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HVAC Girl
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 Posted - 08/01/2007 : 15:51:56
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Has anyone tried Bikram Yoga? I'm going for my first class tonight.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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Dragoness
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Posted - 08/01/2007 : 18:51:15
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| I think I've tried the "Hatha" yoga, it was very much into breathing, relaxing and stretching. I really miss it - good stress reducer too! Good Luck and hope you enjoy. |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/01/2007 : 21:17:08
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Things not to do when you are a smoker...Bikram Yoga.
Wow, it was intense for 90 minutes in a heated room. I've done basic yoga before but I thought I was going to die after the first three poses in this class. The teacher wouldn't let me quit and I had to give into being captive in the sweltering room for another 89 minutes.
I made it. My body feels incredible, relaxed and I can breath.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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CThomp
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/01/2007 : 21:57:56
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I've done yoga. I dug it. For being the size I am i'm surprisingly flexible.
Yoga felt great. For the first couple of sessions I was sore but I got used to it and it just felt better and better.
I don't remember why I stopped. I think working on ma crack house interferred. |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 17:06:02
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Well after two nights of this intense yoga in a 105-degree room, the pain in my neck is gone and a majority of the pain down my right arm is gone. My posture is straighter and I feel like I can breath again. Probably due to all the stretching of the spine.
Hubby (reluctantly) and his daughter went with me last night 'on a challenge after they mocked me '. They both struggled through it, complained how insane the workout was and even said it would be a perfect gift certificate for someone you don't like. An hour after the class was over, they were sold! We're going again tonight.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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HowYogini
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Camaroon
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 17:44:43
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Hiya HVAC - I've been doing Bikram regularly for 5 years - see your Private Message. CaptJ told me you were inquiring about it....glad you like it! It rocks....
"I might repeat to myself slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound - if I can remember any of the damn things."
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Dancinfool
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 17:56:28
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HVAC....where are you taking it....a friend of mine who lives in San Antonio, SWEARS by it...she loves it and has been doing it for years like Howyogini...
I've been thinking about joining.
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Mrs Radio
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 18:04:55
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That sounds great, I'm glad you like the classes. Radio and I were talking about taking a yoga class when the kids start school. I do pilates but I think Yoga would be much better. I wonder if Ada's will offer yoga classes.
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captj
Contributing Member
Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 19:15:50
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Yoga, all disciplines of it, are 2000 + years old. This ain't no recent hippie crap. And Lisa (Yogini,) at 52 years, can touch her big toe to her forehead while standing. No sht. It makes for some interesting evenings.
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 20:44:10
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Yogini, thanks for your response and PM.
Dancin and Mrs. R., the only place I found around here is in Ft. Myers on 41 in Dragon Plaza behind Kinkos, a few blocks north of College Pkwy. Just finished the third night for me, second for hubby and daughter. We are not workout or exercise people at all but this is incredible! The body, mind and soul all come together. In just three sessions, I haven't felt this good in at least a year! It's a bare bones place. They have an introductory price of $20.00 for three consecutive lessons. Let me know when you're ready to try it.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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captj
Contributing Member
Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 21:21:05
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I have an idea: Let's have the LCC Gal's Yoga Class weekly at my house. I can get some space heaters and foam mats. Candles, incense, a hidden cam and Enya music. I hear that panties and bras just restrict movement, so they're optional. PM me.
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
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Edited by - captj on 08/03/2007 21:35:14 |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/03/2007 : 21:25:52
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quote:
Originally posted by captj
Yoga, all disciplines of it, are 2000 + years old. This ain't no recent hippie crap. And Lisa (Yogini,) at 52 years, can touch her big toe to her forehead while standing. No sht. It makes for some interesting evenings.
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
- Friedrich Nietzsche,
Yea, yea, you guys. That's probably why Hubby is encouraging me to do it.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/04/2007 : 09:43:28
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Originally posted by CThomp
I've done yoga. I dug it. For being the size I am i'm surprisingly flexible. Yoga felt great. For the first couple of sessions I was sore but I got used to it and it just felt better and better.
I don't remember why I stopped. I think working on ma crack house interferred.
