13 best yogas for meditation dvds

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Experience the strength, balance, flexibility and stress relief that yoga provides, even if you are short on time! It’s not always easy to find a full hour to devote to yoga, but the good news is even as little as 15 minutes a day can offer health improving benefits. This program contains three complete practices that are easy to do at home and to fit into your busy week:



Session #1: Yoga for Stress Relief and Relaxation (15 Minutes) - Relieve stress and stretch your body and mind in this brief, but complete, session.



Session #2: Yoga for Balance and Core Strength (20 Minutes) - Build strength and stamina in the deep core muscles, which aid in balance, stability, and help to support the spine, with this focused, total body opening practice.



Session #3: Yoga for Strength and Flexibility (30 Minutes) - This full class balances strength and mobility work for a body that is strong, yet supple.



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.



Approx. Total Run Time: 65 Minutes

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This Beginners Meditation & Mindful Stretching consists of a few, very simple, fluid meditative practices for you to incorporate into your daily life.



By creating these sessions, Nadia is sharing her technique with you which enabled her to learn to meditate. These short but effective programmes are designed to leave you feeling calm and relaxed. The more regularly you practise, the calmer you will feel, and the better equipped you will be when faced with challenging situations, enabling you to respond rather than react. A meditation practice will give you space and an inner harmony - a precious commodity in modern life!



These gentle meditations and stretches are for the beginner and beyond! There is no right or wrong way to meditate. They are short enough to be practised daily or for an extended period if you have more time!

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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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A.M. Program (25 minutes) This simple and serene morning program, led by internationally-acclaimed yoga and meditation instructor Rodney Yee, transitions your body from sleep to calm wakefulness. Breath work stimulates the body and mind during this relaxed and gentle guided meditation. P.M. Program (40 minutes) Inspirational meditation teacher Maritza shows you how to sharpen your awareness, broaden your perspective and find sanctuaries of stillness to the inner layers of your body, mind and breath. This program invites you to step back and take a quiet pause at the end of your day to re-center and unwind. Seated Meditation Preparation (10 minutes) This Bonus program will help you release tightness in the hips and back so you will become more comfortable in seated meditation. Practice before or after A.M. or P.M. Meditation using a chair without arm rests.

About the Actor

Maritza has been practicing Vipassana or Insight Meditation and yoga since 1982. Originally from France, she has studied in Asia and the West. She is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor and teacher trainer in Anusara Yoga. She leads classes and retreats in both yoga and meditation. Rodney Yee was a professional ballet dancer who later studied Iyengar yoga. He travels nationally and internationally to teach workshops, teacher-training and retreats. Rodney has been designing and performing in Gaiam programs for over 10 years. He has been featured on Oprah and other national programs.

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PROMOTE INNER HARMONY, CLARITY AND VITALITY

Ease tension and anxiety through the simple art of meditation. Yoga and meditation instructor Maritza guides you step-by-step in the practice of mindfulness so you can calm and center yourself. A 15-minute yoga practice prepares your body, mind and attention for two 20-minute guided relaxation and meditation sessions.

From stress reduction to spiritual awakening, meditation takes you on an inward journey of self-discovery beyond form and appearance to embody your core energy and wisdom and access your highest human potential.



DVD includes:

Mindful Yoga comprehensive yoga program to prepare your body & mind for meditation

Body Scan gain a deeper awareness of your body from head to toe

Seated meditation

In depth interview with Maritza

About the Actor

Maritza has been practicing Vipassana, or Insight Meditation, and yoga since 1982. She is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor and teacher trainer in Anusara yoga. She leads classes and retreats in both yoga and meditation.

