Hi All, I am new to the group. I have been doing yoga on and off for a few years. Recently I started a more habitual practice due to a back injury I am trying to heal. I look forward to being a part of this group, I already learned a lot from the board! April

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Hi to everybody!

I am new to this group - and I hate to say, new to social networking sites (so forgive my blunders!). At the moment, I am coming back to yoga and meditation with a renewed spirit. I started my practice eleven years ago, during my first visit to India and had a great experience of self-awareness, detachment and inner peace. But then, after getting on with "normal life", yoga had progressively become another form of exercise and had lost the original purpose. Now, however, I am really getting into the real spirit of a yoga once again, not only as a way to maintain balance of mind and body, but mostly as a discipline towards self-realization and harmony with the world. And so, in a week's time, I am traveling back to India (this is my fourth trip) and I will spend the next three months in the Himalayas, hopefully developing my self-awareness and my capacity for compassion. As I said, I am new to this kind of social interaction, but hopefully will be able to contribute something to this group and exchange opinions with similarly-minded people.

Shanti!

Ignasi

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Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I just joined this group. I love doing yoga - I currently practice hatha and ashtanga yoga, as those classes are offered at my gym.  I have been doing yoga off and on for the past 7 years or so, but I decided to really get back into it at the beginning of 2009.  I try to attend class at least once a week, but I feel best going 3 times a week when my schedule allows for it.  I'd love to learn how to do yoga on my own at home for the days when I can't go to the classes!

Looking forward to meeting some of you and feel free to add me as a friend!

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I am practicing Yoga for last 20 years.In India we r taught yoga in most scientific way. There are many instititutions that provide scientific traing of yoga. It is an art of balancing mind and body.

I have beinifited a lot by practicing yoga. but I would like to mention that one should not think about the benifits of it while practicing yoga.The benifits follw on their own if one keeps faith,

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Hello, everybody!
My name is cecilia and I've been practising yoga for the last 8 years. I can't tell you how much my life has changed since then. I feel good, healthy and strong, and of course, really connected with myself. The second step was being a vegetarian and now I feel completely good!

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ive never done yoga b4, but i feel it would b a very wise choice 2 have it as a daily routine. (thnx 4 the invite, btw!!!)

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its a nice to do yoga in the morning, because it refreshes your all the activity that youare doing daily day by day you got the improvement and much more In india, it is on high importance, as you can see the case of Baba Ramdev and his patanjali yog vidhya peeth. see and join or take the benefit from it.

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Hi Louise,

Welcome to the group and to Yoga! If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help if I can

~natalie~

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Welcome to yoga J9ourneys, Stephanie!

I agree about the effects of not doing your daily dose of yoga, however brief.  It doesn't necessarily always make me do my practice, but I always regret it when I don't!  And I love Yoga Nidra too!

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Hello.  My name is Stephanie.  I have been taking yoga classes for the last year and a half.  I find that if I don't spend at least a few minutes each day doing some poses that I get grumpy and stiff.  I enjoy the meditation CD Yoga Nidra.  

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Welcome to Barb, Carolyn and Samantha!   Do share your interest and questions with the group, and don't forget to have a look at the arcives, as quite a lot of topics have been discussed there.

And Happy Christmas/New Year/whatever you celebrate to everyone!  May everyone's resolves to get more involved with yoga be strong in 2009!  ;o)

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Hello, I am new to Yoga and have been told by my Pain Dr that it would help with my back pain. I am interested in learning more about it and how to do it.

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Hai FRND,

            you mistaken me 2help is created for a social cause but here u will get only yoga related postings it is like sharing the knowledge about yoga i want to know more about yoga that is the reason i joined here

have a nice day

regards

jaggu

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Welcome, Steven.  You are never too old to start benefitting from yoga.  There are some very gentle styles, which can be done by most people, and you learn ahimsa by practising - knowing your limitations, and being kind to yourself.

