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westerebus

(2,978 posts)
16. Yoga
Mon Jun 4, 2012, 10:47 PM
Jun 2012

If you want a workout that will build strength, increase endurance, and add flexibility it's one way to go. You would have to commit to eight or ten classes to get the benefits, but it is well worth it. And once you start, you can take your practice with you anywhere and continue it as long as you can walk. You will meet some very nice people too.

Yoga is especially helpful for men of all ages. Depending on your physical condition and health factors it's a low impact - high outcome form of exercise when done regularly.

Simple test, can you touch your toes? Can you maintain a squat position with knees bent, chest off your thighs and your arms overhead while alternately raising your heels? Can you stand in an airplane pose, on one leg with the other parallel to the floor with your arms opened at your sides also parallel to the floor and hold it for thirty seconds?

It's not a completive sport. The challenge is yourself. Getting your body to do what the mind tells it to do while being in control of your breath.

Great stress reducer by the way.

Eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated.

Did I mention my current yoga teacher was a NFL cheerleader? Must have slipped my mind.

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