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Posted 3/24/2012 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
I recently joined a yoga class for the first time after it being recommended by my physiotherapist several times and I noticed my pain and attitude has definitely improved. I am wondering if anyone else have tried this and what the outcome was with their fibro...

Thanks :)
Posted 3/24/2012 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
That's great.

I tried yoga years ago and it was too difficult for me, it caused me pain but I do also have a neck and back injury. What I also didn't like about it is how fast the instructor went from one movement to another. It gave me no time to think about whether I should try it or not or how far I should go with the stretch.

I do incorporate yoga moves in my daily stretches. It's very beneficial for fibro. It helps with the tightness.

Good luck to you.

Posted 3/24/2012 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
I did yoga when I was in my 20's - back in the dark ages - and loved it. It made me feel so energized, relaxed, all-around great.

I keep thinking "one of these days," but somehow it doesn't happen. I'm afraid of hurting myself. It's silly, because I would do it alone, and not be pressured to do it like anyone else.

I'm glad you're feeling better with it.

Debbie
Posted 3/24/2012 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
I got a DVD called Yoga for healing. I've not been really good about doing it consistently but they have everything for all levels from bedridden on up. I feel better after i do it, especially since one of my problems is my muscles getting too tight.
Posted 3/25/2012 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
I love yoga. I have never been to a class but I use dvds or on-demand tv shows. I just came out of a 6 month depression mostly seasonal since I hate winter and now I am ready for everything including getting back to yoga.
Posted 3/26/2012 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
I love yoga. I do 2 sessions at home a day. If I skip, I know it because my muscles will get extremely tight.

In the beginning I went to a gym, but have been doing it at home for 10+ years now.

T
Posted 3/26/2012 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Whyme, and welcome!  I'm so glad you found us and joined the family.  Yoga is a gentle exercise and is wonderful for fibro.  So is swimming and walking.  Here is a great link for all that are interested.  This is the Flexibility Series for yoga.  I might be trying this soon.

 

https://www.msu.edu/~medyoga/flexibility_series.htm

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are good links to information about fibro and you will learn a lot there...perhaps things that will help you. 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

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