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Benefits of yoga or Pilates
Katejo:
I am thinking of having another go at one of these to reduce stiffness/tight muscles. My problem is that I find both pretty tedious and have never managed to keep going long enough to see any significant improvement despite several attempts over quite a few years. I quite like the relaxation part at the end but don't enjoy the exercises at all. I always feel that others are doing better than I am. I know that i shouldn't compare but it is hard to resist! :D
I am wondering whether it would be better to pay for a fixed length course rather than just going to a local authority centre. Alternatively i could treat myself to a part yoga/part walking weekend to see if a different environment might help.
What benefits have MM members had from yoga?
CLKD:
Any exercise is good. We are built to walk/run but Life style means that we often don't do enough. One can do exercise alone but the benefit of joining a group is the stimulation of conversation and exchanging ideas. Does your local Council organise walk for health guided walks, ours does 2 a week. For about 45-60 mins. then the group has a cuppa at the end. I joined a swimming group but never went so that was a waste of £50.00. I also have a treadmill ........... :-X
Brisk walking several times a week is good. Cycling. Many years++ ago my boss advocated yoga and we thought he was 'way out' ::). But it's such an age-old relaxation therapy that it must be beneficial as long as one doesn't try to do the Lotus position straight off ;-). I know nowt about pilates other than it's an exercise regime, how about ballet? You would have good supervision and advice.
Most exercises can be done at home, either after doing a beginners course/class or by buying videos etc.. It depends on whether someone wants company or prefers to exercise alone. I'm spontaneous so that I would tend to put my walking boots on, grab a coat and set off !
Elizabethrose:
Just signed up for a Pilates class Katejo, need to get cracking. I've never done it either, only ballet, jazz and Californian stretch so a very different pace to my previous experience. However, that was in a different life: these bones need exercising!
My daughter loves both and finds them very mentally therapeutic!
CLKD:
Tai 'chi was the other idea, quite calming in an ordered kind of way apparently. Let us know what you decide?
walking the dog:
Cant wait to get back to Pilates after my recent hysterectomy. I find it totally relaxing as I have to concentrate on the exercises and I do feel much better afterwards
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