Yoga
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Is it safe to do yoga during pregnancy?
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on April 16, 2009
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Hi moms, I just found out I am pregnant with my 2nd baby. I regularly do intermediate level yoga, and want to know if anybody knows what poses I can NOT do for sure. T...
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- I know it gets difficult to do downward dog. It's virtually impossible to do any poses on your belly (of course). It's also not a great idea to do poses that involve y...
- Hi E., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Prenatal yoga is provided three times a week - Tuesdays at 7pm, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 4:30pm at Universal Spirit...
- You just need to watch out for some of the things that everyone mentioned below - no compression of your abdomen, avoid any poses that involve you lying flat on your b...
Prenatal Yoga
Asked by A. from Dallas
on June 7, 2007
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Hi Mommies,
I just found out Im 5 wks pregnant with our second child. Im very interested in doing yoga for this pregnancy, but dont have time to go to a center. D...
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- I used the Prenatal Yoga by Shiva Rea once and found myself so tired and hurting afterwards. I never used it again. I will sell mine to you, I also have the yoga belt....
- I have the Gaiam DVD of the "Shiva Rea Prenatal Yoga." Good to know, according to another response you got, that it gives you a good workout! I've never used it and ...
- There are 2 good pre-natal yoga videos out there by Gaiam, you can probably p/u at Target. I gave mine away after I delivered my second. Check them out- just look for ...
Yoga, Pilates?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on October 9, 2010
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I am looking into yoga, or pilates for exercise. I'm fine with my weight, but want to be more lean and toned. I have foot problems, so I can't really do cardio, or h...
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- I love pilates. You will notice a change in your posture and abdominal strength so quickly. Personally I'm not a fan of yoga. It often puts to much strain on weak joi...
- Yes!!!!! You'll gain flexibility as you continue with yoga. I've never tried machine pilates but enjoyed it using body strength and balance balls.
- Definitely. A friend's cousin was hurt in an auto accident several years ago, about the time Pilates was going mainstream and not just trainer based. Her physical th...
Yoga Classes
Asked by K.J. from Houston
on May 31, 2008
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Can anyone suggest a place my husband and I could go for Yoga classes? We are looking for a place inside the loop or close by. A child friendly facility is preferred.
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- The Motherhood Center on W Alabama. The Iyengar Center inside the Loop. The yoga class at the Houston Arboretum in Memorial Park. At least until your baby is mobil...
- have u tried the Y? they have a lot of classes, not only yoga, but other things as well. when yr baby gets older, she can take dance classes and other things there as ...
- Hi Yoga On the Way Home check this link! http://www.houstonarboretum.org/ looks nice and relax! Good luck
Prenatal Yoga
Asked by E.N. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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I was hoping I could get some feedback on some yoga studios on the northside that also have prenatal classes. I heard Sweet Pea Studio had wonderful classes, but I loo...
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- Hi E.. I'm also looking for some prenatal classes. A friend of mine told me about Frog Temple in Wicker Park. Sahe did prenatal pilates, but i'm sure they have yoga...
- Hi E. N, have no personal knowledge, but I would like to suggest you visit meetup.com. There you may find some good contacts. Good Luck on your search, V.
- look up Bloom Yoga Center...lots of prenatal classes and good stuff for expectant moms!
Yoga Mat
Asked by J.G. from St. Louis
on March 27, 2009
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What are the best yoga mats? I've seen some that are thick, some thin. Not sure what to buy. I've been using double blankets on the hardwood floor at my house when doi...
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- I have also used the thinner and thicker rubber mats and I prefer the thicker one, much more comfortable on hard surfaces!
- I like mine alot. It is thin and purple. I got it at Walmart. I recently started doing yoga and love it!
- It really just depends on your personal preference, your budget and how much you are going to use it. Some people prefer double mats or thicker mats because it is too...
Headaches from Yoga??
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on March 5, 2009
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Hello ladies, I have been doing yoga on the Wii fit and I love it.. Sometimes though I seem to get a migraine while doing it. Sometimes I think yoga might help my migr...
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- A fellow migraine sufferer. So sorry. I often find that some thing, activity, place, etc. seems to always trigger one for me. And it changes over the years. I thin...
- Hi K.. I am a and wellness consultant and certified yoga instructor (6 years teaching experience, 13 years practice experience). My first question is whether you've...
- one of my main triggers on migraines is lighting. I had to stop going to Yoga at one of the gyms I go to because the class was held in a room with large windows as the...
Hot Yoga
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on January 26, 2010
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HI moms. I have been on a weight loss journey since June of 2009. There have been some bumps along the way, but I am at an 80lb loss! Things have been slowing down ...
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- First of all, congratulations. You should be very proud of yourself. Second, there is absolutely nothing like hot yoga so waste no time and get into that class!!! Y...
- Hi L.! Congrats on your 80lb loss, that is really something to be proud of. I have been doing hot yoga in Renton for about a year now and LOVE it. I have done regu...
- Congrats on the weight loss! I had a girlfriend talk me into Hot Yoga a few years ago and I tried it. I'm not a big fan of being overly hot because my body doesn't...
Yoga or Pilates?
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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I think I want to try out either a yoga or pilates class and I'd like to hear any reasons you prefer one over the other. My goals are stress relief as well as fitness...
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- I would try both and would try different types of both. I've done both for about 4 years now and the types of yoga we offer at my work are much more of a 'sweat' work ...
- I've done both and they're quite different and it's actually quite useful to do both regularly. The yoga is definitely better for relaxation (it's been proven to norm...
- I've done both and I prefer yoga. Particularly kundalini yoga, although I've tried hatha and at least one other discipline. I liked pilates, but it is more about the...
Yoga Classes
Asked by M.H. from Orlando
on January 29, 2009
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i wanted to know if anyone knew of a good place to do yoga that was inexpensive. i had tried the ymca and the monthly membership was too much for me and i wasn't impr...
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- Hi M., I certainly feel your pain - both about the expense of classes at studios, and the difficulty of doing an effective yoga practice at home (I have an almost-2...
- Hi I love my Yoga Studio - its Red Sun Yoga. I have tried some other yoga places and I like their classes. THe instructors show you different variations to the poses a...
- Try bikramyogalongwood.com you can pay as you go, no memberships and the health benefits are awesome.
