Yoga: Yoga Mats — I know, I know. There's a megathread. But it's two years old and honestly? It feels like paid advertisements. I need real help. |
- Yoga Mats — I know, I know. There's a megathread. But it's two years old and honestly? It feels like paid advertisements. I need real help.
- [COMP] I felt so much love from you guys yesterday through this community so here’s a video of me discovering something new that I never knew was possible until the other day through the help of the amazing Amina Taha��
- If you try yoga, and you don’t like yoga, try another teacher
- Pilates mat for yoga?
- Rates for one on one lessons
- How do you start?
- Are there progressions for different positions?
- I have started doing yoga and stretching due to inflexibility. Any tips on maintaining my progress?
- I like a few different types of yoga, and I don't know which to choose.
- Yoga - online vs offline
- Foldable Mat for Bike Commute
- Alo Yoga — what’s the difference between the airlift and airbrush leggings? Are Alo Yoga leggings worth the price?
- Can we have a flair for Sutras/Literature/Philosophy?
- Breathing advice?
- Shoulder injury; alternative flows
- Is this an actual pose? If so, does anyone know the name of it?
- Sore muscles and pain (beginner's rant)
- carrying angle elbow -- how to do handstands???
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 04:09 PM PDT I read through the megathread before posting this, don't worry. I didn't just blatantly ignore everything. The reason I'm still posting this is because 50-70% of the posts in there are about the Manduka line (all WAY out of the price range of normal people) and another 60% (with good overlap with the Manduka people) focused almost entirely on how well it handled their worryingly sweaty bodies. Please help me out, though. I am not a beginner with yoga, but I am a beginner with yoga mats, and have been…conditioning my body to get used to carpet as the yoga surface. Now I'm in a place with hardwood floors, and my poor skin cannot handle the pressure, even if my joints are fine. Nowadays, if you go on Amazon (I know, I know) and look up yoga mats, you can find the same description for almost every yoga mat there: All Purpose Classic Eco Friendly Extra Thick Anti Tear Non Slip. And thanks to Amazon's broken review system, everything has 4.X stars with thousands upon thousands of reviews. [P.S. Why is 6mm and 5/8 inch both "extra thick"?] If you guys wouldn't mind spending a few minutes to help out, I'm looking for something that's cheap (maybe 30 bucks?), a little cushiony, and nonstick, but moreso in its connection to the hardwood floor and less for me. I would still like the option to slide around a bit (just to push the poses a little further each day). Maybe something pretty, too. The lines are cool but they bug me out. Anyway, thanks. Maybe this post can be the new megathread after I remove all the groveling. Edit: Also, should add that I'm 6'3" (75 inches). Would the 71" be okay? [link] [comments] |
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| If you try yoga, and you don’t like yoga, try another teacher Posted: 03 Oct 2020 02:53 AM PDT Try various teachers until you find ones that fit you, and lean into those. Move towards good energy. Move away from negative energy. When your practice starts to plateau, or gets boring, it's time to try other teachers. Heraclitus wrote that "No [person] steps into the same river twice — because it is not the same water, and it is not the same [person]." Particular teachers will meet particular needs that you may be seeking at your current stage of practice. There can be limitations to only ever practicing with only one single teacher. A complementary blend of different teachers can combine to give a comprehensive and balanced overall practice — unique to the student who pursues that particular combination. You start to know why you are going to particular teachers that you follow, what you get or need from them, why they complement each other. This adds layers of intention and texture to your overall practice. Some teachers engage and inspire the mind. Some teachers challenge the shit out of you. Others surprise you with things you were not necessarily seeking. Still others furnish a regular and familiar regimen that allows you to drop quickly and more deeply into a peak meditative flow state without the excess distraction of what might be coming next. Over a lifetime you will evolve from various blends of teachers to other blends of teachers. Studios will close, studios will open, teachers will come and go. A fantastic new teacher will come along, and will change your entire approach and outlook. A new teacher may cause you to move on from a previously regular class, sometimes to never look back. Your favorite teacher will leave after getting into a silly fight with the studio manager, and you will have to decide whether it is worth it to drive 15 extra minutes to follow them to a new studio. You will not understand why everybody loves a particular popular teacher. But you will realize those people are getting what they need for now, and so who cares? They pursue what works for them, and you pursue what works for you. Judging them is really just you giving too much headspace to your own ego. Introduce yourself to teachers that you don't know. Tell them your level, whether you have