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Posted 9/11/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Just wanted to post something positive among all the anxiety we've got going on here... I took my first yoga class today and loved it! I felt so relaxed on the way home, and still do. It was "gentle yoga" and combined some modified yoga poses, relaxation, and just a little bit of chanting near the end. Dimly-lit room and really nice participants, all female.

Very glad I decided to give it a try!
Posted 9/11/2014 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Zu

That's wonderful that you had a relaxing time doing yoga. It is so great any time we can find something that relaxes us and brings us joy!

I personally always wanted to try yoga but am very hesitant because I am a male... Don't want to be the odd duckling! LOL. I may just stick to my evening walks.

Do you plan on going back? If it relaxes you then I hope that you are able to make time for it regularly. Good for you!
Posted 9/11/2014 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Watching my potted plants gives me that joy which i can't find anywhere,

Cuddling with my pup has same effect ..no matter how bad my day is !!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 9/11/2014 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Nice thread ~love this concept ~with lives filled of depressed thoughts ~makes me think~make new threads _
thank you zuzube~~~~~hugs
Posted 9/11/2014 6:28 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I do plan to go back - I've signed up for a six-week program and if it continues as well as it did tonight, I'll sign up for more sessions beyond that as well.

I don't think any of us would have kicked anyone out tonight for being male. :) My husband feels the same way about being the odd man out, though, so instead of yoga he signed up for a tai chi class at the same place.

I love cuddling my pup too! And my kitties. I have a special little Chihuahua who's the light of my life. He's my nap buddy and a total mama's boy.
Posted 9/11/2014 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Zu,

I'm always so excited to see a person fall in love with yoga. I started yoga while I was pregnant with my second child, and it ended up helping with labor and keeping my weight down. I love the gentle flow classes, but my favorite is a yin yoga class. You take the gentle stretches and hold them for 3-5 minutes each. It's held in a warm, dark room with tons of candlelight. For me, it helps release and restore the muscles that are affected by my anxiety (mainly the neck, shoulders and lower back). And it also increases your flexibility like no other practice.
Cornell, we do have a ton of guys that come to my studio!! Very few of th are creepy, haha! But if you'd like to try yoga out, you can do it in the privacy of your own home:) There are tons of instructional videos on YouTube. Just search gentle flow or yin yoga.
Posted 9/11/2014 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Great job ZZB!!

I am so glad that you found another tool for your belt in managing the anxiety!!

May the benefits continue and increase as you keep seeking ways to manage the anxiety.:)

Proud of you!

S.C.

p.s. Cornell, there are great yoga DVD's available...you can get introduced this way...and eventually if you join a class, you'll feel more confident, even if you are one of the only guys!
Posted 9/11/2014 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Zu,

That's awesome! And I also want to thank you for sharing positive experiences. It's so helpful for us to mix things up a bit and learn we can experience some wonderful things in our life too! :)










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