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Here you go! I've never tried it, because yoga just doesn't appeal to me. But... I hear it's magic for some.

Thanks Erica
I checked out your link, but not sure that yoga is for me either.
I did used to do a yoga class but I have a slight issue with lightheadedness and balance, even in my regular fitness class at times. I think in a yoga class I would be the equivalent of my 2 year old trying to play musical statues!!
Thanks for taking the time to shed some light on the hot yoga mystery for me, you are a sweetheart

I found Pilates far better than yoga. Will need a qualified instructor though - and beginner Pilates, not Pilates using that Pilates 'machine' that is pushed out on the internet (lot of people get the two muddled, invest in the 'machine' and find that they get/can get injured by using!)

Also Tink, vist Manatee (Cindy's) profile, there you will find various exercises specific to AS put together BY Manatee. Very good indeed.

I am presently having physio at the local hospital, doing me a power of good. Have got a lot of mobility back, even neck mobility, which I would not have thought possible. Am soooo pleased. The exercises we are doing are much like to what Manatee has posted. You can find Manatee and her exercises by going to the user section, click on the Ms, and Manatee is about 8/10 person down. Can recommend.

Might even bring the exercises to the attention of your gym instructor and perhaps do a Manatee exercise in replacement of those exercises that are a no-no for you at the gym? Just a thought.

Go well -

What?!? Yet you're not logging your time into the FITNESS TEAM stats? Molly... What're you waiting for girl?

I knew there were lurkers, but never guessed there was one as cool as our Molly!

Go TEAM!

Quote: "What?!? Yet you're not logging your time into the FITNESS TEAM stats? Molly... What're you waiting for girl?"

Didn't think it qualified - I mean, under instruction at the hospital physio dept. Just do a few exercises. One of the physio team also does soft manipulation. He's quite good at it. My tregus to wall has improved as well. Next session on Fri, when I will see the medic as well (he's cute, a real sweetie, though would prob 'shudder' at beng termed 'sweet'...!!)

Still unable to 'march' out as my feet are sooo horrible. But body mobility is improving. Would LOVE to have my own gym setup...

This is an ANY and ALL exercise fitness team!
We have to keep moving to be able to keep moving, right? Stretching is an official KickAS FITNESS TEAM sport as well!

Go TEAM!

OK, then I'd better git mesel over to the FITNESS TEAM and report in! Cor.

Salut La Moll!

Funny you should mention Pilates - I did hear talk of a class starting up in my area - will keep an eye or ear or both out for this!

Merky buttercups

Will check out Cindy's exercises, thanks for telling me where to look.


Like this idea a lot - kind of like exercise "freestying"!

No files on you, Erica! You make one hell of a team leader - if exercise were a political party you would have all the voters eating out of your hand and win every election hands down
"Erica's Swimming Party" V any other political party you care to mention ... no contest!