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Default Dec 31, 2014 at 11:36 AM
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I hope it's okay that I also posted this in the fibro check in thread.

Yoga May Benefit Heart as Much as Aerobics | Psych Central News

This story was posted in the current event forum. I heard the tag end of news story about it on TV and wanted to learn more. The article says that yoga can have the same physical benefits of aerobic exercise!

I struggle with the opposing recommendations of rest for CFS and mild exercise for fibro. Combine that with my PCP telling me I need to do aerobics because of my cholesterol level. I'm excited about this. I can do yoga. I enjoy yoga. It's good for my mind as well as my body.
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Default Dec 31, 2014 at 01:17 PM
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Lizard Lady,
Yes yoga is wonderful exercise. to get the benefits of aerobic exercise, flow yoga is the closest thing to aerobics. At first one learns the postures but eventually they are done at a good pace.

Static or yin yoga is done by holding a posture for several minutes to achieve more flexibility. This is beneficial but does not give the aerobic benefits of flow yoga.

If you want to try yoga, youtube has many teachers. I find Adrienne to be very helpful and laid back. Search for Adrienne Yoga Complete Beginners and she has also many other classes on youtube.

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Default Jan 01, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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I would actually like to try yoga but there's no yoga instructors here that i know of....
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Default Jan 03, 2015 at 07:50 PM
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Candc, I've taken yoga classes in the past. I prefer to create my own routine now. I target my poses to the way my body feels that day.

Breckman, there are some good yoga videos available. You could even see what your local library has available or checkout. Or check you local TV listings There are programs available on TV.
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Default Jan 25, 2015 at 11:49 AM
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yoga may have same benefits as aerobic exercise!
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Default Jan 25, 2015 at 08:53 PM
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yoga may have same benefits as aerobic exercise!
Lizard Lady, your yoga class is expanding. That is some kind of high class cat! Looks like a serious yoga practitioner!

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