Ashtanga yoga

[RawSinger]

Totally beautiful and motivating! Just thought I'd share:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9Sq1RvuoA

[garden granny]

Wow - amazing. What strength. I'm sure years of training too.

[RawSinger]

Yes, but by golly, that will be me one day!

[Blazin'Jane]

You go, girl! I love feeling my own progress in yoga. :)
That video was amazing to watch! Thanks for sharing it.

[RawSinger]

Blazin'Jane: I have a fierce desire to get good at it. Today I did 15 minutes of power yoga and was like "Okay, I've had enough." It's frustrating but the masters had to start somewhere.

[cara4art]

"Today I did 15 minutes of power yoga and was like "Okay, I've had enough." It's frustrating but the masters had to start somewhere." - RawSinger

So true, both things! Ashtanga DOES kick your butt even if you thought you were in pretty good shape, coming from an extremely humble former practitioner(now weight-training), but maybe not "former" for long, after seeing that YouTube video. What has brought this up for me is the fact that if one isn't paying attention to flexibility(which is only ONE of the many benefits of Ashtanga)when one is 60, one will lose it completely by age 80 - not a good thing to happen! I'm 60 now, and could use loosening up. I have to be careful easing back into this, as I have had back injuries(not from yoga though).

[RawSinger]

I think yoga is right for everyone. Start with less intense forms, of course. It's a great workout on it's own (no question here!) but it's a good way to round out your workout routine (whether you lift-weights, play sports, etc). There are so many benefits, not just physical, but spiritual as well. It can offer something for every person. It has to be good, it's been around long enough! Okay, this is totally my new obsession :)

[Blazin'Jane]

I love yoga, too, though Ashtanga is not my favorite style. I do it sometimes, but also like the milder, more peaceful forms. They keep me more "in my body where it is.", rather than feeling like I can't keep up or something. It's great stuff, though, and over time, I've noticed a big difference in my flexibility, balance and strength --inside and out.:)

[Hannah]

Thank you SO much for posting that video RawSinger!!! I have been recently inspired to pick up my practice again, and that video is just another spark to add to the inspiration ... Thanks!
Hannah

[Eva]

Yes, but by golly, that will be me one day!

Love the attitude!

[RawSinger]

Hannah: that's awesome! I love the avatar btw

Eva: I'm trying to keep a positive attitude no matter what. Even if I'm really not feeling positive. I fake it until I make it! I was a negative person for too long.