This is another great response from a PEERtrainer Tip Of The Day member. We asked what the next step they were willing to take. This person had a hard time until they took a long bath, which is a great idea anytime you feel stuck.
"I have truly been thinking about his all day and was having a hard time
coming up with something. I feel I have done well on my choice of changes and that I
am
working hard on implementing them into my everyday life.
Certainly there
are other
changes I can think of that would be nice to make, but to be realistic and
honest
with myself as to what I will really do vs. what all I would like to do, I
can't
think of anything else to add to my change list. Until, I took a bath
tonight.
I
was breathing in the steam and it came to me...I have missed doing yoga. I
am
willing to implement yoga into my life again. I will start with one day a
week.
When I have my operation, I will still be able to work on breathing and
maybe some
really simple poses. I am excited to start this again. My start date will
be
Monday. This will feel good and be good for me.
Thanks for the boost to move forward."
This is the best decision. It increases flexibility and range of motion. You have improved circulation. Helps to keep muscles warm and speeds recovery after an injury. It promotes better posture. This keeps muscles from getting tight, minimizing everyday aches and pains. But that does not even begin to describe the euphoria you get after practice. It just makes you feel good. I’m excited for you too!
This is the best decision. It increases flexibility and range of motion. You have improved circulation. Helps to keep muscles warm and speeds recovery after an injury. It promotes better posture. This keeps muscles from getting tight, minimizing everyday aches and pains. But that does not even begin to describe the euphoria you get after practice. It just makes you feel good. I’m excited for you too!
-Jackie
I did do the yoga on Monday and it felt so good to move those muscles in ways I hadn't since last summer when I gave up my practice due to a hand injury. I am so glad the whole idea came up and now I will be adding yoga back into my life a few days a week. Also, for those that might be afraid of yoga...it is easy, you do what you are able to, as you are able to. It is amazing at how quickly you gain flexibility. Also, I know some people think of yoga as a type of religion or see that sort of 70's image of yoga rooms filled with lots of long haired sweaty people chanting strange things. It isn't really like that. It is very peaceful and rewarding exercise and you can make it into really anything you need it to be for yourself.
Posted by: julie | 01/12/2010 at 04:13 PM
I added yoga back into my life 11 months ago. I previously had a great practice 3 x a week for 90 minutes and missed it terribly. Lady spring my fitness club added Hot Yoga to it's group fitness offerings. I started last March going once a week. Yoga is great for strength training. I now go three times a week and look forward to going to the gym. I feel exhilarated after class. There are people of all ages and abilities in my class. It is great to see so many people getting in tune with their bodies.
Posted by: Stacy | 02/06/2011 at 11:34 PM