Thundercat 60 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I started getting into yoga a while back to help out with balance for surfing... With these long summer holidays I find myself spending an hour or two each day practicing it now and have noticed a really big difference in my balance (among other things). I wonder what kind of effect it'll have on my boarding this winter...? Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You will be amazinger! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Never tried it myself. How did you get started BM, self-taught or some sort of class? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 you have to swallow about 7 packs of chewing gum, that gives your muscles the required elasticity then you can begin Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I always saw Yoga as a way to improve my buttering and general freestyle. Then I realised I would have to buy baggier clothes and some 'bling' to hang out with the bigger boys in the park. Seriously though, I have done a little and along with some gym core work I have seen my ballance and agility vastly improve. I am quite a tall clumsey person so improving was quiet easy. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I got a couple of free videos off the net and practiced them quite a few times. One of my really good friends has been doing yoga for years so I got some pointers from him that helped to keep me on track. I haven't gone to any classes yet but I'm considering taking some in the future when I feel like I'm ready to take the next step. Whenever I travel to Indonesia I see ads for really cheap lessons and retreats so next time I go on surfari I'll probably join with 'the pros' and see how it goes. (tbh, my favourite bit is the relaxation ) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 is that "herbal" relaxation? Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Herbal? Nah... mostly breathing. Save the herbal relaxation for the weekends! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The herbs do help at some point in doing Yoga. It is an Indian system, and worth studying, starting from the seven schools, the science and philosophy ...I recommend this small book by Yogi Ramacharaka called Science of Breath. I call for caution. People have gone crazy from Kundalini rising unexpectedly. I don't believe in the Guru worship, but unless you have studied their system and familiarized yourself especially with the accompanying body sensation, you may have some scary moments. This is when it's good to have people around with knowledge that comes with experience. Yoga is not all about getting into the perfect body position (ie: as some schools like Iyenga may place greater importance on) but does aim to raise energy from the base of the spine up into the crown. The Japanese way is dropping that from the 3rd eye region to Tantei (bottom abdomen) and it's called zen. I prefer the Taoist Yoga. It combines the former two and makes a circular motion calling it Small and Large Heavenly cycles. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Save the herbal relaxation for the weekends! You mean like sage in your stuffing with your Sunday roast dinner, of course? Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I used to do yoga quite a bit. I was also doing lots of gym work as well and I sure felt good then, very flexible. Could do with getting back into it actually used to enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites
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