What I Learned from Rodney Yee

[Guest guest]

Well, I accidentally posted this to an exercise group that I belong to but am

not active with. I didn't realize it until someone responded (with some very

terrific insight and advice about avoiding yoga that's given by instructors who

are not fully certified, unlike Rodney Yee). Anyway, here is the post I meant

to post here! LOL

-Terri-

So I had x-rays done yesterday, which I hope all come back negative/normal.

This is part of the issue I've been having with my piriformis, and because the

pain and discomfort hasn't completely disappeared, my doc wanted me to get the

x-rays.

Anyway, I really haven't been working out because the one time I did a couple of

weeks ago (a , very low impact) irritated my leg and sent me into pain

again. This weekend, I was sick of being inactive, so I pulled out my new

Rodney Yee. It's a beginner yoga, which has a 40 minute segment that teaches

you some basic yoga positions, as well as some of the common misalignments that

occur then folks to yoga. You do that first, then go on to the morning routine

when you're ready.

Guess what I discovered.

Yep. The power yoga work I was doing with Tony Horton I was doing incorrectly.

I thought that if I deepened a stretch, I was getting a better stretch. Wrong!

Opened my eyes, let me tell you! I did the 40 minute introductory

workout/practice yesterday and today and was surprised at how energized my body

felt after - and that wasn't even with the actual workout! And I was surprised

by how challenging yoga can be, though in a good way. And I had a major AHA!

moment when my body aligned properly and I realized what yoga *should*feel like.

Intense and deep, but not painful. I also totally adore the incorporation of

breathing with mental relaxation and body workout. A very nice jazz for me, let

me tell you. I felt less frazzled when I was done, and can definitely see the

appeal.

Wherever my future workouts take me, I'm definitely going to work in yoga,

regardless. And in the meantime, until I actually get back into a more

cardio-type workout, I'm going to do yoga throughout the week for probably the

next week or two. I'm in love with Rodney!

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

I saw the post in both places and as usual, Dianne G is right on the money! I was going to reply to say that yoga is really someting to be cautious with, especially if you have any weak areas. It can be wonderful for helping your situation if done properly, but if done improperly it may make it worse. (Like anything else really!) But, I think the problem is people think yoga is "harmless" becuase it appears to be so gentle -and it is really quite physically demanding and challenging if done properly - certain yoga postures have hurt me rather than helped me and I have sort of avoided a lot of yoga in the last year or so and have focused mostly on the restorative/gentle practices rather than the "power" yoga practices.Which Rodney did you use? HIs are good - I also like Suzanne Deason and, as Dianne mentioned the Body Wisdom Media workouts are also good!

Take care,

Donna (who is giving some thought to trading the bulk of her power yoga practice these days - too much forward bending for my cranky back which does not like to be forward bended!)

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...>Subject: What I Learned from Rodney Yee Date: Monday, October 26, 2009, 12:28 PM

Well, I accidentally posted this to an exercise group that I belong to but am not active with. I didn't realize it until someone responded (with some very terrific insight and advice about avoiding yoga that's given by instructors who are not fully certified, unlike Rodney Yee). Anyway, here is the post I meant to post here! LOL-Terri-So I had x-rays done yesterday, which I hope all come back negative/normal. This is part of the issue I've been having with my piriformis, and because the pain and discomfort hasn't completely disappeared, my doc wanted me to get the x-rays.Anyway, I really haven't been working out because the one time I did a couple of weeks ago (a , very low impact) irritated my leg and sent me into pain again. This weekend, I was sick of being inactive, so I pulled out my new Rodney Yee. It's a beginner yoga, which has a 40 minute segment that teaches you some basic yoga positions, as well as some of

the common misalignments that occur then folks to yoga. You do that first, then go on to the morning routine when you're ready.Guess what I discovered. Yep. The power yoga work I was doing with Tony Horton I was doing incorrectly. I thought that if I deepened a stretch, I was getting a better stretch. Wrong! Opened my eyes, let me tell you! I did the 40 minute introductory workout/practice yesterday and today and was surprised at how energized my body felt after - and that wasn't even with the actual workout! And I was surprised by how challenging yoga can be, though in a good way. And I had a major AHA! moment when my body aligned properly and I realized what yoga *should*feel like. Intense and deep, but not painful. I also totally adore the incorporation of breathing with mental relaxation and body workout. A very nice jazz for me, let me tell you. I felt less frazzled when I was done, and can definitely see the appeal.Wherever

my future workouts take me, I'm definitely going to work in yoga, regardless. And in the meantime, until I actually get back into a more cardio-type workout, I'm going to do yoga throughout the week for probably the next week or two. I'm in love with Rodney!

