The only bad thing I can say about yoga is that I didn't discover it until I was in my 50s. I have only been doing it for about 3 months now and the difference in my whole outlook, fitness level, sleep level and stress level is nothing short of miraculous. I am more aware of my body at rest, my breathing and my overall well-being. This gives me energy to help others, be the best me I can be and look forward to each new day as the gift from God that it is. Go YOGA!
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Yoga keeps me limber. My father practiced it and I ignored it for years, until my late 50's. I wish I had paid more attention to my Dad.
JLSWANSON54912/31/2010 9:14:00 AM
I agree, go yoga
YELLOWBIRD0112/31/2010 9:14:00 AM
Yoga is wonderful!! I feel so grounded afterwards and have a better attitude!! It helps with arthritis!! I'm sorry I didn't discover it until I was 40. I will be practicing the rest of my life as well!
ALEXANDRA6412/31/2010 8:20:00 AM
Yoga is fantastic! I did it as a child but gave it up in my "rebellious teenage" years, lol. I am now 46 and finally getting back to it. I wish i had done it all my life but I am happy that I will be doing it the rest of my life!
RAPUNZEL531/2/2011 1:39:00 AM
I too did it as a child. It is time i started again with my stiff joints, but I keep on putting it off!
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Working nights and getting home late, I sometimes find it hard to sleep. I've taken to putting my yoga mat out next to my bed before I go to work. When I get home, instead of sitting on the couch watching TV until I'm tired enough to sleep, I get in a quick yoga session. Stretches me out, relaxes me after a long night, and gets me ready to sleep.
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My favorite Yoga DVD's to do are PM Yoga and Power Yoga for Flexibility, both available from Gaiam, featuring Rodney Yee.
