It is time to start moving! So, I am trying, very hard, to do that. :)
AM suggested this book called Richard Hittleman's 28 day yoga. I like books, I like it when people suggest books to me, and so I bought it! I'm on day 3 now, with having skipped a day just out of sheer stubbornness.
It's actually not too bad. I hear my bones in my back popping more than I like, but I am definitely increasing my flexibility, even after three days. When I am done, I feel better. Much more stretched out and calmer (although today I have a bit of a headache, but I think I woke up with that.. or it's just my caffeine addiction kicking in). The book recommends doing the exercises in the afternoon or the evening, but I find that after a day spent chasing high school students around, I really just don't have the energy to be rolling around on my floor. I exercise in the morning. I'm hoping to make a bit of a routine of it.. like this blog, and get into a type of habit. The book says you can skip a day once in a while, but try not to skip more than one day at a time, and take it sloooooowly.
Anyway, people who study and practice Yoga are Yogis. I don't consider myself a Yogi yet, but it's an interesting program. I flipped forward a few weeks, just to see what is in store for me... and some of them look a little bit impossible. Of course, it really doesn't help that the model that is used is incredibly thin and lithe and I just can't picture myself like that at all. Especially doing the head stand. That looks SO painful and I can't imagine putting my fat ass over my head. It's just a matter of gravity and neck compression!
Anyway, my ten minutes for blogging is up. Have a great day everybody and remember to breathe!
Love and happiness,
ToryLynn
An excellent yoga book for large people is Mega Yoga, by Megan Garcia. Poses and movements are adapted to deal with the different way large bodies move. Very important to avoid injury. I suggest checking it out from the library to see if it meets your needs.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you.
-- David
Hey David! Thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteI'm working my way through the Hittleman right now, but I will definitely check out the Garcia. I'm within walking distance of a library from my new apartment, so I may have to hang out there more often.. and maybe Barnes and Noble as well. :)
I hope things are going well for you and yours
Tory