Hello,
I joined this site about a week and a half ago. This has been a great week so far.
I have NEVER done yoga. In fact, I didn't get it. I thought it was mostly about stretching, and certainly not to get in shape or lose weight.
About 6 weeks ago I bought a couple of "Kundalini Yoga" DVD's because it was a suggestion from a holistic practitioner as a way to help heal my thyroid. I wasn't really committed to it and was only doing it a couple of times a week, then I stopped, and started binge eating. Because I was so discouraged and didn't know what to do, I joined this site!
Starting on Monday, Nov. 3, I decided to commit to doing these workouts at least Monday through Friday. This is day 4. One thing that helps is I am going to bed early so I get enough rest and WANT to get up in the morning. I probably cannot say enough about Kundalini Yoga, so I would recommend checking online. The trainer's names are Ana Brett and Ravi Singh. I simply went to Amazon and found it. I liked what I read and decided to try it.
One of the DVD's is called "Fat Free". It focuses on weight loss. The other is a beginner's yoga and meditation. I rotate each day. But each one focuses on internal organs, like adrenals, kidneys, thyroid, as well as other amazing movements. I love the "Fat Free" one because they have exercises that they call "No impact aerobics". They focus on certain breathing techniques paired with certain movements, which apparently help burn calories more than regular aerobics. There are abdominal moves, leg strengthening, core movements, arm exercises, quiet meditation in between movements, and the music is wonderful!
Anyway, it is working for me. I haven't weighed myself this week, but I don't expect to lose any weight in just a few days. Friday's will be my weekly "weigh day" so we'll see. I'm also eating healthier and counting calories, so I know I will eventually see some weight loss. For now, I am feeling so good inside and out!
