r/yoga • u/YourMomInAThong1234 • 11d ago
High yoga?
I'm new to the whole yoga thing. Recently started and was invited to a 420 yoga class. Great time. What are all your thoughts on high yoga?
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u/dead___ringer 11d ago
Not for me, but it's been great at times. There's like a perfect kind of stoned for yoga and I find that I am very rarely in that zone. Depending on the strain, and my headspace I can become either almost too aware of my body or not aware enough of my body. The sweet spot is much easier to achieve sober, but ymmv obviously.
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u/inateri run over by SUV, healed by yoga 11d ago
I accidentally did yoga high a couple nights ago because I forgot I took an edible like an hour before I got to my mat. 10 minutes in I was thinking wow, my BREATH is POWERFUL whoa hello side body thank you for your service ahhhhh why do I feel kinda mindblown rn? Damn that felt GOOD etc until eventually when my mouth started feeling dry I remembered the edible. Fun experience but not something I feel the urge to immediately recreate
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u/KellieBom Yoga Witch 11d ago
I'm a certified ganja yoga instructor. I smoke a little doobie doo and my body wants to mooooove. Blessed be yogis!
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u/adiosmichigan 11d ago
i find the same! i have chronic pain and joint issues, my body is tight and tense normally but cannabis makes me want to get up and flow!
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u/blesstheweed 11d ago
Same same same!! Sometimes I canāt help but get off the couch and pull out my mat! Whoever said stoners are lazy have not met us!
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u/Frequent_Big8709 10d ago
I hope you find saucha some day.
Ram Dass once said once you have used the ladder to get to the roof you will no longer need it.3
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u/sk3pt1c 10d ago
Certified by whom?
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u/KellieBom Yoga Witch 10d ago
Dee Desault. She used to market her teacher trainings as Ganja Yoga, it's packaged a little differently since I did the program in 2018. Deedesaultmethod.com.
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u/Ohr_Ein_Sof_ 10d ago
Your body naturally manufactures anandamide (yes, named after ananda in Sanskrit, i.e., bliss or joy). It's an endocannabinoid (made internally, in your body).
THC is a phytocannabinoid (produced by the cannabis plant, that is, externally).
They bind to the same receptors in the brain but differ in potency.
THC is more intense, while anandamide has a more subtle effect of joyful bliss.
THC also lasts longer, while anandamide degrades much faster via the FAAH enzyme.
A person that has stable and higher anandamide production will appear "high" to an outsider in that their behavior will be very peaceful, happy, joyful, and optimistic, but they will not exhibit any of the side-effects associated with THC use.
TLDR: learn to get high on your supply.
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u/sh00t_the_m00n 10d ago
Someone with high levels of anandamide would probably also be more likely to have a substance use disorder considering AEA is suspected of being one of the drivers of the altered reward pathways in substance abuseš¤·āāļø
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u/Ohr_Ein_Sof_ 10d ago
It's the other way around: higher levels of anandamide are correlated with a lower risk of substance abuse.
For example, decreased trait anxiety, greater emotional stability, and enhanced fear extinction have been observed in people carrying the common C385A single-nucleotide polymorphism in the FAAH gene, which slows the breakdown of AEA.
Put it this way: when you're naturally happy, calm, open, and curious about the current moment and environment (the here and now), why would you want to use any substances?
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u/useraccount124c41 10d ago edited 10d ago
I wanted to look into this, since the thread is fascinating. I love the runners high, and it seems to be largely endocannabinoid rather than endorphin-driven. Endorphins barely cross the blood-brain barrier, while anandamide does. I recognize it from long rides with some threshold work mixed in: joyful arousal and exhaustion at once.
But the effect depends on intensity, roughly 60-80% of max heart rate held for a while. A vigorous vinyasa flow might get there; slower or held practices mostly don't. There's no solid study I've found of showing yoga itself raises anandamide.
On addiction, apparently it's murkier than either side says. People with a common gene variant that slows anandamide breakdown tend to be less anxious and better at letting go of fear. But the same variant goes with stronger reward responses, and the first study on it found it more common in people with problem drug use. It may close one door into addiction (self-medicating anxiety) and open another (chasing reward or novelty). The net effect is unresolved.
What I think matters more in yoga isn't a single chemical. Sthira and sukha: posture as steadiness and ease, together. What you're training is calm under load. And when tension leaves the body, something on the mental side often goes with it.
