[paelthom]

My doctor has recommended that I try yoga to help with my lower back pain. I am 48:sigh: and I honestly have never really tried to exercise like I should have and am therefore very stiff. My library only has 1 yoga dvd that you can rent for 2 days. I'd rather just buy a dvd from Amazon or something but I want a good/easy to understand one. Any suggestions on a good beginners yoga dvd...

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ceashels]

I would check out a variety of dvds on yoga first. Most libraries have an inter -library loan so you might find one elsewhere and have it shipped to your library. Baltimore libraries have their catalog online so I can check see what is where.

You can also try Netflix or Blockbuster to see what they have. No sense in buying something that you won't like.

You may also find shows on TV that might interest you PBS has several yoga shows, and there is a belly dance show called Shimmy that may help with back pain.

 

[lisaflex]

i go to a studio and take classes and absolutely LOVE IT!!!! fabulous! you just feel so good after a class!

i dont have any recommendations for you, but, i would look on the websites for Lulumon and Gaiam (not sure of spelling of that one) these are 2 highly reputable yoga clothing, mats, etc and i am sure they will have DVD's to pick from.

also, may i recommend that you look into the different styles of yoga.

and, since starting yoga back in september, i no longer ever have any back pain, i sleep much better and just feel overall just better and good!

 

[lisaflex]

just an afterthought, most studios offer a one week pass for only $15 for unlimited c lasses that week - that way you can check out styles, instructors, etc....

i like power yoga basics

 

[JerryG]

I took a yoga class at a community college and really liked it - I don't have a DVD to recommend but I can tell you that I still do some poses today (Took the class almost 20 years ago). It was Hatha Yoga - emphasize was on breathing and stretching. Another alternative would be to check out some books on yoga and get an idea of what the gist is.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. It really does make a difference. At least in a class you have an option of asking questions on poses you don't understand or are too difficult to perform. However, I can understand wanting to have a DVD so you can do the postures at home.

 

[lisaflex]

my biggest fear was doing a pose wrong and not getting anything out of it or doing it wrong and hurting myself! so, i go to the studio and get poses corrected and just love it! that way, i am sure not to pull something.....again, this is my personal opinion.....

but definitely check out a studio for the $15/week pass and see what you gain from it...

 

[mndtrp]

If you have a computer, there has to be countless yoga videos on the web. If you have netflix, there are a lot of DVDs, as well as a large streaming collection.

Specific suggestions? I don't have any, as I don't like yoga.

 

[FrabjousDay]

When I'm not able to make it to a class, I use and like this DVD...

Amazon.com: Yoga For Beginners: Barbara Benagh: Movies & [email protected]@[email protected]@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/[email protected]@[email protected]@51-xI2UydFL

 

[acidcookie]

Well I was going to recommend Yoga Today - Practice For Life which used to post a new 1 hour yoga workout every day that you could watch for free! I guess now you have to pay for a subscription. But it looks like you can still get a free trial.

 

[paelthom]

Thank you guys!