| I used to suffer from constant back pain. I tried Pilates, | | | | of person that internalizes stress. That is most likely |
| but my back probably hurt even a little bit more. Then I | | | | part of the reason that I have so much pain. My back |
| tried yoga. I still have discomfort at times, but the pain | | | | is uncomfortable, like I said earlier; I have pain in my jaw |
| has improved immensely. I feel more relaxed and | | | | muscles and pain in my wrists. Yoga helps me relax in |
| stronger. | | | | all of these areas of my body. |
| I started at home first using DVDs and felt better | | | | In conclusion, yoga helps me make it through my days |
| almost instantly. Really. The music is relaxing and the | | | | with less pain. And, I am not an expert by any means. |
| poses are performed slowly so that you do not hurt | | | | Yoga is not a competition to see who can look like a |
| yourself. I began taking classes at the local YMCA | | | | pretzel! (If you can, that's great.) For me, it's a way of |
| after that and this experience took my yoga workout | | | | relaxation while gaining strength and toning. I know |
| to the next level. Having an instructor is really | | | | there is much more to yoga and I will continue to learn |
| necessary as you learn the correct way to do the | | | | and grow in this form of exercise. Yoga strengthens |
| poses. I felt loose, warm and comforted after my | | | | and stretches areas that normally are clenched in my |
| yoga classes. | | | | body. Thank you Yoga. |
| My psychologist/counselor told me that I am the type | | | | |