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Yoga For Beginners

Juliet — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:45:29 +0000

Yoga instructor Barbara Benagh has practiced and taught yoga for nearly 35 years. She discovered yoga while living in England and began teaching there. She moved to Boston and opened The Yoga Studio on Beacon Hill in 1980. In addition to her local classes Barbara teaches yoga seminars throughout the US and internationally. She is a regular contributor of articles to Yoga Journal magazine. She has several audio CDs of live classes available as well as DVDs, the latest being Yoga for Beginners released by Body + Soul magazine, and Yoga for Stress Relief that includes a discussion on meditation from the Dalai Lama. Barbara was kind enough to answer some questions from Amazon.com about this unique line of yoga DVDs. How are these DVDs different from other yoga DVDs? I was drawn to working with Bodywisdommedia because they produce DVDs they are interactive. Rather than a "one size fits all" single routine that is typical of most products, these DVDs offer choice, allowing the user to customize and change their yoga practice to suit their needs. No two persons are the same so the ability to change your practice - easing shoulder tension one day and an invigorating morning wake up the next - come as close as possible to allowing you to address your individual needs at home. Not only do people have different physical needs, but they have different time constraints as well. If you have only 20 minutes, there is a practice for you but there are longer practices as well (some as long as 90 minutes) that address the total body/mind connection. The sheer number of yoga sequences offered on each of these DVDs is a first. They are incredibly comprehensive. How were you able to get the Dalai Lama involved? This project dovetailed perfectly with the Dalai Lama's message that modern stress is one of the greatest obstacles to our mental happiness and physical wellbeing. Because we are long-time sincere practitioners, having a 30-minute lecture of the Dalai Lama teaching how to meditate on the Yoga for Stress Relief DVD was a perfect fit. Bodywisdommedia also has a broader relationship with the Office of Tibet and are releasing historic lectures with "A Path to Happiness" being the first one. How will potential buyers of these DVDs know which one is right for them? The titles are very indicative of what appears on the DVD and therefore a good guide. I really enjoyed making Yoga for Stress Relief because it is incredibly relevant. We strove to make the sequences accessible to as many people as possible, whether they are a beginner or long time practitioner. Yoga for Beginners is a great, non-threatening place to get started and includes lots of sound technique developed over my 30 years as a yoga teacher. Power Yoga for Every Body is a bit more challenging taking you from the beginning level and gradually progressing to much more demanding routines.

Manduka eKO 3mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat (Moss)

Juliet — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:55:48 +0000

Manduka's next generation eKO mat is built to perform and re-defines the possibilities for eco-friendly yoga mats. Made from natural rubber, the mat is designed for durability and comfort, yet it will decompose completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. These mats have been designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that the best selling Manduka Black Mat, Â¿The Taj Mahal of yoga mats' has achieved since Manduka first introduced a mat to yoga practitioners in 1997. Like the Manduka premium Black Mats, the eKO mat is 24" wide and 68" long - 2" wider and 4" longer than most yoga mats, providing more area for practice. There are no oil-based products in these mats; and they are completely free of toxic materials, foaming agents and plasticizers, commonly found in eco mats, such as TPE, POE, and other rubber mats. And through our patented manufacturing process, the natural rubber in our mats is 99% latex free and non-allergenic. Manduka continues to be the leading source of high performance products for the yoga lifestyle, designed to last a lifetime (or two)! Please note that because the mat is made from natural rubber it will have a slight smell initially which will fade within a few weeks. We recommend that you leave your mat unrolled for the first two weeks to air it out.

Manduka eKO 5mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat (Acai)

Juliet — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:54:27 +0000

Manduka's next generation eKO mat is built to perform and re-defines the possibilities for eco-friendly yoga mats. Made from natural rubber, the mat is designed for durability and comfort, yet it will decompose completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. These mats have been designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that the best selling Manduka Black Mat, Â¿The Taj Mahal of yoga mats' has achieved since Manduka first introduced a mat to yoga practitioners in 1997. Like the Manduka premium Black Mats, the eKO mat is 26" wide and 71" long - 2" wider and 4" longer than most yoga mats, providing more area for practice. There are no oil-based products in these mats; and they are completely free of toxic materials, foaming agents and plasticizers, commonly found in eco mats, such as TPE, POE, and other rubber mats. And through our patented manufacturing process, the natural rubber in our mats is 99% latex free and non-allergenic. Manduka continues to be the leading source of high performance products for the yoga lifestyle, designed to last a lifetime (or two)! Please note that because the mat is made from natural rubber it will have a slight smell initially which will fade within a few weeks. We recommend that you leave your mat unrolled for the first two weeks to air it out.

Gaiam Yoga Equipment

Juliet — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:40:22 +0000

Yoga Knapsack; A uniquely-designed sleeve holds your yoga mat while the single strap fits comfortably across your chest. Asian Blossom Yoga Mat; Textured, cushioned nonslip surface, enhances alignment, safety and comfort during yoga, Pilates or any fitness routine. Increase your stability, confidence and concentration while expressing your individual style. Designed for enduring performance and reliability, every Gaiam mat helps you work our with sure footing, greater stability and less distraction. Your total well being is our passion and inspiration at Gaiam, the leader in mind-body fitness and health. (24"W x 68"L c 1/8" thick) Spot clean with damp cloth or machine wash in cold water and mild detergent. Do not spin, Dry flat. Printed surface may show wear after repeated use.

Sublime Yoga Set, Purple

Juliet — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:25:35 +0000


Yoga Set

Valeo Yoga Kit

Juliet — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:34:36 +0000


Yoga Kit Sticky mat 24" x 68" 72" woven cotton strap with buckle Two firm foam blocks 3" x 6" x 9" Nylon tote bag with shoulder strap Yoga instruction chart Washable

SPRI YSK-R2 Yoga Starter Kit with Yoga Mat, Two 6 x 9 x 4 Foam Blocks, 6′ Cotton Yoga Strap, and Yoga Postures Poster

Juliet — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:36:50 +0000

For beginning yoga students, this starter kit comes packed with all the necessary equipment. First and foremost is a 68-by-24-inch purple sticky mat that adheres to any floor surface. It wonâ��t shift as you move into new poses or cause feet to slide so you can turn all your attention toward your breathing. At 1/8-inch thick, the mat provides good insulation from cold studio floors, and offers a fair amount of cushion on wrists during potentially straining poses, such as downward-facing dog or plank. At just over 2-1/2 pounds, this mat is lightweight enough to carry to and from the yoga studio and rolls up for easy transportation or storage. Other props include a 4-by-6-by-9-inch lightweight foam block that provides additional support, and a 6-foot cotton strap with an adjustable cinch buckle to help deepen your stretch during reclining poses. A 10-by-28-inch color poster displays all the standard poses, and is perfect to hang up for easy reference in the area where you practice. --Cristina Vaamonde