Re: Tai Chi
Originally Posted by
Pixie Knuckles
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I did some stretching this morning and a few yoga poses. It did make a difference, I admit. This lockdown has really made me a bit stiffer than I would like.
I disagree with Swim's comment about if you can't stretch, you can't exercise, because there are still lots of things we can do, Pixie. Nothing to do with speed whatsoever, either.
In fact yoga is not done speedily at all.
It depends on what people think stretching is too, daft as that sounds.
It doesn't have to be all the weird and wonderful positions you see some people attempting at all, even getting a tin of beans out the cupboard, or putting your shoes/socks on, or combing your hair involves gentle stretches!
You could also do some Yoga breathing exercises, too.
I believe there are about 8 types of breathing exercise we can practice.
There are more exercises we can easily do just by sitting down and raising the hands and arms to shoulder hight, or sitting down and doing head and neck exercises - again, lots to choose from.
So perhaps you can see why I don't agree with Swim's comment about can't stretch - can't exercise!
It is just a matter of knowing how.