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Yoga positions for beginners? A good website? Or really detailed descriptions of some really effective positions - to optimize relaxation and stretching and strengthening. thanks <3

Does anyone know a website that shows yoga positions and meditation techniques? I get frequent migranes, and am stressed out a bit, yoga and meditation is supposed to be a way of stopping them, but i need a website that has relaxing calming positions for beginners I want a website the does more of pictures than of having to read

Beginner positions for Yoga? I wanted to start doing Yoga, but at home, instead of going to some classes. Does anybody have any good positions to share or know a good site full of them?

Moms: Yoga recommendations? I would like to start doing yoga as a type of body-mind fitness and relaxation. I'm not sure where to start or how to do yoga. So can any of you recommend yoga positions for beginners or perhaps there is a DVD you like?

Yoga?????? Can someone please suggest a good site that has all the yoga positions for beginners? Or just tell me some?

Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga ? Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any basic yoga positions, that would be suitable for a beginner like myself. All the ones on the internet look terribly painful, and I was hoping someone could help me get started. Anything would be helpful. Thank you very much. Okay, thanks Sufi.

Can you suggest a good yoga video? What is a good yoga video for beginners that has a lot of the basic positions but is also enjoyable. I want to start taking it up and working on it every day to improve my health, calm me down, and help my heart. Anyone use one that they really like?

Is this normal for beginners taking Yoga, dance or aerobics classes? PLEASE ANSWER!? I'm going to take a yoga class at my gym tomorrow morning. I'm a beginner. In my belly dance and pole dance classes, I always have problems when it comes to putting my body in certain positions and stretching. I have problems doing push ups too. Why? I literally feel like I am about to die!! And I'm not fat, either. Now, I have had an unhealthy lifestyle for years. Old terrible habits don't fade so easily but I'm trying to slowly get myself on track. I don't know if that's the problem or could it be that I'm not used to this? Or it might be that I have no strength? What can I do about this so I can be more flexible with bending and stretching where it doesn't cause pain? I am carrying 30 extra pounds but I see "big women" and older people doing some of this stuff better than I can. What should I do? I do fine with the routines and all. I just can't stretch too much. Thanks Tabby! sweetroll- interesting and so true. When I used to work in an office, my coworker and I decided to use a free trial period after work in this luxurious gym to see if it was something we wanted to do. We were both in our 20s and we both had lifestyles that left a lot to be desired ( ex: she smoked no less than 2 packs of cigarettes a day). We were in there wheezing on the treadmills whereas gray haired people were outdoing us, lol. I guess they were healthier. Back then, I was an average weight and she was a thin Asian girl. It makes sense that they were in shape and we weren't, I shouldn't have made any judgements.

at risk of becoming overweight? •i am at risk of becoming over weight, according to my BMI... i am 12 y/o female 4'10'' and 120 pounds. i am a bit chubby, but i have a really big butt....im really stressing out, i dont want to become overweight!! i know that stress is adding to the weight... i am homeschooled (even tho that has nothing to do with it.) •how can i do some 'beginners' exersizes to lose some weight, and like would i be able to do yoga to lose weigt? if so what are the positions of yoga for like beginners? •••••PLEASE dont tell me im too young to worry about my weight, i really dont want to be an overweight teen, and my birthday is march 21 and i will be 13. how can i slim up by my birthday?? thank you! •••••oh and no pills, wacko/crash diets... i dont mind cutting down portions, but never a diet, my mom wouldnt make one individaul person special food, and i garuntee you, no one will come on a diet with me. yeah i know about diet soda, and i drink about a cup of water every 2 hours i have about no self esteem because my brother calls me fatt.. thats about the only word he ever says to me

People experienced with yoga? What would be the best type of yoga to practice for a beginner, and do you have some positions I could try, or websites with good information? Does it help with weight loss?

