what are some of the recommendations for yoga?
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Always remember that everyone's body is different.  There are poses you may find very challenging, and aren't able to look like the instructor in a class or video.  But the great thing about yoga is...that doesn't matter!  Each pose is different with each person.  As long as you're challenging yourself, but not straining, then the pose is right for you.\n\nWith that said, an instructor may "adjust" you to assist with the pose so it's more comfortable for you.  For example, maybe your shoulders are tense, so he/she may place their hands on your shoulders to remind you to relax them.  I've been practicing yoga for years, and this still happens to me in classes.  \n\nHave fun!  Namaste!
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I don't know how keen you are to try yoga- but it has played a huge part in my knee injury recovery. Try Iyengar Yoga, or Phoenix rising yoga therapy.
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A very strenuous yoga, incorporating Pranayama (breathing exercises).  I took an hour class and could only complete about 40 minutes of it.  There are 8 main categories of yoga.
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Yoga is a great way to flex up. I'm also not generally flexible, but yoga is the best solution for this.  I know from experience.
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Yoga for Round Bodies  I and II (I only have I= $30)\nYoga for the Rest of Us (PBS)
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Do Yoga or walking.  You can go online and get exercises for Yoga and print them out.  It's recommended Yoga 25 minutes per day.  If you walk, change pace for best results.  For example, want slow for 1-2 minutes, then increase speed, etc.
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by learning and practising yoga
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In a nutshell, the purpose of yoga is to improve your flexibility, your posture, and your mind. You also learn proper breathing techniques, like breathing through your diaphragm (not the shallow breathing that most of us do). You can also meditate to clear your mind of negative thoughts and stresses of the day. There are many types of yoga...some more relaxing, some strenuous, some use heat.
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Yoga is a great way to work on flexibility.  And as yoga is rather popular these days, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a yoga class in your area.
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I know. I love yoga. It does wonders on the mind, body and spirit.
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Maybe try a class at your local gym or rent a yoga dvd to get an idea of what it's like.\n\nOnline you can check out: http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm
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I would recommend a Thai yoga massage course in Thailand.\nThis course involves yoga and meditation every morning, and learning Thai massage during the day. By the time you have completed the course, which you can do several times with different teachers, you are able to give massages to others, and therefore have an independent way of earning a living.\nAdditionally, during the time there, with yoga every day, your yoga techniques will be improved, and you will have met many people who have been on other yoga retreats around the world, and will receive the best knowledge available.\n\nThe setting for these courses is unique, and an experience on itself.\n\n\nhttp://www.thaiyogamassage.infothai.com/
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It is best to go along to a class. They normally run in courses of 6-8 weeks. Start at the beginner level and go for something like Hatha yoga.\nIt is best to go to a small class so you are supervised as you can injury yourself if you dont perform the poses correctly
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You can learn all about yoga in the site listed below
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I personally practice vinyasa, which is based in hatha, but focuses on the flow from one asana into another.  There is also a lot of pranayama (breath work), and the asanas chosen are often designed to create heat in the body.  It can be pretty sweaty stuff.\n\nI also like Anusara yoga.  It's sort of a new style, but the one or two classes I've attended, it was quite beautiful - they talk a lot about the inner goodness of humans.
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I highly recommend doing yoga.
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Not only his in general any Yoga would help.\n\nCheck this: \n\nThe benefits of yoga - Yoga for all\n\nhttp://www.boredcorner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1379