posted November 15, 2013 02:50 PM              

I know in the pursuit of good health, feeling well, strength and endurance, it takes time.

I've been spending a few years doing some resistance training and cardio.
I'm thinking of dropping that or just doing it 25% of the time (just to throw a number in there) and doing Yoga most of the time.

I have no doubt that Yoga is GREAT GREAT GREAT for a person. I did my first full session last night. Wow!

posted November 21, 2013 02:10 PM            

I tried yoga a few times but favored Pilates where i went, as liked it better, and they were at the same time...but i can tell you guys who do yoga do probably have well built muscles but what is more evident in them is the 'calm' energy, they are also more flexible than what they look.

posted November 23, 2013 05:16 PM            

Physical Yoga contains mainly stretches and postures.
Spiritual Yoga is the one we aim to reach the summit of.
The physical part is meant to only condition and maintain the body in order to let the energy flow through.
As of the hot looks, yes, you might have them depending on the type of Yoga you choose.
Unfortunately (or should I say luckily), once you attain the specific level you are talking about, you'll find out how futile it is, and will look forward to develop in higher levels of consciousness.

posted November 26, 2013 01:04 PM              

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Originally posted by Marginal:
What does resistance training and cardio have to do with Yoga anyway?

Good luck :-).

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Health.

posted December 21, 2020 10:30 AM            

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Originally posted by Stawr:
My gym went out of business and that gym was bought by another gym and then that gym was bought by a weed shop

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posted March 13, 2021 08:38 AM            

If you have not already, check out "Hatha Yoga" by Shyam Sundar Goswami. He may have been the first to introduce a calisthenic component to yoga, performing the assanas in a similar way that you practice. I consider him a traditional maverick. And he produced students with abilities. If I remember correctly, he even includes training programs. The book is a keeper.

The late father of Baron Baptiste, both yoga practitioners, also lifted weights. Resistance training is not a new thing to India's culture. In the early to mid 20th century, weightlifting and muscle control had its share adherents globally and there were some in India as well.

Randall suggested that you do both. I see nothing wrong with that. I suggest that you define what your goals are in your training. Given your handle, are you stuck in a plateau?
(Smiling)