YOGA
I am almost 7 weeks from surgery and had my first Radiation consultation today, going for simulation on Thursday, and starting Radiation (thanks PAMMY) next Monday.
I am doing well as far as range of motion, healing, I am active, excercise doing arobics, ride a bicycle, I physically feeling good now that I am rid of the blue dye reaction, but I am unable to completely RELAX my whole being, my mind/brain whatever is always racing, this has been going on since my diagnosis in June of 09, and I thought maybe Yoga would help me there..
There are no gyms or clinics in my small community, where I could take classes, and I was wondering if it is possible to learn from a BOOK ??????
Has anyone ever tried yoga from a "how to book" ?
Thanks
Sgamtd
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Yoga- yes!
I have practiced yoga for several years and was even studying to become a yoga teacher when I received my dx in May 2009. Yoga can be learned several ways and small classes are always good. Check adult school classes in your school district. YMCA's often have classes. If you can't attend a class I recommend watching Yoga videos/DVDs- some videos provide instruction on how to do the poses. Rodney Yee has several good intro. videos. One of my favorite yoga books is entitled Yoga Over 50, my Mary Stewart. This book provides good step by step instruction.
Best of luck with finding vitality through Yoga. Namaste Jane0 -
Online yoga resources?
Sgamtd,
I have looked at yoga books before and am wondering (since you have a computer) if it would be more beneficial for you to look at yoga poses online. I think that seeing exactly how a pose should be done would be easier if it were on a DVD or computer video instead of in a book.
Many libraries have yoga books and videos (DVD's) you can check out for free. I've purchased a few yoga DVD's but wasn't happy with them and therefore don't use them now.0 -
Hi, SGWolfi said:Online yoga resources?
Sgamtd,
I have looked at yoga books before and am wondering (since you have a computer) if it would be more beneficial for you to look at yoga poses online. I think that seeing exactly how a pose should be done would be easier if it were on a DVD or computer video instead of in a book.
Many libraries have yoga books and videos (DVD's) you can check out for free. I've purchased a few yoga DVD's but wasn't happy with them and therefore don't use them now.
(Honestly, it's like that fuzzy emu guy is staring down his beak right through the computer at ME! I'm gonna need therapy, or a support group, or something! :-)
I can't recommend Collage Video (collagevideo.com) highly enough for any kind of exercise DVDs, including dozens of yoga DVDs. Every video in their catalog is first evaluated by a "regular person" and a certified instructor.
They have clips of every DVD on their site, so you can see it before you buy it -- I often check out the clips, then rent the DVD first from Netflix before I buy it.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go do some yoga to clear my mind of that emu!
:-) Traci0 -
Jon Kabat-Zinn
At first, after surgery et al. I used Jon Kabat-Zinn's " Guided Mindfulness Meditation" CDs. The CDs really helped me to learn yoga and meditation and to quiet my mind. His book, "Full Catastrophe Living" has black line pictures of the Yoga postures, which I copied. You can see what the set looks like at http://www.mindfulnesstapes.com/ Here's some information about Jon from his web site:
"Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he was founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, and founder (in 1979) and former director of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic."
Try it; you'll like it! xoxoxoxox Lynn0 -
Rodney Yee DVD's
I have found Rodney Yee's videos to be really calming and peaceful. They always take place somewhere very relaxing and peaceful. The music is relaxing and I just really enjoy these videos/DVD's.
Books are ok but the DVD's give you the whole package..scenery,music,soothing male voice:)
Good Luck!
J90 -
It's not his voice...jbaase said:Rodney Yee DVD's
I have found Rodney Yee's videos to be really calming and peaceful. They always take place somewhere very relaxing and peaceful. The music is relaxing and I just really enjoy these videos/DVD's.
Books are ok but the DVD's give you the whole package..scenery,music,soothing male voice:)
Good Luck!
J9
I've seen several of Rodney Yee's DVD's -- and I'll bet it's not his *voice* you're looking at, J9!
:-) Traci0 -
yogaTraciInLA said:It's not his voice...
I've seen several of Rodney Yee's DVD's -- and I'll bet it's not his *voice* you're looking at, J9!
:-) Traci
Wow, lots of ideas, thanks everyone, I think the internet, CD's and books are my best options here, I hate to admit this but since we got dishnetwork installed 3 years ago I dont know how to operate the DVD player so thats out, I do have a VCR hooked up to a TV in another room, maybe I can find a Yoga VCR tape on e-bay, no one hardly used VCRs anymore.
Traci, you are kidding ??? I hope!! I most sincerely hope so!! This emu really cracks me up, and I was hoping he'd bring at least a smile to everyone that looks at him.
sgamtd0 -
He is the greatest lil' guysgamtd said:yoga
Wow, lots of ideas, thanks everyone, I think the internet, CD's and books are my best options here, I hate to admit this but since we got dishnetwork installed 3 years ago I dont know how to operate the DVD player so thats out, I do have a VCR hooked up to a TV in another room, maybe I can find a Yoga VCR tape on e-bay, no one hardly used VCRs anymore.
