Yoga

[tampa 55]

Hi there. I did yoga 70 lbs ago and it was a little tough. Probably because I was not very flexible. I am 3 weeks post op. already walking several times a week. I would love to do Yoga sometime in there near future

Has anyone done yoga weighing over 200 pounds?

Any recommendations as to what to do to get prepared? Thank you!!!!

[lnelson796 117]

I started doing yoga at 4 weeks post surgery and about 250 pounds and did just fine. Had to modify occasionally but really had no problems with it.

[notmeanymore 629]

I did take regular yoga (regular as opposed to hot yoga) and I was over 200. I found it very difficult because I couldnt hold myself up for one and second, I wasnt doing the breathing properly because in a lot of the poses I was squishing my diaphragm. But what I was able to do I found beneficial. I still felt great the next day, my hips were open and my back felt more aligned. So because I know I loved it when I was heavier, I started going again once I was healed but I started taking hot yoga (bikram yoga in a room heated to about 100 - 105 degrees). Now Im addicted.

What helped me most when I was heavier and just starting yoga was using the blocks and straps. Once you keep dropping pounds and become more flexible you wont need them as often. I still use them to this day sometimes. Good luck to you.

[Chelsi 107]

I've wanted to do yoga so many times. I have extensive wrist problems, though, so I've always been afraid to try it, especially being heavy. I'd love to hear more if/when you decide to try it!

[tampa 55]

Thank you so much for the stories. I am in encourage. I think I will build up endurance by walking as I have been doing. Weight training in 2 weeks. Then start yoga. I did the hit yoga too and I loved it. The heat made my body so much more supple and flexible.