Comments for Texas Shiva http://www.texasshiva.com Blogging about Yoga, Ashtanga, Shiva, Kali, Vishnu and so on... Thu, 12 May 2011 19:04:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Q&A: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped? by Matthew Findlay http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped/comment-page-1#comment-5674 Matthew Findlay Thu, 12 May 2011 19:04:09 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped#comment-5674 Yoga can be a great way to build muscle, but like any other exercise, it's all about what you put into it. Most yoga isn't about building huge biceps or pecs or whatever like weight lifting is. But Yoga can be EXCELLENT for core strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, and all of those things will complement "getting ripped" if that is your objective. Just make sure you choose the right kind of Yoga for your objectives -- you'll probably want Vinyasa or Power Yoga, using a course or DVD designed for athletes. See link below for some good options! Yoga can be a great way to build muscle, but like any other exercise, it’s all about what you put into it. Most yoga isn’t about building huge biceps or pecs or whatever like weight lifting is. But Yoga can be EXCELLENT for core strength, flexibility, and overall fitness, and all of those things will complement “getting ripped” if that is your objective.

Just make sure you choose the right kind of Yoga for your objectives — you’ll probably want Vinyasa or Power Yoga, using a course or DVD designed for athletes. See link below for some good options!

]]> Comment on Q&A: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped? by Chocolate Wolf http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped/comment-page-1#comment-5673 Chocolate Wolf Thu, 12 May 2011 18:07:12 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped#comment-5673 Eating a lean (low fat) diet is a big factor in getting ripped. Yes, you have to do an activity that promotes muscle growth, but if your diet is still high in fat content, it will take you a lot longer to get ripped. A lot of people don't realize they already have a nice six pack; it's just hidden beneath a layer of stomach fat. And no, you can't "target" fat loss from a just an isolated part of the body. Eating a lean (low fat) diet is a big factor in getting ripped.
Yes, you have to do an activity that promotes muscle growth, but if your diet is still high in fat content, it will take you a lot longer to get ripped.
A lot of people don’t realize they already have a nice six pack; it’s just hidden beneath a layer of stomach fat. And no, you can’t “target” fat loss from a just an isolated part of the body.

]]> Comment on Q&A: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped? by Yogini Dream http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped/comment-page-1#comment-5672 Yogini Dream Thu, 12 May 2011 17:53:43 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped#comment-5672 Well, I practice yoga for an hour or a little bit more a day 7 days a week. If you are already slender yes, yoga will tone your body. And eventually you could get ripped. But it'll take time, of course it will not be as fast as doing extreme cardio and lifting a lot of weight. Also, you have to eat healthy and drink tons of water if you want it to work. With yoga you will improve your posture and lenghten your body which is great. I am already noticing the muscles on my thighs and arms a little bit. Oh, to get better results in my opinion you should practice vinyasa yoga or 'power yoga' to challenge the body Well, I practice yoga for an hour or a little bit more a day 7 days a week. If you are already slender yes, yoga will tone your body. And eventually you could get ripped. But it’ll take time, of course it will not be as fast as doing extreme cardio and lifting a lot of weight. Also, you have to eat healthy and drink tons of water if you want it to work. With yoga you will improve your posture and lenghten your body which is great. I am already noticing the muscles on my thighs and arms a little bit. Oh, to get better results in my opinion you should practice vinyasa yoga or ‘power yoga’ to challenge the body

]]> Comment on Q&A: How good is yoga when it comes to getting ripped? by Ben http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped/comment-page-1#comment-5671 Ben Thu, 12 May 2011 17:19:27 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-how-good-is-yoga-when-it-comes-to-getting-ripped#comment-5671 You have to do ashtanga yoga to get ripped http://www.ashtangayoga.info/practice/asana-vinyasa-series/ You have to do ashtanga yoga to get ripped

http://www.ashtangayoga.info/practice/asana-vinyasa-series/

]]> Comment on Q&A: What are some good exercises or yoga to reduce Hiatus Hernia to solve the problem of GERD? by dcslmt http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-are-some-good-exercises-or-yoga-to-reduce-hiatus-hernia-to-solve-the-problem-of-gerd/comment-page-1#comment-5668 dcslmt Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:07:24 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-are-some-good-exercises-or-yoga-to-reduce-hiatus-hernia-to-solve-the-problem-of-gerd#comment-5668 I have a hiatal hernia. I've done a lot of research, and I haven't heard of any proven way to reduce or cure it without surgery. It doesn't restrict my activity at all - I'm a triathlete and marathoner - but I do take 20mg of omeprazole every day to control the GERD. I have a hiatal hernia. I’ve done a lot of research, and I haven’t heard of any proven way to reduce or cure it without surgery. It doesn’t restrict my activity at all – I’m a triathlete and marathoner – but I do take 20mg of omeprazole every day to control the GERD.

]]> Comment on Q&A: What is the controversy with Christianity and yoga? by Dhr Bibberknie http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-is-the-controversy-with-christianity-and-yoga/comment-page-1#comment-5666 Dhr Bibberknie Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:50:27 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-is-the-controversy-with-christianity-and-yoga#comment-5666 Don't be fooled by bad religion! Doing yoga will increase your love for god and your love for your neighbours, and these are the pillars of christianity. Don’t be fooled by bad religion! Doing yoga will increase your love for god and your love for your neighbours, and these are the pillars of christianity.

]]> Comment on What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates? by ciresllih http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates/comment-page-1#comment-5658 ciresllih Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:54:31 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates#comment-5658 I would say combine them and add some traditional stretching as well. Don't over do it by doing both programs to their complete extent. As far as traditional stretching, hold each stretch longer, for a minimum of 20 seconds. Don't eat or drink right before stretching either. Good luck! I would say combine them and add some traditional stretching as well. Don’t over do it by doing both programs to their complete extent. As far as traditional stretching, hold each stretch longer, for a minimum of 20 seconds. Don’t eat or drink right before stretching either. Good luck!

]]> Comment on What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates? by Ray http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates/comment-page-1#comment-5657 Ray Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:34:32 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates#comment-5657 Yoga is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Pilates works the whole body, emphasizing control, precision and concentration in both the mind and the body. Both look a slow stretching movements. Pilates has slightly more emphasis on strength. for what you are wanting, I would recommend Pilates. Yoga is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Pilates works the whole body, emphasizing control, precision and concentration in both the mind and the body.
Both look a slow stretching movements. Pilates has slightly more emphasis on strength. for what you are wanting, I would recommend Pilates.

]]> Comment on What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates? by Bob F http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates/comment-page-1#comment-5656 Bob F Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:53:52 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/what-is-better-for-increasing-flexibility-yoga-or-pilates#comment-5656 Pilates seems to be a subset of yoga _ Pilates seems to be a subset of yoga
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]]> Comment on Q&A: What is the controversy with Christianity and yoga? by ♥ Moon Goddess ♥ http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-is-the-controversy-with-christianity-and-yoga/comment-page-1#comment-5643 ♥ Moon Goddess ♥ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:36:57 +0000 http://www.texasshiva.com/faq/qa-what-is-the-controversy-with-christianity-and-yoga#comment-5643 It's fine, there's no conflict. Those who say there is a conflict don't know enough of their Christianity, and nothing about Buddhism. Therefore, since they don't know, they're not in a position to give an educated conclusion, are they? It’s fine, there’s no conflict. Those who say there is a conflict don’t know enough of their Christianity, and nothing about Buddhism. Therefore, since they don’t know, they’re not in a position to give an educated conclusion, are they?

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