Know any Yoga tricks anyone? Anyone know any good yoga sites where i can print out some yoga positions, basic or beginner please. TAHNKS!

yoga 4 beginners...??? i have never reallyy done yoga b4.. but i LUV the way some ppl are so flexible nd they can stand on their heads. and all those weird positions.. how can i get that way .. but w/o goin 2 the gym r their videos or anythin 4 it.. or any websites.. well any suggestions would b great.. :).. o and is yoga something that if ur not flexible 4rmt he getgo nd u prob wont b good at yoga or is it sum ability that u have 2 gain through practice...thnx :)

Yoga, a problem of courtesy, especially in need of female answers? So, before any assume this is a joke, let me assure you it's not. It's a question stemming from real life experience, and one I'd like to 'anonymously' gather opinions on. I've been doing a beginner's yoga class for about three weeks now, and I'd noticed early on that there were potential pitfalls for any guy in that type of environment. However, yoga was highly recommended as a way to strengthen my back and start burning some fat. (I was injured in Iraq, and a nasty side effect of the 'treatment' was gaining roughly 80lbs and about ten percent body fat.) Well, a few weeks went fine, and then it happened, the unintentional, chemical erection. Luckily we were doing some seated maneuvers and I was able to regain composure without causing a ruckus, but it's put a fear in my mind. How would it be perceived for a man to be spotted with an erection in the middle of a Yoga class? Would the group be mostly mature about it, realizing that it's a hard thing to stop when some of those positions are being assumed by the finer sex? Or would it be perceived as an act of perversion? I've worked out in the gym most of my life and have seldom run into this situation, and when I did it was as easy as changing my workout schedule. Alas, this particular class is only offered the once. What's the verdict? Should I seek another, more male centered yoga class (That's an odd statement to make, considering in one light the one I'm in now is extremely male centered.)? Or should I continue to go, using self control as much as possible, and hoping nature doesn't over rule me in a more awkward pose? Let me again state, this is a serious question, I'd appreciate sincere, adult answers. And please do give me the benefit of the doubt, I am not going to yoga for any other reason than to get a good, joint friendly workout.

Yoga.....how can i improve? I would call myself a beginner in yoga. But I occasionally do a yoga/Pilate's video. I recently started going to yoga classes at a recreation center. i was wondering how can i get better or improve. and i know practice make perfect. I'm 19, voluptuous with most of my weight going towards my rack of DDD/F. My rack is one of the main reason I never played any sports, but how can i over come it in yoga, or is their certain positions i can do that will downsize them.

question..........? in yoga moves or any aerobics how long should u hold that position for a beginner?

I want to loose at least 80 lbs. can anyone help me? I am overweight and i am 15 and really close to getting diabetes(in fact the my doctor had blood taken from me and sent to get lab tested. The results showed i am pre-diabetic.) I want to loose weight. Is yoga an appropriate exercise for me? can it help me loose weight? If anyone responds would they be kind enough to include a website of yoga positions for beginners? Thank you for your time! ~And by the way the dietitian told me that my real problem was lack of exercise and not that of my diet.~

A question about beginning yoga, dance and aerobics classes? I'm going to take a yoga class at my gym tomorrow morning. I'm a beginner. In my belly dance and pole dance classes, I always have problems when it comes to putting my body in certain positions and stretching. I have problems doing push ups too. Why? I literally feel like I am about to die!! And I'm not fat, either. Now, I have had an unhealthy lifestyle for years. Old terrible habits don't fade so easily but I'm trying to slowly get myself on track. I don't know if that's the problem or could it be that I'm not used to this? Or it might be that I have no strength? What can I do about this so I can be more flexible with bending and stretching where it doesn't cause pain? I am carrying 30 extra pounds but I see "big women" and older people doing some of this stuff better than I can. What should I do?

