biking is what you do when your injured. I tried yoga.... to boring for me. Aerobics was insane... like line dancing.

I think when your young its good to try all this stuff. Personally I wish we had male boxing gyms all over the US. The modern Mega gym is more of a social and fasion atmosphere in my experience. Its also really easy to get sick because people tend to go to the gym even when .... they are sick.

These days I keep it simple.....I train alone. lots of Running, Weight training (at home on my equipment), and a major focus on diet and fasting. Any of you old timers out there dealing with father time should try non inflamatory diets like Keto. You basically dont get sore and most chronic overuse injuries heal up in time.

I have found stretching to be pretty useless compared to non inflamatory diets and keeping your bodyfat percentage as low as possible. I dont think it hurts you but in terms of effectiveness it doesnt do much for me.

Fasting is like the fountain of youth when you learn how to do it.

 

[magnut]

Swimming is great exercise, and I enjoy it a lot. But it's not particularly fun in the way that game based sports are and I think most people find it harder to stick with. So keep on hitting those fuzzy yellow balls!

If I could breath under water I would like swimming a lot more. I can run a Looooooong time but I have never been able to get water breathing down enough to be able to zone out while swimming.

I do yoga and I feel like taking a nap.

 

[chic]

Stuff like swimming and biking is what you do when your injured. I tried yoga.... to boring for me. Aerobics was insane... like line dancing.

I think when your young its good to try all this stuff. Personally I wish we had male boxing gyms all over the US. The modern Mega gym is more of a social and fasion atmosphere in my experience. Its also really easy to get sick because people tend to go to the gym even when .... they are sick.

These days I keep it simple.....I train alone. lots of Running, Weight training (at home on my equipment), and a major focus on diet and fasting. Any of you old timers out there dealing with father time should try non inflamatory diets like Keto. You basically dont get sore and most chronic overuse injuries heal up in time.

I have found stretching to be pretty useless compared to non inflamatory diets and keeping your bodyfat percentage as low as possible. I dont think it hurts you but in terms of effectiveness it doesnt do much for me.

Fasting is like the fountain of youth when you learn how to do it.

Fasting is good for those whose body's allow. For some it's a path to eating disorders.

I can also speak to the benefits personally! But it's not something to force either. Everyone is on a different path.

 

[chic]

If I could breath under water I would like swimming a lot more. I can run a Looooooong time but I have never been able to get water breathing down enough to be able to zone out while swimming.

I do yoga and I feel like taking a nap.

Snorkels can be great tools for this honestly if you're looking to give it a go!

Yoga can come at different intensity levels for sure. The group your in and particular instructor matters a lot. Let's just say some classes I've taken will have you wanting a nap, but not because they're particularly calming

 

[Azure]

Fasting is good for those whose body's allow. For some it's a path to eating disorders.

I can also speak to the benefits personally! But it's not something to force either. Everyone is on a different path.

I don't like fasting for long periods either. I like moderation - three meals a day, do not load the stomach. I have tried fasting occasionally though.

 

[Azure]

Snorkels can be great tools for this honestly if you're looking to give it a go!

Yoga can come at different intensity levels for sure. The group your in and particular instructor matters a lot. Let's just say some classes I've taken will have you wanting a nap, but not because they're particularly calming

Yeah some of the poses would not let me take a nap lol.

Stuff like swimming and biking is what you do when your injured. I tried yoga.... to boring for me. Aerobics was insane... like line dancing.

I think when your young its good to try all this stuff. Personally I wish we had male boxing gyms all over the US. The modern Mega gym is more of a social and fasion atmosphere in my experience. Its also really easy to get sick because people tend to go to the gym even when .... they are sick.

These days I keep it simple.....I train alone. lots of Running, Weight training (at home on my equipment), and a major focus on diet and fasting. Any of you old timers out there dealing with father time should try non inflamatory diets like Keto. You basically dont get sore and most chronic overuse injuries heal up in time.

I have found stretching to be pretty useless compared to non inflamatory diets and keeping your bodyfat percentage as low as possible. I dont think it hurts you but in terms of effectiveness it doesnt do much for me.

Fasting is like the fountain of youth when you learn how to do it.

Personally I am still figuring things out. I have been doing various things. I also run (not now during the lockdown) - I can do about 5 kms without stopping but I don't run everyday. Now I have substituted this with home exercises- no equipment, just body weight and it feels better than running because I am really using my upper body too. This is in addition to half an hour of yoga. I find it all useful as long as I continue having home cooked food and stay reasonably in shape. I am female, 167 mm and 60 kg. I think it's ok. Can build up a bit more of endurance and strength though.

 

[magnut]

Fasting is good for those whose body's allow. For some it's a path to eating disorders.

I can also speak to the benefits personally! But it's not something to force either. Everyone is on a different path.

I agree you deffinitly cant force it on someone. I wont say its easy but it does get easier. Fasting is kind of like a combination of skill and will. For me the benefits are worth the sacrifice because I dont want to stop doing the things I like to do in terms of activity.... even if it means I dont get to eat all the time.

