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I started yoga two years ago after suffering a small back injury while weight lifting (I lift 4 times weekly). I was looking for an exercise routine which was:
by tyleo 7y ago
I started yoga two years ago after suffering a small back injury while weight lifting (I lift 4 times weekly). I was looking for an exercise routine which was:
1) Easy to do while traveling
2) I could do well into my old age (I can’t lift heavy weights forever)
3) Would build back strength to counteract the degeneration of my desk job (developer)
I enjoy yoga immensely and I feel that I have granted myself a gift that will last a lifetime. I am not spiritual and was not flexible before starting so I wouldn’t count those are barriers for getting benefit from the practice. I do try to suspend my beliefs about spirituality as well as I can during practice which has worked well for me.
I started with the C1 classes at CorePower which I’d recommend to beginners who are interested.
- sumoboy 7y agoDefinitely start out with a C1, but like any kind of working out you have to stick with it. I like spending 60 minutes in class at my pace with no judgement with others, body feels so much better.
- chris_st 7y agoSimilar desires (no back injury, thankfully!) and got into a "Les Mills"-brand "BodyFlow" class at my gym about eight months ago. Really glad I did! MUCH improved balance, much less overall pain, stronger in lots of ways, etc. Nice little guided relaxation exercise at the end, too. Recommended.