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Awaken your spirit and discover your true potential with Kundalini Yoga. ³Kundalini² is a powerful spiritual energy that lies within us all. Based on ancient healing techniques from India, kundalini yoga helps you unlock this energy, strengthen your body, still your mind and set your spirit free. Celebrated yoga teacher Gurmukh guides you through an invigorating series of self-paced yoga sets that give your body an active workout and help you develop inner peace and outer strength. This is a yoga practice to help you thrive amid the challenges of today¹s stress-filled world. Kundalini Yoga takes you on a journey of joyful self-discovery and complements all other yoga practices and exercise programs. Experience a radiant transformation as you build long-lasting health benefits and increase your endurance. Your Kundalini Yoga DVD includes: € Awaken: Stir your spirit through movement and breathing. € Energize: Raise your energy through vigorous standing poses. € Strengthen: Build stamina through challenging aerobic exercises. € Relax: Soothe your spirit through meditation and deep relaxation. Props Recommended: Mat, Blanket

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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.



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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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Internationally renowned yoga instructor Rodney Yee guides you through five easy-to-use sessions that help you develop a meditation practice by addressing the physical challenges commonly encountered: body tension, improper posture and restricted breathing.

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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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Acclaimed yoga instructor Rodney Yee leads three beginner-based yoga practices with flexibility in mind. These three practices will help improve reach and posture, and open up common tension areas of the body, including hips, neck and shoulders.



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Hip Opener (25 minutes)

Neck & Shoulders (20 minutes)

Extend Your Reach (23 Minutes)

Bonus Download: Guided Meditation from Rodney Yee (10 Minutes)

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Yoga, Qigong and Mindfulness Meditation: Finding Balance and Ease



Mimi has created this unique and accessible video integrating three distinct and complimentary practices of yoga, qigong and mindfulness meditation.



The cross-pollination of vinyasa yoga with qigong – a Chinese energy and healing art with roots in Daoist and Buddhist traditions – results in a balance that is simultaneously soft yet strong, fluid yet also rooted, centred and stable. When these practices are paired with the teachings of mindfulness, our ability to find balance, strength and ease is fostered alongside greater clarity, kindness and compassion.



1. Meditation and Mindful Yoga/Qigong Flow: This first section begins with a five-minute mindfulness meditation practice to help establish a sense of embodied presence, followed by a dynamic vinyasa flow and qigong sequence of sun salutations that will recruit the primary muscles and joints in the body. The use of visualisations and intention from qigong will help release energetic states of imbalance and tension, and set the stage for creating greater ease, openness and balance.



2. Finding Balance – Fluid and Strong Standing Poses: This second section integrates strong standing pose work in horse stance and warrior poses that are combined with fluid, water-based qigong forms. Together, these move toward a state of harmonious balance and steadiness.



3. Finding Ease – Effortless Effort: This third section offers a gentle flow that will restore and replenish your energy. Qigong practices that blend yin and yang, as well as a juicy hip, twist and backbend sequence will leave you ready for a delicious relaxation in savasana and finish.

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³You¹re going to feel amazing and get stronger and challenge yourself and move and breathe ... all the juicy stuff the physical practice has to offer, but this will also move you past the physical. Spirit is what makes yoga an artistic expression that¹s unique to you.² ‹ from the Body and Beyond bonus interview with Seane Corn As sincere and heartfelt as Seane herself in embracing Spirit and all it can mean for each of us, Session Two in the Vinyasa Flow series takes you another step beyond the physical. Pick up the pace in this more challenging yet still technically precise practice and continue to increase your strength, flexibility and understanding of the vinyasa framework. This practice will deepen the connection between the fluid movements, each breath you take and an increasing peace of mind in your life. It will create a place you can go to feel a comfortable, personal connection with both your body and your own sense of Spirit. Includes two complete program & practice options: Instructional Sessions: A rich learning tool ‹ with two options to keep up with your skill progression and schedule. Long Form (85 minutes) includes more of the detailed, unscripted live-audio explanation and demonstration that make Seane¹s home-practice programs a learning experience as rich and intimate as a one-to-one class. Includes modified Sun Salutations A and B, standing poses, backbends, twists, reflection, meditation and savasana. Short Form (40 minutes) omits some preparatory poses and commentary for a more fluid, continuous practice. Breath Session: For progressing skill levels and refining vinyasa breathing technique.