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 moreSO 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.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.
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.Earlier today, I came across a post on The Yoga Flavored Life which asked the question: When Did You Decide to Begin Your Yoga Practice – And Why?
The post’s author, Teresa, talked about repeatedly starting a yoga program only to peter out a short time later. The problem was mindset. Teresa’s enthusiasm and satisfaction with the results of her practice quickly faded once life’s distractions became overwhelming. Despite many attempts to maintain a regimen, she’s still trapped in ..read more
The newest yoga dvd in my collection, Yoga: Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Zyrka Landwijt, helps build flexibility, strength and stamina with a relatively small daily time commitment.
Here’s why I like it so much:
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.Kundalini Yoga for Beginners & Beyond has been 1 of Amazon’s best-selling yoga DVDs for awhile. Now I know why: Among its many attributes are upbeat instruction; an energetic soundtrack; and Matrix Menu that allows you to choose specific segments based on your mood and available time.
Now that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout!
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.Yoga for Beginners & Beyond: Stretch, Strengthen, Be Stress Free! is a wonderful DVD for those new to yoga and also for long-time practitioners desiring something new. Although it’s designed for beginners, it offers enough challenges so that those who are already in shape will feel like they got a full-body workout.
Enjoy this? Please share it for good karma.You’ve heard the buzz about yoga and would like to give it a try. However, before you can even touch your toes, your inner-pessimist pipes up: “Yoga is for young people,” or “It’s too expensive,” or “I’m about as flexible as a 2 x 4.” If this sounds familiar, it’s time to quell that inner voice. Yoga is a wonderful, completely accessible activity for virtually everyone regardless of age, current fitness level and financial means.
You’re never too old to ..read more
