New yoga DVDs are constantly being produced. Buying 1 that doesn’t suit your needs or taste can be very disappointing—however, you won’t realize it until you’ve already opened and played it. By then, it can’t be returned.
Amazon is a great place to shop for yoga DVDs because you can sort them by popularity and read others’ reviews. Every 3 months, The Yoga Dojo searches the best selling yoga DVDs in the following 4 categories: Beginner Yoga ..read more
Did you ever notice that when you injure a part of your body, your natural instinct is to grab or rub the injured area with your hands in an effort to ease the pain? This simple urge is the very origin of massage therapy.
The benefits of massage therapy have been well-known in Eastern cultures for centuries. But in the United States, massage is a relatively recent trend that was propelled into mainstream culture by a leaning towards natural healing.
“When I ..read more
Yoga Shakti with Shiva Rea is a yoga DVD best suited for intermediate to advanced practitioners. Because of the options, production values, and extras that are offered, this is arguably the best yoga dvd in this category.
Options:Disc 1 provides you with 4 complete Vinayasa Flow Practices (Basic, Solar 1, Solar 2 and Lunar). These practices range in length from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours; and in difficulty from experienced beginner (Basic and Lunar Flows) to intermediate / advanced (Solar ..read more
Yesterday, I returned my yoga mat to the manufacturer.
It was too thick.
I’d chosen it for just that reason too, thinking that a 3/8” thick mat would be so comfy for my bony knees, hips, ankles and sit bones.
And it was! The super thick mat was great for seated poses. Problem was that it made me wobble during standing poses.
Definitely not good.
So in choosing a yoga mat, I’ve decided to employ the Goldilocks principal: Find one is that is not ..read more
It’s time for a change.
Time to change your yoga practice to meet the new season: Cold and Flu season.
Cold weather isn’t just hard on skin and hair— it also compromises your immune system. Yoga is an excellent way to help boost your immunity so that you can minimize cold and flu symptoms, or possibly avoid them altogether. Yoga benefits the immune system by:
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.I’m weary of the negative comments.
“How gross!”
“How can anyone stand to do it?”
“It’s a bunch of Oprah Winfrey-concocted hoo-hah!”
This is essentially what I hear whenever I mention the “N” word:
Neti Pot.
Listen, if we wash every other crevice of our bodies, why is the very thought of cleaning nasal cavities so revolting?
If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, allergies and nasal congestion, you owe it to yourself to at least try it. Familiar with the downsides of over-the-counter medications? Dry ..read more
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid Specialist) with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, Tata Memorial etc. He currently directs the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid Clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad.
Dr. Goyal’s recent communication about H1N1 flu prevention is making its way around the Internet. His advice is very logical and could save your life; therefore, I’m reposting ..read more
If you’re new to yoga and plan to practice frequently, a good yoga mat is a must. A properly constructed mat allows you to perform a comprehensive range of yoga poses without slipping, sliding or discomfort. Once you learn proper yoga alignment, you can truly begin focusing on physical fitness as well as mental well-being.
You might think that if you’ve seen one mat, you’ve seen them all; however this is not the case. Yoga mats are a bit like ..read more
I am SO sore today!
Yesterday afternoon, I attended an intensive yoga workshop with local yoga master, Bhumi. Since this was my first time, I didn’t quite know what to expect.
She covered A LOT: everything from chanting sacred text to adjusting your practice for the changing season. Bhumi told us that cold weather places more stress on your adrenal and endocrine systems. Therefore, you should do more poses that target associated organs and glands. I’ll write more about this in ..read more
If your exercise routine is putting you to sleep, it may be time to recruit a buddy— a round, bouncy one.
A balance ball (also called an exercise ball or yoga ball) can add a fun element to your exercise routine. Balance balls are amazingly versatile: you can work out your entire body, particularly your “core” (upper and lower abdominal muscles, obliques, and back muscles).
When you exercise on the ball, you get twice the bang for your buck. Here’s ..read more
