Yoga?

[Sandles2Sidearm]

My wife talked me into a Pilates/Yoga class and to be honest I was not all that enthused.

I thought that it would be a waste of time, as my current work outs consist of Running, Lifting, Swimming, Surfing, and Cycling.

Now a day later, I am sore in places that I can't believe have muscles and I really didn't think my body could bend like that, but when you are the only guy in a room full of women in nice tight clothes....well lets just say I wasn't about to not do Warrior Two.

Has any one else done this...I think I might incorporate this once a week to increase my flexibility...Thoughts?

[CaliYanksFan]

I've always wanted to try Yoga ...but I'm so uncoordinated sometimes ..I'd probably wind up killing everyone in the room. :p

Pilates hurts! But it works wonders.

[LongArm]

I've heard (a) that it is indeed a great place to see some truly beautiful women, and (b) that it's gaining more and more acceptance among professional athletes as a viable training alternative.

If you keep with it for a couple weeks, I'd be interested to hear your impressions.

LongArm

[FedLass]

Well, I can honestly say I don't do yoga to meet chicks, :wink: but it can be one of the best workouts you can get in a short time. I don't know about a yoga/pilates mix class, but with most "pure" (Ashtanga especially) yoga forms there is a focus on strength, stamina and cardio simulataneoulsy. And you don't have to take extra time to stretch afterwards. Some people use yoga for meditation/relaxation, but with Ashtanga, you are definitely focused but there isn't much time for relaxation.

If you have problems corellating yoga with strength or with a real workout, have you seen Madaonna lately?

[Sandles2Sidearm]

with Brit...Just kidding.

I really think the class was actually what you listed. It says pilates on the gym calendar, but my wife said that pilates involves machines? And the only machine in the class room was the robot of an instructor to whom I made a horrible omisison by revealing that it was my first class.

She was on me like a cheap suit, correcting me constantly, but by the end she said I had a solid downward dog.

To which I replied, thank you but thats my wife over there....


just kidding.:D

[FedLass]

All right, you got me with the Madonna comment. But the thought of Madonna and Britney might actually motivate some in yoga class (or elsewhere). :D

Watch out for the teachers who like to put their hands on you to correct your form. Some of them get just a bit to intimate for comfort.... which again, could be good depending on your teacher and your point of view.

[WONDERwoman]

I do Pilates twice a week. I love it. I am more flexible and have toned up quickly. We don't have machines in our class and I have never heard of machines being used in Pilates. we use dyabanes.

[spyder007]

I've heard its also good for those with back problems, etc. Haven't tried it yet...i'll just stick to my chiropractor for now.

[universible]

Have a regular yoga workout I have been doing for over 4 years. Corrected posture problems, which corrected back and jaw problems (TMJ from slouching at my desk, etc)....so I LOVE yoga. My instructor kicks my ass though...damn her...she's also my wife :D....actually started yoga from a couple lessons with my muay thai instructor. Everyone at the gym use to make fun of me, till I could do bridges with no trouble...:D

Its great for your body, and if you take it seriously, great all around workout (mind body spirit)...depends on the style you choose. I've done some serious Iyengar inspired yoga that really really sucked, in a good way...I don't remember ever getting a workout like that from anything.

Ted