Winter Solstice 2020/New Year 2021 Sadhana check in, all welcome! - Page 42

Vantreesta · 02-17-21, 09:41 AM

Thanks, Beth! I will try them out. It's so hard to sort everything out when I have so many issues going on and an exercise to help one thing might exacerbate another. When I was going to PT in January 2020 for hip pain and an extremely tight QL, one of the exercises she gave me was a modified single-leg deadlift. Well, now that the HHT is hurting so badly, that is not a happy exercise for it! Sitting in simple cross legged style feels fine while I'm doing it but when I get up that bad hip is so stiff and sore that I limp for several steps. Sometimes I feel like a trainwreck! I think I need a PT Sadhana!

I know I have to be diligent about it but haven't been. Today I don't even think I will try my run bc the tendon is hurting so bad. Sigh. Why did I do those stupid splits that started all these problems in 2009??? Okay, ending pity party NOW!

yogapam · 02-17-21, 11:18 AM

I’m sorry you’re having ongoing difficulties Vannie! I do have my share of “torture devices”, lol! I’ve had SI dysfunction a few times, not fun! I’ve even resorted to using an SI belt and that was very helpful. Thankfully it’s been a while! I have a yoga wheel & agree that the chirp wheel looks virtually the same. It is pretty intense & I haven’t used mine in a while. I have some lumbar disc degeneration and my back tells me that deep backbends are off the menu for now. I love supported fish pose. And I often do a yin reclined half double pigeon, I stop at her step one & don’t use a knee support. I hold it for several minutes. I agree with Beth, find a variation that feels good.

Ilde · 02-17-21, 12:57 PM

Vannie - Hope you feel better very soon.
Beth, your channel looks really nice. I will try your practices for sure.

Day 59:
Yoga Makeover - Detox Flow

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Day 58:
Yoga Makeover - Flat Abs

Day 57:
Yoga Makeover - Total Body Tone
Qigong Massage for Beauty and Longevity

toaster · 02-17-21, 01:00 PM

Thanks Ilde! My stuff is definitely low-tech compared to some of the other YT channels out there, but people seem to like it. Also, I take requests!

If there is anything you'd like to see, let me know and I will try to accommodate.

ETA - Vannie, yes, definitely multiple things going on as we get older!

Vantreesta · 02-17-21, 01:27 PM

Thanks, everyone! I'll try some things and see what works. Surprisingly nothing hurt on our walk. I did go a bit slower bc I wasn't sure where there might be slick spots.

yogapam · 02-18-21, 01:43 AM

Day 59:
~my own yin practice, felt like doing my own thing again....forward bends, gentle back bends, & hip openers

Now to come up with something special for day 60 tomorrow....

Ilde · 02-18-21, 12:21 PM

Made it to day 60 with the last day of the Yoga Makeover series (Lower Body).
I feel grateful for this journey and plan to continue.

Thanks everyone

**********************************
Day 59:
Yoga Makeover - Detox Flow

Day 58:
Yoga Makeover - Flat Abs

Vantreesta · 02-18-21, 08:42 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Acumobility-U.../dp/B07B1HMDT3

This wheel is tempting me.

I ended up taking a rest day yesterday, just our walks and some light housework. My hamstrings are feeling much better, I suspect a combo of the rest day and the PT exercises the day before, but my back got worse after sitting on the floor with Cyric. It is still cranky. Today I did a little massage with a partially deflated small peanut that I think came with a Gaiam DVD for back. The YTU balls were too hard for my pain level. I did some exercises from the Tone & Tighten YouTube channel and then did Slim Series Cool It Off Express bc I remembered it has some different stretches that are nice for my SI pain. Unfortunately I'm still hurting. I didn't have the pages linked while I was in my gym so I haven't tried them yet. But I am thankful my hammies are feeling better and that I can still go for walks!

yogapam · 02-18-21, 09:25 PM

Day 60:

~Yoga & Muscle Release (YT) - This was a nice short practice with some lovely stretches & a little gentle foot, leg, & shoulder ball massage. It was by an Essentrics buddy & mentor who did my level 1 Essentrics exam in Tulsa back in 2017.

Woo hoo, we made it to 60 Ilde!

Vannie - That wheel looks interesting. If you decide to buy, let us know how you like it.