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Welcome, too, to Thressa and Joanna (I'm working my way back throught the postings, and don't seem to have had email alerts for several of them ...)

Thressa, I think that you will find some threads about yoga with kids in the archives, but do ask if you have more questions - there are bound to be others who are in a similar situation.

Joanna, I hope that you will find your way into a regular practice again.  I know that it is harder to do yoga at home by yourself - I never relax quite so much when I am having to think about what I am going to do as I do when I just follow what a teacher is saying.  I'm sure that any time you find in your schedule for yoga willl be time well spent, as you'll probably be more efficient in the rest of your life after the relaxation and energy that yoga will give you.

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Welcome to you too, Cindy - I hadn't yet got an email of your posting when I welcomed Julie.

There have been some discussions about Bikram yoga which you might be able to contribute to.  We'd be interested to know your experiences.

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Welcome to Yoga Journeys, Julie!  Do browse the threads, including those in the archives - there are several about how to begin yoga. 

We'd love you to share your experience of meditation - there is a quite recent thread called What is meditation?

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Hello everyone, my name is Cindy. I'm so glad to have found a web page that is so positive!! I practice Bikram Yoga and i can honestly say that it's the best thing i have ever gotten myself into.

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Hello to all my name is julie i live near detroit i am new to this website as well as yoga i hope to make time in my very busy schedule to incorporate yaoga into my life as i have many other types of meditation. Ill keep my eye out for tips Thanks to all who help others help themselves.

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Welcome to Yoga Journeys, Jagadeesh.

What is 2help?  Yoga Journeys is intended for the discussion of yoga, and we can't accept regular articles unless they are about yoga.

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Hai

Jagadeesh from holy land INDIA I HAVE BEEN IN CARE2 since from 2007 i love this website very much nice meeting every body u will get regular articles from 2help

Jai hind

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I took yoga five or six years ago and it was yoga which helped me to struggle with some really bad and difficult moments in my life. Last year I couldn't do it due to strange cicumstances, but it was really hard for me. I tried to do some at home but.... it's not the same. Now I decidet to reorganize my life a little bit to find time for yoga again.

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i've taken a few yoga classes and never felt so refreshed, but now circumstances have me unable to take the class. any ideas how to begin at home and incorporate your children.

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No matter your age or weight you can enjoy  the benefits of these two forms of exercise.  A Certified Instructor  will not do anything  in the class that would cause you harm.  They are taught to gradually increase your abilites.  You will be  amazed at how relaxed you will become as well as feel good inside your own body again.

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hello there,

I am interested in yoga but feel my old bones arent up to it ,very interesting group and I will have a rake around the archives for some advice, if anyone can throw a short guide in an easy to understand way it would help.

thanks

peace

steven

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Welcome, Richard!  Do share your experience of yoga and meditation with the group - we can all learn from each other!

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Hi, I am new to this group. I have been practising yoga meditation for many years. I was fortunate enough to get a good initial grounding in Iyengar yoga nd now I practice on my own and use yoga with more and softer breath as an aid to mindfulness meditation, (as well as helping my aging bones!).

I look forward to sharing and participating with you all in this group.

best wishes,

Richard

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Welcome, Jane!

If you look at the group's archives, you'll find quite a lot of discussion about how to get started.  A class is probably the best way, as then you will have a real person to answer questions, and interact with what you are doing.  There are lots of different styles of yoga, so if you have the luxury of choice, you may wish to try a few different ones.  DVDs are probably the next best choice, as you can see someone actually doing the poses, and can copy them.  Books can also help.

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Hello Everyone.

New to this. Hoping to learn to relax more. Where should I start to learn the beginnings?

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I've just seen some more new people, whose messages were not forwarded to my inbox.  Welcome, too, to Sharren, Meggie, and Sandi!

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We're delighted to welcome you to the group, Nayomi.  Everyone has something to bring to it, whether they've done a handful of classes, or practised all their lives!  Please feel free to ask questions or add to discussions.

