For some reason, no matter my weight or fitness level, I always love yoga. In the New Year I am going to get back into it. I’ve always been flexible, but for some reason when I do yoga it makes me feel nice and stretched (a huge difference after being hunched over a computer) and at peace.
The nice people at Aurorae sent me a Northern Lights Yoga Mat with PER Eco Safe Material, Biodegradable and Phthalates free to try. I love it! Nice and squishy, but it doesn’t stink like the ones at the gym.
Although I have a couple of yoga DVDs, my favorite one that I keep returning to is A.M. and P.M. Yoga. Of course, there are lots of free resources on the internet like Yoga Journal (they have a free online challenge starting Jan 10! And while I like their online resources, I should warn you that their magazine is heavily geared towards professionals) and iYogaLife.com.
Of course you can always take a class at the local YMCA but Yoga is one thing I like to do in my own home. There’s nothing like rolling right out of bed and getting a good stretch in.
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Yeppers, my goal in 2011 is to improve on my ability to do my positions and to learn and conquer more!
I just started doing kind of a yoga hybrid thing at my gym and am intriugued. Definitely have a lot to learn, but I am enjoying increasing my flexibility and core strength
Yoga has been the single thread, entwined with walking, that keeps me whole and physically active these last six years. I love FitTV’s Namaste Yoga series – I can do at least the warm-ups and Savasanas (closing exercises) in even her most challenging routines. Doing a practice every day just puts me in the right place. Good new year!
I am just now getting into yoga for the first time – so appreciate the mat and DVD recommendation knowledge! I have Yoga for Dummies – might work – if not, I’ll try what you recommended!