Re: [Paddlewise] Yoga

Emile,

I've been doing yoga for around 5 years and love it. Not only does it make
my body feel good, but it is also great for preventing injuries and
recovering from them. It is great cross training for any sport. Also, if
everyone did yoga, the chiropractic field would almost become extinct.

I never have taken a yoga class. Instead, I watched videos and read books,
and from those sources, I developed my own program to fit my needs. I don't
do any of the relaxation stuff. I just do the flexibility and strengthening
stuff.

Now it is hard to imagine life without doing yoga!

Duane Strosaker
Southern California
www.rollordrown.com



> Sorry if this has been covered before and I missed the
> thread, but how many of you practice yoga as
> cross-training for rolling, sculling or paddling?
>
> I'd like to hear what your experience has been, what
> kinds of questions I should ask the instructor in
> advance, what positions are beneficial, etc..
>
> I have an opportunity to take a class that is nearby,
> inexpensive, and does not require any major
> commitment.
> (I believe it is called, "hatha" yoga.)  On the one
> hand, I suppose yoga in general may be good for me,
> regardless of the cross-training benefits.  However, I
> am very inflexible from years of running without
> stretching -- which has worked fine -- and otherwise
> see no reason to change things now.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Emile
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