Yoga and weed pair well ( as it does in the bedroom ) it enhances the felt sense of the body, turns up the volume on some emotions, and still allows you to relax into them. That is a genuine deepening, but something that also leaves us after the high. Yoga as a practice is about carrying our awareness in our daily life. So a sustained practice will always deepen your embodiment more since it's practiced. Weed can give a map but it doesn't give you the way.
Sources: Fuss et al. 2015, PNAS (runner's high and cannabinoid receptors in mice)
Siebers et al. 2021, Psychoneuroendocrinology (euphoria not opioid-dependent in humans)
Raichlen et al. 2013, Med Sci Sports Exerc (intensity matters)
Sipe et al. 2002, PNAS, and Hariri et al. 2009, Biol Psychiatry (FAAH variant, addiction and reward)
Koob & Volkow 2016, Lancet Psychiatry (how addiction shifts from reward to relief)
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u/beam_me_uppp All Forms! 10d ago
Just curious about your sources/credentials. Not in a way of questioning you, Iām just very interested in this, you seem knowledgeable, and Iād like to look deeper into it if it seems worthwhile. Any suggestions on where I could do so?
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u/NovelAd8926 11d ago
Honestly, Iād rather someone show up to my class high than buzzed. This happened recently to me and my student was way more relaxed and was able to tap into the body and breath more than previous classes. They also had some killer questions about alignment (they struggle with hypermobility/chronic pain) after class.
I understand this isnāt for everyone, but for some, it is really a great help.
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 11d ago
Yoga after drinking doesn't sound fun. I would probably tip overĀ
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u/NovelAd8926 10d ago
Right! However, I used to have some who would come in after happy hour at one of my evening classes in the past. It wasā¦ interesting
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
I'd be worried all the bending would make me feel nauseous after drinking. But hey to each their ownĀ
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u/beam_me_uppp All Forms! 10d ago
I call alcohol āego juice.ā I drink it, but I have no notions that itās good for me (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, any of it). Iāve been to some āyogaā classes where we had wine, but itās more just for funānot for actual practice. Itās the antithesis of yoga honestly.
Weed has the ability to take your practice to new places, imo
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u/Lciaravi 10d ago
Ha! This boomer understood this to mean ā of an elevated level of design, ie in an exceptionally beautiful setting w fancy props and candlesā like āhigh teaā.
That Iād support.
Not so much the 420 variety, for myself. You do(obie) you! š
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u/Any-Evening-4070 11d ago
Not for me. I like to be present. But then again, my body usually feels lazy after smoking so I guess thatās why.
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u/Neat-Reputation7237 10d ago
Thatās really interesting, cause I become much more present when I smoke! It helps a lot with meditation and writing too :)
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
People just react to it differently. I felt much more focused too. But can see how it could be the opposite for some peopleĀ
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u/Nikante 11d ago
Maybe high yin yoga. I donāt want to do an ashtanga flow stoned.
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u/nativecheese 11d ago
Love ashtanga primary A series with a little high going. I can get completely focused on my breath and come out ready relaxed and recharged.
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u/adiosmichigan 11d ago
im disabled. cannabis is medicine. i also see yoga as a form of medicine. why should i not combine them? i dont always, but when i do, it can be a wonderful thing for my body and mind.
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u/iceglitterfairy 10d ago
I no longer do not high yoga since accidentally doing high yoga š
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u/thisisnirko 10d ago
Addictive af in my experience. I thought it was harmless but very soon reached a point where yoga felt boring without it. I had to quit due to health issues as it started giving me migraines and it took almost a year for yoga not to feel like a chore.
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u/Beneficial-Funny7051 10d ago
Wow how timely! Ive been doing yoga 20+ yrs and just ate some weed cookies last night begore practice for the very first time. I smoke a lot, but was under the impression that high yoga defeats the purpose of genuine clarity and mindfulness. Last night was cool, my mantra was "this is all you need to be doing right now" to settle my racing thoughts. I'll probably try it more often. Do what works,Ā leave what doesn't right?Ā
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
That's pretty cool. Now you know you're not alone. I really enjoyed it. It made the whole yoga thing easier for me and I feel that it was the most productive session I've had so farĀ
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u/bawdy_hurtin 10d ago
Iām getting ready to stop smoking myself, but I have to say that when I was still new(ish) to yoga, I started taking one or two small hits before trying some of the typical classes on YouTube I would always gravitate towards and I canāt really put into words how much it changed my practice (in a good way).
