GooYoga Blog: Is yoga right for me?

Question by Jedi: Is yoga right for me?
I'm 300 pounds overweight, and can barely touch my toes. I can't even do one push up or one chip up. Trying to get on the floor to do even one push up is impossible for me.

I've heard good things about yoga in recent years. I am trying to loose weight, and am very interested in yoga. But I'm not flexible enough to join a class. I've tried to do some videos on my own but I can't even get close to some of the positions the instructor can do then I get frustrated and give up.

Is there any videos out there for fat people or very inflexible people?

I really want to take up yoga because I have a lot of back and joint pain and have been told it would help my joint and back pain tremendously.

I really can't afford to take a class at a yoga stuido-plus I'd feel out of place being around a bunch of skinny, way more flexible people than me right now. Maybe after a couple months of doing yoga at home and I can at least keep up with the class (and money providing) I'll take a few.

What are some good yoga videos for me to do? Is yoga even right for me? Do I need to lose 100 pounds first and/or would yoga help me in my weight loss goals?

I already know that weight loss is more than just eating right-it's about working out, eating well and a well balanced workout and diet plan. I know that already, and I'm already doing it. I just want to know:

Is yoga right for me? Will yoga help round out my weight loss plan? If I keep doing yoga long enough will I become just as flexibale as at least half the people I see in the yoga classes? Are there videos out there I can watch and work out too that will help me become better at yoga and-

Will doing yoga the best I can help ease my back and joint pain?

Best answer:
Google yoga for weight loss. There is a Great video. I love yoga. I have lost over 50 pounds doing yoga. I still have 50+ to go. I still have difficulties with some of the poses but in yoga --you just do your best. Eventually you get better and can get more in the pose. The flexibility and stress management is also very helpful..

Best wishes

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