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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Feb 04 2008 : 7:39:35 PM
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One of my good friends does Yoga and she looks FANTASTIC! She looks even slimmer and more toned than before she had her beautiful baby. So I am envious and am thinking of starting to do the Namaste Yoga routines.
Do you do Yoga? What school of yoga do your follow? What are your favorite poses?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Feb 04 2008 : 8:40:49 PM
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I love my Kundalini Yoga video by Gurmukh!!! I've worn the tape out and I never get tired of it!! the woman is amazing and calm!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 07:06:48 AM
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ooooh guilty conscience! I loved Power Yoga but I got lazy. Time to get the mat out again!
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 08:23:31 AM
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| I have a bunch of Yoga Zone videos that I love! I don't do it as much as I should, though. I just bought a book about teaching yoga to your kids. I want to get Tate started on yoga as soon as I can. I think it would be great for kids to retain that flexibility they are born with! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 5:31:49 PM
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Wow! I just got done doing my workout for the day. I did Namaste Yoga and Shimmy. The yoga had a few really challenging moves, and my fat really annoyed me because I realized I was having a hard time doing a few things because of my weight. But insted of frustrating me and making me want to quit, it actually made me want to do it more to get this ugly spare tire, or as Firemama calls it, my "baby warmer" gone!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 6:43:16 PM
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| I know what you mean, Alee. Just the amount of abdominal strength that disappears during pregnancy can make things overwhelming. I just walked on my treadmill for a bit because hubby was teasing me that the kids use it more than I do. Ha ha! Tate hangs of the handles and Sullivan climbs up on it and usually falls off. :) |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 09:41:55 AM
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| Yoga is amazing. I did it at the local YMCA and with soem tapes, but I found a local teacher who is incredible. It makes me feel fit and strong and oh-so-centered. I can't go just now, but am doing it at home. it still feels fabulous but I'm not nearly as disciplined. I need to get back to class!!! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 09:45:08 AM
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Sorry, Alee, can't help you with this one...I actually got "kicked out" of my yoga class because I was too competitive...it's that ballerina in me 
Imagine having to tell Justin THAT one!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:19:25 AM
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Oh Jonni! You are too funny! Maybe you could do the home tapes?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:19:34 AM
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I don't know the different types but I do like Namaste Yoga. I tried Exhale on Oxygen network and it was too intense. I will say, I am a very muscular gal and I tend to hold onto bulk, no matter how much I run or do aerobics. I started doing yoga and I got cut and my tummy flattened out.
Cheers,
Heather
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:25:18 AM
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As soon as the doctor releases me I want to start Yoga. I'm not very good at aerobics even though I was a ballerina many moons ago. I did Yoga a few years ago and found it to be a great alternative to aerobics and did not cause the flushing I get when I am doing aerobics. I need a beginner tape what one should I get? Only 3 more weeks till my release YEA!!!!!! 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:25:27 AM
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Yay! Another Namaste Yoga girl! :D It's fun to hear about the different types! I can tell after a while Namaste Yoga won't be enough for me...but that will probably be a few months down the road! Right now I need to get strong enough to be able to do that move where you kick your feet up into the air and put all of your weight on your upper back and shoulders. Last night it was embarassing because I was having to take a couple of attempts to get it right!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 10:48:28 AM
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I think Namaste Yoga is a great place to start and get the basics down.
Cheers,
Heather
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 6:24:47 PM
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I've done yoga for 25 years and it has helped me with more than physical health. It helps me remember that I can be in uncomfortable positions and with the proper focus I can get through them. It also gives me a lot of confidence because I am always amazed at what my body can do!
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
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Pammy
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Michigan
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 3:30:10 PM
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| I have the Yoga for Dummies tape, I really like it. I need to get back at it too. Pam |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 07:38:01 AM
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Oh Jonni!! How funny! I needed a good laff to start my morn!
Since I'm a long haul truck driver and I'm not brave about getting out at truck stops to take a walk, I've discovered yoga. I don't know what brand it is but I found a yoga ring and video of two girls from Austalia (I'm guessing by their accents) and it's great. I don't need much room and the ring is so good and when I go home and ride my horse, I can tell the difference. My thighs are lots stronger. I do need to strengthen my lower back tho. I'm working on that.
Winona :-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 07:49:57 AM
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I have been so busy with Nora being sick and me not feeling my greatest, so I haven't worked out in a few days. I am really hoping to get back into it tomorrow. I sure wish there was a way to download my shows off my DVR!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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jenbove
Moderator
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 12:54:42 PM
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Hey Alee,
I wanted to pipe in with my favorite yoga routine. I love Ashtanga yoga, which I do at home with videos by David Swenson (http://www.ashtanga.net/dev/index.php). I've been doing the "Short Forms" and "First Series" tapes off & on for years, and it just makes me feel really balanced & strong. I'm FAR from being advanced, but I can really see a difference in my flexibility & stamina.
Go girl!
(Hope Nora's feeling better!)
Jen
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