Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 --- Shelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote: > Hello all, > I am looking for a yoga program. Does anybody have any information on the > subject? > -Shelby Hi Shelby, Yes, I'm a certified yoga instructor! What is it you want to know? What are you looking to get out of yoga? What is your current physical condition like? Answering these questions would help me to make some recommendations if you're interested. Ann Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi, I used to do yoga at home using dvds and book, however when I started classes I seemed to be doing it all wrong. I have stopped completely for quite a while but would like to do it again, however don't really want to go to classes. Is it a bad idea to learn it alone without the aid of a teacher? Will I be doing more harm than good? I would appreciate anyone's opinions on this. Thanks in advance, Jennifer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am a certified Yoga teacher and Yoga was traditionally taught one on one with a teacher, and Yoga teaches that to get the benefits of Yoga a teacher is an essential part. You can do whatever you like and it's not bad to do it with a video but you cannot get the true benefits of Yoga without a teacher. jp0346083 <jp0346083 wrote: Hi, I used to do yoga at home using dvds and book, however when I started classes I seemed to be doing it all wrong. I have stopped completely for quite a while but would like to do it again, however don't really want to go to classes. Is it a bad idea to learn it alone without the aid of a teacher? Will I be doing more harm than good? I would appreciate anyone's opinions on this. Thanks in advance, Jennifer. All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Jennifer. As a yoga teacher, I applaud you for trying yoga on your own with dvds and a book. Before there were yoga classes widely available, that's how many students learned. You said you seemed " to be doing it all wrong " when you went to the classes. Did the teacher give you that idea? looking around at the others in the class? Since each student expresses the pose uniquely, I personally would never call a pose wrong. Classes are great for several reasons, one of which is learning the proper alignment so you don't hurt yourself! Students also benefit from energy of a community of other yoga practitioners. Finding a regular teacher who you connect with is the most important thing. Eventually, you can go to class every so often, but mostly practice on your own at home. Good luck and let me know if you have any further questions! Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I agree with John. i am also a certified yoga teacher, and been teaching in various environments, from personal sessions to large groups in the fitness centers. by watching the DVDs, you will not receive the correct adjustments needed, and a teacher will make sure you're in proper alignment. incorrect form may lead to injuries! i would recommend finding a gentle yoga class first. maybe a viniyoga or kripalu class in your area. , John Miller <johnnyzmilleriii wrote: > > I am a certified Yoga teacher and Yoga was traditionally taught one on one with a teacher, and Yoga teaches that to get the benefits of Yoga a teacher is an essential part. You can do whatever you like and it's not bad to do it with a video but you cannot get the true benefits of Yoga without a teacher. > > jp0346083 <jp0346083 wrote: Hi, I used to do yoga at home using dvds and book, however when I > started classes I seemed to be doing it all wrong. I have stopped > completely for quite a while but would like to do it again, however > don't really want to go to classes. Is it a bad idea to learn it alone > without the aid of a teacher? Will I be doing more harm than good? I > would appreciate anyone's opinions on this. Thanks in advance, > Jennifer. > All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hello, Jennifer! I've been doing yoga for about three years now...I'm a self taught yogi with only a few classes under my belt...one thing that I have come to realize, is no, you do not need a teacher, although a teacher can help if you have any questions reagarding certain poses...the main thing is if the pose is causing any sort of pain or discomfort, stop, take a look at the pics and instructions...if you can't seem to grasp it, then asking a teacher would be a good option...when you were doing it from books and dvd's did it feel like you were doing the poses wrong? Different teachers have different ways of teaching poses...it could be that you weren't doing it wrong, they were just showing you a different way to do the pose...or possibly a more advanced technique...there are different levels for different poses as I'm sure you're aware...hope this helps a bit!! Brightest Blessings, Eire Flamekeeper > " jp0346083 " <jp0346083 > > > Yoga Question >Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:49:43 -0000 > >Hi, I used to do yoga at home using dvds and book, however when I >started classes I seemed to be doing it all wrong. I have stopped >completely for quite a while but would like to do it again, however >don't really want to go to classes. Is it a bad idea to learn it alone >without the aid of a teacher? Will I be doing more harm than good? I >would appreciate anyone's opinions on this. Thanks in advance, >Jennifer. > > > > > > > _______________ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now! http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=weather & FORM=WLMTAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Actually, Eire, Yoga teaches that you definitely need a teacher to get the benefits, otherwise you are just doing gymanastics, calisthenics and if that is all you need, go for it. But, it has been taught this way for thousands of years, traditionally you would live with your teacher and have to prove to them you were dedicated enough to learn Yoga. And I have to disagree with two of the former teachers who said the pose needs to be right