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yoga experience

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I just wanted to share my yoga experience with everyone. I decided today to do a little yoga therapy since I have not done any in a few months. Well after doing it I felt at peace with my body and I found myself smiling for no reason at all. I think my mind and body connected for a moment. I know this might sound a bit silly but I just wanted to share it. Has anyone else had an experience like that whether it be yoga or any other activity?
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Yes, I have recently experienced this will exercising like running and lifting weights, makes me feel awesome! you go girl! I love yoga
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I wish I could enjoy yoga again. I used to REALLY feel peaceful when I was at a normal weight for about a year and a half and did yoga for a couple of semesters in college. Now that I'm underweight, I cannot do any of the floor poses, and it's just uncomfortable like crazy. Last time I took yoga, I cried a couple times because it was so painful. Needless to say, I had to talk to the professor about skipping a couple of the classes.
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However, I'm sorry to be such a downer! Yikes! I think what you are doing is super honourable- you're dealing with your emotions and feelings in a positive fashion and learning to feel peaceful. Congrats.
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I used to do yoga and loved it. It's the most relaxing thing ever and it is amazing how flexible you get with time. Right now I'm too weak, but I sure would like to take it up again in the future.
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I absolutely LOVE yoga. I need to get my gym membership done again and go back to the yoga and working out in general. I won't be able to do that until next month though.. thanks for sharing.
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When I was doing it...I love it. I felt so good, so stretchy. It was very meditative.

I'm trying to develop a routine I can with my chronic pain. I have a DVD and can't do half the poses.
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We did yoga once a week in treatment and I am now a yogaholic. I go at least once a week. Love, love, love it. And no mirrors so I don't have to see myself. Inward experience.
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