What is the shortest prayer? Prayer is Not Optional" A layman, at the St Vladimir's Seminary Summer Institute, wrote this sentence as the most important thing he learned all week. Which Words The classical form of the Jesus Prayer is, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." The actual words of our short prayers can vary. We might say the classic version of the Jesus Prayer, or we might say, "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me." We may say, "Lord Jesus, have mercy." Or, we might say a Psalm verse, or a Bible quote, or some other prayer. Monks of old said, "Lord, make haste to help me. Lord, make speed to save me," all day long. The history of the Jesus Prayer goes back, as far as we know, to the early sixth century, with Diadochos, who taught that repetition of the prayer leads to inner stillness. Even earlier John Cassian recommended this type of prayer. In the fourth century Egypt, in Nitria, short "arrow" prayers were practiced. Abba Macarius of Egypt said there is no need to waste time with words. It is enough to hold out your hands and say, "Lord, according to your desire and your wisdom, have mercy." If pressed in the struggle, say, "Lord, save me!" or say, "Lord." He knows what is best for us, and will have mercy upon us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pray Ceaselessly We are all called to pray without ceasing, says St. Paul in 1 Thess 5:17. The real questions is, how. The Jesus Prayer provides one good way to pray constantly. In fact, the Jesus Prayer is the most widespread and most specifically Orthodox spiritual prayer, according to Metropolitan Corneanu. Our task is to draw nearer to God. St. Isaac of Syria says that it is impossible to draw near to God by any means other than increasing prayer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Power of the Name Biblically, knowing a person's name gave power over that person. Name was linked with being. In the Old Testament, God would not disclose His name. In the New Testament, Jesus explicitly gives us God's name, Father, and tells us to use the name in prayer. Jesus gives us access to the Godhead through the name. Jesus told His Apostles that they hadn't really used His Name in prayer enough. "Hitherto you have asked nothing in My Name; ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full" (Jn 16:23). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hidden Martyrdom Trying to pray repetitively is an inner asceticism. According to St Ignatius Brianchaninov, trying to pray without ceasing is a "hidden martyrdom." A casual, but profound, example of this came to a small group of high school students. They were visiting a home for unwed mothers. The woman who directs the home spoke to them for a half hour. Because the woman sensed that the students were wondering about her own faith commitment, she said, "Well, you have been here 30 minutes and I have prayed 15 times." She hadn't been out of their sight, nor out of their conversation. Yet, during the active interchange, this woman found the desire, attention, and time, to shoot 15 "arrow" prayers to God. That's keen vigilance. That's a hidden martyrdom, especially when attempted all day long. Prayer requires super-human courage, given the atmosphere of the world today. The whole ensemble of natural energies is in opposition. So says Sophrony. Lions may not eat us for the sake of the Gospel. Rather, our call to martyrdom takes the form of being attentive to the present moment, relying upon God's power always, and doing His will. Our call to martyrdom may not be any easier than death by violence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who can Say the Prayer Clearly, the Jesus Prayer is not only for monks. We are told that the prayer is for cab drivers, social workers, business persons, teachers, professional baseball players (not necessarily used to win a game), psychiatrists. We use the Jesus Prayer to do God's will, not our own bidding. Anyone, everyone can say the Jesus Prayer. The only prerequisites are a keeping of the Commandments, be living member of the Church, and to have a guide. Bishop Kallistos Ware has sound advice for those who simply can't find a suitable guide. "But those who have no personal contact with starets my still practice the Prayer without any fear, so long as they do so only for limited periods - initially, for no more than ten or fifteen minutes at a time - and so long as they make no attempt to interfere with the body's natural rhythms." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When to Pray The Jesus Prayer is recommended in the morning, following our prayer rule, for some period of time, perhaps 10 or 15 minutes. If that is impossible, then sometime before noon, or in the evening. This might be called "formal" use of the prayer. The second form of the Jesus Prayer is the "free" use of the prayer. This means at any and all other times of the day, or night. This is especially true for the semi-automatic tasks such as driving, doing dishes, walking, being unable to sleep, etc. The Jesus Prayer is notably useful in time of extreme concern or upset. When alone, we might find it helpful to pray the Jesus Prayer, out loud. This can help lower the distraction level. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prayer of the Heart The Jesus Prayer is also called the Prayer of the Heart. In Orthodoxy, the mind and heart are to be used as one. St Theophan tells us to keep our "mind in the heart" at all times. Heart means the physical muscle pumping blood, and emotions/feelings, and the innermost core of the person, the spirit. Heart is associated with the physical organ, but not identical with it. Heart means our innermost chamber, our secret dwelling place where God lives. "The heart is but a small vessel; and yet dragons and lions are there, and there poisonous creatures and all the treasures of wickedness; rough, uneven paths are there, and gaping chasms. There likewise is God, there are the angles, the heavenly cities and the treasures of grace; all things are there." So says St. Macarius. Someone said the heart is a dimension of interior consciousness, awareness, where we come in touch with an inner space, a space of no dimensions. This consciousness is timeless, the place where tears reside and deep contact with the present moment abide, and from which restful movement comes. Acting out of our heart means to act lightly, with vigor and enthusiasm. When not in that inner awareness, we are restless, agitated and self-concerned. There is within us a space, a field of the heart, in which we find a Divine Reality, and from which we are called to live. The mind, then, is to descend into that inner sanctuary, by means of the Jesus Prayer or wordless contemplation, and to stay there throughout our active day, and evening. We descend with our mind into our heart, and we live there. The heart is Christ's palace. There, Christ the King comes to take His rest. The photo at the top of the page is a seventeen year old girl [Bethany] who said that, when this was taken, she felt like she was walking "into the silence of the hills." To reach the field of the heart we need outer, and inner, silence, rather like one might experience while gazing upon this scene. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silence Silence is a choice. We choose the things we want to do. These things, then, order and measure our lives. Someone said that Christians "order and measure" their lives from communion to communion. We might also say the Christians "order and measure" their lives from silence to silence. Silence, at its best, is God-awareness. We quiet down our outer and inner lives, and listen to God speak. Someone said that when God speaks, His words are like the sound of a flutter of a bird's wings. We need to be attentive if we are to hear anything. Outer silence is a choice. When my son, in his teen years, rode with me in the family car, we cut a deal. He had the car radio half the time, and I had the car radio half the time. He always chose his half at the beginning of the trip. Like most teens, he wanted his jollies up front. For my half of the ride, I sometimes chose silence, because I like silence. I really didn't do it to cause him pain. He, however, did sometimes have a restless and difficult time of it. Later he did tell me that he enjoyed our quiet evening rides together. Outer silence calms the senses. By contrast, sensory overload and excitement can be addictive. Inner silence can usually be achieved only by substituting one thought for another. Hence, the Jesus Prayer overrides our usual compulsive stream of consciousness about our own anxieties. Beginning with this form of prayer, then we might be led to deeper inner stillness, prayer without words. The caution here is that prayer without words is not heaviness, semi-sleep dullness. Rather, wordless prayer is alive, vigorous God-awareness. A seventeen year old said she learned recently that, "Silence is my friend." Abba Pastor tells us that any trial which comes to us can by conquered by silence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contemplation Contemplation has been described as clear awareness without words. Contemplation is a "seeing clearly." We lay aside thoughts, not to lead to a vacuum or drowsiness, but to inner plenitude. We deny to affirm. Wordless contemplation is not an absence, but a presence, a God-awareness. The aim is to bring us into a direct meeting with a personal God, on God's terms. Inner silence, inner stillness, called hesychia, is experienced by wordless sitting, imageless contemplation. When consciousness strays, a phrase like "Lord Jesus" can be used to bring the mind back, and then the person sits quietly in the presence of the Lord. The desire of wordless sitting awareness is to open oneself to God, to listen to God. Some teachers suggest that if we are able, we spend a half hour of wordless sitting, begun by asking God to teach us to pray, or a Bible quote. Usually this is best done in the morning, upon rising or before noon. If the person is able, a block of the some quiet time is also recommended for the evening. Hopefully, all this is worked out with the direction of a spiritual guide. Both the Jesus Prayer and contemplation make us single-centered, concentrating upon the here and now, focused, one-pointed. The point is God. