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How Yoga can help you transition

We have to be willing to let go of old behaviors that no longer suit us, for newer, more beneficial behaviors, even if that means some initial apprehension and discomfort.
 


There is some beneficial information in the article below, on yoga, (even thought it's Men's Health), which is all I'm looking for, once you wade past all the fucking advertising.

http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/yoga-benefits-for-men


If you are local to Hilton Head, there is free beach yoga available (and this probably isn't the only one) - http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/event-calendar/details/free-beach-yoga/

Whether you're near Hilton Head or not, simply Google "your city+free yoga" to identify a starting point for yourself. In order to make some improvements in your life, you have to be willing to try new things, to shed some aspects of your old way of thinking.

I still struggle with the idea of doing yoga, no matter how much I read about it's potential benefits. It's not easy for me, it's different than the workouts I'm used to (it doesn't necessarily feel like I'm working out/making change), it is still viewed by some as a wuss workout.

I have tried yoga a couple of times and I know that just isn't enough to make a decision about it. I need to commit to a certain amount of time experimenting with it, and documenting the changes I see (or don't see).

Yoga can help you learn more about yourself. You can work on flexibility, and breath. Some other interesting aspects of yoga are being able to work on self mastery; controlling your breathing and controlling your head-space, all while controlling your body in new and uncomfortable positions. The benefits outweigh the reasons against giving it a fair try.

Try it at a free class in your area. Give it a chance. Give it 30 days or so and be objective about it. Experiment honestly on yourself, you can only gain from this experiment. As with anything new, you may be tempted to go at this on your own, but you should seek the guidance of a teacher on this. You need the experience and the feedback that only a yoga instructor can provide.

If you can master your breathing, it can carry-over to shooting, lifting weights, sports and plenty of other activities, which will allow you to see improvements in those arenas as well.

Also, check out Mark Divine (Navy SEAL Ret.) and his Warrior Yoga - http://fatburningman.com/mark-divine-beating-stress-warriors-yoga-and-getting-comfortable-with-discomfort/

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