Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Does anyone have anything to so say about the effects of practicing yoga along with weightlifting. Do the two complement each other or can the weightlifting mess with the yoga. How much time should the two practices be separated by. I am reffering mainly to the subtle/energetic/psychospiritual aspects rather than just the muscles. Is there any information on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Kundalini-Yoga , " innerkiss " <innerkiss wrote: > > Does anyone have anything to so say about the effects of practicing yoga along with weightlifting. Do the two complement each other or can the weightlifting mess with the yoga. How much time should the two practices be separated by. I am reffering mainly to the subtle/energetic/psychospiritual aspects rather than just the muscles. Is there any information on this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 One of my students lifts weights, takes Hatha Yoga, Russian Stretch, and also Vaganova Ballet with me. (She's not in my KY class.) She is tiny, has the most defined physique on a woman that I've ever seen, and projects master energy. I think it's with other systems that you have to be careful. (Martial arts, ballet syllabus, Bikram Yoga, etc...) I don't lift weights, but as far as I know weightlifting isn't a system. If you experiment with your schedule and see how you feel, I'm sure your body will tell you. This particular student lifts weights in the mornings and practices Yoga and Ballet in the evenings. In observing her, it's an excellent combination. She has tremendous power, muscle tone, excellent balance, and superb concentration. She also told me that she is very structured and likes working 9-5. So she's balanced her evolved spirituality with a grounded career and finances. Satpal Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yes Weight Lifting (properly done!) and Kundalini yoga are very complimentary. Many of my patients & students do both and have multiplied their progress. I had the privilege of accompanying Yogi Bhajan once to Gold's Gym at Venice beach where he " lifted " with Arnold & Fanco Colobo. Always use breath when you lift, use good form and enjoy both. DrYogi Dr Hari Simran Singh Khalsa Kundalini-Yoga , " innerkiss " <innerkiss wrote: > > Does anyone have anything to so say about the effects of practicing yoga along with weightlifting. Do the two complement each other or can the weightlifting mess with the yoga. How much time should the two practices be separated by. I am reffering mainly to the subtle/energetic/psychospiritual aspects rather than just the muscles. Is there any information on this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Sat Nam, Kundalini works more on the nervous system than muscles so you get different effects. Nerves are unique in our body in that they regress when not used, and can totally grow anew into areas if that area is stimulated. Muscular growth doesn't improve nervous system strength. Too much muscle build up may impact nerve strength and growth adversely. Nervous system growth impacts our awareness positively. Excessive muscle growth may dull it a bit. It's also more difficult to maintain muscle growth when doing a lot of yoga. -=FS=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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