any injuries, and let the know that you welcome feedback or adjustments. If you like something about their class or their style, tell them after class — they hardly ever hear direct feedback from anyone at all. 99% of teachers are human beings who welcome human connection — but oddly, 99% of students are terrified to talk to them. If you can do so without being a creep, introduce yourself to the students adjacent to your mat. When you make connections with fellow students, ask them what other teachers they like — and what other studios they recommend —and try those out. Ask your favorite teachers which teachers they practice with, and then go try those teachers. When you meet someone from another city or country, ask them for studio/teacher recommendations in their home base, for when you visit those places. A casual acquaintance at a studio in California once introduced me to an obscure invitation-only absolute master teacher in NYC, who has enriched and changed the subsequent trajectory of my overall practice — thanks to a casual 3-minute conversation a continent away. Teachers are all around us, and are inside of you. You will learn cool things from fellow students. You will hear your teacher's voice inside your head while practicing alone 5000 miles from home. Over time you will come to trust your own instincts about your practice. You will challenge yourself, surprise yourself, and hurt yourself. You will learn to protect yourself and respect yourself — and you will learn to give yourself a break. You will realize that the true purpose of asana practice is to prepare the mind for meditation. You will arrive a pose that was once impossible. You will accept that other poses will never be possible. You will lose access to a pose that had previously been possible — and you will learn to accept that too. Versions of this will happen countless times. The one overarching constant will be your practice. Feed it Protect it Come to your breath And begin [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 02:05 PM PDT I looked through the FAQs and couldn't find an answer about this so I hope this is ok! I'm trying to understand if it would be a bad idea for me to use a 10-15 mm pilates mat instead of a yoga mat for yoga. I practise infrequently for now but have been stepping it up and have noticed that I am quite uncomfortable doing yoga at home. I have wood floors and it feels like my mat just doesn't protect my body at all. At the gym I usually put the mat on top of an exercise mat or two exercise mats on top of one another when I take a class and that is much more comfortable. My body is on the taller and heavier side and I wonder if that, combined with the floors is not a good combination. I noticed that the yoga mats seemed to top out at 6mm, whereas pilates mats seem to go up to 20 mm. I tried staying in down dog for a few minutes on the 15mm pilates mat and for once my wrists and palms didn't complain. Is there anyone else who uses a pilates mat instead of a yoga mat for yoga? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 07:04 PM PDT Hi All, What are some rates you have seen/charge for one on one lessons in the US? Trying to compare pricing Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 02:50 PM PDT Hey, I'd rather not have lessons at the moment re covid, but how would people recommend starting yoga? Is there a book that is considered THE yoga book? Thanks [link] [comments] |
| Are there progressions for different positions? Posted: 03 Oct 2020 08:39 AM PDT Are there progressions for different positions? For example in calisthenics, If I can't do push ups I do elevated pushups until I can do pushups, then do diamond pushups, then archer pushups, then one handed, etc. Are there similar progressions for the different yoga positions? Or are the parts of the pose that are more important to get right, e.g. straight back even if you have to bend knees? any advice, links, resources would be great! My 3 major problem moves are (and any seated versions of the same) Standing Half forward bend I'm not able to get to 90 degrees without bending the knees. should I focus on keeping the knees and back straight and just bend from the hips best I can, or getting the bend right and then straighten the knees as I can? This one I've been keeping knees straight and bending from hips keeping straight back as much as I can. downward dog, I can either do a plank with elevated but, or basically an Extended Puppy pose with raised knees. I've been switching back and forth depending on what pose I've come from. Forward Fold, I can do a squat + grab toes, then attempt to straighten legs some in a "moon the sky" kind of pose , or an almost half forward bend with my hands touching my knees with straight legs and back. is touching the toes more important, straight legs, or straight back and bend from the hips most important? My details. 47 male, overweight, brand new started Yoga 1 month ago. (not counting I tried a couple yoga poses on the Wii Fit over a decade ago), using the "down dog" app, with following settings 30 minutes, Hatha style, normal speed, Beginner 1 difficulty, flexibility selected as "focus", doing this every day except Sunday. (if there is a better setting for me to start with please let me know) Edit to add, narration set to full most detailed description. [link] [comments] |
