Comments on: Writing: Sitting Fit Anytime

By: Kristi Holl

Kristi Holl — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:25:32 +0000

Everybody, thanks for your comments! I’m glad to know that I’m not the only writer who creaks a lot at the end of the day. I wish I had done a lot more preventative stretching over the years. Now I try to start my day with the yoga stretches instead of waiting until I’m in awful pain. It works better!

By: MizB

MizB — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:01:25 +0000

I didn’t like the idea of Yoga, either… until I found the “Basic Yoga Workout…for Dummies” DVD. LOL. It’s simple, no chanting/mediation, and it is still a good workout. But, it goes at a pace that I can follow, too.

And, there are two different levels: one for beginners, and more advanced moves for those who’ve been practicing for a while. So, you can choose which moves to do lightly, and which to take to the next level.

~MizB

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 28 May 2011 12:01:32 +0000

Thanks for this post. I work at a computer all day and sometimes after-hours at home. I’m dealing with shoulder pain that I believe is due to using my keyboard and mouse at the wrong height. I’ve remedied the ergonomic issues, and my shoulder is recovering. Good to know about the yoga DVD.

By: Beth Reinke

Beth Reinke — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:57:30 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Kristi. I reserved this DVD from my local library.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Thanks Kristi. I love doing yoga and I find it really helps me maintain flexibility and alleviate pain (I have Lupus-related joint pain). I don’t do the chanting type of yoga either, but I love the poses and the way you must focus on your breathing. I’d never given much thought to the connection between yoga and writing, but it makes sense. Not only does yoga keep my body aligned and more pain-free, but it also helps center me and clear my head, which helps my writing.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:35:34 +0000

Yoga. Is. Awesome. In fact, I’m going to go do some stretching right now. Bye.

By: Andrea Buginsky

Andrea Buginsky — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:53:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Kristi! I definitely need to try these. I found “Healing Yoga for Aches and Pains” and one other Yoga DVD available on Netflix for instant viewing through my Wii! Pretty cool.

Andrea