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changing the Universe Every prayer changes the entire universe. Our every prayer, each prayer, actually changes history, the way God created the world, and all else. God is outside time. God is not "waiting up there" for our prayer, and then He acts. All has already occurred in God. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intercessory Prayer St Therese, a Roman Catholic saint, had difficulty knowing that God heard her prayers for others. As a youth, she decided to put God "to the test" once and for all. Perhaps only a saint can "test" God. She prayed fervently for the salvation of a callused serial killer of women, Henri Pranzini. Pranzini was caught, found guilty and sentenced to the guillotine. During this time, Therese prayed that he be saved, and that she be given a sign that a conversion took place. Pranzini became more arrogant. Therese persisted. On the execution day, Pranzini walked up the steps, put his head onto the block, still jeering. Then, unexpectedly, he lifted up, grabbed the crucifix hanging from the side of the nearby priest, and Pranzini kissed the feet of Christ three times. Pranzini publicly repented. He then put his head back down onto the block, and the guillotine fell. Therese claimed that her prayers were answered. She claimed that her intercessory prayers saved a hardened criminal. Is this really the way intercessory prayer works? In a word, yes. How? The answer to that rests somewhere in God's mysterious ways. What we do know, for certain, is that every prayer for someone else is heard, and in God's goodness, answered, for the other person's good. Every single prayer for another helps that other person, and helps us. The lives of the saints are replete with examples. St Monica, mother of St Augustine, prayed day and night for her son when he was living a wild life. Augustine had, among other activities, fathered a child out of wedlock. Monica was told by her Bishop that "no child of so many tears (prayers) could be lost." Monica's prayers were instrumental in saving Augustine. We are each called to pray, ardently, for our children, family, priest, the Church, country, world. We have a noble and royal vocation, to pray and make an untold difference in the entire cosmos. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Does It Work? Like swimming, we are to "jump in" and just begin. There is a world of difference between thinking, or talking, about quiet prayer, and actually praying. Like beginning swimmers , we only learn by getting wet. The Fathers tell us that, often, the first thing that happens is an experience of darkness and resistance. Then, when we persist, peace begins to replace the darkness. The temptations may become more severe, even temptations to stop the praying, but we sin less. The Fathers tell us that, as we continue to pray and live the commandments, go to Church and listen to our spiritual Father, we can expect to become freed from indecision, upset and hesitation. Our will becomes stronger. We can expect to be available to others in ways we otherwise would not have been, and we will become more effective and creative. Bishop Kallistos Ware says that by spending only a few moments invoking the Divine Name each day, we actually transform all the other remaining moments of the day. In the beginning, there may be no new insights and no pleasant feelings. Was it a waste of time? Not necessarily. By faith, the Christian believes that spending time wanting to pray, and actually praying, does touch a Merciful God. God hears. And, in turn, Divine Truth is known through direct experience, sometimes called intuition. Something is happening, and changing at a deeper level of consciousness, unnoticed. We can expect invisible, subtle snares, sent from Satan, precisely because we have upscaled our efforts, and are turning to God. In a sense, we rouse the enemy to action. St. John Chrysostom says that when we begin to pray we stir the snake (living within us) to action, and that prayer can lay the snake low. There is no ascetic effort more difficult, more painful, than the effort to draw close to God, Sophrony tells us. When we begin to pray, we expend desire and effort. The results are up to God. Real prayer is a gift from God, not the payment for our perspiration. Prayer works in the Unseen Warfare as a power/gift from Jesus, given as a function of our ability to receive it. We increase our ability to receive by asking for the increase, and God grants it as He sees fit, in His tender, all sweet and merciful manner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not Yoga Sitting, saying the Jesus Prayer, or in wordless contemplation, is not Yoga or any far Eastern practice. The difference is the Christian encounter with the living God, Jesus. The postures, techniques and outer form may be similar, but the content is unique in Christian prayer. The content of Christian prayer is Jesus. Sometimes the difference is likened to a priceless painting. We might admire the exquisite frame of the painting, and rightly so. But the frame is not the masterpiece. The similarities of Eastern Yoga and Sufi practice in prayer are the frame, but Christ is the masterpiece, the insides, of the prayer of the Christian. And, that is all the difference in the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Techniques & Psychosomatic Issues The Orthodox understanding of the role of the body in prayer rests upon a sound anthropology. The body, soul and spirit act as a single unit, not divided or split up. Therefore, the body has a role in prayer. How we involve the body can be understood in three ways. Sometimes this is called psychotechniques. 1. Breathing, 2. Inner Exploration, and 3. Posture. Across the centuries, these issues have been explosive. Breathing. Bishop Kallistos Ware says that if we pray the Jesus Prayer for short periods, ten or fifteen minutes at the beginning, then there is no problem matching the words of the prayer to our breath. We are to breath naturally, without playing with the rhythm of the breath. On the inhale, we can say, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God." On the exhale, we can say, "have mercy on me, a sinner." We are to breath and pray slowly and reverently and attentively. Inner Exploration. Inner exploration usually means following our breath into the nostrils, down into the lungs, around the insides, and out. This is unquestioningly, forbidden. The dangers involved in all this cannot be exaggerated. Posture. The usual position, as recommended by Bishop Kallistos Ware, is a comfortable sitting position in a chair. Sometimes standing is recommended. Usually the eyes are kept closed. Posture can take many forms, as long as the postures are reverent. Modern serious and enlightened authors, such as Bishop Ware, St Igantius Brianchaninov and Sophrony all agree that "the fullness of the Jesus Prayer can by practiced without any physical methods at all." In summary, it can be said that physical methods are optional and not at all necessary. Physical techniques are more suitable for beginners, says St Gregory Palamas. Physical techniques are potentially dangerous, and not to be used without a guide. St Theophan suggests, "Make a habit of having the intellect stand in the heart, but not in a physical way." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prayer Rope Orthodox prayer ropes are usually soft and made of wool. The purpose is to help us concentrate, not necessarily to count. In the famous book, The Way of the Pilgrim, the pilgrim said the prayer 2,000, then 6,000, then 12,000 times. Is 12,000 Jesus Prayers better than 2,000? Absolutely not. Quantity has nothing to do with love, and a living relationship with Jesus. The pilgrim did 12,000, no more and no less, as an act of obedience to his spiritual father, not because he was "making progress." He also prayed much because that was his "heart's desire." Every prayer is an act of love, made to the Author of Love, Who is waiting expectantly for our desire, and our acceptance of His Love. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Jesus Prayer as Psychotherapy As medicine, the Jesus Prayer is destructive of the passions and altering of conduct. Just as a doctor places a dressing on a patient's wound, and the dressing works without the patient's knowing how, calling on the Name of God "removes the passions" without our knowing how and why, according to Barsanupius and John. The Holy Name, when repeated quietly, penetrates the soul rather like a drop of oil, spreading out and impregnating a cloth. Our modern translation of "mercy" is limited and insufficient. "Mercy" comes from the Greek eleison. Eleison has the same root as elaion which means olive and olive oil. In the Middle East, olive oil provides physical healing for many sicknesses, particularly respiratory. "Have mercy" means to have "healing oil" on my soul. The Fathers tell us that praying the Sacred Name changes our personality, from overstrain to joy. "Hitherto you have asked nothing in my Name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full" (Jn 16:24). The Jesus Prayer functions as therapy, much like healing oil, transforming our personality from overstrain to joy, and by continuing to pray, these changes become permanent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results of Prayer We don't say the Jesus Prayer, or enter wordless contemplation, to get "some benefit." We don't pray to reduce our stress, or strengthen our immune system, or lose weight, or add years to our life. On the contrary, we enter prayer to follow Christ, to become open to Him. His way is the Way of the Cross.

