Yoga Iyengar not recommended during pregnancy?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Nadine B asked: I had just found a Yoga class close to home when I found out I was pregnant. The teracher refuse to let me continue classes, saying I needed special attention that he could not give me. I though yoga was appropriate for mom to be? Is it because it [...]

Are all Bigram yoga classes run by yoga nazis?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

J Dog asked: I am used to hatha or kripalu yoga. Went to a bikram class last night and felt like I was in a boot/concentration camp. And what’s with the sweaty carpet?
Thanks, Scott. Real helpful.
No I didn’t voice my opinion. I just wanted a yoga class not a confrontation.

How can I become more flexible?

Friday, February 20th, 2009

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I can’t even stretch and touch my toes. If I take a college Yoga class for 1 credit. an A for effort?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

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 [...]

Will Yoga help become more flexible?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

duchessdreams asked: I cant touch my toes =S Im just so stiff and tense all the time. Will yoga help me?
I started goin to a bikram(hot) yoga class…it was horrible, it made me puke. But im going back….im just wondering if its worth it?ANASTASIA

Is it OK to wear foot jewelry (anklets, barefoot sandals or toe rings) when I go to my Yoga class?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Amanda V asked: I have some barefoot sandals that look cute and I am wondering if it will affect me doing the exercises or if the instructor would disapprove.
What is OK to wear of the items I mentioned if some are not OK?
NOTHING I AM PLANNING TO WEAR JINGLES OR MAKES NOISE!CURTIS

colored toes for men in yoga class?

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

settoogo asked: I have been taking yoga for about 4 months and I have noticed several men in class have colored toe nails. It makes no matter what time of day or night or age group of the men, certain percentage paints their nails. I asked one of the painted toe guys and [...]

What does interlocking your fingers with your toes do?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Confused asked: In my yoga class my teacher said make sure your significant other can interlock their fingers with their toes. She said she would tell us later, but the semester ended and she never did. Any one know?MICHELLE

I just started taking a yoga class for beginners. I really enjoy it however, I am trying to get pregnant?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Fancee Kidd asked: If and when that happens can I still enroll in the beginning yoga class? I know people offer yoga for pregnecy however my gym doesn’t offer that type of class. What moves in beginning yoga can a pregnent woman do? Which moves should I stay away from. Remember [...]

inflexible during yoga ?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Dreamy asked: I have been going to yoga class for about 4 weeks now (4 x a week). However, I am not very flexible. I can not touch my toes with my fingers and everyone in my class seems to do this with ease and without bending thier knees. what can I do to remedy [...]