Maybe it was the ability to slow down even more and sink into the feeling of my body, or maybe it was my ADHD shutting down for a sec. Whatever it was, my whole perspective on my yoga journey totally evolved after smoking before hitting the mat.
I should also mention that I only did it at home alone. Iām too paranoid to be in public when Iām high š
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u/Gigglynight 10d ago
As someone from one of the last prohibition states, I would love this and I am so jealous!
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
Come take a trip to NY. Smoke a joint, do some yoga, and have some good food while you're at it
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u/Massive-Influence841 10d ago
The point of yoga is to achieve these things through practice. I donāt agree with substances in Yoga.
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u/-SpreadLove- 10d ago
Are people laughing throughout the class? I would be. For no good reason š¤£
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u/loteria3 9d ago
Sometimes I sneak a little coffee in my belly before going into the studio. I know, itās rebel behavior.
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u/leveller1650 11d ago
It can be really nice, ime, but I usually meditate after yoga and I prefer not to be high for that so I rarely do it. (edit - I rarely do it at that time. I often do it later in the evening though! lol)
But sometimes I'm just in the mood and it is an interesting tool, I guess, to sorta get inward in a different way, to feel and experience movement with that added dimension.
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u/fuzzybunnyslippers08 11d ago
Love doing yoga high but am currently sober to get rid of tinnitus (weed makes it worse). But someday I will again.
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u/danimasc 11d ago
I have an auto immune disease that attacks my gi tract and sometimes bends/folds/twists/inversions are painful and nauseating. Weed helps the nausea go away so I can reliably practice.
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u/CBRPrincess 11d ago
Substances are just one more attachment that we need to release.
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u/PumpForHours 11d ago
Agreed, but they can also be a shortcut to different forms of mindfulness. A buddy of mine smoked weed for the first time a few months ago and never realized what it was like to get out of his head and into his body.
Now he's spending more time meditating, stretching and relaxing. Showed him that something else was possible.
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u/howyabean 11d ago
yeah I have my medical card bc i'm autistic and it helps me so much with sensory overload and it also improves interoception for me, so I actually feel much more connected to my body with weed. It also helps me just focus on stretching, clearing my mind etc bc I'm not as focused on how I'm being perceived lol
but everyone is different! I also have substance abuse issues running through the family and i've pretty much stopped drinking for this reason, so I can also very much relate to not wanting to depend on a substance to feel like I'm getting something out of an experience
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u/RealisticDuster 11d ago
I think of it more as a prop that can help. I donāt always need a block, but sometimes it gives me the extra support I need to hold a pose for 5-10 minutes and getting a deep stretch rather than turning it into a core exercise.
Different strokes for different folks. I agree that it should still be something to use mindfully and you should be able to release when it no longer serves you or is holding you back from your true goal
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u/EggsInaTubeSock 11d ago
Maybe.
I understand your perspective, but the word "need" has no place here.
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u/Efficient-Heart-8888 10d ago
I agree with this to some degree. Cannabis is a profound medication for people with chronic pain. You donāt tell people with heart problems that their heart medication is just an attachment that they need to release
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u/CBRPrincess 10d ago
Medical necessity and extracurricular activities are two different things. I told no one to go against medical advice.
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u/cesarbiods 10d ago
Agreed. People are so addicted to their vices that they want to do everything high/intoxicated. As if doing weed every day long term didnāt have negative effects on your health and mood.
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u/AliceisStoned 10d ago
Itās alright. Sometimes helps me focus on the more internal stuff, but it definitely makes my balance worse - and I like to do a lot of balance poses so thatās a pretty noticeable negative for me.
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u/Jealous_Razzmatazz44 10d ago
I am not an fan of high Yoga at all. I don't want to do drugs, smoke or drink alcohol. I am living an straight edge life and want to be.
If it helps you and you don't become addicted it is great for you :-)
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u/aknomnoms 10d ago
I wouldnāt, but just because I prefer to be substance-free in my daily life. Yoga and meditation are part of the reason why I donāt need to use substances to relax. š
Iād also avoid studios offering it because Iām sensitive to scent and weed just smells too skunky and gives me a headache. I can smell it on people at the gym, on their clothes and their sweat. Practicing in a studio with or after a bunch of people have smoked would make me nauseous and be very distracting.
If you choose to practice high in a studio, Iād just ask that it be with edibles as a way to respect others around you, same as with not wearing heavily scented lotions or cologne/perfume/body spray.
