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  • Elizabeth G
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    December 6, 2009 at 4:00 pm
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    in reply to: core strength #5973

    I googled “yoga mini exercise ball” and came up with several sites. The one I ordered is from good old “amazon.com”. It was less than $10. I haven’t received it yet, so I can’t recommend it at this point. Perhaps Gabrielle and Robert can recommend something wonderful?

    Elizabeth

    Elizabeth G
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    December 5, 2009 at 5:30 am
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    in reply to: core strength #5963

    Thanks, you two. I’ve ordered a 9 inch ball and will let you know how it goes. 🙂

    Elizabeth G
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    December 3, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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    in reply to: core strength #5948

    Thanks, Robert. Your response is really precise and helpful. There is a lot to digest in the article; following its links will take many visits to the site :coolsmile:. Gabrielle’s video answers some of my questions as well. I’ll look for a ball to lie on. My back thinks that sounds deliciously stretchy.

    What is your opinion on leg lifts done while lying flat on the floor while pressing the back into the floor? Are they dangerous?

    Thanks, Elizabeth

    Elizabeth G
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    November 2, 2009 at 6:57 am
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    in reply to: I am quite overweight and doing hot yoga #5757

    Hi, everyone. This is my first posting on your website. This past June, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As a result of my diagnosis, I was able to take a class at our local hospital that had some helpful guidance with regard to nutrition and weight loss. Class members were given pamphlets that list the carb values related to portion sizes of many foods. It was simple and easy to follow and dramatically changed my approach to eating. I began to lose weight immediately. I know that everyone is different, but I didn’t really understand what portion sizes and carbs were doing to my health before I took this class. I now know how to read labels and am shocked by what I would have eaten before I had this information.

    About half way through the month of classes we were asked to fill out a plan for improving our lives. I committed to starting yoga, and have not looked back. I had Bikram’s beginning yoga book and also a video that seemed to follow most of Bikram’s poses. So far, I’ve lost 30 pounds and feel improvement in my body almost every day. My blood glucose levels went from very high to nearly normal in three months. I still have about 20 lbs to go before I’ll be where I should be, but I’m confident that I will get there.

    So, there is hope for everyone. If I can do it, anyone can. With the right information and yoga, it is possible to change your life for the better. Thanks for sharing your experience, wisdom and expertise. Best wishes to all who are traveling on this path of self awareness and development.

    Elizabeth

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