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October 09, 2007

Try yoga (or a new yoga style)

By Kashi Read more 30 day challenge, daily challenge, mind and body, toning up, workouts, and yoga
Challenge Yourself for: 7 days

Yoga has been shown to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and relax the mind. (For those of you who already practice regularly, these benefits are clear.) During the next week — if you're a newbie to yoga — challenge yourself to sign-up for your first yoga class to find out what you've been missing. If you're already a yoga veteran, how about challenging yourself to branch out from your regular practice and try a new yoga style? _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._ _(We've given you 30 days for this Challenge to find a class and attend it. When you log your progress, you only need to log as many - or as few - days as you think are applicable.)_

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My Progress: Join this challenge and start watching your progress grow!

Community Progress: 75% success

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    tamina commented on this. over 1 year ago

    I love doing yoga, and have been doing it sense I was eight!! my first ever yoga routine was the yoga pretzels kids pack! Now I am using the Kundalini yoga with maya fiennes on the health channel, and really enjoy it!! yoga is a must for me!

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    ch2801 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    had started yogo before I became ill and had to retire early. Because I have no transportation or money for classes am using the Namaste yoga on Fit TV that I can record and replay if I have issues with a pose. It is helping my balance, hope will help my back pain in future.

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    yoga4life111 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I’ve been practicing Yoga for 2 months and I can see some results already…and feel great.

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    mwwendland commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I completed an Iyengar yoga class with a little struggle but I stuck with it. It finally “clicked” — how to pay attention to alignment and posture, how the smallest change in alighment can have amazing results.

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    rbox24 commented on this. about 4 years ago

    i didnt complete this within the 7 days- but i have joined a class, now two months later and love it! :)

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    maryj8kins commented on this. about 4 years ago

    doing yoga has worked for me,i didnt think it would help my back pain but it does

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    findaway commented on this. about 4 years ago

    have never tried yoga but i always wanted to.i’m sure with a proper coach i would fare well.

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    katopelli commented on this. over 4 years ago

    After finding out that I have degenerative 5-6 disks in my back (this I found out after my hands and arms kept falling asleep) my doctor sent me to a physical therapist. Two to three times a week. At $25 each co-pay. My friend had been doing yoga for years and is a certified teacher, but had not been doing classes for awhile, decided to rent a space and once a week teach her friends yoga. After two weeks of her class (only on Sat. mornings) my arms quit falling asleep and the knot under my shoulder blade had deminished. I quit physical therapy and only did my yoga practice. Even ONCE a week can make a huge difference in your life. Why not a little daily?

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    jrdina commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I started doing yoga and then stopped and started boxing (quite a switch, but I needed some more movement.) Anyway, I re-started my yoga practice, and it’s greatly improved my balance which even helps with the boxing.

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    Katd commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I have been doing Yoga for awhile, but dropped out of the habit. Now is the perfect time to get back into the swing of things and get going.

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    FlukeBomb commented on this. over 4 years ago

    We all do some form of yoga, whether it’s holding a stretching position in bed or just taking a deep breath and reaching for your toes. I’m challenging myself to do more “floor” exercises, like slow stretching and rolling on my shoulders and neck. I’m a runner so sitting on my bottom and stretching out after a run is wonderful. Get the blood flowing!

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    lilyday commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I really enjoy yoga…after it’s done. It’s just getting the motivation to get up and do it that I struggle with.

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    Marandas commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Yoga has been a great pain reliever for me!!