or you will be injured and that is why you need a teacher. if you stay within the breath, only go as far as the breath will take you and only do poses when you are ready you will not be injured. This is one reason for a teacher, to let you know when you are ready. The effect of the pose is the most important, not the form. If you are, of course, having your body micromanaged as in Iyengar, maybe but this is not the traditional way to teach anyone over 25. Krishnamacharya, who taught Iyengar as a young man and only then, stresses effect of the pose and, of course breathing is essential. Also, Yoga is not about the body, it is about a stable, focused mind and a teacher can better lead you to that with lifestyle changes, poses to help remove your body as an obstacle to a focused mind and breathing exercises, meditation and sound for you. This is about you, after all, and not the teacher as we in that lineage learn. Eire Flamekeeper <eireflamekeeper wrote: Hello, Jennifer! I've been doing yoga for about three years now...I'm a self taught yogi with only a few classes under my belt...one thing that I have come to realize, is no, you do not need a teacher, although a teacher can help if you have any questions reagarding certain poses...the main thing is if the pose is causing any sort of pain or discomfort, stop, take a look at the pics and instructions...if you can't seem to grasp it, then asking a teacher would be a good option...when you were doing it from books and dvd's did it feel like you were doing the poses wrong? Different teachers have different ways of teaching poses...it could be that you weren't doing it wrong, they were just showing you a different way to do the pose...or possibly a more advanced technique...there are different levels for different poses as I'm sure you're aware...hope this helps a bit!! Brightest Blessings, Eire Flamekeeper > " jp0346083 " <jp0346083 > > > Yoga Question >Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:49:43 -0000 > >Hi, I used to do yoga at home using dvds and book, however when I >started classes I seemed to be doing it all wrong. I have stopped >completely for quite a while but would like to do it again, however >don't really want to go to classes. Is it a bad idea to learn it alone >without the aid of a teacher? Will I be doing more harm than good? I >would appreciate anyone's opinions on this. Thanks in advance, >Jennifer. > > > > > > > ________ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now! http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=weather & FORM=WLMTAG Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Greetings everyone, When it comes to yoga, aside from the various schools of thought, there is Yoga the position westernized of what yoga is, feel good poses to stretch, reduce stress, in other words...an exercise form. Talk to a yogi who devotionally practices as not only a livestyle but a religion to and yoga is a completely different concept. Anyone can teach themselves something out of a book, dvd, or watching others. Question is are you getting the full form, experience, and the ability to do it? .o0(i can read up on how to surgically bipass an aortic valve, but i'll never be able to do it) My point is..yes yoga is great exercise, great for the body, easy on the joints, fun to learn, it calms, centers, relaxes, and overall a great tool to use. Yoga as a lifestyle and religion, depending upon which style you chose to follow. Studing the " eight limbs " (yoga sutras) or practicing the kriyas (6 cleansing acts) eating the Sattvic or Rajasic (pure, stimulating) foods. For every day yoga, who view it as an exercise form, i do suggest doing it in a group or with a teacher. The energy level is different, you learn and explore how others do each pose, and well you can learn from each other too. I prefer to do it in a group but there are times when busy schedule and have to do it alone. But yoga is great, good for mind body spiritual connection. Ok, that was my rambling... Take care everyone, have a wonderful evening wishes you well, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well, again I disagree, there is no westernized Yoga, no style of Yoga, merely Yoga, a several thousand year old practice of stabilizing and focusing the mind. any of the tools can be used for anyone and each may respond to different ones. If you are not doing Yoga in this way it should not be called Yoga, but something else, learning from a DVD is not learning Yoga. Melanie <melanie_light wrote: Greetings everyone, When it comes to yoga, aside from the various schools of thought, there is Yoga the position westernized of what yoga is, feel good poses to stretch, reduce stress, in other words...an exercise form. Talk to a yogi who devotionally practices as not only a livestyle but a religion to and yoga is a completely different concept. Anyone can teach themselves something out of a book, dvd, or watching others. Question is are you getting the full form, experience, and the ability to do it? .o0(i can read up on how to surgically bipass an aortic valve, but i'll never be able to do it) My point is..yes yoga is great exercise, great for the body, easy on the joints, fun to learn, it calms, centers, relaxes, and overall a great tool to use. Yoga as a lifestyle and religion, depending upon which style you chose to follow. Studing the " eight limbs " (yoga sutras) or practicing the kriyas (6 cleansing acts) eating the Sattvic or Rajasic (pure, stimulating) foods. For every day yoga, who view it as an exercise form, i do suggest doing it in a group or with a teacher. The energy level is different, you learn and explore how others do each pose, and well you can learn from each other too. I prefer to do it in a group but there are times when busy schedule and have to do it alone. But yoga is great, good for mind body spiritual connection. Ok, that was my rambling... Take care everyone, have a wonderful evening wishes you well, Melanie Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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