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westerebus

(2,978 posts)
18. If it works, it works.
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 09:20 AM
Jun 2012

As guy's, we tend to compact and shorten our tendons and ligaments so we become injury prone. Yes, we are stronger, but we pay a price for it. More knee and shoulder surgery and bad backs.

You could always surprise her and take a few classes to get the basics down and then show up in her class.

Not that you need them, but, major major points just for showing up, bonus points for participation.

Ask her to pick out a yoga mat for you. Watch the smile.

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What works for me may not be what works for you. ZenLefty Jun 2012 #14
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I'd say the risk of injury is about, oh, 100.0% ZenLefty Jun 2012 #19
Yoga westerebus Jun 2012 #16
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If it works, it works. westerebus Jun 2012 #18
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