A Public Apology
Dear Yoga,
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry I neglected you for so long.
I’m sorry I secretly thought you were really boring.
I’m sorry I didn’t close my eyes and sit still during meditation.
I’m sorry I didn’t think you could strengthen and tone my muscles.
I’m sorry I let that huge dude in the white pants who kept grunting with each pose, scare me away from class.
I’m sorry I was afraid to admit I didn’t like you, because it seemed like yet another blogger fail.
Thank you for taking me back. As it turns out, I just needed Jillian Michaels to help kick my butt into yoga-shape.
Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>
It’s not the 30-day Shred… but I’m pretty sure my body is going to be sore tomorrow.
Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>This dvd is great if you’re looking to get the benefits of yoga (like flexibility, balance, toned muscle) but can’t stand the “slow” parts (for me, that’s the sitting and breathing with my eyes closed.) There are two levels, 30 minutes each, and they do a great job of incorporating cardio with yoga movements. (Think lots of lunging and movement into poses.) I can get my yoga on without feeling like I’m slacking off. I didn’t think level 2 was that much more difficult than level 1, but its nice to have a variety.
Besides, I want to be able to take awkward, blurry pictures like this one, when I’m like 60.
Channeling my inner gymnast.
I’m doing a 30-day yoga self-challenge right now! I love yoga. I’m not sure how I’d fill about Jillian’s yoga. Does she berate you at all? I like the 30-Day Shred, but I’m not sure how that energy would translate into yoga…
I’ve only done yoga once, and I’m not going to lie, I didn’t like it. But I’m willing to give it a second chance, I bet Jillian Michaels yoga meltdown is good!
Adore yoga! I’m into the power/strength yoga mostly, it seriously sculpts and reshapes your body, amazing!
HUGE yogi right here; power, vinyasa, ashtanga, hot, flow, & moksha for me 🙂 I never do the dvd’s though.
ps. Are you alone at the gym/weight room?
Hahaha yeah, it was the gym at work, and I was in a room by myself!
Good for you for getting back to it! Alas, I errr loathe yoga. But I do want to get more into it, I just get too antsy! Plus I am severely inflexible so that’s never fun either 🙂
So maybe this is WAY too spiritual and “new age-y”, but I think we have to be ready for yoga before we enjoy it. Even two years ago, I secretly thought it was boring and not really a workout! Now I’m doing the 21-Day Yoga challenge and it is kicking my butt!
I also think it’s about finding the right class or DVD. I really like hot yoga and I found the Bryan Kest’s Power Yoga DVD really felt like a workout – those two things helped me to love yoga!
The 21 day yoga challenge sounds intense! I definitely think you’re right that you have to be in the right mind set for yoga. I think that’s the hardest part for me! And I definitely want to try a hot yoga class. Those sound awesome!
I LOOOOVE yoga! I’m not even exaggerating when I say it changed my life. I’m so glad you’re starting to like it, too. It takes a while, but once you get into it, it feels oh so good. Stick with it, girl!
It’s so hard to find good yoga videos! I’m definitely checking this one out! Since I moved, I don’t do yoga like I used to. 🙁
I hardly ever do yoga! I need to start doing more of it 🙂
I love it. I don’t do it enough–I was on a pretty good roll there for a while–but I really need to get back to it because I really like how I feel afterwards. School will start soon….kids will be gone..then. ok? LOL