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Does anyone here do Yoga (or a similar variant)?

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dreamcastfan

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The reason I say similar, is because I do DDP Yoga, which is some traditional yoga, with old school Calisthenics (push-ups, squats, etc), and it truly does make a difference. Not sure how many may have seen this video, but for me it had a huge impact. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448
That video is how I found out about his Yoga videos, and I am seriously addicted to doing them. I am ALMOST to this point, but not quite.. I WILL do it, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWBl2v0S4BQ
I hope this thread will give some extra motivation to those who are looking, or maybe just need that little incentive to get going. Any questions, feel free to ask. :)
 
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RandomDancing

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I just got DDP yoga but haven't done it yet because I lost motivation after a 20 minute beginner yoga warmup video kicked my ass.
 
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OmegaTreeFish

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I have been doing Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown once a week to help my back. I really like it. It's basically Yoga mixed with strength training using your own body weight.
 
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Maedre

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I do yogates. It's a mix of yoga and pilates. Love it to calm down after a hard day. And it helped me with my back pain. Only archery calms me more.
 
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Shadybiz

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I do "hot" yoga once a week with my wife. It's basically power yoga, but they keep the room at about 100 degrees. I feel very relaxed at the end, and it's a good way to mentally prepare for the work week.
 
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Liquid_Bike

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Yes, I practice 3-4 times a week at a local studio. I do Hartha/Yin/Restorative mostly. It has been life changing for me I can't understate that.
 
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Original Famous Ray

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DDP Yoga is really great. I totally recommend it. The Double Black Diamond workout is a killer! Not sure if I'll ever try out that "Psycho Push Up" that DDP did ..lol
 
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LosDaddie

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My wife takes a yoga class once or twice a week depending on her schedule. She says she like how it keeps her flexible 😏

I tend to do a solid 10min of yoga stretches before my morning exercise. I should do some yoga.
 
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Linkura

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DDP Yoga is great. Can't go as hard as I used to though, because I now have osteoarthritis in my hands and a meniscus tear in my knee. Still, even the basic workouts really do make a difference in how I feel.
 
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jmdajr

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I used to do it religiously. I gave it up when I no longer had the time to go to class.

Felt great though. Miss it.
 
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WeAreStarStuff

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I've done yoga for six plus years. I prefer hatha, and iyengar styles, but of course also do vinyasa. I would say that the benefits for me have been more on the side of developing a really nice, lean muscle, athletic build. I was born the stiffest person alive, and will never be that flexible. I also do cardio, but thanks to yoga I am really pleased with my muscle tone - I'm 33 and look better than ever.

P.S. Doing yoga is also how I met my fiance; so there's that.
 
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BFIB

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DDP Yoga is legit good. I started it about a year ago, and normally, before I do any videos, I want to watch them first to get an idea of how hard they'll be. I watched him do "energy" and thought "Oh, that's nothing!" 10 minutes in, I was out of breath first time doing it. You wouldn't think holding a plank for 10 seconds would do that, followed by a slow count down, but it did.

I fell out of it for a few months when we were moving, and just picked it up again last week. I was nearing "Strength Builder" to completion with no issues, but I can barely get through Fat Burner now. Crazy how fast you lose all that muscle and core strength.
 
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Greedings

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What does "really makes a difference" mean?

Exercise is good for you, it's not really a revelation.

I've always wanted to try yoga, but I have zero agility and I'm far too self conscious to join in a class of women, especially when there's a stereotype of the creeper man at the back of a yoga class looking at all the butts.

I'd probably look at butts.
 
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swarley64

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Yeah, I started DDP Yoga a few months ago. I've got two herniated discs in my neck and was suffering for a long time. Going to a physical therapist or chiropractor would help for a little while, then the pain would come back. But I've found that if I do some amount of yoga every day, the pain is very manageable.
 
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Greedings said:
What does "really makes a difference" mean?

Exercise is good for you, it's not really a revelation.

I've always wanted to try yoga, but I have zero agility and I'm far too self conscious to join in a class of women, especially when there's a stereotype of the creeper man at the back of a yoga class looking at all the butts.

