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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: October 20, 2005 12:33 AM Post subject: Yoga anyone? |
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I had a chance to try a yoga class....I love it! There are alot of different kinds of yoga - but my class is primarily stretching and relaxation for stress management/relief. If you have the opportunity, I recommend you try it - you might like it. It won't be the only exercising I do - but its a nice change of pace and it is relaxing but energizing at the same time. My company is offering the class - its at the end of the day in our cafeteria area. We have 30 to 40 people participating. Lots of deep breathing.... _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
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Posted: October 20, 2005 1:28 AM Post subject: |
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Mary,
It sounds like you have a wonderful company to work for. The Yoga sounds great too. Thanks for the suggestion.
Blessings, _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
Barbara K. |
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essie662
Quit Date: April 14, 2004
Posts: 3388 Location: MI
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Posted: October 20, 2005 11:12 AM Post subject: |
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Sounds great Mary would like to try it.
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Essie
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marw
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Posted: October 20, 2005 6:22 PM Post subject: |
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Mary, I know you are enjoying it! I love Yoga. I sometimes do it at the YMCA...their classes are free. Not doing it right now, but hope to go back. _________________
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: October 20, 2005 10:39 PM Post subject: |
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man, I am all for stress relief...........sounds just fantastic.
kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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Fightn4life
Quit Date: October 23, 2003
Posts: 1573 Location: Loysburg, PA
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Posted: October 23, 2005 5:17 PM Post subject: |
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I live too far away from any Yoga class but I have been practicing home Yoga for a few years now, it has helped so much help in my quit.
I have several Yoga DVD's, and videos. I get the Yoga Journal. I agree it helps release stress, lose weight and does wonders for flexibility. No matter what health problems you have, you can follow a program specified to your needs.
I have been focusing on "Yoga for weight Loss." So far, of the 20 pounds gained from quit date, I have lost 18.
I still seem heavier and not in all the same jeans but I feel healthier.
Not smoking I am sure is part of the feeling healthier part.
Sandyz
two years quit after a 30 year smoking spree _________________
"Keep your heart open to dreams. For as long as there's a dream, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, there is joy in living."
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Faby
Quit Date: August 14, 2005
Posts: 23 Location: London
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Posted: October 27, 2005 7:37 AM Post subject: |
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hehehehe I just made a post about yoga somewhere in the forum. I should've looked around before, oh well. I've been praticing yoga for about a month and it's the best thing i've ever done. _________________
Sometimes...all I need is the air that i breath........ |
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JoyMck
Quit Date: January 27, 2005
Posts: 59 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: November 21, 2005 5:56 PM Post subject: |
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Hello all!
I also just started yoga. My employer also is providing a class, once a week for free. I've had 3 classes so far, and really enjoy it. I'm still learning to breath properly, but I'm sure if I was still smoking, instead of being able to breath deeply, I would have coughing fits instead!
My good friend SandyZ also gave me a couple of Yoga magazines while I was visiting her.
Joy _________________
Work like you don't need the money
Dance like no one is watching
Love like you've never been hurt
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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
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Posted: November 24, 2005 12:24 AM Post subject: |
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Margaret,
I wonder if the YWCA by me would offer it free. Last I heard I'd have to pay them a monthly fee to join the whole program.
Blessings, _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
Barbara K. |
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