Foo - Yoga?

What do you guys think? I just did a 15 min session from a DVD that someone sent to me. ;) I felt like a dork while I was doing it, but I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed right now. I feel stretched out and limber. Haven't felt that way in a long time.

You're supposed to sit in a class with nine cougars when you do yoga. :rolleyes:

I'd feel self conscious, but not like a dork.

I like mine with fruit at the bottom.

You're supposed to sit in a class with nine cougars when you do yoga. :rolleyes:

I'd feel self conscious, but not like a dork.

maybe it's because I always feel like a dork? :p I dunno, I'm still feeling pretty good.

Man, I love Yoga. Great for building strength, alleviating stress, and increasing flexibility.

Yoga is good. Its even better when done in a class with a qualified instructor, and even better when there are lots of hot women in the class.

Yoga is good. Its even better when done in a class with a qualified instructor, and even better when there are lots of hot women in the class.

That's the only reason you do it, isn't it... :p

That's the only reason you do it, isn't it... :p

the flexibility is good too....but I guess that really is the same reason.:innocent:

Yoga is good. Its even better when done in a class with a qualified instructor, and even better when there are lots of hot women in the class.

All of the above is true. In my case, I picked the class that had the best instructor. The fact that she has a calm, soothing, sensual voice didn't hurt either!

However, I did enjoy the one session when a different instructor told the class to "become as erect as possible". I took a LOT of self-restraint not to say something that might have gotten me kicked out of class! :innocent:



the flexibility is good too....but I guess that really is the same reason.:innocent:

And on a related note, my peripheral vision has improved to the point where I can see directly behind my own head!

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Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.

Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.

like that helps:rolleyes:

Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.

Is that directed to anyone in particular, or everyone in general?

Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.

tight ass high cut off jeans for me... :p

Don't be this guy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtWcb0bcA-A)

like that helps:rolleyes:

Perhaps compression shorts would work better for you?


Is that directed to anyone in particular, or everyone in general?


tight ass high cut off jeans for me... :p

This is for the benefit of all of the other students. There is far too much bending and stretching in Yoga for men to wear shorts. I don't want your goods falling out 12 inches from me when you're doing a pose.

Some things are best left to the imagination.

This is my neighbor and she teaches yoga.

She can kick my ass.

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tight ass high cut off jeans for me... :p

Suddenly your Bike Forums name is making a bit more sense.

This is my neighbor and she teaches yoga.

She can kick my ass.

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I'm pretty sure most people can kick my ass. I had to bend over at the hips as far as possible. The lady in the video used the brick to put her hands on. I had to stack the bricks. :p

I'm pretty sure most people can kick my ass. I had to bend over at the hips as far as possible. The lady in the video used the brick to put her hands on. I had to stack the bricks. :p

I'm a 49 year old man and can place my palms flat on the floor, bending at the waist.

This is for the benefit of all of the other students. There is far too much bending and stretching in Yoga for men to wear shorts. I don't want your goods falling out 12 inches from me when you're doing a pose.

Some things are best left to the imagination.

The shorts I wear are just above the knees. If the goods were falling out all the way down there, I'd be in a totally different line of work. :twitchy:

I'm a 49 year old man and can place my palms flat on the floor, bending at the waist.

I'm not bendy. I'm man enough to admit it. :p

I'm a 49 year old man and can place my palms flat on the floor, bending at the waist.

I'm 42 yr old man, and it would cause irrepairable damage to my parts if I did that.

I'm not bendy. I'm man enough to admit it. :p

Time and practice, and training, and you too can do this. ;) It's hilarious, seeing the instructors face when you have a new one (especially a 19 yr old college student, female), when an older baggy skinned greybeard like me pulls it off, too. ;)

hah, I'd be lucky if I could even grab the lower part of my shin.

This is my neighbor and she teaches yoga.

She can kick my ass.

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I am in awe of anyone who can do yoga while standing on a horse in a lake.

I am in awe of anyone who can do yoga while standing on a horse in a lake.

I want to see the next frame.

I want to see the next frame.

handstand on a horse that's in the lake?

I am in awe of anyone who can do yoga while standing on a horse in a lake.

She is one of those horse whisperer types.
She talks to horses like Aquaman does with fish.

handstand on a horse that's in the lake?

Splash and a horse laughing its butt off is my guess.

