Do you mean Ashtanga Vinyasa or Raja Yoga?
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Do you mean Ashtanga Vinyasa or Raja Yoga?
yea...don't count on a yoga teacher to remember when to finish her class so the next class can start on time.
Indeed , warrior's yoga is a delightful practice and I also support it as a practice in ones life that will contribute to quality of life greatly.
But, I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner and instead would recommend that you build your practice towards it gradually.
If you tried to learn kungfu by starting with the most difficult material, it will not be a workable solution...in other words. :)
http://www.newsweek.com/id/145420/page/2Quote:
5. Wind-Relieving Asana . Thought fiber was the only natural remedy for expelling excess gas? Think again: this series of yoga postures assumed in asana-based classes assists air in exiting your digestive tract—in a room full of people. The motions involve lying flat on your back and pulling your left, right or both knees into your tensed stomach, squeezing out the stale air or, in instructor's lingo, engaging your abdominal region to assist with elimination. The poses are also said to enhance supine strength and flexibility, making them optimal for those with both bad backs and Metamucil in their pantries (read: old people). "It could certainly be helpful with some individuals in terms of [their] low backs," says Bryant. "But the whole flatulence aspect—I'm not so sure that there's a great deal of physiological support for that being a need."
The verdict: Group flatu-fitness? We'll pass.
Do a prayer twist in crescent pose or warrior one and you will probably fart.
Bad karma: When yoga harms instead of heals.
"Inexperienced teachers and overeager students behind rise in injuries"
dont have alot of time, and hate weight training. trying to consolidate time and effort. what about yoga-not just stretching, but strengthening and pranayam as well. please discuss.
dont have alot of time or resources(here in the Deep South). trying to consolidate as much as I can for purpose of time and resources. really interested in tcm/qigong but availability is almost nil. i know yoga is different, but conceptually tied. please, discuss.
lol, thanks for the encouragement. i do hope to try kettlebells this year, we'll see.
back to the point at hand.
If you don't want to devote time to taking care of your fitness and lack the willpower for weightlifting, what could you gain from attempting yoga?