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Yoga
Lesley wrote:
On Aug 16, 10:41 am, Ginger-lyn wrote: It's getting better -- or at least starting to! Sending purrs that this is the start of things getting better because I really can't think of a person more deserving of a break than you! I have also had some good news this week- a while ago my masseur left and I have been suffering with my bad shoulder for a while only to find a friend of mine is trained in massage and can do it for me! She doesn't even want paid (I brought her a drink and she was even saying I didn't need to do that) It certainly worked. she did it Thursday and Friday morning I barely managed to get my bra on then a few hours later it "clicked" and now I am blessedly completely pain free! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Wow, that is wonderful! Massage is great; I have a friend who is a professional massage therapist, but she generally doesn't do freebies, darn it. You've lucky to have such a wonderful friend :-) Ginger-lyn |
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[OT] Yoga
Victor Martinez wrote:
Ginger-lyn wrote: It's getting better -- or at least starting to! Yoga is fantastic and I think it will do you a lot of good, not only physically, but also spiritually. I don't know about spiritually, since being Wiccan, I'm not too much into the Eastern religions. But who knows? It's pretty amazing what breathing deeply feels like -- especially for someone with COPD/asthma. I may go back to my pulmonologist next time and watch as he stands confused going "But-but-your breathing is *better* than before!" lol. Ginger-lyn |
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Jofirey wrote:
"Ginger-lyn" wrote in message ... A friend of mine bought me a belated birthday present of a private yoga lesson, and I finally had it this week. Wow! is about all I can say (yeah, right ;-) ) It was pretty basic; just getting into breathing and allowing my body to relax. She was kinda funny: "Let your back have a tummy, too! Let your insides dance!" lol! But it felt really good, and when we were done, she told me that most of the clients she sees could never get as far with it as I could (yeah, maybe she just wanted me to take 2,000 lessons, but I don't think so). And I really felt better (up until today, because -- bad girl -- I skipped the exercises yesterday). My friend got me the lesson because she figured it might do more for me than all the medical stuff. To some degree, I think she may be right. It's getting better -- or at least starting to! Ginger-lyn fingers crossed Back when I could still get up off the floor by myself, I got a lot of mileage out of yoga. Very good for relaxation and breathing even if that is as far as you get. There used to be a program, I think on PBS called Lilas Yoga and You. I mastered the sponge. Jo Oh, I remember Lilias! I used to watch that sometimes. What's the sponge? Ginger-lyn who used to be able to to The Plough and a full Lotus position. |
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[OT] Yoga
Kreisleriana wrote:
"Ginger-lyn" wrote in message ... A friend of mine bought me a belated birthday present of a private yoga lesson, and I finally had it this week. Wow! is about all I can say (yeah, right ;-) ) It was pretty basic; just getting into breathing and allowing my body to relax. She was kinda funny: "Let your back have a tummy, too! Let your insides dance!" lol! But it felt really good, and when we were done, she told me that most of the clients she sees could never get as far with it as I could (yeah, maybe she just wanted me to take 2,000 lessons, but I don't think so). And I really felt better (up until today, because -- bad girl -- I skipped the exercises yesterday). My friend got me the lesson because she figured it might do more for me than all the medical stuff. To some degree, I think she may be right. It's getting better -- or at least starting to! We are sending you plenty of purrs. Yoga is great--hang in there. It does take some patience. Thanks :-) Like Jo said (I think? short memory these days), even if all I get out of it the breathing and relaxation, that will help. Ginger-lyn |
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[OT] Yoga
Pat wrote:
"Ginger-lyn" wrote |A friend of mine bought me a belated birthday present of a private yoga | lesson, and I finally had it this week. | | Wow! is about all I can say (yeah, right ;-) ) | | It was pretty basic; just getting into breathing and allowing my body to | relax. She was kinda funny: "Let your back have a tummy, too! Let | your insides dance!" lol! But it felt really good, and when we were | done, she told me that most of the clients she sees could never get as | far with it as I could (yeah, maybe she just wanted me to take 2,000 | lessons, but I don't think so). | | And I really felt better (up until today, because -- bad girl -- I | skipped the exercises yesterday). My friend got me the lesson because | she figured it might do more for me than all the medical stuff. To some | degree, I think she may be right. | | It's getting better -- or at least starting to! Good on you. Once upon a time I was very much into yoga and loved it. Dunno why I never seem to find time for it anymore, as I'm sure it would do me a world of good too. Same goes for tai chi and qi gong. Even if you can't take a class, there are plenty of good videos available that can get you started. Thanks :-) It's hard to find time for ourselves, I think. We are so involved with everybody and everything else, we have to force ourselves to stop and take time for us. At least that's the way it seems to me. Ginger-lyn |
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[OT] Yoga
Ginger-lyn wrote:
And I really felt better (up until today, because -- bad girl -- I skipped the exercises yesterday). My friend got me the lesson because she figured it might do more for me than all the medical stuff. To some degree, I think she may be right. It's getting better -- or at least starting to! Yay! Purrs for things to continue to get better. Yoga and other gentle stretching type exercise programs can be *very* good both for improving what ails you (especially chronic pain) and promoting general health. As a bonus, there are *lots* of videos available for those of us on a budget. Right, now I need to clear out the living room so I can start my tomorrow with some yoga. You have inspired me to start again. Maeve ^..^ -- http://moonglowminnow.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minnow/ |
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[OT] Yoga
Ginger-lyn wrote:
I don't know about spiritually, since being Wiccan, I'm not too much into the Eastern religions. But who knows? It's pretty amazing what Well, the whole point of yoga is to realize one's innate nirvana. Here's a favorite quote of mine from the "father" of yoga, Patanjali: Yoga chitta vritti nirodha - The stilling of mental activity leads to peace. Namaste. Victor -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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