[Guest guest]

I have a few Yees, but started with Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners. It has a 40-minute training session that you're to use before going right into the beginner routines on the DVD, and I've done the training twice now that I've cracked open the DVD seal. It's been very helpful to me, because Rodney and Colleen go through the basic poses and show proper alignment as well as common mistakes they've seen in students over the years and how to correct them.

Although the training session is just that - training - it's been a challenge for me as a beginner in learning balance, centering myself and in focusing on my body and its reactions and breathing (and Rodney makes it a point to say that it's a workout in itself). I've been meditating for over a year now, so many of the breathing and mind/body focus parts were familiar to me, though in a different way. I love how yoga awakens the parasympathetic nervous system, which is so very different from a more intense workout. The thing that surprised me, though, was that the training was very much a challenge and I certainly felt it in my muscles afterward. The key difference for me was that I didn't suffer DOMS but instead a wonderful, warm burn deep in my muscles that felt relaxing rather than the post-workout tightening I felt with other workouts. A very pleasant surprise.

Once I get my xray results (the doctor is supposed to call tonight, so keep your fingers crossed that everything is fine!), I intend to keep moving ahead with yoga but also incorporating more and lower impact cardio into my workouts. I have some higher intensity workouts that I'm going to shy away from, for now. Whether or not I pursue them at some point remains to be seen. I've learned a very valuable lesson about my body and its capabilities with this injury (or whatever it is that's been bothering me), and I'm going to make it a serious point to pay attention to what feels right for me. I know, I know - they always tell you to listen to your body, but I learned the hard way that not every exercise program is for everyone. Over time, I'll figure out mine, but yoga definitely will be a part of it. In fact, I'm going to turn my recovery day (Sunday) into yoga day. :-)

-Terri-

On Monday, October 26, 2009, at 01:09PM, "Donna M-P" <donna112520@...> wrote:

>

Hi Terri,

I saw the post in both places and as usual, Dianne G is right on the money! I was going to reply to say that yoga is really someting to be cautious with, especially if you have any weak areas. It can be wonderful for helping your situation if done properly, but if done improperly it may make it worse. (Like anything else really!) But, I think the problem is people think yoga is "harmless" becuase it appears to be so gentle -and it is really quite physically demanding and challenging if done properly - certain yoga postures have hurt me rather than helped me and I have sort of avoided a lot of yoga in the last year or so and have focused mostly on the restorative/gentle practices rather than the "power" yoga practices.

Which Rodney did you use? HIs are good - I also like Suzanne Deason and, as Dianne mentioned the Body Wisdom Media workouts are also good!

Take care,

Donna (who is giving some thought to trading the bulk of her power yoga practice these days - too much forward bending for my cranky back which does not like to be forward bended!)

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponceme>Subject: What I Learned from Rodney Yee Date: Monday, October 26, 2009, 12:28 PM

Well, I accidentally posted this to an exercise group that I belong to but am not active with. I didn't realize it until someone responded (with some very terrific insight and advice about avoiding yoga that's given by instructors who are not fully certified, unlike Rodney Yee). Anyway, here is the post I meant to post here! LOL

-Terri-

So I had x-rays done yesterday, which I hope all come back negative/normal. This is part of the issue I've been having with my piriformis, and because the pain and discomfort hasn't completely disappeared, my doc wanted me to get the x-rays.

Anyway, I really haven't been working out because the one time I did a couple of weeks ago (a , very low impact) irritated my leg and sent me into pain again. This weekend, I was sick of being inactive, so I pulled out my new Rodney Yee. It's a beginner yoga, which has a 40 minute segment that teaches you some basic yoga positions, as well as some of

the common misalignments that occur then folks to yoga. You do that first, then go on to the morning routine when you're ready.

Guess what I discovered.

Yep. The power yoga work I was doing with Tony Horton I was doing incorrectly. I thought that if I deepened a stretch, I was getting a better stretch. Wrong! Opened my eyes, let me tell you! I did the 40 minute introductory workout/practice yesterday and today and was surprised at how energized my body felt after - and that wasn't even with the actual workout! And I was surprised by how challenging yoga can be, though in a good way. And I had a major AHA! moment when my body aligned properly and I realized what yoga *should*feel like. Intense and deep, but not painful. I also totally adore the incorporation of breathing with mental relaxation and body workout. A very nice jazz for me, let me tell you. I felt less frazzled when I was done, and can definitely see the appeal.

Wherever

my future workouts take me, I'm definitely going to work in yoga, regardless. And in the meantime, until I actually get back into a more cardio-type workout, I'm going to do yoga throughout the week for probably the next week or two. I'm in love with Rodney!

