PixiLouBell started this discussion ·
how many of you ladies do yoga also?? i jus did my first yoga dvd last night and wow does it feel awesome! i like it waaay better than high intensity workout dvds. so has it made you more flexible? it really seems like it does!
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and strong also!
also any suggestions on some good yoga dvds will b much appreciated, right now i hav denise austin's yoga burn
I don't have any video recommends, but I can say how much yoga and pole dovetail together. If you can, take a few group lessons or even privates. That has helped me quite a bit in my own progression on the pole. And having that instructor there to make subtle corrections will make a HUGE difference too. It's just like pole: you can learn from the vids but nothing substitutes for that personal feedback from someone.
Lana Lee ·
How funny, today I was thinking about taking up yoga classes to help improve my flexibility and strength! I took a yoga class a few years back and almost fell asleep doing it because it was "boring" to me lol. I've never taken yoga since... But now that I've got pole dancing and the need to be more bendy, I might consider taking up yoga again.
Kaylie ·
I do yoga!! I have the best instructor!! She restorativally (?word?) kicks my butt in the most loving nurturing way!! My suggestion to anyone interested is to take a few days and try different styles as they are very different! I love a power vinyasa class but I also like to balance it with some yin yoga!! Have fun!!!
azblanco ·
Check out pilates also! I have never personally tried yoga, but really want to. I will eventually. I take pilates classes from time to time and it really helps with body awareness. I am actually going to a private on tuesday- really excited. I have noticed it has helped with my strength thus helps with pole.
azblanco ·
Check out pilates also! I have never personally tried yoga, but really want to. I will eventually. I take pilates classes from time to time and it really helps with body awareness. I am actually going to a private on tuesday- really excited. I have noticed it has helped with my strength thus helps with pole.
RikkiL ·
I've never done a formal yoga class - just done a couple of DVDs but I really like "Yoga for Regular Guys". It's athletic and doesn't focus on the meditation part. That's why I like it so much....the internal part of some styles just isn't my thing.
thanks girls! and i was wondering if there were diff types now u answered that question! n im not really into the meditation part either but i love how the holds stretch and burn and the same time!
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I've done yoga on my own over the years, but never really found a studio I liked. In fact, I recently had a terrible experience going to a workshop that turned out to be WAY too hard- it was supposed to be on the splits, but the teacher's idea of "warming up" was to spend the first hour pressing up from arm balances into handstands over and over without even using a wall for support! Only one person actually accomplished this-- and that was the studio's owner! What a waste. Anyway, one DVD I would recommend is the Gaiam brand "Yoga for Flexibility." It has 3 workouts on it: 1) a 45 min beginner's workout that is mostly explanation of poses, 2) a 45min flexibility workout that's hatha yoga, so it's very slow and you hold the positions for a long time, making it pretty intense, and 3) the reason why I'm recommending it: a 'bonus' 15min workout that is faster paced but also gets most of the main muscle groups. I'm kind of ADD, and have trouble doing anything for a long time (except pole), so 15 minutes was perfect. After using the 15min workout for a couple of weeks, I did see my flexibilty improve.
GiedreB ·
I am going to my first class on Monday!! I don't really know all types of yoga, but the one I'll be going to is more intence than... I don't know... classical yoga? :D So this is sport yoga, I'm not sure how it's in English, but it will involve not only some good stretching but also a lot of hard work with muscles, like some push-ups and so on. I can't wait, I've never been to a yoga class before :))
awesome!! and thank u!!!
Kobajo84 ·
I teach a pole specific yoga class at my studio. All the movement in my class is specifically aimed at targeting areas pole dancers want to be more flexible. It's been my trademark class I have taken with me where ever I teach. I love it and I'm always evolving my material to offer the best experience possible for my students. It's such an amazing area to focus on and it makes you feel great physically and mentally. I've traveled to teach this class as a workshop too and it's great to have gotten different perspectives on the class. Some people have even said how they could feel the detoxifying effects post class. A great Yoga work out will leave you feeling euphoric. 😉
BACE16 ·
There are many different types of yoga. If you don't like one type, go try another. Even the same type with a different teacher can be a night and day difference. I greatly prefer classes or my own practice over videos. I don't own any videos, but if you have cable see if they have on demand classes to see what you like. Most of the places I've been will offer free or heavily discounted classes if it's your first time because yoga is such a personal style thing. You should always feel comfortable asking the instructor anything and while what they do might be intimidating, don't be afraid to ask for a modification. Ignore the other students, they're there for their practice and you're there for your practice. Here's the pretty side of yoga that makes people intimidated, you can really see how it complements pole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loszrEZvS_k&sns=fb And this is a more realistic view of yoga when you start out :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2Fm-wxgOo&sns=fb
Carosu ·
I like hatha yoga the best. Deep slow breathing and stretching. No silly chanting. ;-)
hahaha Bace I loved the parody.
I recommend a few classes with an instructor for proper alignment and such, but if you're comfortable checking yourself and want to try out different styles you can go to yogatoday.com. They have free hour long classes offered each week that change in style and focus (and recently added 30 min sequences that they post on their blog each week). You can also pay for a membership to access all their classes or just pay for the ones you want to download. They have a few full length ones on their youtube channel as well (scroll to some of their oldest videos) along with lots of really nice short ones. If you use itunes, they have podcasts that are from 6 to 30 min long. I like their classes (most are filmed outside so you get pretty scenery!) and it helps you find styles you like, while introducing you to other ones you might not otherwise try. Plus when you're broke and living in the middle of the woods (that sounds kinda creepy, I swear it's not), it's convienent and cheap/free! :)
thanks bunches girls!
I do A LOT of yoga... a lot. Many think I get my body definition from pole but honestly it's from yoga. I started in summer 2010 and it made me much more flexible plus enhanced my form, endurance, core and stamina. It stretches out your muscles that tend to tighten during pole. In general, I do different types of vinyasa. My favorites are sankalpah, dharma, moksha and baron baptiste. Also have done brahma, yogafit, jivamukti, bikram, coba, hot yoga, ashtanga, iyengar, yin, barkan, hatha, open vinyasa, hot vinyasa. There are so many to choose from. I choose teachers for their style and have class cards to diff studios.
wow there r alot of types, thank u very much!!!
tarah ·
hey rixi - i like shiva rea's "yoga shakti" dvd the best. you get to choose from a menu of four different practices. it's my favorite. i also like rodney yee's "power yoga" and "intermediate yoga" dvd's. i studied for many years when i was much younger. there are many different styles, but there is really only one yoga. "hatha" yoga just refers to the branch of yoga that deals with the bodily postures (there are other branches such as breathing, meditation, etc.) :) @heathalynne - wow, that is amazing that you have tried all of those styles, in less than two years! you are lucky to have so many studios in your area (or do you travel?)
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will def check those out, thanks tarah!!
@tarah - Haha yes! I'm very lucky and blessed there's such a variety of practices in my area. I live in NJ and go to NYC once a week. Plus whenever I do travel, I make sure yoga is on my agenda. Vegas, Toronto, even Hershey Park. LOL!
