Anyone do Yoga?

erinandbrockv

I am thinking about stopping acupuncture at least until my next transfer (I know I am not out of the game but I am having a hard time having much hope for this cycle and this is giving me something to focus on!) I am sick of spending $70 a pop for something I dont think has helped me all THAT much! Anyway, I was thinking of trying Yoga. I have done PIlates, but not Yoga. And there is a great little place sort of close to me that even offers prenatal yoga (for later on!)

Anyone do Yoga for relaxation, etc and really like it?

DivaNerd

I have decided to try this...despite not liking it..because I will try anything right now!!..I was reading a book over the weekend and there are certain poses that bring more bloodflow to certain areas....who knows if it will help

I was considering accupuncture...if I only it did not cost so much...

Edwina.McDunnough

I love it and have been doing it on and off for a long time. It really depends on the teacher and how you connect with them, and the style of yoga. Personally, I think that a great teacher makes a world of difference, and that's such a personal, subjective decision. My suggestion is to take a few classes from a few people before you make any commitments.

That is, unless you hit the ground loving it (I did!).

Good luck with your classes!

LaneCA

I've been doing yoga for a couple of months. I recommend it - very relaxing. I've also been doing Circle+Bloom relaxation/visualization exercises. They say the relaxation benefit is similar to acupuncture, but much cheaper. They have exercises for medicated and natural cycles.

But, you never know; this FET could work out and you will be signing up for pre-natal yoga instead! GL!!?

kthappy76

I have this DVD, which I got after taking their class.

https://shop.pullingdownthemoon.com/prod/Fertility-Movies_44/Yoga-For-Fertility_35.aspx

I prefer the in-person sessions, but if you want something for home and cheap, check it out.  GL!

 

huskerbaby

I love it.  I started going to yoga after our loss, and I go twice a week.  Initially I was looking for something relaxing and "me time", and also hoped that it would help to eliminate a little of the baby bloat.   Honestly, when I don't go, I miss it.

I did find a teacher I really like and it did make all the difference.  Honestly, there is no comparison between going to a studio and having a teacher versus a DVD.  After one of the classes I explained why I came to yoga, and also mentioned that I was doing to do IVF again and she was excellent at making suggestions for poses, etc.  

In my experience, Yin Yoga is the type that would suit you best.  Tell whoever you are looking to experience their most "restorative" class.

 

erinandbrockv

huskerbaby:

In my experience, Yin Yoga is the type that would suit you best.  Tell whoever you are looking to experience their most "restorative" class.

Thanks! I did see on their schedule that they have this type-I am excited to check this out!

SeptemberBride'08

I started last week and the yoga I tried is much more fast paced vs the long slow, hold poses for long periods at a time. I ended up pulling a muscle in my back ( but I'm going to go again this week. It really stretched me out and besides the pulled muscle...I felt good.

cbubbles2

I tried yoga a few years ago and hated it! It just wasn't enough "exercise" for me. I just recently tried it again to help me relax, and prepare my body for IVF and I LOVED it. It made me feel so good and realxed and happy. I just wish I could get to a class more because the DVDs just don't work for me. Good luck! Oh, and I'd agree with people to try different instructors/classes.

k-mart

Thanks for posting this! I didn't know about Yin Yoga!

I have been taking Hatha Yoga for a few months now and it's actually quite the strength training workout! I feel good about it, but I can't say it's relaxing. It's at a decent fast pace and intense at times.

vanessagorc

I am a Bikram Yogi, and I love it!!  I practiced 5-6 times a week.  It helped every aspect of my life!  I soooooo encourage everyone to try it, i think it's life changing.

I did it all the way thru lupron and had to stop while stimming.  It's not relaxing during the class, its VERY hard.  But u feel relaxed after.

LCS040209

I'm a runner and stopped before stimming to try and relax my mind/body as much as possible (I was also doing acu). I bought a couple DVD's and did yoga every day while stimming and found it great and very relaxing. Sometimes it seemed to be the only thing that calmed my nerves!