Is this man trustworthy? I wrote that I was looking for a Yoga partner to practice the lotus position of yoga with (sit double crossed legged) and I met a man who says that I can meet with his personal yoga trainer tonight to practice yoga. And I asked if it would cost a lot of money he says he pays $100 dollars a month for 30 hours worth of lessons. I asked why it was so cheap, and he says it's because they are new to the country and are really desparate for clients. I asked why he was looking for a beginner (obese as well) to practice yoga with and he said he was new to the country and he doesn't know anyone... Does his story sound believable? He's picking me up in front of mcdonalds today and he's going to drive me to see his yoga instructor who lives 15 minutes away. He also told me that the couple that trained him male and female husband and wife and that they both had a phd. in yoga... I'm thinking he's full of shit.

ACL Reinjury? My Fiancee had an ACL allograft 7 months ago and was cleared for all activity 1.5 months ago. Last night my Fiancee and I were doing yoga. She started to move into the crow position (http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/yoga/poses/yoga-poses-beginner-intermediate-advanced/?page=4) and on her way to a squat, as she was moving her legs to the outside of her arms, she says her knee felt like it "popped." We iced it, and took some ibuprofen, but she says it is ok, can flex and extend it, walk no problem, but still doesn't know. Anyone know if she reinjured it or ways to check?

