Yoga update

[sonia]

As a followup to my previous post on yoga videos, I found a 10 minute video from SarahBeth that was (for me) the good parts of her 20 minute video.

I also ran across Yoga For Hips & Lower Back Release, a 23 minute video from Yoga with Adriene. I'm curious about it but haven't done it yet. (ETA: Tried it, liked it. Also, Yoga Rinse with Adriene.)

A week ago someone recommended the Down Dog Yoga App, and I'm enjoying it enough that I bought the year membership for $40 on the website. I have it set for 15 minute Yin Yoga routines, and it gives me a different one every time. I've saved some I like, but so far I've been curious about what new routines it will come up with.

It feels friendly and playful, and I need both of those things in my life.

Comments

Down Dog

[asakiyume]

I use that app! I like it very much--I'm glad to hear you do too.

Did you see that you can add focuses if you want to build up strength in certain areas? I didn't notice that right away, and I like it: I can add in extra for my core, or back, or work on balancing.

Re: Down Dog

[sonia]

Thanks for the tip. I did notice that, but I don't think any of my body parts are going to tolerate extra intensity right now.

I tried their Meditation app last night since I've been having trouble going to sleep, and it wasn't bad, although next time I would turn the music off at the start, since it seemed to just keep going after the meditation ended.

I tried using it again this morning for my usual 20 min meditation. I gave the Theme two chances. "Today we're going to focus on chewing your food thoroughly." Nope! "Today we're going to focus on procrastination." Nopenopenope theme permanently turned off! At which point I got more usual reminders to focus on the breath and let thoughts go.

Re: Down Dog

[asakiyume]

I haven't tried the meditation! I think like you, I'd end up with many things I'd say nope to. I did look at their aerobic activity, but it seemed complicated and technical and like more than I could manage, so for right now I'm just sticking with the yoga.