I really love Yoga and now that I am on the "losing" end of the weight debacle I want to resume it after a several year hiatus. I just had surgery June 11th, when do you think it is safe to take a yoga class? Has anyone out there found it to be a reliable form of exercise?

Woo, I have never done Yoga but I want to try it. I'm going to follow this thread.

From what I have seen, you are supposed to wait 8 weeks before doing yoga.

I woulld definitely talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program. It never hurts to verify what type of activity you should be doing. I am sure you will have time for yoga if it is not Ok now. I have a friend that swears by it! : )

I was told walking is ok right away, swimming when my scabs heal and nothing else until 6 weeks out..... which I presumed included yoga and also more 'dramatic' cardio stuff....So I'm going to wait. I figured I've waited this long.... 4 more weeks won't hurt me.

Kathy

I am two weeks into my yoga classes and I really love it. I take gyrokinesis (dancer's yoga), pilate's on the Reformer equipment, and a pilate's mat class. I am considering Bikram yoga (hot yoga, makes you SWEAT!) too once I am done with my eight-week session. On the days I am not in the studio, I do yoga on my Wii fit. I am feeling great!

My doctor is really conservative so it's 8 weeks before cardio (I'm dyin' to get back on the elliptical) and 12 weeks before pilates or yoga. It's killing me. I love my pilates.

I really want to try yoga once I lose some weight :-)

Dr. Aceves said 8 weeks after surgery for yoga.

There is a really gentle yoga called "Heavyweight Yoga" by Abby Lentz. It is a really great way to start out, and it is tailored to meet the needs of heavier people. I love mine, always feel great when I am finished. I will continue it as soon as I am released after surgery.

I am now doing yoga 5 days a week. I do gyrokinesis (dancer's yoga), pilates on the Reformer, a pilates mat, and a Hatha yoga class. On the days when I am not in the studio, I practice on the Wii fit. I find it has been very helpful with my mood, flexibility, bowel regularity, as well as strength. I like how I am building muscle without the bulk. Yoga is definitely my exercise of choice!