I'd probably look at butts.
Click to expand...

This is why you move to the front and have the women look at yours.

Win.
 
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Bakercat

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A friend of mine has been pushing for me to do DDP Yoga for a while now. From what I've seen it does wonders to people who use it, but I'm currently injured with a spine injury and can't really do much until I see a neurosurgeon.
 
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SKINNER!

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Tried it for the first time last week and really liked it. I took a class after my workshift and it really helped me with de-stressing.
 
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WascallyWabbit

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i started maybe 7 years ago doing vinyasa yoga, and while I rarely go to the classes anymore, I still use it to stretch daily.

There are a lot of benefits to it, I personally feel I couldn't get through the week without it. My muscles just feel so much more relaxed and less tight from jogging or playing tennis.
 
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hom3land

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I need to start. Never was very flexible but after doing crossfit for over a year.. All the muscle I've gained has been great but my flexibility has gotten worse.
 
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Vicetrailia

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I love yoga because it makes new feel so light and strong. Ali Kamenova (currently pregnant) is the best imo, I love her youtube chanel.

Does all levels and many types of yoga. Also incorporates interval, high intensity, strength, isolation and more.
 
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New002

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I did a full run through of DDP Yoga a few years back and it was really great. I would like to get back to incorporating it.
 
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HvySky

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I don't at the moment but one of my closest friends lives and swears by it, so I think I'm gonna give it a try myself here pretty soon.
 
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dreamcastfan

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Original Famous Ray said:
DDP Yoga is really great. I totally recommend it. The Double Black Diamond workout is a killer! Not sure if I'll ever try out that "Psycho Push Up" that DDP did ..lol
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Which one do you have? I just ordered the 2.0 from the website. They (the workouts) are a bit different now, with less rest, some changes to the exercises and some new stuff added. Highly recommend it. :)
 
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Danis Saur

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Zoe said:
Not really. I'd say at least half an hour to get through a standard sun salutation sequence.
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So do this:

sun_salutes_A_breaths.jpg


in repetition for 30 minutes, than do the other anti-anxiety poses I learned afterwards?
 
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AndersK

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I've been doing it for a couple of months. No particular branch, but I've really enjoyed yoga with Adriene.

This routine: https://youtu.be/Ci3na6ThUJc

Kicked my fucking ass 2 months ago. Now I can do it with only slight difficulty.

Great stuff really, especially when you get into a flow.
 
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Mighty Chin

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Yup I do DDPyoga. I've had chronic back pain and it's basically gone now. I'm more limber now. I still struggle with my stamina but that has more to do with my hypertension.

I dropped 50lbs on it. Recently I had a hyperextended knee and severely sprained ankle that prevented me from doing it for about 6 months. I put on 25lbs.

Been back on it for about a month and I've dropped quite a few inches already.
 
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BobTheFork

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I've moved on from my DDP Yoga. It's still amazing and I do it on off days, but it's so short and fast and heart rate oriented, I found I wanted a longer, slower class, which turned out is WAY more brutal.

Jeezus, I thought a year of DDP would have me ready for an hour long yoga class but it's a whole different ball game.

The cool thing about Denver is that a half dozen or so yoga companies do a bi weekly class at a local brewery. I did one on Saturday and I'm going to one tonight.

Until I find a regular location I want to go to, $15 for an hour of yoga and a free craft beer works for me.

I dropped 75 pounds in 18 months and now the full classes are just me getting cut.
 
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Waddle Dee

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It's probably something I should consider doing since I have pretty frequent back problems but it's just not really on my radar. Plus, I don't think stick with it unless my gf also committed to it.
 
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cursedDice

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I just wanted to chime in and say that doing Power Vinyasa yoga for one year, 6 days a week, has changed my life for the better. Physically and mentally, I feel like such a different person from one year ago.

I HIGHLY recommend going to a studio. Doing it at home is one thing, but practicing in a room full of like minded people is invigorating and motivating. I would not be where I am today without my studio.

Get out there and try it if you have been on the fence.
 
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