I have a question about Yoga?!


Question: I have a question about Yoga.?
Is yoga right for me.?
I'm 300 pounds overweight, and can barely touch my toes. I can't even do one push up or one chip up. Trying to get on the floor to do even one push up is impossible for me.

I've heard good things about yoga in recent years. I am trying to loose weight, and am very interested in yoga. But I'm not flexible enough to join a class. I've tried to do some videos on my own but I can't even get close to some of the positions the instructor can do then I get frustrated and give up.

Is there any videos out there for fat people or very inflexible people.?

I really want to take up yoga because I have a lot of back and joint pain and have been told it would help my joint and back pain tremendously.

I really can't afford to take a class at a yoga stuido-plus I'd feel out of place being around a bunch of skinny, way more flexible people than me right now. Maybe after a couple months of doing yoga at home and I can at least keep up with the class (and money providing) I'll take a few.

What are some good yoga videos for me to do.? Is yoga even right for me.? Do I need to lose 100 pounds first and/or would yoga help me in my weight loss goals.?

I already know that weight loss is more than just eating right-it's about working out, eating well and a well balanced workout and diet plan. I know that already, and I'm already doing it. I just want to know:

Is yoga right for me.? Will yoga help round out my weight loss plan.? If I keep doing yoga long enough will I become just as flexibale as at least half the people I see in the yoga classes.? Are there videos out there I can watch and work out too that will help me become better at yoga and-

Will doing yoga the best I can help ease my back and joint pain.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Yes, start slowly, keep at it, be gentle with yourself. Yoga is more than exercise. I would suggest getting some DVD's from www.gaiam.com because they do Iyengar Yoga which modifies asanas (poses) for beginners, either changing the posture or using bricks, chairs or straps.

I would start with AM/PM Yoga for Beginners. Once you make progress on that, I would go to either Yoga for Longevity or Meditation for Beginners with Maritza.

I have systemic lupus with major organ involvement. When I started, I was so weak I could not stand long enough to shower. At first I did 1 or 2 minutes then watched the rest. In time I could do it all and a lot more. My lupus is now in remission.

Order the first dvd. Every day, put on your comfy yoga clothes, get your dvd, and put it on. Some days you will just watch, some days you will do 2 minutes and some days you will try more. The imporant thing is to get in the habit of doing it. It takes 28 days for a habit to take root. If you don't make it one day or another, be gentle with yourself, forgive yourself, and start again. You can do it!Health Question & Answer

Yes yoga will work for you perfectly. It is the simple and natural way to lose weight. So no worries with your weight or flexibility. Because, you will be flexible with the time. So, all you need is to practice regularly, few minutes every day is nice for you. Check this free yoga e-course for more benefits and yoga exercises:
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If you Want to do yoga, I would recommend looking for a book in your local library that has a lot of standing poses in it. You can keep a sturdy chair and/or wall closeby for assistance when needed.

To help you get in shape and lose weight, aside from eating right, I would recommend first getting an aerobics video, taking an aerobics class, or taking an aquatics class. Do as much as you can, as best you can, and keep moving by, say, marching in place when you are getting overwinded. Start small and work your way up to being able to do the whole thing. Once you can do that, you can start lifting weights. Muscle will not only speed up your metabolism, but working the muscles will decrease muscle aches. Whatever exercise you do, warm-up first, preferably by walking for 5 minutes or so. Then stretch each muscle you are about to work and the ones you naturally work during daily activities for 20 seconds each. When you are all finished exercising, stretch again. You can once again get a book on stretching from the library. God bless!Health Question & Answer

yoga is great for u, and dont worry about not being able to goto the poses or holding them trust me, those yogis are insanely flexible and they dont expect everyone to be able to do it and if u do it everyday once or twice a day religiously u will eventually become more flexible and probably lose weight. it should be really good for you. look for begginer level videos but the best would be to take lessons and practice at home everyday. my mom does yoga and weight watchers and has great control over her weight.Health Question & Answer



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