Traci, you are kidding ??? I hope!! I most sincerely hope so!! This emu really cracks me up, and I was hoping he'd bring at least a smile to everyone that looks at him.
sgamtd
When I was looking for what to post for me, my daughter's BF had this one and sent it to me. I'm glad someone picked it out and it's good I didn't duplicate it. He reminds me of a really "ba-a-a-d" hair day but with attitude. It's almost as if he is saying "so what's it to you!" I'm also going to try to find some yoga and/or meditation. I'm feeling surprisingly good for 4 days out of surgery but know I will be going nuts since I won't be working yet. I know I will need to center myself and relax my mind. I have a couple really good meditation tapes I've used as background music when working with kids. I'm going to use them periodically during the day. Let me know what you find. I'd be happy to share the names of some of my CD's. Lola0 -
yogalovelylola said:He is the greatest lil' guy
When I was looking for what to post for me, my daughter's BF had this one and sent it to me. I'm glad someone picked it out and it's good I didn't duplicate it. He reminds me of a really "ba-a-a-d" hair day but with attitude. It's almost as if he is saying "so what's it to you!" I'm also going to try to find some yoga and/or meditation. I'm feeling surprisingly good for 4 days out of surgery but know I will be going nuts since I won't be working yet. I know I will need to center myself and relax my mind. I have a couple really good meditation tapes I've used as background music when working with kids. I'm going to use them periodically during the day. Let me know what you find. I'd be happy to share the names of some of my CD's. Lola
Lola, the orginal emu had a "story to it" so funny. He asks what are you doing ???
Waits a while, same look on his face, then says just what I thought nothing, then later he says now get back to work,
I will see if I can put him on the expression page, when I made him my wall paper on my pc the "story" was not there anymore, just the mug of the emu, but I have the original somewhere on my pc.
BTW, I googles Yoga, picked Yoga for beginners, and I cant believe the videos available to play right there, I have already had my first 5 min lesson. Thanks again
agamtd0 -
SGsgamtd said:yoga
Lola, the orginal emu had a "story to it" so funny. He asks what are you doing ???
Waits a while, same look on his face, then says just what I thought nothing, then later he says now get back to work,
I will see if I can put him on the expression page, when I made him my wall paper on my pc the "story" was not there anymore, just the mug of the emu, but I have the original somewhere on my pc.
BTW, I googles Yoga, picked Yoga for beginners, and I cant believe the videos available to play right there, I have already had my first 5 min lesson. Thanks again
agamtd
Thanks for the heads up
SG
Thanks for the heads up on googling yoga. I'll try it tonight Another site I thought about is www.fancast.com. You can play old TV shows, even some of last years on your computer. I'm going to check out yoga. Lola0 -
Hi Sgamtd!
Another option is to check your TV guide. My hubby was doing yoga every morning (he eventially gave up) but it was like 5:00 or 5:30am !!! Whoa, Nelly....way to early for me! But there are programs out there. Their just usually very early or late afternoon. ♥Pammy0 -
Yay for yoga!Derbygirl said:I discovered yoga on PBS TV
I discovered yoga on PBS TV and then bought a DVD by the same instructor.
I am far from being a yoga expert ... but I can't recommend it enough for relaxing and stretching. From the few classes I've taken ... it has helped me a GREAT DEAL to learn how to breathe ... and relax. It sounds easy ... but it isn't. It starts out to be something you have to keep telling yourself to do ... inhale ... exhale. But ... it's all in how you do it. I have a terrible fear of needles so when it came time for an IV before surgery etc. I had to tell the nurse to wait until I was "ready" ... and then I'd get my relaxation breathing going ... and I could make it through the poking and prodding. I also found relaxation tapes/CDs to be a big help. Don't know if you're having chemo or not ... but I still use that when I go in for my every-3-week infusion of herceptin.
Good luck.
hugs.
teena0 -
We Can Do It!lovelylola said:He is the greatest lil' guy
When I was looking for what to post for me, my daughter's BF had this one and sent it to me. I'm glad someone picked it out and it's good I didn't duplicate it. He reminds me of a really "ba-a-a-d" hair day but with attitude. It's almost as if he is saying "so what's it to you!" I'm also going to try to find some yoga and/or meditation. I'm feeling surprisingly good for 4 days out of surgery but know I will be going nuts since I won't be working yet. I know I will need to center myself and relax my mind. I have a couple really good meditation tapes I've used as background music when working with kids. I'm going to use them periodically during the day. Let me know what you find. I'd be happy to share the names of some of my CD's. Lola
I am not sure if you were referring to the We Can Do It poster that was chosen by your daughters BF. But if you were, here's some info: It's Rosie the Riveter, she represented the American women who worked in war factories during World War II. My daughter has this poster on her wall in her bedroom.
What a great picture to post!
Good luck and always be hopeful!0 -
Same here .. with our digital dvr boxchenheart said:The On Demand feature of my
The On Demand feature of my TV has "Exercise TV", and if you have that as well, you can do any excercise, including Yoga anytime you want!
Hugs,
Chen♥
I use our Exercise TV instead of going to the gym. Wonderful variety of programs, so I never get bored. Then again, it's hard for me to get bored when I exercised 15 min's several times a day. I am hoping to build this time up to 30 min's by Jan 2010 - hehehehehhe. Seriously, by Oct.
VickiSam0 -
Yoga
I would like to do yoga too. My mind, at times, starts racing too. I can relate to what you are going through. I know yoga can help relieve stress. Have been walking too. It's good to be outdoors getting some fresh air.
Good luck with your Yoga program.
Bella Luna
PS Just a thought, have you tried your library for yoga dvd and/or videos?0 -
YogaBella Luna said:Yoga
I would like to do yoga too. My mind, at times, starts racing too. I can relate to what you are going through. I know yoga can help relieve stress. Have been walking too. It's good to be outdoors getting some fresh air.
Good luck with your Yoga program.
Bella Luna
PS Just a thought, have you tried your library for yoga dvd and/or videos?
Bella Luna, the library did have 2 books, one with a DVD, so far I am doing the relaxing/ breathing "excercises" only, actually just sitting on the floor doing that for 30 minutes, and it's amazing how it helps me relax. You'll love it.
sgamtd0
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