11 best beginner yoga dvds

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Practice yoga with the grandeur & beauty of Glacier National Park! This DVD was developed especially for mid-lifers (40's to 70's), to increase strength and flexibility, balance, posture and grace of movement, and create a more relaxed body and mind. Includes 3 sequences designed for specific times of the day: A Morning Practice (18 minutes) to awaken and energize your whole body with easy standing movements; Mid-day Relief from Desk & Computer Work (19 minutes); and a Relaxing Evening Practice (29 minutes) to help you unwind and sleep better. Also includes 3 targeted practices to address specific needs of mid-life: Improving Balance (22 minutes), Core Strength and Flexibility (34 minutes), and Standing Poses for leg and hip flexibility (23 minutes). Also included is a relaxing Full-Body Practice done lying on your back, perfect when you need an effective but gentle practice (34 minutes), and a wonderful guided relaxation (8 minutes). You’ll learn to practice over 100 yoga poses safely and effectively with these 7 completely different routines. The poses flow seamlessly one to another at an easy-to-follow pace to make the most of your time. Designed & taught by Jane Adams, RYT 500, a yoga practitioner since 1976 who specializes in yoga for healthy ageing. Clear instruction & demonstrations make this perfect for beginners.

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One of the most intelligent and insightful teachers around. - Yoga Journal

Excite, inspire and encourage your journey of healthy and balanced living.

Product Description YOGA FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to be introduced to Yoga and it helps you to explore and experience the numerous benefits of yoga. There are 8 routines to help build strength, increase flexibility, improve your health and vitality and transform how you look and feel.

Routines are led by renowned instructor Barbara Benagh who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 60 minutes. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua, which adds to the overall experience of tranquility.

DVD HIGHLIGHTS:

Top selling yoga DVD in the US and Canada

An evergreen, great selling title

8 different workouts

Key demographic for people that want to try yoga

Tremendous amount of content/value (240 minutes)

Interview with Instructor

Filmed at Half-Moon Bay, Antigua

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.

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.

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Introducing a yoga workout system for the rest of us, with modifications for those who can't touch their toes. No painful postures. No hymns, chants, or gongs. This is yoga for physical fitness. This is yoga for those who don’t normally do yoga! Boost your morning routine. Boost your metabolism. And boost your fitness goals with this complete yoga system for beginners.



Here's how:



Workout 1 - Yoga Sharpen: Boost your morning routine with this energizing beginner's workout that focuses on the fundamentals.



Workout 2 - Yoga Strength: Build muscle by targeting areas that conventional resistance exercises often miss in a safe, low impact way. Whether you are a beginner to fitness, or an athlete looking to improve their performance, this is the workout for you.



Workout 3 - Yoga Sweat: Boost your metabolism with this power yoga class for weight loss! This faster moving yoga workout will get your heart pumping and your muscles burning!



Workout 4 - Yoga Stretch & De-Stress: Boost your recovery, soothe sore muscles, and get rid of those pains and aches with this restorative workout. Use it as your cool down after the other workouts, or use it to unwind and de-stress after a long day!



Lebron James and Kevin Love are doing it. The Seattle Seahawks were doing it on their way to the Super Bowl. Now it's your turn to discover all of yoga's amazing benefits! Build muscle. Lose weight. Boost your athletic performance. Soothe sore muscles. Reduce lower back pain. And get into great shape. Oh, and you might relax a little too!



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STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY, MIND AND SOUL.



Shot poolside in beautiful, sunny Miami, Florida, these yoga inspired stretch routines are perfect for those brand new to yoga and offer options for progression. No previous yoga experience required, and no chanting or sanskrit terminology used.





Develop a strong foundation of total body strength, stamina and flexibility with these two complete practices:



AM: Energizing Flow (30 Minutes) - This energizing series is the perfect way to start your day, or to boost your energy anytime. Develop strength and functional flexibility from head to toe with this series of stamina building poses and exercises.



PM: Relaxing Flow (30 Minutes) - Wind down from a hectic day and stretch out stress and soreness with this relaxing series of yoga postures that incorporate a pillow and a beach towel (or yoga strap) to gently assist your body into deeper stretches to help improve range of motion and overall flexibility.



Feel free to alternate between the two practices each day or add them both into your daily routine. Listen to your body to find the perfect balance for your schedule and needs.



Ready for more? Don’t miss our other workouts! Get a complete fitness plan by combining this program with our two companion DVDs (sold separately on Amazon), “Walk On: 15-Minute Fast Fat Blasts” and “Walk On: 21-Day Weight Loss Plan.”

