The Yoga Thread

[Bodd]

But do it the right way

https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/05/if-nigel-farage-is-doing-yoga-hes-doing-it-wrong-10522646/

 

[sodthisforfun]

Pilates, better for you and no injuries.
Pain specialist I saw years ago said yoga shouldn't be done as he treated a lot of people with long term back problems due to yoga.

 

[Bodd]

Pilates, better for you and no injuries.
Pain specialist I saw years ago said yoga shouldn't be done as he treated a lot of people with long term back problems due to yoga.

I can't speak for Pilates. But like anything done badly will do you damage...

There is so much more to yoga. My core is stronger than its ever been I'm stronger. Yoga is about breathing and Meditation
as much as stretching.

If your not breathing right your not doing yoga. Your just having a stretch. Hench why people hurt themselves.
I belong to a school most of the teachers are fantastic and really know their Yoga. But ultimately you know your own body and what it's limits are.

 

[motorbiking]

Pilates was invented by evil women to torture men with.

I do something called body balance - its a bit of a mix of yoga and pilates. I find it less boring than pilates and less spiritual than yoga. The key thing is to be strengthening core and stretching the muscles etc.

it really depends what you are trying to fix.

unfortunately anyone can call themselves a pilates or yoga teacher as they aren't protected.

 

[Bodd]

Pilates was invented by evil women to torture men with.

I do something called body balance - its a bit of a mix of yoga and pilates. I find it less boring than pilates and less spiritual than yoga. The key thing is to be strengthening core and stretching the muscles etc.

it really depends what you are trying to fix.

unfortunately anyone can call themselves a pilates or yoga teacher as they aren't protected.

True. But so can they call themselves a body ballance teacher...

I've come a cross many who have not been very good. But on the whole they have been good Yoga teachers.

 

[Bodd]

Posted this on another thread.. I'm pretty good at head stand... I was going Bald at 17. I still have most of my hair at 52. Not as grey as my brothers.. This is the king of poses in yoga.

Take a glance at the sirsasana benefits:

(Headstand)

1. Natural treatment for Hair Loss: Losing hair is awful and is a definitive representation of your health. One may not be able to fully stop the hair fall but can surely slow down the process with the practice of headstand. Sirsasana increases blood flow and provides nutrients to the scalp region thus decreasing hair fall and the onset of grey hair.

2. Calms the Brain:The upside-down position of headstand amplifies the flow of blood to the brain. The freshly-oxygenated blood stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands which calm and rejuvenate the mind. The practice of headstand combined with deep breathing is a powerful recipe for relieving stress, depression, and insomnia.

3. Increases focus:When you go upside-down, the blood flow is directed from the feet to the head. This improves mental function and in turn, elevates the focus of the person. Also, enhanced blood flow decreases tensions and makes your mind sharper and clearer.

4. Therapeutic for a Headache and Migraine: Sirsasana effectively relaxes and strengthens the blood vessels in the brain thereby preventing headaches and migraine. Also, the practice of headstands increases nutrients in the mind that tranquilizes the brain and prevents headaches.

5. Strengthens Arms and Shoulders: Sirsasana strengthens the core by improving the upper body strength, and muscle endurance. By holding yourself up in the headstand, utilizing the forearms, shoulders and back to keep the head and neck relaxed, you are able to lengthen the spine and relax the vocal muscles.

 

[Bodd]

6. Improves Digestion: By performing an inversion, you allow the effects of gravity to be reversed on the digestive system that removes stuck material, releases trapped gases, and increases the blood flow to the digestive organs.

7. Treats Diabetes Naturally: Diabetes is the byproduct of the improper functioning of the pituitary glands whose symptoms itself manifest in the malfunctioning of the pancreas that increases the development of diabetogenic hormones. The practice of headstand effectively promotes healthy brain functions that control pituitary glands and thus help in combating diabetes.

8. Triggers Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of fluids from the tissues and waste products from the blood. When you flip onto your head, you stimulate the lymphatic system and assist in removal of toxins from the body.

9. Enhance your Sensations: The practice of headstand increases the blood supply in the body and enhances the functions of the sensory organs while curing various problems like bad hearing, myopia, astigmatism perfectly.

10. Cure For Piles and Varicose Vein: The disease of piles and enlarged veins occur due to the accumulation of the blood within the anus and legs. The sirsasana yoga posture breaks down the blood build-up in the veins and anus and transfers it to other parts of the body while alleviating the problem of piles and varicose veins effectively.

With Sirsasana, reap the benefits you deserve and live a holistic, balanced and peaceful life.

 

[Brigadier]

Or,

It might just be that having the time and inclination to a r s e about, upside down, everyday means that your hair / brain / guts are less frazzled than those of the average rat-racer anyway?

 

[Bodd]

Or,

It might just be that having the time and inclination to a r s e about, upside down, everyday means that your hair / brain / guts are less frazzled than those of the average rat-racer anyway?

Yes or that

 

[motorbiking]

True. But so can they call themselves a body balance teacher...

they can't - its protected, like most of the branded stuff that is run in gyms (in this case Les Mills International Limited).. and I'm not at all suggesting its better, just that there is a qualification/membership needed for instructors.

 

[noseall]

Pilates, better for you and no injuries.

It would be silly to say that one fitness regime is better than another. There is no single ideal activity to suit all. However, ANY fitness activity has to be better than none at all.

 

[motorbiking]

crossfit is pretty bad for you. A friend of mine is making a lot of money dealing with the personal injury and negligence claims.

 

[Brigadier]

It would be silly to say that one fitness regime is better than another. There is no single ideal activity to suit all. However, ANY fitness activity has to be better than none at all.

Exactly.

When I played football, I was good a darting sprints, but no so for longer quick runs.
When I did weights, I got strong, but lost the ability to run (pretty much at all).
Now I swim, I am flexible, have good aerobic capacity, but am weak, and still can't run.

 

[Bodd]

I've not done Yoga since the end of May. Even then I would not concider my self fit. I was planning on non impact sports swimming and cycling to get my fitness up. Once I'm up and running again I will go full stem ahead. As I do need to keep myself young and healthy.

 

[Notch7]

crossfit is pretty bad for you. A friend of mine is making a lot of money dealing with the personal injury and negligence claims.

Same with those tough mudder assault courses -loads of ankle, wrist, back injuries.

Thats what happens when office wallers try and prove themselves at the weekend.