weight training and yoga
I have maintained a pretty focused yoga practice for the past 7 years, and I love what it does for me by way of calming the mind, better physical and emotional balance, increased flexibility, better...
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I have been weight training for years. I still lift, only not as heavy as I used to. Ego? I wouldn't worry about it. The harder you strive to eradicate the ego, the stronger it becomes. I haven't read...
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I did weight training for many years and benefited enormously. As a woman, I really appreciated the extra strength which enabled me to lift things, move furniture, open jars etc. All that kind of...
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I recently re-joined my gym and stated taking a strength training class called "Body Pump".. it's fun, focuses on light to medium weights with lots of repetition, using a bar, in a group setting. It's...
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Hi Chaya I used to enjoy doing Body Pump classes. I did them for many years and if I went back to the gym, I'd probably start them again. Glad you enjoy them too. I also used to do extra stretches...
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A few observations from some who has recently started lifting for the first time ever.... mentally you can lift with as much mindfulness and focus as you would have in headstand. Just because some...
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dear schwarzenegger turtle i enjoy lifting weights too it is relaxing and can be yogic for sure, like all things i just really wanted to say schwarzenegger-turtle love rona
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Governator turtle, I lift when thats what I feel called to do... My response? So what! Does it work for you? Great! Its YOUR yoga... you know whats right for you oh yeah... and I just wanted to say...
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I was a fitness instructor and personal trainer for years beore becoming a Yoga teacher and I still use weight training with some of my Yoga clients, especially older women who can't do too much asana...
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How did I miss this whole "Arnie" thing.... Where that come from? hehehe Still lifting, still enjoying. On to free weights now, which I like even more. I´ll be back Hasta la vista T
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As I watched my mother decline from osteoporosis, I decided at age 50 to lift weights. I use only small weights but I will have to say, it has added to my feelings of well being. Now at age 56 I feel...
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in my iyengar class....the teacher says...weight training...don't really need it if you are doing yoga asana.... ....hold your arms out from your sides for about 5 mins or more....haha I have a hard...
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Hello: As a fitness leader of 25 years (can't believe it myself) and Yoga Teacher of 5, I highly recommend weight training. I feel that it meets the needs for everyone and keeps a good balance in the...
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I went to the gym to lift weights today. I haven't been since last March which is when I started to do yoga. Physically it felt really good and mentally it felt like yoga. How cool is that??!!
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Very cool, indeed. Yoga has helped me do whatever I'm doing with less tension, so when I'm lifting I like to practice doing it as relaxed as I'm able. It's interesting. I have gotten stronger with...
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