I tried yoga again. I'm probably the biggest yoga critic. I didn't understand how relaxing could make you fit.

I tried it a couple weeks ago and I made 2 huge mistakes. One I did it with 2 teenage girls and two I made it into a competition. Boy was I sore. A 49 year old shouldn't try to go for the win with 2 teen girls.

Yet I was intrigued, couldn't get it off my mind.

So yesterday I decided to really search youtube. I have no interest in taking a class, buying a mat or heaven forbid, yoga pants.

What I found were a series of beginner yoga called beginners yoga for dummies. The instructors name is Jen. I liked her because of her peppy attitude, kind of goofy. I like goofy.

Well color me stupid but I loved it! Loved it so much I made it they the first 3 parts at approximately 37 minutes each. I feel it today but it's not a muscle ache or soreness but I'm very aware of the muscles that got worked.

Best ab workout I've found yet (part 3).

I feel taller and elongated. I'm aware of my posture for the first time EVER.

I can't wait to do some more.

All that's really required is loose clothing (we all have THAT, I put on baggy shorts and tee shirt), bare feet, and a blanket. No expensive anything. Last time I checked bare feet were free

I just joined a gym that has yoga classes. I will eventually try one. I figure the core strength, stretching and body awareness will be good for my main hobby of horseback riding.

My demise is in Pilates. It just looks like stretchy stuff, but it really kicks me in the butt. I am exhausted when I am done, but feel better emotionally that I accomplished 20 minutes on my elliptical and 30 minutes of Pilates........wait for it..........before breakfast! Pre-op, I avoided exercise like the plague, but now that I am more flexible and have more energy, it has become the start of my day. Twice a week I get out my 5 and 10 pound weights and do some strength training. I do body weight exercises every day (push-ups from the third step of the stairway, lunges, squats, and leg lifts). I have not tried yoga yet, but I do have a DVD for it. I guess it's time to break it open and give it a go - I have been ignoring it. You have encouraged me to try.

You are talking me into it! I have severe back/hip/sacral joint issues that scare me off of things like yoga, but I hear such good things about it. I am just so afraid of putting my joints out of order, so I tend to stay away from things that might do that. I walk. I garden (and that is dangerous enough!). I have to do more for the other parts of my body. Hopefully I can find some class that can guide me well enough so I don't hurt myself. I hate pain.

I tried yoga again. I'm probably the biggest yoga critic. I didn't understand how relaxing could make you fit.

I tried it a couple weeks ago and I made 2 huge mistakes. One I did it with 2 teenage girls and two I made it into a competition. Boy was I sore. A 49 year old shouldn't try to go for the win with 2 teen girls.

Yet I was intrigued, couldn't get it off my mind.

So yesterday I decided to really search youtube. I have no interest in taking a class, buying a mat or heaven forbid, yoga pants.

What I found were a series of beginner yoga called beginners yoga for dummies. The instructors name is Jen. I liked her because of her peppy attitude, kind of goofy. I like goofy.

Well color me stupid but I loved it! Loved it so much I made it they the first 3 parts at approximately 37 minutes each. I feel it today but it's not a muscle ache or soreness but I'm very aware of the muscles that got worked.

Best ab workout I've found yet (part 3).

I feel taller and elongated. I'm aware of my posture for the first time EVER.

I can't wait to do some more.

All that's really required is loose clothing (we all have THAT, I put on baggy shorts and tee shirt), bare feet, and a blanket. No expensive anything. Last time I checked bare feet were free

Would you post a link to one of hers? I would like to check it out but I'm really bad at finding things on youtube and I'm afraid I'll get the wrong one.

You are talking me into it! I have severe back/hip/sacral joint issues that scare me off of things like yoga, but I hear such good things about it. I am just so afraid of putting my joints out of order, so I tend to stay away from things that might do that. I walk. I garden (and that is dangerous enough!). I have to do more for the other parts of my body. Hopefully I can find some class that can guide me well enough so I don't hurt myself. I hate pain.

Look for a "gentle" class to start with and let the instructor know about any issues. A good instructor can show you how to modify any moves that you can't/shouldn't do. It may actually help some of those issues. Anything that doesn't feel right, don't do.