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Greetings,

 I'm not fully knowledgable about yoga but, I've took a few yoga classes. Well I know enough that I really enjoy yoga which I was keen on joining this group!

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Hi everyone

Nice to meet you. I just started yoga just about a week ago at the local ymca. I want to practice it because I suffer from alot of stress. I have bipolar disorder, and have alot of knots in my shoulders and neck all the time. I have alot of depression also, and thought it would be good to do the poses to get me to relax. Wish me luck!
Thanks!
Sandi

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Hi,
I have never really posted anything in a forum before, but this seems really nice. I have been practicing different types of yoga for about 5 years now. I can honestly say it changed my life completely. Actually I can honestly say yoga is my life's passion. About two years ago I got into a Tibetan yoga brought to the west by Lama Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, Kum Nye. Everything in my life shifted after finding this form of yoga. I am now living in a retreat center/publishing center. I practice and study Kum Nye everyday, and hope to contribute to preservation of the knowlegde contained in working with energy and perception in this way. I am interested in reading what other people have to say about their practice, and possibly insights that have stemmed from working with the body and 'subtle energy system'.

Om Ah Hung

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Hi all, I just wanted to say hello, and that I am definitely here for some much-needed motivation to get back at it.

I used to take classes of Hatha Yoga, and I LOOOVED it, but haven't been able to attend the past few years.  I want to get back into it, just lack of motivation on my part.

Can't wait to talk to all of you!

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Hello, everyone!! My name is Richard Embleton of South Africa and I'm a Sahaja Yogi. I'm in a 24 hour meditative state of genuine Sahasrara 1000 petals and I wish to give everyone the opportunity to join Me. There are many surprises for those who venture with heart in hand, and different ideas will always clash, but Truth is infallible...

Proverbs 15:31-33

Thank you and Jai Shri Mataji

With My Love

Richard

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Welcome to Yoga Journeys.  I hope you find what you are seeking whether it be advice, motivation or kindred spirits. 

Namaste

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hi...i am definately here for the much needed inspiration and motivation i need

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hi

I've been doin yoga for about 6 years now, since I was 12. Never attended classes, though, but planing on doing so this summer. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Love, Jen.

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Just dropped by to introduce myself. I've been doing yoga for about four years and wish I had more time to devote to it. I've had to stop going to weekly classes due to pressure of work (studying for a degree in counselling) but can't wait to return in a couple of weeks - I really miss it!

Looking forward to making new friends

Om Shanti

Linda

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I want to welcome our new members to the group.  I too come here for motivation in hopes of keeping my home practice going. 

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Hi there yoga friends! I've been going to yoga classes and reading lots since about fifth grade when I found my dad's copy of Light on Yoga. However, I've always had a bit of a problem maintaining a yoga practice outside of classes. So I'm here to keep myself motivated while I pursue my practice at home.
Thanks!!

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check out this link...

http://bikramyogasandy.com/postures.cfm

namaste

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Kobie!

You must try hot yoga, Bikram is what I would recommend. I found it 2 years ago, my instructor had multiple knee injuries, and was able to slowly built his knees back. Is is also AMAZING for back pain. I had a bad car accident 4 years ago and yoga has been the only remedy for my lower back pain It has inspired me to take the next step and become an instructor. I leave for 9 weeks in Acapulco, MX this Saturday...Good luck to you!

Namaste,

Ash

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Welcome to Yoga Journeys, Burcin!  I hope that you find this group interesting and helpful.  Please feel free to start discussions, or add to existing ones.

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hi everybody...! I am living istanbul right now. I am finish Sport Management Department of Marmara University Sport Academy in istanbul and after I am started the master program. I still going. master subjects; "The pilates exercises on the health effects" and I am teaching; Kinesis, Yoga... and what a beautiful world... thank you care2. I hope we are talking again. peace & love

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Welcome to Yoga Journeys, Kobie.  I hope that you can find inspiration and help here!

