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    1. 10-03-16, 10:26 pm #1
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      Don't judge me......but......yoga?

      All seriousness, it feels sacrilegious asking this in the Animal forum.
      --Does anyone use yoga for mobility and recovery on off days?
      --Any suggestions in favor of or against it?
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    2. 10-04-16, 3:14 pm #2
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      Quote Originally Posted by swoleberry Check Out Post
      All seriousness, it feels sacrilegious asking this in the Animal forum.
      --Does anyone use yoga for mobility and recovery on off days?
      --Any suggestions in favor of or against it?
      Back when I did it weekly, I definitely felt better. You'll feel stupid doing it, and it takes time to know what you're doing, but you'll feel it for sure in the recovery aspect. We used to do is a platoon overseas to help keep our minds calmer and muscles relaxed.
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      Yeah Yoga for Powerlifters!

      I'd say it's important. You can't lift as well or as heavy if your body is fighting itself. I think we need just enough mobility to let us function the way we should. If that makes sense. As you get older, certain muscle groups naturally tighten up and those tend to be the ones we like to train. Other muscle groups naturally get loose and weak, those tend to be the groups we hate to train so I believe in a combination of stretching and strengthening. I ain't ashamed to say strong and bendy in a sentence. See? I just did it. You should also check out Pete Rubish's last couple of posts in the Boss of Bosses thread. Specifically posts 155, 159 and 160. They talk about the subject briefly and our brother, Altered Beast, posted a helpful link to ROMWOD which should get you started.

      I've got a post on my own blog https://garagegymlife.net/ about yoga for powerlifters coming up next week and I'll post the link here if anyone's interested.

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      Honestly, I love yoga for mobility but it's also very relaxing which helps me keep level headed.
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      You definitely want to get and maintain a certain amount of mobility and flexibility. If you want to do yoga to get there, go nuts.
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      I've heard great things about doing yoga, especially in the mobility aspect. I've looked up 'at home yoga' videos on the YouTubes, but have yet to actually partake. #soon.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Aggression Check Out Post
      I've heard great things about doing yoga, especially in the mobility aspect. I've looked up 'at home yoga' videos on the YouTubes, but have yet to actually partake. #soon.
      If you've got a buddy with the P90X dvds, you should ask to borrow/copy the yoga one. It's about a hour long and goes into yoga, some pilates, and some good stretching at the end
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      Thanks for the input everybody. I've been considering taking this up for a while to increase mobility and aid in recovery. It certainly doesn't help being in a patrol car for extended hours during the week either. Looks like yoga is going to become part of my programming.
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      Cutler did it.
      Mark Dugdale is a huge fan of Hot Yoga.
      At least that´s what they said in interviews...
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      Quote Originally Posted by Rex Check Out Post
      Hot Yoga
      is no joke. Miserable/great all at the same time
      "Who really likes or enjoys high rep leg days? If you are dreading it, that's normal. But if you don't do it because you dread it, then you are being a pussy" - Vinny G

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      Quote Originally Posted by swoleberry Check Out Post
      All seriousness, it feels sacrilegious asking this in the Animal forum.
      --Does anyone use yoga for mobility and recovery on off days?
      --Any suggestions in favor of or against it?
      Why not? Cross-training at its finest. Certain activities encourage flexibility. If yoga does it for you, again, why not?
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      Quote Originally Posted by swoleberry Check Out Post
      All seriousness, it feels sacrilegious asking this in the Animal forum.
      --Does anyone use yoga for mobility and recovery on off days?
      --Any suggestions in favor of or against it?
      Yoga is good stretching but yoga also has a danger that all other forms of stretching does not. It is rooted in Hinduism and therefore it goes beyond mere stretching. It actually will introduce you to a westernized form of Hinduism which is essentially a false spirituality. This will be noticed if you attend a class or if you watch one on youtube and you know what to look for in it. I refer to the breathing, the blanking of the mind in the beginning and at the end, the names of the exercises (after Hindu deities) and then the prayer greeting at the end. If you were to talk to any instructor more indepth you will find they pull from India yogi's and will also speak of energy points in the body such as chakras. These are open doors into the world of the occult. Don't go there. You can even look up Kundalini in yoga. It is far more then exercise. It becomes a 'practice'. No other exercises is a 'practice'
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      Yoga for powerlifters article

