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
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
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
Many instructors agree: Yoga blankets are just about the most versatile yoga prop to aid you in your practice. They can be
folded to achieve various heights and are extremely comfortable to lie, sit, or kneel upon. Here are a few examples of how they can be used:
Fold a yoga blanket in half and place the edge just underneath your tail bone during seated forward bends. This will elevate your spine and give you a slight pitch forward. For Child’s pose, Camel, ..read moreThe weather has changed and thoughts of cozy things abound: soft fleece blankets, a crackling fire, a hot cup of tea. Tea is not just cozy— it’s healthy too. Tea’s ingredients actually protect you against some deadly diseases including heart disease and cancer. Scientists have also discovered that tea can boost your immune system, stave off cavities, strengthen bones and sharpen concentration.
Tea is the infusion of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis: a Southeast Asian evergreen shrub. Camellia sinensis leaves are ..read more
SO I’ve moved on to the next session of Gaiam’s Online Yoga Club: Standing Poses. While I’m not that excited about watching it on my computer, the content is outstanding. I’ve learned so much about basic poses that I should have known all along; this new knowledge has dramatically improved my practice. (My summary of the Club can be found here.)
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.Ever try using shoe-boxes or books in place of yoga blocks? (Yeah, me too.) When you use an actual yoga block, you’ll quickly notice they’re far more effective than make-shift yoga props. Yoga blocks are designed with the ideal proportions, shape and weight to help extend your limbs and provide real stability. This 3-min. video (featuring yours-truly) demonstrates how to use them in 3 different standing poses. Enjoy!
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.One of the physical goals in yoga is to stretch your muscles as far as they can go. Some of us are naturally flexible– surely you know someone that can jump up and touch their toes after having not exercised for months (like my 63-year-old Mom!) But for those with limited flexibility (like me!) yoga props can be very effective in helping to maximize stretches and protect you from muscle strain, or possibly even a tear.
Enjoy this? Please share it ..read more“Cyber-Yoga?! You must be joking!”
That might have been my initial reaction 10, maybe even 5 years ago, but not so today. Considering our current lifestyles, it’s actually quite logical.
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