Author Topic: A male's take on Yoga.  (Read 1213 times)

midwif

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Re: A male's take on Yoga.
« on: May 07, 2012, 08:57:31 pm »
BW
A nicely done bit of writing!
And I can't believe how much I agree with you!

Yoga has stood the test of time (paraphrasing Jim on the subject).
It has been around a long time. The recent rediscovery and growth of yoga has led to a lot of new
practitioners and new teachers.

Overly enthusiastic practitioners or those not warmed up enough are at risk for injury, for sure.
And there are some teachers who are better than others at being careful.
 
And yes, Max 501, one can become injured doing it. Just as you can at ANY sport.
I have been hurt most biking (born out by ER statistics, biking is THE most injurious of sports).
Swimmers shoulder, knee problems from running, shin splints, arthritis. And a few ski injuries too.
And I have had a couple of pulled muscles in the last 13 years of yoga practice. One due to over enthusiasm the other to in adequate warm up.

The only way I could do the century ride this past fall was stopping at each rest stop and doing 5-10 minutes of yoga stretches.


BW
FYI, I always count how many guys are in the class. It's great to see "the practice" become more co-ed. And the age range in one room is amazing. You can't tell by looking at someone how advanced they are or not.

30 days straight. I am envious. Enjoy!

L.
"Play it Sam"