| I have started doing yoga and stretching due to inflexibility. Any tips on maintaining my progress? Posted: 03 Oct 2020 11:14 AM PDT It's so strange. My body just doesn't want to take to flexibility. I have been working on it for a week and I can sometimes touch my toes but even after 10 min it's like I have to start all over because my body doesn't stay flexible. [link] [comments] |
| I like a few different types of yoga, and I don't know which to choose. Posted: 03 Oct 2020 01:13 PM PDT Specifically, I like Ashtanga, Forrest, and Yin. I am a beginner, and are doing school right now. I'm short and looking to get more flexible. Which should I choose? Please help me, I would greatly appreciate it. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 07:59 AM PDT Hi all! Physical studio classes:
Youtube videos:
Livestream videos:
Very curious to hear your thoughts, and what your experiences have been like with these yoga live streams! Have a lovely day 🍀🍀 [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 12:13 PM PDT I'd like to start going to Mysore Ashtanga sessions, seeing as how my local yoga studio is open now (Germany) and I feel like I could really benefit from a regular yoga practice. The issue is that I bike commute every day and am planning to go to yoga early every weekday and then continue directly to the library where I study all day. Because of covid precautions it's mandatory to bring your own mat to the studio. I have a pretty large bike pannier / bag that I can probably fit a folded mat into. I still need something as compact as possible because I'll be carrying around other stuff as well. Does anyone have any experience with the Jade or Manduka travel mats? Are they foldable? Or are there better options I should be looking at? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 12:31 PM PDT I'm interested in getting a pair of Alo Yoga leggings, but I've never ordered from the brand before. I'm especially interested in the Airlift and Airbrush leggings! Has anyone tried either/both of these? Would you recommend one over the other? What's the difference between them? Thanks in advance everyone! [link] [comments] |
| Can we have a flair for Sutras/Literature/Philosophy? Posted: 03 Oct 2020 12:27 AM PDT Namaste :) You know how we can filter for COMP posts, right? Can we have the same for Sutras/Literature/Philosophy posts so that it's easier to filter them out for those that don't like to read them and those that like to read them? Namaste :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2020 11:50 AM PDT I'm new to Yoga- a few weeks and I definitely am breathing harder/ faster than the instructors say. I breath multiple times when they say to breath in for some pose and out for another. Does this come with time or do I need to be focused on it in some certain way? Any advice? [link] [comments] |
| Shoulder injury; alternative flows Posted: 03 Oct 2020 07:20 AM PDT I injured my shoulder in judo many years ago (subluxation of sternoclavicular joint, aka ouchie collar bone). It hurts pretty bad and takes a few weeks to recover if I do too many Chaturangas or similar positions. Any recommendations on alternative flows I can follow as a relative beginner? I enjoyed yoga with Tim a lot but ended up a bit too sore With thanks [link] [comments] |
| Is this an actual pose? If so, does anyone know the name of it? Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:44 PM PDT |
| Sore muscles and pain (beginner's rant) Posted: 03 Oct 2020 01:32 AM PDT I hope this is okay for this subreddit.. I could really use some encouragement/advice from you fellow yogis. I am a yoga newbie. I'm practicing daily for a month - 15 minutes every morning (I'm following Kassandra's morning yoga challenge plus some additional stretches), plus 2-3 times a week I add another longer yoga practice in the evening (I use Yoga With Adriene videos). I am very skinny (21F, 105lbs, 5'5''), I have naturally very week muscles and my flexibility is really bad. I am doing college from home at the moment, so I'm basically sitting all the time and I started experiencing back pain and other muscle aches and that's why I started yoga. My question to you is when does it get better? I'm still struggling with all the poses and my muscles are sore all the time. What would you advice me to do different? Do you combine yoga with other physical activities,? Thanks a lot! [link] [comments] |
| carrying angle elbow -- how to do handstands??? Posted: 02 Oct 2020 11:55 PM PDT I just discovered reddit. I know I'm really late to the party. Anyway: been playing around with handstands more, but I have pretty significant carrying angle elbows, so can't straighten my arms (something that was a problem in down dog and virtually anything 1 armed for a long time, but I've since figured out how to do most postures without pain/discomfort). Wondering if anybody else has carrying angle elbows & has figured out the best direction for elbows to go in/overall strategy? I'll note that I can do Pincha easily and most arm balances (bakasana, eka pada bakasana, etc), and can get into handstand but only hold for a few seconds due to instability with the arms... not sure if it's actually a strength/lack of practice issue, or if I just haven't figured out how to crack it! Thanks! [link] [comments] |
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