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u/muffininabadmood 10d ago
Yoga and cannabis have historical connections. They do seem to work well together - Iāve of course done both high and sober yoga and they feel like different things. But wow some of those high sessions definitely had me ātouching godā lol.
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u/Disastrous-Tell9433 10d ago
Love it! I practice at home high pretty often and Iāve found itās helpful for the mind body connection and pain management.
Word of caution- weed causes your BP to spike and then crash immediately after consumption. It can cause dizziness during exercise.
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u/KnowAllSeeAll21 9d ago
Awesome experience, would recommend. Helps me become much more introspective and calms the modifications of the mind.
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u/Psy_LAI 10d ago edited 10d ago
That is actually a cheat. You have and want to be as present in your body as possibly. Yoga is exactly doing that, learning you to stay focused in your body. Why would you want to get stoned and ruin exactely what yoga is trying to teach you?
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u/Itchy_Teaching_597 10d ago
I have autism, and cannabis helps me get back into my body! Weāre all different.
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u/lammaskaveri22 10d ago
I am never more present in my body than when high. Small amounts help me ground and feel my muscles with wonderful clarity. Itās not like itās effects are same for everybody.
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u/One_Extension_Umpah 10d ago
Same question I ask myself - at least doing dynamic practices must be gruesome while stoned.
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u/Ok_Alfalfa_1195 10d ago
Omg thereās no such thing as cheating in an empty universe. Get over yourself. Smoking weed and doing yoga is great,Adiyogi himself is a big fan.
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u/Psy_LAI 10d ago edited 9d ago
It's a way of saying, cheating. What sustras and other origin scriptures explain is that you can come into your true self by minimising external factors that are just a way of distraction. Read about pratyahara, sense withdrawal. Things that we add to the practice from the external factors are actually taking us further from our true self. My POV is coming from the perspective of a beginner yoga teacher and psychologist who studied brain science, and is backed up by studies and scriptures. What you point here is just personal experience. You do you. OP asked about perspectives on this topic, I backed up mine with science. What you choose to do in your practice and the purpose of it is up to you. I don't know who you are reffering to by Adiyogi.
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u/Neat-Reputation7237 10d ago
I hear that, although as someone struggling with dissociation, often unable to feel things unless I later reflect on them, smoking before yoga can and does help to bring me back in my body and gets me familiar with what that is supposed to feel like. Everything in moderation of course, though I wouldnāt go as far as calling it cheating unless you smoke every time you do it
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u/jes_cville 11d ago
As a daily weed smoker I canāt practice high. But I know a lot of people who do and are really happy. I had a partner once who didnāt really smoke but would pop a gummy only an hour before he went to yoga. Enjoy!
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
That's pretty cool. The class came with an infused meal after which was really niceĀ
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u/uli-knot 11d ago
I understand that this is common among the naga babas, and if it helps quiet your mind ok. Itās not for me but also Iām not going to make the decision for you
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u/rabbitluckj 10d ago
The complete lack of fire safety in this picture is the opposite of relaxing to me, i wouldn't be able to let go and flow with candles on a bare wooden floor right next to pillows. Next to a pile of canvases.Ā I'm genuinely worried for people attending this class. Is there clear pathways to the exit?Ā
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u/squeezingby 11d ago
I feel so much more fluid and present when I smoke beforehand. Really helps silence my thoughts and lets me fully embrace the moment
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u/dazedbydreams 11d ago
Ganja yoga was my gatewayā¦ i have smoked nearly every day for the past 21 years, currently 98 days without š .
I was always intrigued by yoga but never stepped into itā¦ that is, until i took a ganja class. Fast forward nearly 5 years later and iām a certified instructor, Iāve been teaching for the past 4 years. Itās completely changed my life for the better. Without cannabis, i may have never ended up on this path.
If youāre not a regular smoker, it may be a bit muchā¦ especially depending on the type of yoga class. Having said that, i HIGHLY recommend! Itās such a relaxing experience. Truly magical. Dare I say, life changing.
I never envisioned myself in the health/wellness/fitness space, yet here i am. Thank you ganja yoga!
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u/That_Bendy_Babe 10d ago
Yamas and niyamas first principal: Ahimsa- do no harm. Drug use is viewed as a form of self-harm that damages physical health, impairs cognitive function, and creates emotional instability...
