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Yoga<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve always wanted to do Yoga or Tai Chi or something similar to help with my overall flexibility, but I’ve never quite had the nerve to actually do it.<\/p>\n

Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against spending time in a room with lithe, supple, leotard clad girls, but I’m not so sure what they would think of the middle-aged, greying (OK.. grey!) man in the corner grunting and groaning as he tries to adopt some of the poses. I think doing it in the comfort of my own home would be a better option. I’m also not so keen on the ‘spiritual’ aspect of such things. I’m sure for some it can become a spiritual thing but I just want to do it to for the physical aspects.<\/p>\n

With the recent purchase of a Wii, one possible hi-tech solution was to get a Wii-Fit<\/a> and the do Yoga using that. That might be an option one day, but it isn’t cheap and for now I wanted a better solution.<\/p>\n

I therefore took a look on the iTunes store for Yoga podcasts and found a video podcast called Yogamazing<\/a>. The website states that:<\/p>\n

“YOGAmazing classes are designed for everyonefrom out-of-shape parents to athletes to those with no yoga experience or those with an on-going practice. In a relaxed, down-to-earth, and inclusive atmosphere, Chaz works on developing a yoga practice that you can take home and use every day to improve the quality of your life”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sounds good to me so I’m going to give it a go. I’ve downloaded a beginners class from yogamazing and will give it a go (when no-ones watching). I’m starting to do a bit more training in the form of swimming, cycling and circuits so it probably won’t be long before my old aches and pains (knees and back mainly) start to rea their ugly heads. I’m hoping the Yoga will help alleviate such things by improving my overall strength and flexibility and at the same time help me relax.<\/p>\n

Some say that Yoga is a complete workout for your body, mind and soul. I’m doing it for the ‘body’ aspect and it may help with the ‘mind too. I doubt that it’ll help me find my inner-self so I’m not so worried about the ‘soul’ aspect, but I guess you never know.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry I won’t post any video clips of me mid Yoga-Flow, but I’ll let you know how I get on with it and what I think of Yoga and using a podcast to guide me through it.

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