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Kripalu is one of the most well known types of yoga. Their school teaches all types of yoga as well as meditation and Ayurveda, which was once an Indian medicine, now used everywhere.

I've practiced Kripalu yoga before and am always relaxed by the gentle style.

You say this routine "here". Did you describe the routine somewhere. I know you did at one time but it has been quite awhile.

Yes I'll go back through the posts and re-post it here .

Here you go - I posted it in this thread back on 2/4/14 if you want to scroll back. The 12th page.

Here's the yoga routine I'm currently doing. Do you guys do yoga? What poses do you like?

Forward Standing Section
* Standing gently turning arm-flapping-like-open-coat-sleeves, 20 count, a la Kripalu.
* Moon pose, left and right
* Bend back, then bend forward to floor
* Tree pose, left and right
* Sun salutation, 2 rounds
... includes downward-facing dog, plank, cobra, and other poses

Side Standing Section
Warrior Pose II
... includes sub-poses like side angle pose
Warrior Pose I
Hanging triangle

Middle Section
Tucked squat
Lord of the Fishes left and right
Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose
Rolling Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose

Floor Section
Hurdler's Stretch, forward back, left right
Spinal twist - knee to one side, arm outstretched to other, left right
Dead bug pose
Bridge pose with very slow release
savasana
Lotus position, 5 halos each way, 5 nose circles each way
Namaste

It's true having a regular practice to go to is wonderful. However, if you have been practicing for awhile you will want to changes poses out periodically. Try some of the poses you tend to avoid. If you're like me you stick to the poses you like, but it is necessary to cover the different groups of poses to grow and advance. Read my article:
"A Short Yoga Primer - Asana"
Short Yoga Primer of Asana

My article: "Yoga for Your Life" deals with a lot of these issues:

Yoga for Your Life

Thanks Lisa. Looks challenging but I think I'll give it a try.

Those are great articles, Terri!

I find yoga to be very relaxing.

Yoga reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels in your body - which can significantly reduce visceral fat levels!

A lovely yoga session this morning with sun shining and birds chirping. Now a large to-do list - will take it one step at a time! Namaste!

I'm on vacation in Arizona. Wow, it is sunny and 95 degrees every day. So glad to finally be warm. Inspired me to do yoga out by the pool. Was so nice.