8 best gentle yoga dvd

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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.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you need any equipment
Answer:	You do not need any equipment. A yoga mat if you have one, but is not completely necessary.
Question:	Will the dvd work in uk
Answer:	I’m pretty sure it’ll work as long as you have a DVD player.
Question:	I am a fairly fit 70 year old. Will i be able to do this
Answer:	I’m 70 and I can do it. I’m very happy with this DVD.
Question:	How long are the sessions
Answer:	Yoga - total 59 minutes 4- work outs 1= 15 min. 2= 15 min. 3= 12 min. 4= 16 min You can play one at a time or whole thing Pilates - total 74 min 5 work outs and cool down, 1= 17 min. 2= 7 min, 3= 12 min. 4= 12 min. 5 = 12 min. cool down 14 min. Nice workouts very relaxing, I enjoy all her DVD's Very Happy with purchase

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Gentle Groovy Yoga is a TOTALLY DIFFERENT way to do Yoga!

Did you know that even though Yoga has some truly amazing benefits, like flexibility, stamina, balance, strength, etc., many people have never tried it?

While there are a lot of reasons that people are intimidated to try yoga (like they think it's too complicated, or they think they're not flexible enough)...the number 1 reason people don't try yoga is that they think they're too out of shape to start.

Look, I get it. I’ve been doing yoga for nearly 20 years and even I find some regular yoga workouts too hard to follow. However, as I’ve focused on the core yoga principles, I’ve experienced so many physical and mental benefits. And I want you to experience these benefits from yoga, too.

That’s why I created my own yoga inspired workout that’s perfect for anyone who wants to try yoga but doesn’t know how to start.

With my Gentle Groovy Yoga, you don't need any experience, flexibility, great balance, or special clothes. And most importantly, it's great for any fitness level.

Workout #1

Learn the basics of yoga - safely, slowly and intuitively.

Workout #2

Take your time and settle in to this basic yoga flow.

Workout #3

Work on your posture, stance and confidence with these engaging yoga poses.

Workout #4

Enjoy a little stretch and relaxation - you deserve it!

Gentle Groovy Pilates puts strength and flexibility easily within reach!

There's no question that Pilates workouts can help get your body get strong and flexible. But ordinary Pilates workouts are hard to follow, even for experienced experts.

So I've brought the Body Groove workout philisophy to Pilates, and created short workout videos that are easily adapted for any fitness level.

In everything we do, whether it's free-form dance or a Pilates floor routine, Body Groove is about LISTENING to your body and moving accordingly.

What makes Gentle Groovy Pilates so powerful is that we use time-tested Pilates methods of focused muscle control to actually listen to our bodies even more effectively.

The benefits of this focused style of exercise are...Balance. Stability. Strength. Coordination. Flexibility...all the things that so easily slip away as we get older.

Workout #1

Warm up, mobilize and stabilize your entire body with this simple standing pilates warm up.

Workout #2

Strengthen your legs and core with this short pilates session.

Workout #3

Lie on the floor and get stronger at the same time! Great for the back muscles.

Workout #4

Time for a little core and arm strengthing.

Workout #5

A short pilates work out to get your booty strong!

Cool Down & Stretch

Enjoy a delicious deep stretching session.

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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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Yoga Paired With Pilates Provides A Complete, Balanced Total Body Core Strength and Stretch Workout.



The goal of this program is to combine elements of yoga and pilates in a way that complements and enhances the pairing of exercises and techniques in order to provide a more complete, balanced, total body core strength and stretch workout.



We’ll be taking a more gentle approach during the sessions, which means we won’t be putting any excess strain on the joints (no downward facing dog or sun salutations, for example), however you may choose to advance the poses when appropriate if you would like to add more challenge at any time. And, please keep an eye out for our on screen pop ups for modification assistance to help you make the poses and postures work best for your body’s needs.



Session #1: Standing Series (30 Minutes) features standing only poses and exercises that help improve balance, functional core strength, total body stability and mobility.



Session #2: Floor Flow (30 Minutes) features movements that are best performed on the floor for maximum benefit, allowing us to stay down on the ground during the entire practice while we work on developing deep core strength, control, full body stretch and strength.



EQUIPMENT USED: A mat or towel is all that is required, but the use of a sturdy chair and a small, soft pillow may be added to bolster some of the poses, if desired.



Approx. Total Run Time: 64 Minutes

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Anybody searching for the most basic and thorough introduction to yoga need look no further. Renowned yoga instructor Suzanne Deason guides a slow and steady 30-minute workout to help beginning students ease into postures without strain.

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This simple, gentle yoga inspired program is designed to help you begin or resume a regular yoga practice without having to go to extremes (or to the gym or yoga studio). Stretch in the privacy and comfort of your home any time you like with this video that contains two complete 30-minute sessions filmed outdoors on location at the beautiful Marie Selby Gardens:



Session #1: Flexibility and Relaxation (Approx. 30 Minutes) - The focus of this practice is to help improve range of motion and mobility while enhancing the relaxation response for stress relief and resilience.



Session #2: Stability and Mobility (Approx. 30 Minutes) - The focus of this practice is to balance strength and flexibility for optimum stability and mobility.



EQUIPMENT USED: A mat or towel is all that is required, but the use of a pillow and/or folded blanket may be added to bolster some of the poses.



No previous yoga experience required. No overly repeated sequencing or flows, no chanting or sanskrit terminology used; just simple, full body, focused stretches and targeted yoga poses and postures that offer the maximum benefit with options for various levels. A peaceful, final relaxation is included at the end of both sessions to help enhance the stress relieving benefits of each practice.



Approx. Total Run Time: 68 Minutes

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This program contains two relaxing and gentle yoga sessions designed with a back pain specialist for maximum safety and relief.



This is a basic level program featuring yoga poses and sequencing specific to back pain relief and prevention.



No previous yoga experience is necessary to participate, and there is no sanskrit terminology or chanting included in this program.



While yoga in general can help relieve back pain and prevent future occurrences, not all practices may be appropriate for certain back conditions as many rely heavily on poses that bring the spine into forward flexion and rotation, which may exacerbate existing issues. These practices, designed in conjunction with a back pain specialist, were carefully constructed to assist in both back pain relief + prevention.



This DVD contains 2 gentle, total body practices:



Session #1: Yoga for Mild to Moderate Back Pain Relief



This slow moving flow stretches tight areas of the body that can contribute to back pain while avoiding forward bending or deep rotation of the spine, which may aggravate back issues.



Session #2: Yoga for Back Pain Prevention



The poses in this series help strengthen + stretch key muscle groups that work together to support the spine, which may aid in the prevention of back pain, and should be done only on pain-free days.



Frequently Asked Questions:



What do you need for the program?



You'll need a mat, a yoga strap (or long towel) and a sturdy chair. You may want to include the use of a yoga block, blanket or pillows for comfort. Equipment needs are listed on screen prior to the start of each session.



Can anyone do this program?



While no previous yoga experience is required, if you are currently in pain, you should not attempt this or any other exercise until you have consulted a medical professional.

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

Everything you will ever need to learn yoga in the comfort of your home. - Expert Yogi

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