Yoga

[msmemory_archive]

My doctor, who is a smart lady, suggested I look into taking a yoga or pilates class, or get myself a good yoga dvd to work out with. She says I should look for the words "gentle" or "relaxation" in the course info.

Any suggestions for good yoga classes/studios in the suburbs? Woburn or Burlington would be ideal for me, but I’d go to Arlington, Stoneham, or Winchester for the right class. I’m looking for Complete Beginners Handholding. (Alternatively, how expensive IS a private session or two to get started?)

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[elizabear.livejournal.com]

*Love* yoga.

I first gave it a try by going to the Y. Waltham has a $12 day pass you can purchase if you're not a member.

Now I just do it at home. I have a number of DVDs if you'd like to borrow and try them out, or you can get a lot of good ones from the library. I recommend starting with "You Can Do Yoga" (also called "Yoga You Can Do" - the instructor says it both ways in the show!). It demonstrates all the poses first, then walks you through a 30 minute gentle session.

[elizabear.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I'm being silly to forget - if you want to come over and try it with me, just let me know. Or we could go to the Y together. I went with my sister the first time, and it was nice to have someone there.

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

My spies in Woburn say the Y up there also has yoga classes... definitely closer for you.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think they do.

I have a membership, I could "try them out" for you, msmemory. It might be good to give me an impetus to return to Yoga. :-)

[msmemory.livejournal.com]

If you're willing to scope them out for me, that would be excellent. I'm gathering a nice list, between the links posted here and the yellow pages, of places to check into.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

At one time, I used the yoga.com web pages for that. I found them particularly helpful, since they included descriptive pages.

And, sure: I'll take that challenge, if I can fit it in... YMCA Woburn web pages, here I come!

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

Looks like a lot of them are during working hours, but I'll try to make the Wednesday evening class. You can join me, if you want. :-)