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Jan 2011
10:44pm, 20 Jan 2011
523 posts
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The Scribbler
Yoga can be a wonderful de-stresser. When I was going through huge job stresses and facing redundancy it was the one bright spot in my week. I do pilates now, but am still a big yoga fan. The trick is to find a good teacher who suits your style.
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Jan 2011
10:44pm, 20 Jan 2011
524 posts
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The Scribbler
Yoga can be a wonderful de-stresser. When I was going through huge job stresses and facing redundancy it was the one bright spot in my week. I do pilates now, but am still a big yoga fan. The trick is to find a good teacher who suits your style.
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Jan 2011
10:46pm, 20 Jan 2011
30,582 posts
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plodding hippo
totally agree scribbler
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Jan 2011
11:07pm, 20 Jan 2011
8,448 posts
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Magbag
What kind of yoga do I look for as a beginner ?
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Jan 2011
7:56am, 21 Jan 2011
30,584 posts
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plodding hippo
well, all classes shopuld be able to cater for beginners if the teacher is half decent
personally I would go for hatha yoga(tho my fave is DRU-not avalable everywhere)
Ashtanga is more of a fast class
the clas should ideally last 90 mins, to allow for relaxation at the beginning and end of the class
It very much depends on the individual teachers though
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Jan 2011
10:40am, 21 Jan 2011
13,007 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
hatha for me. ashtanga far too much like aerobics for me! :-)G
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Jan 2011
12:55pm, 21 Jan 2011
13,008 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
sioux, you inspired me - swam at 6:30 this am! only 750m But was good. :-)G
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Jan 2011
2:02pm, 21 Jan 2011
3,262 posts
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2 Flat Feet
Updated mine before I get too far behind
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Jan 2011
2:06pm, 21 Jan 2011
1,303 posts
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Karen S
Magbag - Iyengar yoga would be ideal ("hatha" yoga is a generic term BTW for any yoga focusing on physical postures and breathing). You can find a teacher or class near to you on the following website by entering your postcode down the right hand side. All teachers on here have gone through a rigorous 2 1/2 year training program and examination before they are allowed to teach. Focus is on alignment and safety in postures so ideal compliment to running!
www.iyengaryoga.org.uk
10k row and 1 hour swim for me this morning so feeling very smug now!
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Jan 2011
2:51pm, 21 Jan 2011
7,127 posts
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Legless
I updated mine yesterday, but the header hasn't changed 
run to work and back and badminton for me today
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