One of the things that surprised me was the amount of men in this class. Hubby pointed out that there were more men then women in these classes. Some of them were big boys and yes, they were flexible.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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captj
Contributing Member
Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Posted - 08/04/2007 : 09:50:23
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Yoga encompasses so much more beyond the physical. It teaches meditation, breathing, introspection and the more esoteric components of life. And it's a great place to meet chicks.
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
- Friedrich Nietzsche, |
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LadyJane
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Posted - 08/04/2007 : 13:56:23
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CaptJ, I am soooooo looking forward to meeting you someday. However, not sure if I will want to hug you, shake your hand or slap you!  What the heck...I'll do ALL THREE! |
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captj
Contributing Member
Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Posted - 08/04/2007 : 15:56:48
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We're getting together REAL soon LJ. Watch your PM's. You'd better be there! 
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
- Friedrich Nietzsche, |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/05/2007 : 09:27:37
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quote:
Originally posted by captj
Yoga encompasses so much more beyond the physical. It teaches meditation, breathing, introspection and the more esoteric components of life. And it's a great place to meet chicks.
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
- Friedrich Nietzsche,
So Captj, when I go tomorrow, I'm going to see your baby blues starring at the ceiling in Savasana?
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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HowYogini
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Camaroon
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 Posted - 08/05/2007 : 09:46:03
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Yeah, he'll be there, lying prone, cigarette in one hand, Grey Goose Tini in the other.....
"I might repeat to myself slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound - if I can remember any of the damn things."
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MOTV8D
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/05/2007 : 10:56:23
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So, is this Bikram Yoga stuff all those demoralizing moves like "Downward Dog"?
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If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/05/2007 : 11:04:23
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Oh yea, there's also 'Camel Pose', 'Balancing Stick Pose' and of course we finish with 'Blowing In Firm Pose'
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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Dancinfool
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 11:52:01
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 Help!!! I think I'm going to die....I just got home from my first Bikram class, thanks to HVAC
I feel like a wet noodle. I worked every muscle in my body....I'm dying!!!
Can't wait to go back tomorrow!!! Thanks HVAC!
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captj
Contributing Member
Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 14:46:53
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FT... That's called the "Dying woman pose."
“How could we drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun?”
- Friedrich Nietzsche, |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 15:37:40
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Awesome job Dancin!! Congratulations on making it through your first class!
BTW, I found Emergen-C packs at BJ Wholesale club. They're the packs they sell at the yoga counter to add to your water to help with the minerals lost during the sweating.
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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Dancinfool
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 18:40:01
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[quote]Originally posted by captj
FT... That's called the "Dying woman pose."
I think they named it after me!
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chuckufarley
Mr Symbol
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 18:42:14
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flexible women are the best.
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Dancinfool
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 18:42:47
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HVAC I will have to get with you again and get some water and emergen-C-maybe we could split the cost?
I'm not sure yet on the emergen-c though....I still gotta check it out....minerals are good, but I don't want to over do the vitamins combining with what I already take.
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Irish
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 20:04:19
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It is a good time to ask hubby for a massage since your hurting a bit..
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HowYogini
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Camaroon
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 23:25:40
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Yay - another hot yoga devotee......I always take an Emergen-C after class....no need to worry bout OD'ing on vits..ya already sweated 'em out, believe me...so..who taught your class today, Dancin'...that long , lean Dude in the Banana Hammock (a/k/a Speedo)............no comment
"I might repeat to myself slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound - if I can remember any of the damn things."
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Dancinfool
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 07:12:52
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LOL....that was him! He's the director.
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 13:32:42
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I met the director last night, yes he was in the speedo
Dancin, how'd it go today?
Let me know about the water and Emergen-C. The two boxes of Emergen-C, 36 packets each box was 14.99 at BJ's
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Sometimes at night, I see their faces, I feel the traces they left on my soul. These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
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Dancinfool
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 16:58:52
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Well, I lived to post another day. I made it through another class. Don't know how, but I did. My balance seemed worse today than yesterday. Probably cause my muscles were fatigued.
I tried the emergen-C today....bluck....!!! But, I will drink it anyway. I'll take all the help I can get!
I'd be happy to go in on it all with you HVAC  (I don't belong to BJ's, maybe they have it at Costco too?)
Tomorrow is gonna be deadly....my muscles are tired. I was shaking a lot today. LOL
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