scene40 asked: I need to strengthen everything, but as I have started to work out I get tighter & tighter. What little I have read about yoga is that it helps flexibility and core fitness. I am now in the obese column, should I wait until I am a little less fat?
Megs Golightly asked: I love doing Pilates. As a former ballet dancer, it is a way to retain my flexibility and lean muscles. I have heard warnings, though, that practicing Pilates too often can cause the abdominal muscles to overly form and cause the stomach to look larger because of the muscle. I’m just curious– [...]
Hey There. asked: I am planning on shaping my body. I am already in very good shape and just need to tone up. I figure I can do my daily workout plan which has worked in the past with some possible light yoga to increase flexibility. If this can be done, should I do the [...]
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Holly asked: There are a couple of poses that I find almost impossible to get into:
1. Downward Facing Dog-At best, my heels are always 3 inches off of the ground. Is this a flexibility issue, or are some people just not able to flatten their feet in this pose?
2. Also in Downward facing dog- The [...]
number_n asked: I just started going for Bikram Yoga and have done two classes. I realized I am not flexible at all and even have to bend my knees to touch my toes! Before this I did not do any form of exercise. I plan to go for 3 classes a week. [...]
Shayk03 asked: I’m not a flexible person at ALL. I can’t touch my toes without bending my knees. I’m not very active either, I’ll walk twice a day for 30 minutes 5 days out of the week, thats about it. I want to improve my flexibility. I thought trying yoga but [...]
tuxedosoda asked: I would rate my yoga experience as intermediate. I work out (either cardio or strength) five days per week. I can touch my toes with straight legs, so I don’t think flexibility is a problem. I think I’m a very healthy person, so why can’t I straighten my legs during this exercise without [...]
BlueWorld asked: I was always one of the least flexible in middle and high school physical education classes. I like the idea of learning Yoga, but I worry I’ll perform well below the average of the class. I need this credit to graduate, so I’m hoping that I’ll get an A based on [...]
Tilly24 asked: I am 34 and can’t touch my toes, plus I have recently lost weight and want to tone my abs, and thighs. Which type of yoga should I try for flexibility and toning these areas?APRIL