Yoga

[Paul Smith]

the older i get the more interested im getting in yoga, ive never tried it but speak to more and more climbers who are recommending it. does anyone here practise on a regular basis or has tried?

 

Steve, I've been having similar thoughts although mine were spurred on by channel 275 on Sky! Worth a look if you get the right programme!

[DrewB]

went to my first yoga class this week and couldnt how much it hurt the next day-in a good kinda way! will definetly go again as i can see it being a great way to ward off injuries.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I have found the book "101 love making positions" very good for articulation as you get older

[stevelucocq]

hi,

 

yeah I do yoga/or sports physio exercise everyday (well nearly) it has helped me no end. I think you have to be very careful what classes you attend, as there are many different styles and good/bad instructors out there. I find I have too many things on to attend a class but do 20-30 minutes in the morning when you are at your worst. It’s worth warming the body up a little and then doing some stretching exercises. For me it was figuring out what worked for me. It does take time and I am still not hundred present but a lot more like it. I feel its good to get some more flexibility over the course of a few months and then start on some strengthening exercises. I thought I had plenty of core strength from years of rock climbing and tree surgery but there are many core muscles that you do not use. A good testament of that is one of the guys I have worked with is in his 50’s and has been doing the job for 20+ years and never had a bad back! He is very methodical in his prewarm up to work and his stretching and strengthening exercises. Best of luck Steve

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Personally, I would give it (kundalini) a wide berth. My reasons might create apoplexy here, especially among the fans so I won't bother explaining

 

Worst debater ever me.

[Rob D]

one class i attended was full of 60 year old women

 

 

Sounds ideal for you John!

 

I've been doing yoga on and off for 5 years now.... In a stage of 'not doing it' at the moment... feel too tired to get out to the classes in the evening

 

I'd say it's one of the most beneficial things you can do in your life but watch out as there are a lot of very bad teachers out there... when they start lighting candles and chanting I tend to get a bit spooked!

 

The benefits are good for body and mind but it's having the motivation to practice regularly as results are not instant.

[slack ma girdle]

I have now switch to the slow form of yoga (can't remember the name). Each movement takes 20-30 minutes. The hardest thing i find is switching my pesky brain off.

i find it a makes a good opposite to the hetic fun of felling and climbing.

It also stops my back from locking up too.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

been thinking about this myself.

[Paul Barton]

I just started Yoga recently as the transition from climbing every day to a lot of desk work is causing my hips to seize up. I went to an Osteopath last year with a back and knee complaint which comes on when I am running and she recommended lots of stretching.

 

The class I attend is taught by a friend (Home - redkite) and she is really good. It's actually pretty hard work and I feel fairly knackered after a 1 and a quarter hour session.

 

Personally I am not in to the joss sticks and meditation aspect of yoga at all so it was important for me to find the right teacher and the right class.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Tai Chi is worth looking at. I have never had the chance to do Yoga.