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Ashtanga Yoga Basics



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Asana is just one of the eight types of yoga. It is more physical compared to the other types of yoga, which are more directed towards the development of mental and spiritual aspect of an individual. At present the word yoga is used synonymously with asana.

Basic Yoga Poses
If you want to try some basic yoga stances just to see whether you can do it or not, then the sun salutation is the way to go. It is easy to follow and very relaxing. Since this is your first time make sure that you focus on your breathing and then follow the following procedures one at a time carefully and slowly:

Breathe in again while looking up. Bend your left knee and put your left foot in front while lunging forward. By the way your right leg should be behind you and your knee should be resting on the floor.
While breathing in, position yourself in a push-up pose keeping your head and your hips off the floor.
Breathe out; bend your elbows and your chin with your chest and knees to the floor while at the same time keeping your butt and stomach off the floor.
Inhale or breathe in and then slowly slide your chest forward while arching your back and slightly bending your elbows. This position is called the Cobra.
Breathe out slowly as you fold your body forward and while at this position try to lift up your heels and try to form a V-shape using your body. Remember do not rush your body into doing this exercise. Take your time.
While inhaling, lunge forward using your right foot. Your left foot should be at the back with knee on the floor and your head facing up.
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Release air slowly and then try to bring your left foot to meet the right foot. Stand up and bend forward. Try reaching your knee with your head.
Inhale, stand and keep feet together. Lean back and then stretch your arms behind you. Slowly bring your arms at your sides. That concludes your basic yoga fitness stance.


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Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple)
24-inch Width x 68-inch Length. Recommended for yoga & stretching exercises. Light weight, durable sticky mat. Cushioned non-slip surface. Washable.
Customer Review: very nice mat
This is a very nice yoga mat. nice color, sticky enough so my feet don't slip, and works well with my new yoga dvds.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Yoga Journal's Prenatal Yoga
The best thing about this prenatal yoga program is that there is a model for each trimester. Instructor Shiva Rea demonstrates each of the stretches and exercises for the first trimester, and two pregnant women show modifications for the second and third trimesters (they're even dressed in different colors for easy reference). This removes the self-doubt home-exercisers often have about the safety of certain moves--especially in that cumbersome final stage of pregnancy. Using gentle voice-over instruction, Rea and her assistants take viewers through a half hour of meditational stretches using blocks and chairs for support. She follows that up with 16 minutes of floor work: lunge pose, bridge pose, child's pose, plank pose--all with the necessary adjustments. She winds things up with a four-minute guided relaxation on her back--the traditional position--with the second-trimester woman on her side and the third on her side with one leg up on a chair. By including the different adaptations, Rea has made a program with the flexibility to carry an expectant mom through her entire pregnancy--and beyond, if she wishes. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Customer Review: Excellent
This program is wonderful. I have been doing yoga for 5 years, and, although it does not challenge me in the usual ways (backbends, inversions, etc.) it definately opens up the hips and is preparing me for birth. I highly recommend it to all pregnant women.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Wicker, Bamboo, & Tropical Décor - Large Rattan Jar Floor Lamp
Unique hand woven dark stained abaca rattan baluster shaped floor vase, with light fixture installed in the mouth of the vase, creating an interesting up lighting effect, like a torchiere lamp, gentle indirect lighting, casts warm glow in any room, compliments modern eclectic decor, UL approved wiring, socket, and switch for up to a 40 watt bulb, ships in 48 hours professionally packed fully insured from out Massachusetts warehouse via Fed Ex, expedited delivery available.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Yogitoes Skidless Premium Mat-Size Yoga Towel
The Yogitoes® Skidless® towels in the Deity Altruism collection are an excellent way to improve the world while practicing your yoga. These super-absorbent towels provide a hygienic layer between your body and your mat, and they feature small, silicone nubs to prevent sliding. Each towel is a different color and represents a different part of yoga. A portion of the purchase price of each Altruism towel benefits a worthy charity.
Customer Review: Disappointed
OK for traveling to place on a bare surface, but bunches up on the mat and provides no better "skidlessness" than an ordinary mat surface.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Gaiam Kids: Yogakids Fun Collection
Kids love doing yoga - especially when it feels like play. This acclaimed DVD set engages your child with fun yoga-style moves and activities to develop physical fitness learning skills and confidence. In YogaKids 2 ABCs (40 minutes) letters animals and nature inspire your child to get moving. YogaKids 3: Silly to Calm (40 minutes) helps release restless energy and teach helpful tools for handling everyday feelings and challenges. Entertaining and educational YogaKids Fun Collection is destined to be a family favorite. System Requirements:Running Time 80 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 029956316102 Manufacturer No: 120-9880
Customer Review: Perfect past time for too hot summer days
My son loves this DVD set! When it is too hot and humid to go outside he pops it in and does Silly to Calm to get his wiggles out. I don't even have to remind him he has it, he does it all by himself. My only complaint is that one of the DVDs is slightly off, the intro is scrambled, but it doesn't affect the work-out part of the video so no big deal. I would definitely recommend this set to anyone with young children.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT