Guest guest Posted June 3, 2003 Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 Yoga us progressive. Go slowly. It takes time. Make sure to use good breathing practice. Scott bondchick721 <jedichick wrote: Hi, I am new in ashtanga yoga (just started to practice at home with my DVD from John Scott 4 days ago) and in this group. I absolutely love it, and found it much better to practice yoga at home than going to gym working out. I have read some early messages saying that following DVD or tape is not a good thing to do. But, since I am not a rich person who can afford those expensive class in Stockholm where I live, I guess that would be the solution for now. I do have some questions though, and hope some of you can help me out. 1. I am not so flexible as I used to be (my grandmother is more flexible than I am). Is it okay if I don't do some poses 100%? I do try hard to go as close as possible though. 2. Has any one of you experienced pain on your back or legs because you sat too long in front of your computer? I have. So, I wonder if there any pose that can help me to gain some strength and of course, get rid of the pain? 3. Is there any minimum time requirement? Like do I have to practice at least one hour per day? 4. Is anyone in the group in the Stockholm area? Brenda ashtanga yoga Free online calendar with sync to Outlook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Hey there!!!! Well I am new in yoga myself and all I can tell you is that you should take it easy. But if there is a posibility to practice with a group, even if it wasn't more than once a week it would mean a great deal. Surely there must be some drop-in classes in Stockholm, because you need a guidance with the postures as well as breathing techniques-pranayama,... And remember it is the quality that counts not the quantity. Lili, Barcelona. bondchick721 <jedichick wrote: Hi, I am new in ashtanga yoga (just started to practice at home with my DVD from John Scott 4 days ago) and in this group. I absolutely love it, and found it much better to practice yoga at home than going to gym working out. I have read some early messages saying that following DVD or tape is not a good thing to do. But, since I am not a rich person who can afford those expensive class in Stockholm where I live, I guess that would be the solution for now. I do have some questions though, and hope some of you can help me out. 1. I am not so flexible as I used to be (my grandmother is more flexible than I am). Is it okay if I don't do some poses 100%? I do try hard to go as close as possible though. 2. Has any one of you experienced pain on your back or legs because you sat too long in front of your computer? I have. So, I wonder if there any pose that can help me to gain some strength and of course, get rid of the pain? 3. Is there any minimum time requirement? Like do I have to practice at least one hour per day? 4. Is anyone in the group in the Stockholm area? Brenda ashtanga yoga Plus - For a better Internet experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 ashtanga yoga, Scott Adams <dunagiri83> wrote: Hi Brenda! Be really careful working out to a video! Having said that, I haven`t seen John Scott`s dvd, so maybe his instructions are very detailed. Work with you bandhas (internal locks) to prevent injury. Especialy abdominal lock (udhyana bandha) might be important if you have back pains (and you say you do). You can activate this bandha by gently sucking your navel in and up and this should help to stabilise your lower back and the entire "belt area". When it comes to your non-flexibility, there is no such thing as doing the postures 100%. If you need to modify a posture, do so. It is better than ripping or ovestraining a muscle or injurung yourself in some other way. And do as much as you feel is comfortable for you, in the beginning. There is no minimal "time-equirement". People are different. Focus on your breathing. As for your strength, focus on chatarunga (the push-up) and the vinyasas. They will slowly build your strength. And, really, try to find a teacher too. There are always things we all need help with and also, your progress might get faster if you get some "coaching" for a while. Stockholm is a happening place and there should be someone who offers affordable classes. Ashtanga yoga can give you more than you can inmagine, if you dedicate yourself to it! Good luck! ;-) Vedran, Oslo > Yoga us progressive. Go slowly. It takes time. Make sure to use good breathing practice. > > Scott > > bondchick721 <jedichick@h...> wrote: > Hi, > I am new in ashtanga yoga (just started to practice at home with my DVD from > John Scott 4 days ago) and in this group. I absolutely love it, and found it > much better to practice yoga at home than going to gym working out. > > I have read some early messages saying that following DVD or tape is not a > good thing to do. But, since I am not a rich person who can afford those > expensive class in Stockholm where I live, I guess that would be the solution > for now. > > I do have some questions though, and hope some of you can help me out. > > 1. I am not so flexible as I used to be (my grandmother is more flexible than I > am). Is it okay if I don't do some poses 100%? I do try hard to go as close as > possible though. > > 2. Has any one of you experienced pain on your back or legs because you sat > too long in front of your computer? I have. So, I wonder if there any pose that > can help me to gain some strength and of course, get rid of the pain? > > 3. Is there any minimum time requirement? Like do I have to practice at least > one hour per day? > > 4. Is anyone in the group in the Stockholm area? > > Brenda > > > > Sponsor > > > ashtanga yoga > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > Free online calendar with sync to Outlook. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2003 Report Share Posted June 21, 2003 Thank you all for giving me the advices and suggestions. All I can tell you is that I felt great practicing Ashtanga Yoga (sleep better, breath better, and certainly feel more confident!), and I will make sure I get myself a real and proper teacher! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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