Eating disorders LOL.... your not kidding. More like a FEASTING disorder. This is also something you get skilled at. You re-fuel more than you eat. Lots of Clean nutritious food....Protien... fiber...good fats etc. I dont eat junk anymore thats for sure. You also get pretty darn good at food prep. Lots of clean water as well.

Fasting is a funny thing..... the first time you go 24 hours without eating you feel like your starving..... after a while its no big deal. Pretty crazy what the human body can adapt to.

I will say this the #1 focus of anyone dealing with age related problems due to tennis, running, impact sports etc....should be weight. Stay light and eat right. Strength training and keeping stress low is probably next. also underated is good sleep and lots of sun.

 

[chic]

I don't like fasting for long periods either. I like moderation - three meals a day, do not load the stomach. I have tried fasting occasionally though.

your not kidding. More like a FEASTING disorder. This is also something you get skilled at. You re-fuel more than you eat

I agree on both counts. I personally am a fan of 1-2 meals a day most days, fasting through the morning. Took some doing but works great for me most days of the week even when I'm playing a bunch of tennis!

But having had conversations with others who have tried, there seems to be a subset who greatly prefer 3 square meals. The whole intermittent fasting trend has been taxing on them with so many people pushing it. Which can be frustrating when the science is basically calories and the different mental components which give with the best shot at eating a healthy amount of the..

 

[magnut]

Yeah some of the poses would not let me take a nap lol.


Personally I am still figuring things out. I have been doing various things. I also run (not now during the lockdown) - I can do about 5 kms without stopping but I don't run everyday. Now I have substituted this with home exercises- no equipment, just body weight and it feels better than running because I am really using my upper body too. This is in addition to half an hour of yoga. I find it all useful as long as I continue having home cooked food and stay reasonably in shape. I am female, 167 mm and 60 kg. I think it's ok. Can build up a bit more of endurance and strength though.

Lock down? You are not allowed to run? Thats pretty crazy. Where do you live?

Yoga is not bad its just not for me. Like I said its good to try different things. I actually used to like gyms for the equipment and variation but after having kids I just want a more controlled peacful environment when I train due to having two boys who think they are monkeys. Working out at home is where its at IMO. Equipment is cheap for things like dumbells... weight vests etc. You can watch a movie or tennis while you exercise. No wiping down machines.... no people distracting you..... no catching colds.....workout in your underwear if you want... its all good. Helps to set yourself up with an area with some cheap mirrors as well. You can often pick up used fitness equipment for pennies on the dollars instead of throwing money away on memberships, dues, gas etc. It also saves you time.

BTW... Last night I went running about 10pm in the park and all the signs and tapesd off areas had been ripped down all over the park so I think these days of lockdowns will be over soon for the majority of the country in the US. People are getting a bit fed up with all the nonsense. You will start seeing a lot of mass non compliance this week...... Michigan type stuff...... more people tearing down signs..... people have had enough.

 

[magnut]

I agree on both counts. I personally am a fan of 1-2 meals a day most days, fasting through the morning. Took some doing but works great for me most days of the week even when I'm playing a bunch of tennis!

But having had conversations with others who have tried, there seems to be a subset who greatly prefer 3 square meals. The whole intermittent fasting trend has been taxing on them with so many people pushing it. Which can be frustrating when the science is basically calories and the different mental components which give with the best shot at eating a healthy amount of the..

Keto helps as you dont get the junk carb cravings. A lot of that is often bad nutrition. Its amazing how toxic most food is when you start having to figure this stuff out. Even healthy food is tricky because of chemicals used.

One thing I tell people with fasting is you have to give up the whole stress eating or comfort food thing. Thats really hard for a lot of people because of society and our current obsession with a constant state of anxiety. If an individual can get past that they can be successful... if not they will probably fail. In the end its all about what your willing to put yourself through..... most of which is psycological. The hardest thing for me on long fasts used to be sleeping.... I just could not sleep. after trying some different things and Letting my body adapt I have been able to manage it.

There are some tricks other though.....things like caffiene, nicotine (not smoking) , even meditation or prayer..... Even long steaming hot baths and mega doses of vitamine c........You kind of have to find things that work for you. If Yoga works for a person..... by all means go for it. Its not going to hurt you. If your a Yoga person medatation might be something to check out as well.

 

[sureshs]

Yoga is boring. Just some stretching and walking is enough.

 

[movdqa]

I do it for balance. I fell down the stairs two times two years ago and decided that I need to work on my balance.

 

[Azure]

I do it for balance. I fell down the stairs two times two years ago and decided that I need to work on my balance.

Thanks for sharing. Yes, yoga, and others like tai chi help with balance. Can you share what you practice specifically?

 

[Deleted member 770618]

This is a great idea, I've always wanted to be able to do yoga. I've only done it a handful of times and usually felt better afterwards. I might check out some yoga videos from the library. I've been going for walks and a few runs during the lockdown. I also went hiking in a nature preserve last weekend which felt wonderful. I ran into someone I knew there and it was nice to bump into someone from the outside world, it made the world seem almost normal for a few minutes.

