Originally Posted by
BarracksSi
What I've learned is that clarity of instruction is really, really important. As you're moving yourself around, not necessarily able to even see the TV screen, you need detailed, clear direction on where your limbs should be, where you should be putting your weight, how to modify a pose if needed, and other stuff like that.
That may speak to the value of doing classes with a good instructor when starting into yoga.
For those interested in this old thread....Kelli Refer has an excellent little booklet "Pedal Stretch, Breathe, The Yoga of Bicycling" that goes into poses both off and on the bike that can probably be found on the net. If you don't like it then just think your supporting a woman doing good work!! Beth Shaw's 'Yoga for Cyclists' is a good DVD for stretches before and after.
Personally I find yoga and bicycling to be an excellent match for the physical/mental connections both can make. On a long ride I can get into a moving meditation in the moment mode that helps greatly with not getting frustrated with external situations. On long rides the on the bike stretches in Kelli's booklet are excellent too.