      Quote Originally Posted by JohnGreavesIII Check Out Post
      I'd say it's important. You can't lift as well or as heavy if your body is fighting itself. I think we need just enough mobility to let us function the way we should. If that makes sense. As you get older, certain muscle groups naturally tighten up and those tend to be the ones we like to train. Other muscle groups naturally get loose and weak, those tend to be the groups we hate to train so I believe in a combination of stretching and strengthening. I ain't ashamed to say strong and bendy in a sentence. See? I just did it. You should also check out Pete Rubish's last couple of posts in the Boss of Bosses thread. Specifically posts 155, 159 and 160. They talk about the subject briefly and our brother, Altered Beast, posted a helpful link to ROMWOD which should get you started.

      I've got a post on my own blog https://garagegymlife.net/ about yoga for powerlifters coming up next week and I'll post the link here if anyone's interested.

      Shameless plug aside here's the link to Pete's thread:

      http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...25#post1440525
      As promised and no I didn't write it. I stretch but still I'm tighter than fingers in a fist right now!

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      No judgement at all- something about this feels like.. enlightened. I have a feeling all of us could use a bit more flexibility. I know that as I've been doing more cardio (3 weeks out) I can feel my hamstrings, calves, and even ankle mobility suffering. I've made a commitment to myself that after this prep I'm going to learn at least a few yoga poses to I can get myself in a decent position again. Yes it's cool to be jacked, but I want to be limber too- so I can at least "feel" like an athlete still
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      Why not, you would be surprised at what the best of use to be the best of. Hell if it works for you go for it.
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      Yep!!

      Depending if your doing real yoga. Yeah it helps with flexibility immensely...
      Def recommend it..
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      I say if it helps you get better at whatever your goals are, add it in. Yoga is great for flexibility and very helpful for athletes in just about any sport - could help prevent injuries due to poor form, mobility, etc.
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      ive been doing yoga since I was little because the madre was a hippie

      simple sun salutations are about all I ever do anymore with only a few specific poses during my warm ups.

      I would def recommend working on downward dog form, it puts life into your calves and hamstrings, just don't hyperextend trying to get your heel to the floor

      I've taken many classes before and theyre all just flows that get more intense because of speed and not emphasis on form and muscle engagement. Look up yin and kundalini yoga if you want deep stretch relaxation (you hold poses much longer and try to maintain a tight position that's still beneficial to blood flow)

      if I ever have 40 minutes to kill, I grab a belt and do this video, really great stuff. nice, slow, more advanced yoga. You think youre a badass till your basically doing air splits on your back in the floor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDQNqZMv1V0
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      Quote Originally Posted by KettleBellFreak Check Out Post
      ive been doing yoga since I was little because the madre was a hippie

      simple sun salutations are about all I ever do anymore with only a few specific poses during my warm ups.

      I would def recommend working on downward dog form, it puts life into your calves and hamstrings, just don't hyperextend trying to get your heel to the floor

      I've taken many classes before and theyre all just flows that get more intense because of speed and not emphasis on form and muscle engagement. Look up yin and kundalini yoga if you want deep stretch relaxation (you hold poses much longer and try to maintain a tight position that's still beneficial to blood flow)

      if I ever have 40 minutes to kill, I grab a belt and do this video, really great stuff. nice, slow, more advanced yoga. You think youre a badass till your basically doing air splits on your back in the floor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDQNqZMv1V0
      just to add on there are tons of balance poses that coordinate with strength and overall body function. I should probably do more of them but being graceful is fucking difficult. look through the warrior pose variations, tree pose and moon pose variations for simple stuff
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