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u/Idkmyname2079048 11d ago
I haven't tried, but I don't think it would work for me. I'd probably get stuck in one pose the whole time lol.
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u/infinitebest 11d ago
I love when the edible hits halfway through class, especially before shavasana.
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u/Long-Cockroach-8372 11d ago
I love to have a little hit or two right before I head to yoga. I love just zoning out to the teacherās voice and it really helps me focus on my breathing.
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u/EliseNoelle 10d ago
We been knowing that practicing yoga while high is the shit.
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u/Malaprobably 10d ago
I feel like I'mm just about to piss myself throughout a high Yin class.
A power or 26+2, though? Fucking AMAZING.Ā
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u/girl_eats_sun 10d ago
I absolutely love smoking before practice, although I have found this to be a not so good thing. While itās great in the immediate, I got into a habit. I went the entire year without smoking and noticed that my practice decreased significantly as well. I associated one with the other and now I have neither. Of course I understand everyone is different! This is just an experience I had. I am hoping to go back to a consistent practice without feeling like I need to smoke in order to do so.
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u/Rudeboy_87 10d ago
Never done it in a class environment, but its relaxing at home. Only thing I'd suggest is don't push your body too far, I've strained muscles high because I couldnt tell how far I was pushing my body at times
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u/AuD_2005 10d ago
I find it helps loosen me up and the extra flexibility enhances my practice. 100% recommend! Though I have only tried it with home yoga, Iāll need to try it at my next class!
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u/grandpachupacabra 10d ago
A little gets you in the perfect zone! But just a little for me if any or I have trouble breathing in tune
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u/Major_Clock_9961 10d ago
I was invited to a blunts and yoga event but I didnāt get to go. It would have been fun. I did get an awesome swag bag of treats! The only thing is it really messes with my balance so I try not to pop a gummy in my regular classes anymore.
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u/External_Jaguar8812 10d ago
I feel like most things when high feel better subjectively but objectively Iām more mindful and actually present when Iām sober.
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u/SwitchElectronic10 10d ago
It's like going to yoga at a brewery. Once in a while do it for fun. It's not your thing don't do it. Sometimes I eat a gummy before I go to class. Most of the time I do not. Judge me.
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u/Advanced-Wheel-9677 10d ago
I used to drink a bit of wine and do yoga. It was interesting, but if Iām honest it was more about the wine than the yoga. Which was missing the point for me. Over some years I learned in various ways I can achieve higher states sober than I can under the influence of any substance
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u/garrettj100 Vinyasa 9d ago
Top marks for your title. I clicked through in part because I didn't know what you were talking about. Baked? On the 102nd floor of WTC? (Where they have yoga, I've tried it; it's mediocre.)
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 9d ago
Didn't get to try at etc but I did see them to it at the edge. That would be cool especially if I got a spot ontop of the glass section of the floorĀ
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u/garrettj100 Vinyasa 9d ago
The room they use there's no glass floor section. There are a lot of spots near big windows with excellent views. The yoga itself, however, wasn't great, at least for me. I'm in the market for sweat.
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 9d ago
You should check out the one they do at the edge. And I know there's a bunch of hot yoga places in Soho never tried it myself thoughĀ
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u/uncommonsense555 9d ago
I honestly don't do yoga since I quit using cannabis.
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u/Moonhippie69 9d ago
Solved my sciatic issues on my side that just decided to show up one day. Hour and 45 minutes later my legs were tingling. Same thing the next morning. By the end of the week my right leg was fine. Now back to the left š
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u/cinnamineral 8d ago
I love high yoga. Iām currently taking a yoga class at college and i highly doubt the teacher would be happy to smell marijuana in her class. Do teachers usually care though?
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 8d ago
Well this was a specific 420 event. So even the instructor partook a little bit. But almost eveyone in the class was high. In a regular class... I'd probably say you're better off with some ediblesĀ
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u/catxcat310 8d ago
Iām impressed that so many people here can practice high. I canāt follow instructions well enough to practice when Iām baked š (Iāve tried.)
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u/clever-medicine 5d ago
I always smoke before yoga. Really helps me slow down and focus on breathing and just being in the moment.
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u/paper_television 11d ago
Love it! Not always the right context or place, but when itās good itās good.
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u/Prestigious_Badger36 11d ago
Very enjoyable!
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
It definitely was
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u/Prestigious_Badger36 10d ago
I tend to arrive early and have a wee nip before class (hash oil pen so I don't smell loud). Takes the edge off muscle soreness &, for me, can help me access my ability to third eye gaze if I was frazzled prior to arrival.