I tried yoga again. I'm probably the biggest yoga critic. I didn't understand how relaxing could make you fit.

I tried it a couple weeks ago and I made 2 huge mistakes. One I did it with 2 teenage girls and two I made it into a competition. Boy was I sore. A 49 year old shouldn't try to go for the win with 2 teen girls.

Yet I was intrigued, couldn't get it off my mind.

So yesterday I decided to really search youtube. I have no interest in taking a class, buying a mat or heaven forbid, yoga pants.

What I found were a series of beginner yoga called beginners yoga for dummies. The instructors name is Jen. I liked her because of her peppy attitude, kind of goofy. I like goofy.

Well color me stupid but I loved it! Loved it so much I made it they the first 3 parts at approximately 37 minutes each. I feel it today but it's not a muscle ache or soreness but I'm very aware of the muscles that got worked.

Best ab workout I've found yet (part 3).

I feel taller and elongated. I'm aware of my posture for the first time EVER.

I can't wait to do some more.

All that's really required is loose clothing (we all have THAT, I put on baggy shorts and tee shirt), bare feet, and a blanket. No expensive anything. Last time I checked bare feet were free

Would you post a link to one of hers? I would like to check it out but I'm really bad at finding things on youtube and I'm afraid I'll get the wrong one.

Here it is

I don't know why it's not letting me post the link!!!

http://youtu.be/EgZsU2jvgVo.

It won't let me post the link. Her name is Jen Hilman. In your youtube search put beginners yoga for dummies part 1. She has dark hair, big eyes and a white/purple flowered tank top. Sorry I can't do anymore. Maybe someone else can try to post the video???

It won't let me post the link. Her name is Jen Hilman. In your youtube search put beginners yoga for dummies part 1. She has dark hair, big eyes and a white/purple flowered tank top. Sorry I can't do anymore. Maybe someone else can try to post the video???

Found it! Thanks so much.

I will try post the link

http://youtu.be/EgZsU2jvgVo

Hmm it wont let me post the link but the video itself! Strange. Anyway was quite easy to find as per you instructions ????

Edited April 17, 201511 yr by VSGmary

You are talking me into it! I have severe back/hip/sacral joint issues that scare me off of things like yoga, but I hear such good things about it. I am just so afraid of putting my joints out of order, so I tend to stay away from things that might do that. I walk. I garden (and that is dangerous enough!). I have to do more for the other parts of my body. Hopefully I can find some class that can guide me well enough so I don't hurt myself. I hate pain.

You've got to try this! Link is posted. She has a specific yoga for back pain and sciatica. I just like her peppy yet calm manner.

I was a bit shocked at the "go ahead and bend your knees." That made all the difference in the world. And it finally all makes sense.

You're "relaxing" into the poses, learning to breathe and not hold your breath, not relaxing like taking a nap!

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Thanks!!! I need to ask the chiropractor about it before I try it, but I think it would help me a lot. He just needs to ok the moves/positions to make sure (especially) the sacral joints don't pop out - they have a nasty, HATEFUL way with me.....

Oddly enough, all my favorite exercises are done barefoot.

Yoga, pilates, martial arts and swimming.

No wonder my feet are so ugly.

Oddly enough, all my favorite exercises are done barefoot.

Yoga, pilates, martial arts and swimming.

No wonder my feet are so ugly.

Lol, love it! Yes my winter feet are not attractive. This is the first day's in six months I haven't had socks on!

You are talking me into it! I have severe back/hip/sacral joint issues that scare me off of things like yoga, but I hear such good things about it. I am just so afraid of putting my joints out of order, so I tend to stay away from things that might do that. I walk. I garden (and that is dangerous enough!). I have to do more for the other parts of my body. Hopefully I can find some class that can guide me well enough so I don't hurt myself. I hate pain.

I have the same and started beginners yoga a few months ago and the pain is greatly reduced! Better than PT and Chiroprator

Sadly i cant enjoy this type of exercise as i would have to get down on my knees. Having OA on both knees limits me to walking, swimming and cycling (which i love by the way). Wish there was yoga for OA sufferers. *sad panda face* , hmm now that's also a revelation, me wanting to to exercise, who would have ever thought?!? ????