Laura Corin Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I was at the hospital with my Mum today and the nurse measured her: she has lost five inches in height (she's 91, so that's not surprising). I was curious whether I had shrunk already, or whether practising yoga for the last 2 1/2 years has helped me to avoid compression/slumping. I've definitely never been taller than 5'4" before, but now I'm 5'4 3/4" - in the evening, when we are supposed to be shorter. I haven't practised yoga in the last 24 hours, so it is not just a short-term effect. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Huh, that's something. Oh man if I lose 5 inches I'll be in midget territory. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 good for you! Yay for yoga! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Cool! I gain at least an inch if I have a good night's sleep. I have done yoga, but never checked to see if my height changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm pretty sure my mother has shrunk in height, but she didn't believe me when I recently made that observation, so I just dropped the subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Huh, that's something. Oh man if I lose 5 inches I'll be in midget territory. Mum started off the same height as I (used to be!). She's now 4'11" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Mum started off the same height as I (used to be!). She's now 4'11" My grandmother is (was) 4 ft 11. She is in her late 80s so maybe by now she is shorter. I'm barely 5 ft 1. My dad is 5 ft 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Note to self: Get back to doing yoga again. ASAP. Do it regularly. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 My girls and I are in the short end of things. I do do yoga, but I will use your experience to sell it to them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Yes, I have gained an inch back in height since starting yoga. :hurray: Edited May 25, 2016 by trulycrabby 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wow! I've never gotten beyond 5' 3 3/4". I better start doing yoga so I can at least peak at 5' 4".... :) So Laura are you going to increase your yoga? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I am feeling more inspired to do regular yoga. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 So Laura are you going to increase your yoga? No, I'm fine. I don't practise at home, just in classes. Currently I go on one evening a week and one lunchtime (during my lunch break from work). Things are pretty busy right now since Mum moved in (plus we are about to start building an extension on the house for her to live in) so I don't want to take any more time for yoga. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Congratulations to you for growing UP, rather than OUT! :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wow... I had no idea that was possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I gained 1/2 inch of height by using a foam back roller each evening. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I gained 1/2 inch of height by using a foam back roller each evening.What do you do with it? A specific workout? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 What do you do with it? A specific workout? Not really. Just roll on my back to get it to crack, up and down about 10 times for ab strengthening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Okay, that's funny - I checked back and I've only been practising yoga for 18 months, not 2 1/2 years. It's so much part of my life now that assumed it was longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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