Yoga

[tigrrgrr]

Tell me about your experiences with yoga. Did you read up? Did you do it at home? Do you take a class? Do you practice only one type? What is your favorite? How long did it take you to feel comfortable? Did your limbs shake? Do you have a favorite website? What do you wear? What do you not wear

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[birthingway]

I did a class. I probably would not have done it at home (I'm just not motivated to do stuff like this by myself).

I wore sweatpants and a t-shirt (no socks).

I did power yoga first, because that was what was offered, but hatha yoga would be my first choice for a beginner, or some sort of gentle yoga.

It took me a few weeks to feel comfortable.

Yes, my limbs shook.

I did yoga one week post-op earlier this year. I had to modify a lot of things and really listen to my body, but it was *fine* and I felt fantastic afterwards.

[tigrrgrr]

I'm going to see if I can find something at WalMart today to wear. I have some bike shorts that I can wear if I can't find anything else but my legs need waxed like WHOA! I worry about the dumbest things.

[birthingway]

Close-fitting is better, and not-cotton is better.

Close-fitting because then it stays put/doesn't ride up/down; not-cotton because synthetics tend to dry faster/breathe better when you sweat.

[tigrrgrr]

I'm thinking of going with a tank top sort of thing instead of a tshirt. Any thoughts?

The one time I was in that room it was blistering hot.

[birthingway]

I usually wear a tankish-type top with a sweatshirt over top, because I get cold at the beginning and at the end, but hot when I am actually moving.

[tigrrgrr]

WalMart had only a couple of tanks, all cotton. I got one because they are only $3 but I'll keep my eye out for something better.