It is about using it or losing it, that’s why I practice Yoga. That goes for the physical as well as the mental. I don’t want to be the 80 yr old guy walking with a stoop and a walking cane.. Not if I can help it. And hopefully, I can keep all my marbles!
Are you’re fairly active but still feel stiff?
Does your job give you any work related muscles aches and problems?
Do you want to learn how to create calm in the mind?
In a Yoga class, I enjoy doing functional movements that you can link together into a sequence of moves. Occasionally in class, we throw in something a bit more advanced. Everyone likes to progress in something ey? These moves make your body stronger and more flexible, plus the process of concentrating on your body as you’re doing these poses can be calming for the mind.
The postures of Yoga make you aware of correct alignment. This I carry through into my daily life. Knees bent back straight and all that jazz. Have you heard of people slipping a disc from just bending over? Maybe if they had their abs engaged and bent at the knees with a straight back, they would be okay? I’m no doctor, but I do know that by practicing muscle strengthening and lengthening exercises and being mindful of my body I’m keeping myself more safe from injury than if I wasn’t.
I run a beginner’s class to go over about 15-20 poses on the mat. We run through these poses getting an understanding of alignment and also, very importantly, that there is a variation for most poses that give the yogi (that’s you!) an option if they are less flexible.
Are you’re fairly active but still feel stiff?
Does your job give you any work related muscles aches and problems?
Do you want to learn how to create calm in the mind?
In a Yoga class, I enjoy doing functional movements that you can link together into a sequence of moves. Occasionally in class, we throw in something a bit more advanced. Everyone likes to progress in something ey? These moves make your body stronger and more flexible, plus the process of concentrating on your body as you’re doing these poses can be calming for the mind.
The postures of Yoga make you aware of correct alignment. This I carry through into my daily life. Knees bent back straight and all that jazz. Have you heard of people slipping a disc from just bending over? Maybe if they had their abs engaged and bent at the knees with a straight back, they would be okay? I’m no doctor, but I do know that by practicing muscle strengthening and lengthening exercises and being mindful of my body I’m keeping myself more safe from injury than if I wasn’t.
I run a beginner’s class to go over about 15-20 poses on the mat. We run through these poses getting an understanding of alignment and also, very importantly, that there is a variation for most poses that give the yogi (that’s you!) an option if they are less flexible.
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Look at this picture of some of the blokes in class. Notice they are all different builds, heights, weights.
The pose that the guys are executing is called Warrior 2. Cast your eye along the line and notice how each fellas front leg is bent slightly differently to the next guys leg. The more you bend at the knee, the more you open the hips, the more you stretch the Quadriceps and tone the buttocks, so it depends how flexible you are to how far you can sink down into the pose. The point I’m trying to make is that yoga is for every body type and your level of flexibility. Most poses can be altered to suit the individual. So, start off easy, and gradually over the coming weeks and months you’ll notice a difference in your body and you’ll sink further into each pose as you strengthen and lengthen your muscles. As a special for all blokes new to YogaJak, I’m offering a 5 class pass for $20. So register here And I’ll send you the link for the pass. See you on the mat. Cheers Steve |
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