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Scientific evidence   that yoga   IS   enough to keep you fit.  I always knew this to be true. I'm so glad someone did the research. Where else other than in California? Yay!  I'm so glad, because I never liked gyms. The remaining challenge is to make time for yoga and pranayama, and meditation daily.  Reminds me of the gym buffs who'd come to class and not be able to hold Trikonasana, and feel crushed. 

That's right. Tight hamstrings. The number one thing a yogini would lose, if she is no longer a yoga teacher everyday and has an office job would be her hamstring flexibility. This is what my Paschimottanasana looks like these days:  ...not what it used to be. Not only does it bother my ego, but it truthfully doesn't feel good to have tight hamstrings. Paschimottanasana is a hard pose to begin with, and it takes a long time to feel good in it.  I currently work 56 hours a week at an office job (one needs to make a living), but I won't deny that it's taking a toll on me. As I said, the first thing I notice is the tighter hamstrings. A tighter lower back that experiences pain sometimes (before: never ). Some funny wrist issues, not exactly CPS since I still do yoga. Tighter shoulders, tight jaw when stressed...and of course, neck issues. I stare at a computer for a long time, and I notice the turtle head Cynthia Funk had taught us happening: the way our heads sta...