She is one of those horse whisperer types.
She talks to horses like Aquaman does with fish.

I have a friend who is an 'animal communicator'. I was skeptical at first, but she does have an amazing way with animals.

I have a friend who is an 'animal communicator'. I was skeptical at first, but she does have an amazing way with animals.

I speak dog fairly well, but quite frankly horses scare the **** outta me.

Oh man, I'm feeling a little sore...

From the yoga, or other things?

I want to see the next frame.

Yeah, you really do.

Yeah, you really do.

Soooooo?

What do you guys think? I just did a 15 min session from a DVD that someone sent to me. ;) I felt like a dork while I was doing it, but I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed right now. I feel stretched out and limber. Haven't felt that way in a long time.

It's better to do it in a class, but my girlfriend swears by her home kit.

Regardless, it's one of the best exercises out there for relaxation, both physical and mental. Breathing exercises can make significant changes in one's life.

/\ what Crassic said. Try it in the morning UA, it will change your day.

I'm still a yoga newb but when I do it regularly while riding a lot I can def. get more aero on the bike. Just plain feel better physically too.

I just started going to a class, it does get you more than doing it home alone, but no harm in doing that to get your feet wet.

From the yoga, or other things?

yoga, I don't know what other things I'd possibly be doing right now... :p

/\ what Crassic said. Try it in the morning UA, it will change your day.

I'm still a yoga newb but when I do it regularly while riding a lot I can def. get more aero on the bike. Just plain feel better physically too.

I just started going to a class, it does get you more than doing it home alone, but no harm in doing that to get your feet wet.

The dvd is supposed to be done in the mornings. I think I'll do it for a while.

Yoga is good stuff. I took a yoga class that just about killed me, but it went for 3 hours once a week. I'd prefer 1 hour 3 times a week. I was totally relaxed after I did it for just an hour.

Also, when I was in PT for my knees, the PT's intoduced several exercises that were yoga-based. Interestingly, there was only one guy who could demonstrate, and he was a yoga regular. I really liked the way his exercises built "core stability." It actualy helped my bicycle riding.

i've been dragged screaming and kicking to a yoga class and an aerobics class by a female friend just because she didn't want to go by herself. Both times I was the only one in the class with plums. After the aerobics, the instructor came to me and said how nice it was to see a man in the class for once and how brave i was. i never went back, but only because i couldn't keep up, not because everyone thought i was either a perv or a flamer. it was hard work.

maybe it's because I always feel like a dork? :p I dunno, I'm still feeling pretty good.

I don't think you are... u look like a cool normal dude 2 me... but then again, I am a dork so my opinion might actually confirm yours.

She is one of those horse whisperer types.
She talks to horses like Aquaman does with fish.

But even Aquaman doesn't ride the fish out onto the beach to do yoga on their backs on land.

I <3 yoga almost as much as I <3 riding my bike. The bendy part comes with time & practice. You'll get there.

Can't wait to be there so we can practice together. :P

What do you guys think? I just did a 15 min session from a DVD that someone sent to me. ;) I felt like a dork while I was doing it, but I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed right now. I feel stretched out and limber. Haven't felt that way in a long time.
Its always awkward the first few times!

What are you wanting out of a workout? I have a hard time getting into the right mindset for yoga some days, but when I do, its a great exercise for my mind, as well.

I prefer pilates, primarily because of the core workout it achieves, and that it is less of a focus on the mental discipline. It still requires intense focus and incorporates the breathing techniques, but its less of the spiritual side. The gym I attended in MN had a great Yoga/Pilates fusion class.

That said, I'd recommend looking into pilates, as well.

Both disciplines will help you get to know responses in your body you never knew you had- and that is pretty amazing.


Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.yes, please.

Just wear long pants or sweats if you attend class. That's all I ask.

Pfffffffftt. No.

Pfffffffftt. No.

Then the women will point and snicker behind your back.

Then the women will point and snicker behind your back.

Why? I can't wear long pants when I work out. That's like wearing socks with toes, it just doesn't feel right.
Anyway, if they laugh I don't give the proverbial rat's ass cause I've got better balance and can hold the backbridge longer than any of them.

Pickle surprise!

Indeed. My intent was that men should keep their parts covered and contained so that when they were doing certain poses, those around them did not get an unwanted view of the goods.

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