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Paul Swenson
11-13-2007, 11:19 AM
I've been going to Mens Yoga at Minnehaha Yoga since this spring when I was having some really bad tendon issues.

The class is 7:15 on Wednesdays at 4141 Minnehaha Avenue South. It's composed of older stiff guys of varying ability and is very laid back.

If you're a stiff guy in the south metro and looking for a good introduction into yoga that's not intimidating check this class out.

http://www.minnehahayoga.com/

BTW I have no financial interest in this class or Minnehaha yoga. It's something that's been great benefit and I thought I would share.
manual63
11-13-2007, 11:22 AM
It will help strengthen muscles you need for biking.

There, now it's bike related and can stay in this section.....:)
fallingup
11-13-2007, 11:25 AM
You men out there should listen to Paul - Yoga is grrrrrrrrrrrreat!

You can also check out the Yoga Center of Minneapolis - they have 2 studios (downtown & SLP) with a wide variety of styles & instructors! Check out Chris Gordon's Anusara class @ the Downtown location - that's the one I attend.

http://www.yogacentermpls.com/
Paul Swenson
11-13-2007, 11:29 AM
It will help strengthen muscles you need for biking.

There, now it's bike related and can stay in this section.....:)

I meant to add that my tendon issues kept me from biking.;)
Guest1
11-13-2007, 11:29 AM
I have been teaching exotic pet yoga for years, here is my star pupil;

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9746/yoga4lr.jpg
bigwheel
11-13-2007, 11:34 AM
Flexibility is good.

http://www.pyzam.com/img/funnypics/people/contortionist%5B1%5D.jpg
James
11-13-2007, 12:07 PM
The class is 7:15 on Wednesdays at 4141 Minnehaha Avenue South. It's composed of older stiff guys of varying ability and is very laid back.

If you're a stiff guy in the south metro and looking for a good introduction into yoga that's not intimidating check this class out.


Soooo.....if you are a stiff guy who wants to experiment in something new with other men, try this class?
Paul Swenson
11-13-2007, 12:09 PM
Soooo.....if you are a stiff guy who wants to experiment in something new with other men, try this class?

Yes.

Not that there's anything wrong with that....
Slimpee
11-13-2007, 01:58 PM
How much is it?
fallingup
11-13-2007, 02:04 PM
Soooo.....if you are a stiff guy who wants to experiment in something new with other men, try this class?


How much is it?

are we still talking about yoga here?
Lezgo Cycling
11-13-2007, 02:05 PM
are we still talking about yoga here?

great mtn biking god I hope so :sick:
Nickel
11-13-2007, 02:19 PM
Yoga is saving me from hip replacement. :D
Lezgo Cycling
11-13-2007, 02:20 PM
Yoga is saving me from hip replacement. :D

Did you have bad hips ? Or is this just preventative maintenance :D
Nickel
11-13-2007, 02:37 PM
My left hip has a lot less flexibility than my right and I've had tendinitis [rugby] in it before which has affected cycling to some degree. Plus I want to increase my squat depth so I can eventually pistol squat (http://www.beastskills.com/Pistol.htm)!
Lezgo Cycling
11-13-2007, 02:46 PM
got it....
soupboy
11-14-2007, 08:30 PM
I'd add Pilates to the yoga and some Bosu action.
kabbie_cache
11-14-2007, 10:25 PM
Plus I want to increase my squat depth so I can eventually pistol squat (http://www.beastskills.com/Pistol.htm)!


I know this is bad, but I used to be able to do that on roller skates :crazy:
soupboy
11-14-2007, 10:40 PM
What color and how short were your short shorts?:bunny:


I know this is bad, but I used to be able to do that on roller skates :crazy:
Nickel
11-14-2007, 11:07 PM
I know this is bad, but I used to be able to do that on roller skates :crazy:

Heh, I took roller skating lessons and it was one of the moves! :D
Paul Swenson
03-04-2009, 07:46 AM
Because I have no financial stake and my only concern is the welthfare of my fellow MORC members, I decided to bump my post from a year and a half ago. This is a great class.

The class is 7:15 on Wednesdays at 4141 Minnehaha Avenue South. It's composed of older stiff guys of varying ability and is very laid back.

If you're a stiff guy in the south metro and looking for a good introduction into yoga that's not intimidating check this class out.

http://www.minnehahayoga.com/ (http://www.minnehahayoga.com/)
wildkona
03-04-2009, 08:53 AM
I have been practicing yga for a year now and can speak first hand of the benefits esp. relating to biking.
Everyone should try it!!!
Stonehenge
03-04-2009, 09:26 AM
My left hip has a lot less flexibility than my right and I've had tendinitis [rugby] in it before which has affected cycling to some degree. Plus I want to increase my squat depth so I can eventually pistol squat (http://www.beastskills.com/Pistol.htm)!


Wow.... careful with squats - you may end up needing knee surgery before the hip. You can ask a guy I know had both knees done twice by early fourties - and the Doc told him of other stories....squat related.
Slimpee
03-04-2009, 09:39 AM
Wow.... careful with squats - you may end up needing knee surgery before the hip. You can ask a guy I know had both knees done twice by early fourties - and the Doc told him of other stories....squat related.

I've always understood that if done correctly (the key part) squats aren't nearly as dangerous and some would have you believe.

As for yoga, i tried it in college but the only part I liked was the relaxation part...
quickerpicker
03-04-2009, 11:19 AM
How much is it?

how much? $$
Paul Swenson
03-04-2009, 11:38 AM
how much? $$

$15 or so
rigtenzin
03-06-2009, 04:01 PM
Which tendon(s) are giving you trouble?

I'm having trouble getting over an aching Achilles tendon. I can't walk very far, much less ride.
Paul Swenson
03-06-2009, 05:09 PM
Which tendon(s) are giving you trouble?

I'm having trouble getting over an aching Achilles tendon. I can't walk very far, much less ride.

I would be extremely careful with that. If it's so bad that you can't walk, you may want to see a doctor. At the very least RICE it.

If you mess up your achilles tendon, you're pretty much screwed.