I have heard from many runners about the benefits of yoga. I have dealt with alignment issues starting in my hips, and messing up my knees for years. I figured I’d give it a shot.
I purchased a beginners DVD set, that (according to the package) started with the basics. You could choose to do one of the four workouts on the first DVD, or you could do them all! Sounded good to me!
I got my mat all ready, popped in the DVD, and sat in anticipation while the hostess droned on and on about the benefits of yoga, and what she hoped to accomplish with this series. Finally, it was time to begin.
She had me sitting on my heels just like she was to begin. We started with breathing exercises, which she explained pretty well. Then we stood. Okay, she wanted me to do a pose…what was it she called it? Shoot. Missed it. I just tried to copy what she was doing, because the only thing she explained was when to breath.
We moved into downward facing dog. Oohh! I know that one! We were then supposed to bring our left foot up in between our hands. What? No way that was gonna happen! By the time I had my feet in position, she was on the other leg. Nuts.
She then went into about three more poses in rapid succession, without really explaining what we were doing…except for breathing. I gave up…
Found a different beginners yoga DVD that I had gotten for Anna. This one was for the lower body. Cool! I popped that one in.
After listening to her drone on and on about the benefits of yoga, we were ready to go.
We did some poses that I still don’t know what their names are, but we looked like trees and mountains, I think. And the downward facing dog…. I swear we did about 100 of those! Old shoulder issues cropped up by the end of the session. Nutserdoodles.
At least I got some of the poses. Except the ones where we went from a plank, jumping to put our back feet in between our hands. Right. Obviously, I have had more muffins in my life than she has. They are displayed around my center to remind me of their presence every day. Some day, I would like them to go visit someone else, but for now, they hang around here.
My hamstrings are also probably a little tighter than most. I think you could play a tune on them at times. Just strum along!
Uff da. I think I will need to figure out a different way to stretch, because I am not this flexible!
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I can so picture this! It also gave me flashbacks of when I was doing yoga. Yeegads. Who knew you were supposed to be able to balance without a donut in each hand?
Congrats, you know know why all those strange sounds came from the basement as I attempted such a feat. Try tai chi. It’s easier. Good luck! =)
I must say that i laugh every time i see you spell nutserdoodles cuz i never thought about how it looked… i just say it 🙂
I feel your pain! I did the same thing. I think it should be illegal to sell those DVDs. They are a farce. I am anything but relaxed and in my zen place after trying to listen, contort my body and look at the TV all at once. I think some good old fashioned runner stretches would do you just fine:)!