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Hello, My name is Kobie. I am new to yoga but would like to find out more about it. I had back surgury in Jan 2004 (I was 19 years old) I am now 23 yrs and I just blew my knees in a dirt bike incodent. I would like to find out the right place to start and I believe I will benifit greatly from Yoga. I look forward to running around the site for answers.

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Hi, I'm posting on care2 after a long time.                           I've been busy re-inventing myself professionally and have now taken on a new care2 name and identity.                    But I assure you, I'm still the same person, though a very much re-juvenated one.  

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Hi !

 I'am new to Yoga,Iam thinking it will furthur help open chakras,and help with flexibility and spirituality.Can you help with photographic explanation(photographs with explanations written together with photographs) to help understand the yoga positions? Very much appreciated!

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Welcome, Olja!

Yoga is wonderful, and any time that you spend on learning and practising it will be time well spent!  It is quite hard to keep yourself motivated sometimes, though, especially if you are doing it by yourself.  A regular class can help, if that's an option.

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Hello All!

Very new to yoga.  My doctor gave me a sheet of paper and told me that it would help with the panic attacks and also the weight loss.  So far it has helped me calm down.  I am looking for different discs to use at home as I can not afford to go to a gym to join the classes.  Maybe at the local community college in the summer when things are not so tight.  I have noticed that it helps also with the other exercises that I am doing.  Mainly walking.  When I buy my bike I have a feeling I will find that it helps to do the yoga poses before I go out.  I am short and still 100 pounds overweight and deaf.  Have lost over half my body weight that I need to lose to become healthy.  I have plently of questions but will post them to the board as I am able to remeber them.

Jonica

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Merry Meet everyone, I am new to this group and just starting to learn Yoga, I am told it will help my pain and circulation. I purchased Yoga Booty Ballet (anyone try it?) it includes meditations (this I love).  I live in Central CA.

Tina Marie

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Hello All!

Thank you for your contributions. And welcome to the group.

Kelly~

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Hey Everyone!

My name is Ali... I've always liked yoga. I started watching a show every Monday last summer. I watched it while the little girl I was babysitting was sleeping. I have really bad back pain and yoga seems to help. In fact, just last night... my pain was so bad that I could barely sit! I decided to do some yoga positions that I had learned and when I woke up this morning... NO PAIN!!! Fabulous... absolutely fabulous!

I'm a musician and so that leads to LOTS of standing and movement! My hurts from doing marching band (we think...)

I only know a few positions.. so if anyone has any tips for me... PLEASE TELL!!! I mostly need ones to help with my back and my knees. Maybe even my arms and hands...

I need some quick kind of yoga... I have a tight schedual you know! Between school... piano lessons... percussion lessons... and all the homework and practicing... I need something fast that will still make me relaxed and make the pain go away...

HELP and HELLO!!!

-Mlle. Marie

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Welcome, Gary, dN and Jahara!  I look forward to your input into the group.

Gary, it's inspiring to read what yoga has done for you!

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Namaste,

Thank you to Larry for inviting me into this group.  I incorporate Buddhist meditation into gentle Hatha yoga practice each day. This allows me to connect with Source and connect with my body's innner and outer balance. I am an artist and I find that the more I am in touch with my Higher Essential Self, or Buddha-nature, the more 'authentic' and free-flowing my creativity becomes. (some of the time )

   I look forward to popping into this group when I can, and getting to know you all.

Many Blessings

Jahara

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Welcome Siri and Kelly!

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Hello. My name is Kelly and I am new to this group, as well. I am a beginner with Yoga, but want to learn more.  I love the benefits I receive after a session. Also, I would like to know more about raw food diets and how to begin.  I'm already pretty healthy, but know I'm so toxic due to pain medication I take for my back. I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks and take care,

Kelly

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The previous introduction thread is getting really long.

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about yourself and your yoga practice. 

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