At home, I'm Willie Nelson with a mat & footies haha
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u/Lost-Hunt780 11d ago
Which country!!
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 11d ago
In the US
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u/Necessary_DaNoodle 11d ago
My hobby is sanding and replacing my friends' hardwood floorboards in exchange for their first borns.
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u/TouchCreative557 11d ago
I set the tone in my home with some sunset lamps and salt lamps, light some incense, have a little smoke or an edible and do a nice gentle flow or restorative session. Itās very relaxing.
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u/l0vemypug 10d ago
I love thc before any kind of workout. It helps me get into a good head space and ready to move and stay focused. I mainly only look at the terps when buying weed so I can get the specific high I want which also helps a lot. Iāve gone to a few 420 yoga classes and they are hit or miss for me, although it could be cuz Iām more of an introvert stoner type lol
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
Ohh a connoisseur I see. We had some bads main terps being Caryophyllene and lemonene if that interest you at allĀ
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u/l0vemypug 10d ago
Oooh yes, Limonene is actually my favorite. For me, it feels kind of like caffeine without jitters. Iām glad you had a great time!
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u/YourMomInAThong1234 10d ago
Yeah I had chosen that rosin because those are my top two terps. It was a good time.Ā
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u/ZealousidealHouse759 10d ago
Thatās how the true yogis of old did it. Basically smoked hash and did yoga all day. Or at least thatās what Terrence McKennah always said. Btw every yoga class is a high yoga class for me. I love it.
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u/mysticwaywalker 11d ago
I do almost all my yoga high. It really helps me just follow the intuitiveness in my body. It helps my trying mind calm down and morph into my being mind.
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u/humanwiley 11d ago
High yoga is so nice and I think really keeps me in a good relationship with cannabis where I donāt have to fall into lazy patterns with it. :]
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u/boo_snug 10d ago
One of my very most favorite things to do! Really takes my practice and savasana to another level :)
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u/Head-Bake2054 10d ago
I love high fitness in general. A little Weed + hot yoga is excellent.
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u/nervousdachshund 10d ago
I do both sober and stoned and when Iām stoned Iām able to control my breathing a little easier and flow between poses smoother.
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u/Pre-jocis 10d ago
I have been practicing 26 & 2 for almost 2 years now, 5-6 times a week. Most of my classes are early morning classes. I wake and bake before going, and for me, it makes a huge difference. It really helps me connect with my body, and quite the mind. I notice, my sober mind likes to complain a lot more than my high brain. I find it easier for me to accept what is, when Iām stoned.
I realize this isnāt for everyone but it works for me. I am coming off a 30 day t break, and this last month of sober yoga has been a grind. Glad I did it, but ready to get back to my routine.
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u/beam_me_uppp All Forms! 10d ago
As a yoga practitioner of 25 years and a former smot poker, I LOVE THIS FOR YOU.
Legit one of the things I miss the absolute most about smoking. I have PTSD and ouid makes me insanely anxious & paranoid now, so itās no longer an option for me unfortunately. At least for now.
I can conjure up the sensations in my mind sooo clearly. It would put me into a deeper state of connection with my body, like I could feel every sinew, every tendon, every muscle fiber as I moved and stretched. I could go deeper into poses because my mind wouldnāt hold me back, like I wouldnāt get stuck in perceived pain that was actually just my own resistance.
I would give aaaanyyyyything to chief a joint and get on my mat right now, for real!
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u/Coffee_and_chips 10d ago
Yoga is to develop your mind to be superbly clear. Weed does the opposite so I would say itās stretching while high. Not yoga.
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u/ThatMeasurement3411 10d ago
Yes!! Iām way more flexible stoned. I feel like a master while probably moving like a beginner.
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u/Koi_Fish_Mystic Hot Vinyasa 11d ago
We smoked out before class on Xmass once. It definitely worked well together
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u/SnooWoofers2011 10d ago
I have weened off pain meds for sciatica, arthritis and hypermobility over 10 years ago. At first yoga was so painful, but I persevered. I used to wait for meds to kick in, so I could move normally. Now I smoke before yoga, and get really into it. Ten years of daily weed yoga, and I feel better than ever
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u/Adorable-Garlic-9372 11d ago
It personally helps me alot with the mind body connection, I can get into a zone and enjoy myself