[Guest guest]

awesome post Terri

which Rodney yee is this?

I like some of the beginner sarah ivanhoe it has helped stay active when I am injured as well

j

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponce@...> Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 12:28:40 PMSubject: What I Learned from Rodney Yee

Well, I accidentally posted this to an exercise group that I belong to but am not active with. I didn't realize it until someone responded (with some very terrific insight and advice about avoiding yoga that's given by instructors who are not fully certified, unlike Rodney Yee). Anyway, here is the post I meant to post here! LOL-Terri-So I had x-rays done yesterday, which I hope all come back negative/normal. This is part of the issue I've been having with my piriformis, and because the pain and discomfort hasn't completely disappeared, my doc wanted me to get the x-rays.Anyway, I really haven't been working out because the one time I did a couple of weeks ago (a , very low impact) irritated my leg and sent me into pain again. This weekend, I was sick of being inactive, so I pulled out my new Rodney Yee. It's a beginner yoga, which has a 40 minute segment that teaches you some basic yoga positions, as well as some of the

common misalignments that occur then folks to yoga. You do that first, then go on to the morning routine when you're ready.Guess what I discovered. Yep. The power yoga work I was doing with Tony Horton I was doing incorrectly. I thought that if I deepened a stretch, I was getting a better stretch. Wrong! Opened my eyes, let me tell you! I did the 40 minute introductory workout/practice yesterday and today and was surprised at how energized my body felt after - and that wasn't even with the actual workout! And I was surprised by how challenging yoga can be, though in a good way. And I had a major AHA! moment when my body aligned properly and I realized what yoga *should*feel like. Intense and deep, but not painful. I also totally adore the incorporation of breathing with mental relaxation and body workout. A very nice jazz for me, let me tell you. I felt less frazzled when I was done, and can definitely see the appeal.Wherever my

future workouts take me, I'm definitely going to work in yoga, regardless. And in the meantime, until I actually get back into a more cardio-type workout, I'm going to do yoga throughout the week for probably the next week or two. I'm in love with Rodney!

[Guest guest]

Judy,

This is Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners.

-Terri-

On Monday, October 26, 2009, at 03:57PM, "Judy S" <k9sports4gsps@...> wrote:

>

awesome post Terri

which Rodney yee is this?

I like some of the beginner sarah ivanhoe it has helped stay active when I am injured as well

j

From: Terri Ponce <terri.ponceme>

Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 12:28:40 PM

Subject: What I Learned from Rodney Yee

Well, I accidentally posted this to an exercise group that I belong to but am not active with. I didn't realize it until someone responded (with some very terrific insight and advice about avoiding yoga that's given by instructors who are not fully certified, unlike Rodney Yee). Anyway, here is the post I meant to post here! LOL

-Terri-

So I had x-rays done yesterday, which I hope all come back negative/normal. This is part of the issue I've been having with my piriformis, and because the pain and discomfort hasn't completely disappeared, my doc wanted me to get the x-rays.

Anyway, I really haven't been working out because the one time I did a couple of weeks ago (a , very low impact) irritated my leg and sent me into pain again. This weekend, I was sick of being inactive, so I pulled out my new Rodney Yee. It's a beginner yoga, which has a 40 minute segment that teaches you some basic yoga positions, as well as some of the

common misalignments that occur then folks to yoga. You do that first, then go on to the morning routine when you're ready.

Guess what I discovered.

Yep. The power yoga work I was doing with Tony Horton I was doing incorrectly. I thought that if I deepened a stretch, I was getting a better stretch. Wrong! Opened my eyes, let me tell you! I did the 40 minute introductory workout/practice yesterday and today and was surprised at how energized my body felt after - and that wasn't even with the actual workout! And I was surprised by how challenging yoga can be, though in a good way. And I had a major AHA! moment when my body aligned properly and I realized what yoga *should*feel like. Intense and deep, but not painful. I also totally adore the incorporation of breathing with mental relaxation and body workout. A very nice jazz for me, let me tell you. I felt less frazzled when I was done, and can definitely see the appeal.

Wherever my

future workouts take me, I'm definitely going to work in yoga, regardless. And in the meantime, until I actually get back into a more cardio-type workout, I'm going to do yoga throughout the week for probably the next week or two. I'm in love with Rodney!

[Guest guest]

terri,

it is true, rodney is fantastic!

i have these rodney's in my collection (my goal as a vidiot is to have them all,

lol):

am yoga

am yoga for your week

power yoga for stamina

power yoga for strength

power yoga for flexibility

yoga for abs

back care yoga

upper body yoga

lower body yoga

he has a soothing voice and is an excellent teacher:)

stacey