[masterpiece]

So I was with my aunt last night and she was telling me I need to start yoga...I've always dismissed it as I can't stop my mind racing and I can't focus or stay still, but she said it, and eastern philosophy, teaches you to let go of the past and focus on the present, etc, it sounds like something I could use! She doesn't know I suspect I have BPD, but knows I've always had 'issues'. Anyone tried it? Which type?? Google tells me it can work wonders for BPD!

[ScarletPimpernel]

Anything that has to do with mindfulness helps BPD. It allows us to stop reacting to stimuli and think in a more balanced way (wise-mind).

[barbella]

I've tried a couple of types of yoga. The most common one is probably hatha yoga. There are all levels available in any type of yoga. Hatha is pretty moderate and you'll get some great stretching and strength building. Because poses are held for a while (shorter when starting, longer as you get used to it), that's a good opportunity to focus. There is also a more formal meditation at the end of the yoga class where you lie on your back and possible close your eyes.
I have also tried kundalini yoga which seems more active (to me, anyway) and there is some singing/chanting involved. don\t know if that would appeal to you or not but I did enjoy it.
Hope you find something you like!

[ScarletEmpress]

Yoga is my greatest passion. I have found Ashtanga Yoga to work best for me. It is a very vigorous practice so there isn't much socializing and concentrating on the poses allows my mind to only focus on the task at hand. I have severe BPD and yoga has in some ways saved my life. I would suggest starting with a few beginner classes and seeing how you like it. If you don't like one class try another because in the beginning it is more about the teacher than anything.

I love yoga! I don't practice it as much as I should, but when I was in my final semesters of school, I went once or twice a week and it was such a wonderful stress relief, and does help with the mindfulness piece, in my opinion. It was just a class being taught through my local parks and recreation, and I believe she was teaching Vinyasa. Let me tell you, I would work up a pretty good sweat in that class, as that is what Vinyasa is meant to do, but that last little bit where we did Savasana was always rewarding, and I felt refreshed and recharged afterward.

There is a site called doyogawithme.com which has a lot of free yoga instructional videos that you can watch and follow along with. I've used a few of them, and really like them.

Good luck!