 

[chic]

This is a great idea, I've always wanted to be able to do yoga. I've only done it a handful of times and usually felt better afterwards. I might check out some yoga videos from the library. I've been going for walks and a few runs during the lockdown. I also went hiking in a nature preserve last weekend which felt wonderful. I ran into someone I knew there and it was nice to bump into someone from the outside world, it made the world seem almost normal for a few minutes.

If you have access to YouTube there's an instructor who is semi famous for doing YouTube classes.

The channel is called yoga with Adriene. There is a "30 days of yoga" series intended for those who are pretty new. I would recommend checking her out over the library offerings

 

[Deleted member 770618]

If you have access to YouTube there's an instructor who is semi famous for doing YouTube classes.

The channel is called yoga with Adriene. There is a "30 days of yoga" series intended for those who are pretty new. I would recommend checking her out over the library offerings

That's perfect, thanks!

 

[Azure]

If you have access to YouTube there's an instructor who is semi famous for doing YouTube classes.

The channel is called yoga with Adriene. There is a "30 days of yoga" series intended for those who are pretty new. I would recommend checking her out over the library offerings

Hey I actually looked at a few videos of hers. She is very good and communicative but what I did not like about what she said at least in the couple of videos that I saw, was that she asked people to 'explore' and modify some poses. That would be a big no from the teachers that I have learnt from. She is a lot of fun though and it helps if you already know a bit of yoga to follow her just my opinion!

 

[Azure]

This is a great idea, I've always wanted to be able to do yoga. I've only done it a handful of times and usually felt better afterwards. I might check out some yoga videos from the library. I've been going for walks and a few runs during the lockdown. I also went hiking in a nature preserve last weekend which felt wonderful. I ran into someone I knew there and it was nice to bump into someone from the outside world, it made the world seem almost normal for a few minutes.

Nice...just be careful and start easy! Love your avi btw

 

[Deleted member 770618]

Nice...just be careful and start easy! Love your avi btw

Thanks, it's my glamour shot

 

[chic]

asked people to 'explore' and modify some poses

From memory she usually only suggests doing so to more advanced poses for those who know them or to stay within ones current range of motion. But I could have glossed over it fairly easily since I'm not a steady practitioner, and am fairly experienced.

That's good to keep in mind though esp since I'm espousing her work to new people

 

[movdqa]

Thanks for sharing. Yes, yoga, and others like tai chi help with balance. Can you share what you practice specifically?

Warrior I, II, III, Tree Pose, Half-Moon Pose.

 

[Soul]

I don't do yoga myself. I've noticed though, that my mom has been doing yoga with her group online since social distancing has been asked for.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Was doing some yoga back in the early 1980s. The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) was one of my favorite sequences.

Until I get my hip replaced (hopefully later this year if the pandemic duznt delay it too much), I'm pretty limited on the yoga moves/poses I can perform.

Just signed up for an online Udemy course on Tai Chi. It's been more than 25 yrs since I've done that. I might add a few yoga poses, like a Warrior pose, in addition to the physical therapy I'm now doing.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

I've heard from numerous sources, including friends, that yoga immediately prior to tennis, badminton and other sports. Like static stretching, it appears that yoga poses / stretches and moves can temporarily reduce muscle performance.

Both muscle strength & muscle speed will be diminished somewhat for some period of time. How long the period lasts can depend on the yoga style as well as the intensity and duration of the yoga activity. Many have indicated that it can take an hour or two (maybe even longer) to fully recover from a yoga session.

In light of this, it is best to perform yoga after srenuous exercise or after athletic competition rather than before. Or give yourself several hours to recover.

 

[sureshs]

Why do Yoga videos feature extremely fit young women wearing minimalist clothing?

 

[sureshs]

I do it for balance. I fell down the stairs two times two years ago and decided that I need to work on my balance.

What I do is stand on one leg and bend and rotate the other 360 degrees from the knee joint. Then do with legs reversed. Stand near a wall if not confident.

 

[movdqa]

What I do is stand on one leg and bend and rotate the other 360 degrees from the knee joint. Then do with legs reversed. Stand near a wall if not confident.

The great thing with Yoga is that you can do it while waiting in line for Seniors Hour at the supermarket.

 

[sovertennis]

A few years ago I was a regular. I could do a lot of asanas and could get my breath control in pranayama really well too. A few days ago I felt that my back was beginning to feel stiff. I also suffer from mild thyroid issues so doing yoga is certainly beneficial and I do a few asanas relating to massaging my neck and back. I have begun doing them once again, every morning on empty stomach just for half an hour, including the breathing exercises. It would be nice to know if someone here does a few too. Nice to get some motivation!

I practice 4-5 hrs per week, mostly following Youtube instructors leading "power" or "flow" classes. As I've written on this forum previously, yoga allows me to be better at every activity (I play and coach tennis, as well as do a lot of road and mt biking), including just walking around.