Comments on: Is yoga a good beginner’s exercise for someone who is overweight? http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight Learn Yoga and Feel Better Today Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:02:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: aaliyah http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-250 aaliyah Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:02:34 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-250 Healthy living is one good idea every person should adhere to.. It is but right to have exercise and be serious about it. In order for you to keep track of your heart's condition, a <a href="http://www.heartratewatchcompany.com/" rel="nofollow">heart rate monitor watch</a> is a good thing to have. Healthy living is one good idea every person should adhere to.. It is but right to have exercise and be serious about it. In order for you to keep track of your heart’s condition, a heart rate monitor watch is a good thing to have.

]]> By: Fare http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-249 Fare Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:14:08 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-249 It is necessary that our body is well energized by performing some physical activities. By doing so, people will have a great body and mind. It is necessary that our body is well energized by performing some physical activities. By doing so, people will have a great body and mind.

]]> By: Alex B http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-248 Alex B Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-248 As a yoga instructor, I'd say yoga is for everyone. But you have to talk to your yoga instructor before the class and tell her/him that you have bad knees. Just like any class, the instructor should look after your needs. In the case of yoga, the instructor would tell you to roll up your mat to make the mat thicker so you may rest you knees on them. Also, never bring your knees over your ankles when doing any pose because this may tear the ligaments. This should be common practise in any sport, not just yoga. Since you're starting out in yoga, you might feel as if you need to be flexible (most of my students gripe about this). Don't sweat it. Flexibility has very little to do with yoga. Oftentimes, the more inflexible the student, the better the work out he/she gets. So, think of it that way. You'll get better as you go along. Your body will start to change with the exercises. You'll start to notice your abs start tightening and your arms and legs growing stronger. Eventually, your knees may even improve (some of my students tell me that their long standing problems have been removed since they've started practicing yoga) Yoga is an inward activity. And when practicing it, try letting go of expectation, judgement and competition. When you've attuned your mind to letting go of these three things, you'll have an awesome yogic experience. Much love and have fun!<br><b>References : </b><br> As a yoga instructor, I’d say yoga is for everyone. But you have to talk to your yoga instructor before the class and tell her/him that you have bad knees. Just like any class, the instructor should look after your needs. In the case of yoga, the instructor would tell you to roll up your mat to make the mat thicker so you may rest you knees on them. Also, never bring your knees over your ankles when doing any pose because this may tear the ligaments. This should be common practise in any sport, not just yoga.
Since you’re starting out in yoga, you might feel as if you need to be flexible (most of my students gripe about this). Don’t sweat it. Flexibility has very little to do with yoga. Oftentimes, the more inflexible the student, the better the work out he/she gets. So, think of it that way. You’ll get better as you go along. Your body will start to change with the exercises. You’ll start to notice your abs start tightening and your arms and legs growing stronger. Eventually, your knees may even improve (some of my students tell me that their long standing problems have been removed since they’ve started practicing yoga)
Yoga is an inward activity. And when practicing it, try letting go of expectation, judgement and competition. When you’ve attuned your mind to letting go of these three things, you’ll have an awesome yogic experience.
Much love and have fun!
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]]> By: yums http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-247 yums Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:09:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-247 read tips on weight loss and exercise programs to get you started on this site<br><b>References : </b><br>free tips and articles on almost any topic - http://free-articles.50webs.com read tips on weight loss and exercise programs to get you started on this site
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]]> By: Amanitvam http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-246 Amanitvam Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:45:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-246 YES, but be careful with even some beginners Asanas or stretching exercises. Consult with your physician even before doing beginners yoga exercises. Yoga actually means a method of uniting with something higher such as a higher mentality, a higher intelligence and ultimately the eternal spiritual self.<br><b>References : </b><br>Yoga, Astanga Yoga, all types of yoga http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/yoga Vegetarian Counseling: All-natural, wholistic perspective to Counseling http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vegetariancounseling Call or write for explanations regarding Yoga. http://www.geocities.com/suci123/dharma/cdasa/ YES, but be careful with even some beginners Asanas or stretching exercises. Consult with your physician even before doing beginners yoga exercises.

Yoga actually means a method of uniting with something higher such as a higher mentality, a higher intelligence and ultimately the eternal spiritual self.
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Vegetarian Counseling:
All-natural, wholistic perspective to Counseling
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Call or write for explanations regarding Yoga.
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]]> By: stormy http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-245 stormy Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:30:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-245 They can always try it, and see if they can do the exercises. If not, or in addition, they should try swimming. Swimming is low-impact so it's easy on the knees, and it can burn a lot of calories and build muscle tone. Most gyms with a swimming pool have swim classes that are good for people of any fitness level.<br><b>References : </b><br> They can always try it, and see if they can do the exercises. If not, or in addition, they should try swimming. Swimming is low-impact so it’s easy on the knees, and it can burn a lot of calories and build muscle tone. Most gyms with a swimming pool have swim classes that are good for people of any fitness level.
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]]> By: _illyanna http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-244 _illyanna Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:17:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-244 Yoga is a great low impact exercise, as well as Tai Chi. it stretches the body in each movement and position and allows the person to feel like they have made an accomplishment once they realize just how inflexible they were when they began. Who knows, they may even discover a love of it and find them self lost in it as a new hobby, which is truly more healthy than housework. :P Oh and if it's a guy friend who is beginning this...he will love it, trust me. Watching a chick show off her flexibility, even when they aren't meaning to might definitly keepo them motivated *wink*<br><b>References : </b><br> Yoga is a great low impact exercise, as well as Tai Chi.

it stretches the body in each movement and position and allows the person to feel like they have made an accomplishment once they realize just how inflexible they were when they began. Who knows, they may even discover a love of it and find them self lost in it as a new hobby, which is truly more healthy than housework. :P

Oh and if it’s a guy friend who is beginning this…he will love it, trust me. Watching a chick show off her flexibility, even when they aren’t meaning to might definitly keepo them motivated *wink*
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]]> By: sewshawn http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-243 sewshawn Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:39:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-243 Most definitely. A beginner class in any type of exercise will help someone tone up and lose weight. As they get more flexible and the weight drops, they can take things up a notch. Congratulations on helping your friend take the initiative to get healthy.<br><b>References : </b><br> Most definitely. A beginner class in any type of exercise will help someone tone up and lose weight. As they get more flexible and the weight drops, they can take things up a notch. Congratulations on helping your friend take the initiative to get healthy.
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]]> By: delphina0723 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight/comment-page-1#comment-242 delphina0723 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:20:59 +0000 http://www.yoga-quick.com/blog/beginner-yoga/is-yoga-a-good-beginners-exercise-for-someone-who-is-overweight#comment-242 Its a good idea, but for better results you should include cardio as well and then you can focus more on yoga to firm up.<br><b>References : </b><br> Its a good idea, but for better results you should include cardio as well and then you can focus more on yoga to firm up.
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