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These four 20-minute, calming yoga practices are easy enough that almost anyone can do them, yet effective enough to be a part of any regular exercise program to help improve balance, mobility and flexibility.



Create your own practice with our customizable menu: simply choose one, two or all four of the 20-minute sessions depending on your body’s needs and schedule. Flow continuously from one practice to the next or do them individually, whatever works best for you. No previous yoga experience necessary!



EQUIPMENT NEEDED: All you need is a mat and a sturdy high back chair for this program. To make certain poses easier on the knees or hips you may also want to use a bolster, pillow or additional folded yoga mat for added cushion.



FLOW 1: NECK AND SHOULDERS - This series is designed to let go of stress and tension to open up the neck and shoulders.



FLOW 2: BACK AND CHEST - This series is designed to release the spine and open the heart for pain relief and improved posture.



FLOW 3: HIPS AND KNEES - This series focuses on unlocking the joints and freeing the hips with a series of balance and mobility movements that work all the way down into the ankles and feet.



FLOW 4: TOTAL BODY - With an equal emphasis on all of your most important parts, this series offers a soothing, full body stretch.

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Internationally-acclaimed yoga instructor Rodney Yee guides you through four beginner yoga practices, each with a different benefit. Learn correct form, and move through a variety of simple poses and sequences that will help increase flexibility, energize the body and calm the mind.



DVD Includes:



Yoga Basics (20 minutes)

This slower paced routine walks you through the basic yoga poses, including Mountain, Plank and Cobra, and guides you through simple bends and twists.



Yoga for Flexibility (20 minutes)

Stretch the body slowly and deeply with this relaxing practice that focuses on increasing your range of motion.



Yoga for Energy (20 minutes)

A perfect way to start the day. These gentle yoga sequences will get your blood flowing and draw energy up and through the body.



Yoga for Relaxation (20 minutes)

Transition from your busy day to a series of slow, mindful movements allowing you to calm the mind and release stress.



Bonus Practice: Yoga Express

Ten-minute digital download practice perfect for the yogi on the go!



Pose Guide:

Download Rodney Yee's complete beginners pose guide for easy reference.

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Lose Your Belly, Improve Your Flexibility, & Ease Your Aches and Pains

The latest studies show that yoga, best known for its ability to promote flexibility, ease aches and pains, and calm frazzled nerves, can also help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. That’s why we teamed up with yoga instructor Amy Ippoliti, who teaches online at yogaglo.com, to create Prevention’s new Easy Yoga: Fit, Firm, & Fabulous at 40+ DVD program! It’s the ultimate beginner-friendly yoga program to help you shed pounds and get toned from head to toe.



Yoga That Anyone Can Do!

Never tried yoga before? Think you’re not flexible enough? No problem! Instructor Amy Ippoliti designed these simple sequences to work for every body. You won’t find any pretzel poses here — just the fundamental moves that help ease tightness while toning up your thighs, belly, and arms. Already a yoga pro? You’ll love this program, too! Get ready to refresh your routine with fun new flows that will leave you feeling strong, energized, and totally blissed out. Best of all: It only takes 14 to 24 minutes a day!

• 5 easy at-home yoga routines for strength, energy, flexibility, and more!
• Guided meditations ease and reduce stress, so you feel calm, focused, and centered!
• Lose Your Belly, Improve Flexibility, & Ease Aches and Pains
• Never tried yoga before? Think you’re not flexible enough? No problem! This is Yoga Anyone Can Do!
• Best of all: It only takes 14 to 24 minutes a day!

User questions & answers

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Excessive stress in our daily lives is one of the greatest obstacles to achieving happiness, good health & well-being. Over the centuries, yoga practitioners have discovered simple and effective practices to reduce stress and achieve optimal health, vitality and serenity. YOGA for Stress Relief is the most comprehensive Yoga DVD ever created with over 20 routines to address mental, emotional and physical stress. It also includes an UNPRECEDENTED 30 minutes of instruction on meditation from the Dalai Lama! Never before has a DVD revealed how to overcome dozens of common physical, mental and emotional stress related conditions through the ancient science of yoga. The routines are interactive and customized for physical, mental and emotional stress reduction and led by world renowned yoga instructor Barbara Benagh. Over the last 35 years Benagh has developed an insightful style that emphasizes reducing stress and letting go of tension. According to Yoga Journal, Benagh is one of the most intelligent and insightful teachers around. This DVD was shot on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua adding to the overall experience of tranquility. As a bonus feature, this DVD contains 30 minutes of exclusive discussion of meditation from the Dalai Lama himself. Considered one of the greatest influencers of our time, the Dalai Lama has spent his life teaching people how to be happy. His teachings are world renowned and this special bonus discusses both the benefits and techniques of meditation, which reduces stress and cultivates happiness. This revolutionary, interactive system allows you to choose from 20 routines that range in time from 15-60 minutes and target specific stress related issues including: General Stress Relief Anxiety and worry Neck and shoulder pain; including headaches Lower & upper back pain Stomach and digestive issues Insomnia Depression and more

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.

