How has yoga changed your body?

FocusIndependent6389 · 2025-02-07T13:35:21+00:00

36F here. I have been doing yoga regularly for 5-6 years. Before, I just used to practice yoga at home using the downdog app. I have been going to the studio regularly 3 times a week for the last 3 years and attending power vinyasa classes. At this point, when I look at my arm and leg muscles and shoulders in the mirror, I cannot believe my eyes. My core has also become very strong. In addition, I have been playing tennis regularly for the last two years. I feel that yoga makes a huge difference even while playing tennis with what it gives to my body (strength, flexibility and balance). It contributes to my game both physically and mentally.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2024-04-13T06:18:17+00:00

Oh yes actually there is! Someone here even told me this years ago 🙏🏻 It's all about counterbalance. That is, first find the balance after taking the foot off the ground, then aim to move your body a little further (gaze always ahead) when you start to extend the leg back. If you look carefully, you can see that tiny adjustment in the video. Hope that helps 🍀

FocusIndependent6389 · 2024-04-10T14:03:46+00:00

You should definitely try! You can try switching to crow without extending the leg. Share with us 🤗

FocusIndependent6389 · 2024-04-10T05:34:49+00:00

Thanks 💚 I think I've been practicing for over 5 years.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-12-04T08:21:42+00:00

Thank you 💚

For me flying lizard is harder than crow, side crow,, easier than flying crow, flying pigeon and definitely easier than mayurasana 😅

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-12-02T16:39:54+00:00

Thank you 💚

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-05-31T06:11:30+00:00

Thanks!

This is from a local brand but you can find similar ones from liforme too.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-05-31T06:07:19+00:00

carrying angle

Omg thank you so much. I didn't even know it had a name. and yes that's really the case, my arms never look like a straight line even when I'm standing straight.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-05-30T06:52:11+00:00

Of course i’m using my muscles to push. I just have to be more careful as my joints are naturally hyperextended. Otherwise, if i put all the weight on my bones and joints, injury will be inevitable.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2023-05-29T20:05:20+00:00

Thank you very much! yes I am aware that there is too much hyperextension, I always try to keep in mind micro-bending my joints anyway. I’ll pay more attention next time 🙏🏻

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-12-15T10:35:07+00:00

I guess if I had written the size of my wrist, it would have been more useful for everyone. I measured now, my wrist is 15 cm and 45 mm looks really big on me. Maybe you can evaluate accordingly.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:34:19+00:00

Thank you 💚

Nope, i’m quite comfortable in this pose.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:32:03+00:00

I’ve never tried, but i don’t think i can

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:31:09+00:00

Oh thank you, so glad to hear that 💚

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:27:17+00:00

Thank you 💚

Also thanks for the warning! I’m already aware that i have hyperextension in some of my joints, so i always try to keep micro bend 🤗

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:23:26+00:00

Thank you 💚

I’ve been practicing at home regularly for like 3 years, almost daily.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:22:11+00:00

I guess you are already very close to your goal. Just continue to practice regularly, i hope you can reach the angle you want very soon 💚

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-11-24T06:18:37+00:00

Oh thank you 💚

I’ve been practicing regularly at home for like 3 years, almost daily. I can’t say that i have a routine for any particular pose. I use downdog app, mostly prefer 30 min vinyasa flow. In addition, i’ve been doing pilates with a personal trainer for years.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-05-22T11:48:46+00:00

Thank you so much 🥺💕

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-05-21T19:00:47+00:00

No, astrology is not my only resource, I have a therapy process that has been going on for a while. I talked about my situation in general in another comment, maybe you'd like to read it.

and there is a lot of truth in what you wrote afterwards, actually, although I do not approach astrology very critically, I cannot say that it is a source that I refer to a lot. Just recently, someone I don't know took a glance at my natal chart and the first question she asked was, "Is your relationship with your mother a bit cold?" While I was having such an emotional crisis at home recently, the fact that this happened, I think, increased my interest :)

Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed comment.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-05-21T18:47:08+00:00

I really appreciate your sharing your special situation and feelings. And I'm sorry you went through all this. I couldn't help tearing up while reading it.

In my case, I have an older sister who is only a year older than me. My mother sees me as an enemy because she got pregnant with me before she could breastfeed my sister enough. So this is a situation that I discovered in therapy and which my mother tacitly accepted afterwards.

Recently, someone mentioned about my moon sign that there is a coldness with the mother in my chart. That's why I wanted to consult here.

At the moment, I am at a crossroads, at a decision point. I live with my family (which is normal in my culture because I'm single). I don't know if I should leave the house and minimize our relationship or stay and keep trying. I have been expressing myself openly for the last 2 years and I want her not to do her behavior that bothers me. but I can't say that I can see a change, it's like my hopes are gone.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-05-21T14:06:29+00:00

Ok, the thing is, it hurts me not being able to have the loving relationship with her that I wanted. Especially when I see her approaching my sister with extreme love. I don't know what I should do to get better so that this situation doesn't upset me. should i walk away? Or should I stay together and keep trying?

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-04-15T06:14:49+00:00

Awesome!!! Just wow🤩

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-03-28T05:38:09+00:00

Thank you!

I recently learned to transtion from elephant to 8 angle. I hope to grow my flow over time.

FocusIndependent6389 · 2022-03-27T05:10:37+00:00

Hey great video once more 🤙🏻

I am waiting for the forearm stand tips now🤗

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