P90x Questions, Any help? So I just got P90x and I'm on day four. I'm not sure what program I should be on though. I started the lean one cause I want to lose more weight than gain muscle. But I'm not sure if that's the right one to do. Plus does anyone have any tips for the yoga. It's putting me to sleep. I am a half hour into it and all we are doing is the same thing over and over and over and over again. Plus I am not very good with balance yet so I feel like I am not getting the work I need to see results. I'm slipping all over the place and I can't really see the tv in most the positions. So I find myself getting out of the position to see what we're doing and all and all I feel like it's half effective that way. Also I'm having difficultly with the ab ripper. I'm not sure if it's because I am sore from the other days or it's to hard. He hasn't really given any beginner tips with it so any help you can give would be great. Cause I want to "Bring It" but if I can't do it I'm at a loss. Please help!

How to make pilates less boring? I would love to be able to do pilates on a daily basis (to help tone my tummy), but I find it to be EXTREMELY boring. I'm used to doing fast paced cardio workouts, so, when I slow it down, I tend to get bored easily (and, even if I'm concentrating on the position, I start to think of all the laundry & cleaning I need to get done) What tips & tricks do you suggest to help make it less boring? I cannot "clear my mind" like you need to do for yoga. Also, what pilates dvd's have you found to be the best for a beginner & also not be boring?