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.

Review

"Once again, Benagh prooves to be one of our most effective teachers...[with] her clear and easy to follow instructions" --Yoga Journal

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Discover the amazing health benefits of yoga for your mind and body with "Easy Yoga for Beginners with Christine Wushke." This gentle yoga series is appropriate for everyone. Stretch, tone and relax. Each of the 4 sequence areas is designed to calm the mind, revitalize the body and strengthen muscles with ease. Before you begin, consider having blocks and a folded blanket ready for modified poses. 1. Begin with a simple breath meditation to focus the mind, and then move into a gentle mat sequence that will rejuvenate your entire body leaving you refreshed and energized. This sequence is perfect to use by itself or a warm up. (10:12) 2. Seated poses to stretch and relax tensions in the upper body. Perfect for relieving upper back or neck and shoulder tension as well as increasing flexibility in the spine and hips. (14:18) 3. A standing sequence is used to gently strengthen and tone the lower body, while improving flexibility in the hips, back and shoulders. This will flow into a non-invasive sequence to strengthen your core, prevent injuries, and increase circulation bringing clarity and mental focus. (9:16) 4. Restorative yoga sequence to calm the nervous system and prepare the body for deep relaxation. Meditation is known to decrease many stress related symptoms while training the mind to overcome challenges in a healthy way and gain a positive outlook on life. (18:43) About Christine Wushke: Christine Wushke is a certified yoga and meditation teacher with over 19 years of experience. With a background in Iyengar Yoga her classes are known to be a gentle and effective way to increase flexibility, strength and mental clarity. It is our deepest wish for you to discover within yourself the source of deep healing and renewal; and that this yoga series inspires you to incorporate the tools of well-being into your whole life.

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Filmed in beautiful Glacier National Park, this 2 dvd set has over 4 and a half hours of expert instruction. With 9 different active practices and 2 relaxations, you'll experience the many varied health benefits of yoga. These practices will increase flexibility and strength throughout your entire body, relax your body and mind, improve balance and posture, and enhance overall health and wellness. Each practice is 19 to 36 minutes long, so you can easily fit one into your day, and find one that suits your mood and energy level.



Disc One

Breath & Gentle Movements with the Breath - 19 min.

Standing Poses - 20 min.

Upper Body Strength & Flexibility - 22 min.

Standing Balances - 24 min.

Complete Floor Practice - 28 min.

Complete Standing Practice - 22 min.

Relaxation - 8 min.



Disc Two

Core Strength & More - 30 min

Lying Poses for Flexibility - 36 min.

Hip Openers, Twists & Forward Bends - 29 min.

Relaxation with Visualization - 15 min.



You’ll learn to safely practice a wide variety of classic beginning yoga poses and common variations, giving you a strong foundation in the essentials of yoga. The poses are taught at an easy-to-follow pace, without fast transitions or long difficult holds. Soft background music and beautiful scenery help you to relax and de-stress. Perfect for beginners, with clear instructions, mirror-image demonstrations, and modifications for those who are less flexible. Designed and taught by Jane Adams, RYT 500, yoga practitioner and certified teacher since 1976.

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Join us as we take you from umm to omm with our unique, anatomy based approach to yoga! Part workout, part physical therapy sessions, and part relaxing retreat, we'll guide you through the basics and beyond of every pose in a fun, safe way.



Yoga Vitality is a program designed for healthy aging. It's for those who are interested in gently and safely strengthening their body in order to prevent injury, improve functional fitness, move through day to day tasks with more comfort and ease, and to get rid of the aches and pains that hold you back from doing what you want to do.



Suitable for folks of any fitness level and age! And no flexibility required!



Featuring multiple demonstrators for every pose, we'll show you how to tailor every exercise to your fitness level. And by providing modifications with a chair, you can choose to make every pose as easy or as hard you would like.



Get ready to tighten that core, move gracefully and without pain, boost your energy, improve your balance and posture, and start living healthier!



Every Yoga Vitality DVD comes with FREE STREAMING access to the workouts which means you can practice with us on most of your favorite devices!



Makes for a great GIFT IDEA. Yoga Vitality is the perfect tangible gift that comes with free streaming access on most devices!