Lately I've been hearing a lot of buzz about how yoga is harmful to your body. It's been on the local news, mentioned to me in the gym and the topic of an article in the New York Times. And now it's made an appearance on my blog!
Here's a couple articles for you to read and think about:
How Yoga can Wreck your Body, NYTimes
Can Yoga Wreck your Body, Yahoo Health
I've never really been into yoga, though I've done it a few times at a group class at The Cooper Fitness Center. I wasn't crazy about it...at all. Like most of you, I have some joint issues and the yoga positions I performed were NOT joint friendly. Therefore I quit attending yoga classes. It's just not necessary going into a class, thinking it's going to be good for you, and coming out more sore than you were. There's a difference in feeling "sore" the next day from a workout (as you should) and feeling "pain". Just remember, sore=good, pain=bad!
Getting into Pilates has been one of the best things I've done for my body. Pilates works the whole body, emphasizing control, precision and concentration. Yoga aims to unite the mind and body - making you "feel more fit". Hmm, I think I'd rather be more fit and than feel more fit....
Speaking of, I'm off to my favorite Pilates studio, Classic Pilates, for my BarreAmped class! What are your exercise plans today? Happy Friday the 13th ;)
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