Vantreesta · 02-18-21, 09:46 PM

Will do, Pam! I also meant to ask you, there are so many SI belts. What brand is yours?

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02-17-21, 09:41 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Thanks, Beth! I will try them out. It's so hard to sort everything out when I have so many issues going on and an exercise to help one thing might exacerbate another. When I was going to PT in January 2020 for hip pain and an extremely tight QL, one of the exercises she gave me was a modified single-leg deadlift. Well, now that the HHT is hurting so badly, that is not a happy exercise for it! Sitting in simple cross legged style feels fine while I'm doing it but when I get up that bad hip is so stiff and sore that I limp for several steps. Sometimes I feel like a trainwreck! I think I need a PT Sadhana! I know I have to be diligent about it but haven't been. Today I don't even think I will try my run bc the tendon is hurting so bad. Sigh. Why did I do those stupid splits that started all these problems in 2009??? Okay, ending pity party NOW! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

02-17-21, 11:18 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I’m sorry you’re having ongoing difficulties Vannie! I do have my share of “torture devices”, lol! I’ve had SI dysfunction a few times, not fun! I’ve even resorted to using an SI belt and that was very helpful. Thankfully it’s been a while! I have a yoga wheel & agree that the chirp wheel looks virtually the same. It is pretty intense & I haven’t used mine in a while. I have some lumbar disc degeneration and my back tells me that deep backbends are off the menu for now. I love supported fish pose. And I often do a yin reclined half double pigeon, I stop at her step one & don’t use a knee support. I hold it for several minutes. I agree with Beth, find a variation that feels good. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

02-17-21, 12:57 PM
Ilde Join Date: May 2009	Vannie - Hope you feel better very soon. Beth, your channel looks really nice. I will try your practices for sure. Day 59: Yoga Makeover - Detox Flow ********************************** Day 58: Yoga Makeover - Flat Abs Day 57: Yoga Makeover - Total Body Tone Qigong Massage for Beauty and Longevity

02-17-21, 01:00 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Thanks Ilde! My stuff is definitely low-tech compared to some of the other YT channels out there, but people seem to like it. Also, I take requests! If there is anything you'd like to see, let me know and I will try to accommodate. ETA - Vannie, yes, definitely multiple things going on as we get older! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

02-17-21, 01:27 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Thanks, everyone! I'll try some things and see what works. Surprisingly nothing hurt on our walk. I did go a bit slower bc I wasn't sure where there might be slick spots. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

02-18-21, 01:43 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Day 59: ~my own yin practice, felt like doing my own thing again....forward bends, gentle back bends, & hip openers Now to come up with something special for day 60 tomorrow.... __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

02-18-21, 12:21 PM
Ilde Join Date: May 2009	Made it to day 60 with the last day of the Yoga Makeover series (Lower Body). I feel grateful for this journey and plan to continue. Thanks everyone ********************************** Day 59: Yoga Makeover - Detox Flow Day 58: Yoga Makeover - Flat Abs

02-18-21, 08:42 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	https://www.amazon.com/Acumobility-U.../dp/B07B1HMDT3 This wheel is tempting me. I ended up taking a rest day yesterday, just our walks and some light housework. My hamstrings are feeling much better, I suspect a combo of the rest day and the PT exercises the day before, but my back got worse after sitting on the floor with Cyric. It is still cranky. Today I did a little massage with a partially deflated small peanut that I think came with a Gaiam DVD for back. The YTU balls were too hard for my pain level. I did some exercises from the Tone & Tighten YouTube channel and then did Slim Series Cool It Off Express bc I remembered it has some different stretches that are nice for my SI pain. Unfortunately I'm still hurting. I didn't have the pages linked while I was in my gym so I haven't tried them yet. But I am thankful my hammies are feeling better and that I can still go for walks! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

02-18-21, 09:25 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Day 60: ~Yoga & Muscle Release (YT) - This was a nice short practice with some lovely stretches & a little gentle foot, leg, & shoulder ball massage. It was by an Essentrics buddy & mentor who did my level 1 Essentrics exam in Tulsa back in 2017. Woo hoo, we made it to 60 Ilde! Vannie - That wheel looks interesting. If you decide to buy, let us know how you like it. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

02-18-21, 09:46 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Will do, Pam! I also meant to ask you, there are so many SI belts. What brand is yours? __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness