Question 1

is yoga a good substitute if you don't have time for a real workout?

Accepted Answer

Yoga is real: Yoga is a real workout! have you seen some of the stands (especially the hand stands)? You have to be trim, toned and well muscled (much like a gymnast). Pilates is another "real workout".

Question 2

do you know is yoga really a good workout?

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Yes, yoga is great: Yoga can be a great workout. It depends on what style you do, you can do an aerobic style or you can do a gentle style for stretching and strengthening. If you were only going to do one type of exercise, yoga could be a great choice.

Question 3

can  kundalini yoga give you a good full body workout?

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Yes: Kundalini yoga is an excellent full body work out. It is a form of yoga that  focuses on the breath as well as the movement.  It also has a large spiritual component as well.  Overall a great workout and stress reliever.

Question 4

is this a good workout plan? walk 30 min each day plus weights 5 min plus yoga one day per week

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Yes: It is recommended that we have 150min/week of exercise so that's a great beginning.  As you become stronger you may want to add weights or increase the speed at which you do your exercises to continue improving your health.

Question 5

running is my primary form of exercise.  what else would complement this for a full body workout for general health?  would yoga be a good option?

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YES: Running is good for cardiovascular health. Yoga stretching is good isometric exercise and can improve flexibility. For more information re: best exercise for your body type consider dna testing. This can be done through a saliva sample and checked for weight management, cardiovascular health, nutrition, diet, etc. Fyi, as we age more effort is needed to obtain same results achieved  when younger.

Question 6

48 hr holter, echo, ekgs, blood tests - all good. still having heart palpitations that started randomly. i work out, do yoga, eat super healthy, drink plenty of water. i do have anxiety. what else can i do to get rid of palps? they scare me so much?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for controlling the anxiety disorder. Palpitation is one of the most common symptoms of anxiety disorder.

Question 7

hi there. is vinyasa yoga more appropriate before after an intense cardio workout? (wrestling, mauy thai, jui jitsu)

Accepted Answer

Warm up vs cool down: Active warm up is ideal prior to intense workouts. Depending upon how aggressive your yoga routine is, it might serve as warm up. With that said, cooling down is also a good idea after intense exercise too. Bottom line, there's no proof that any specific exercise routine is better than another for warm up or cool down, aside from general statements.

Question 8

i first experienced these symptoms acutely 3 months ago during a yoga workout and tried to rest my shoulder for several weeks, however the symptoms are recurring and quite debilitating as i am not able to bearing weight pushing down into my shoulder.

Accepted Answer

Rotature cuff: Given the persistent symptoms of shoulder pain and popping the most likely cause would be some degree of rotator cuff problem.

Question 9

why and how to cure low back pain after yoga workouts?

Accepted Answer

See below: Part of the yoga workout should include painless stretching and range of motion exercises.

Question 10

which is better yoga or tai chi for stretching?  i'm 21 broke my tibia and femur in my right leg at 16. i workout but don't stretch. help?

Accepted Answer

Yoga: Both can be affective. Try yoga for 4-6 weeks , with an instructed class.  If you do not see improvement, then try Tai Chi

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Is yoga a good substitute if you don't have time for a real workout?

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Do you know is yoga really a good workout?

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Can kundalini yoga give you a good full body workout?

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Is this a good workout plan? walk 30 min each day plus weights 5 min plus yoga one day per week

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Running is my primary form of exercise. what else would complement this for a full body workout for general health? would yoga be a good option?

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48 hr holter, echo, ekgs, blood tests - all good. still having heart palpitations that started randomly. i work out, do yoga, eat super healthy, drink plenty of water. i do have anxiety. what else can i do to get rid of palps? they scare me so much?

A member asked:

Hi there. is vinyasa yoga more appropriate before after an intense cardio workout? (wrestling, mauy thai, jui jitsu)

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I first experienced these symptoms acutely 3 months ago during a yoga workout and tried to rest my shoulder for several weeks, however the symptoms are recurring and quite debilitating as i am not able to bearing weight pushing down into my shoulder.

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Why and how to cure low back pain after yoga workouts?

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Which is better yoga or tai chi for stretching? i'm 21 broke my tibia and femur in my right leg at 16. i workout but don't stretch. help?

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