Yoga Information<
 
Web World-SuperSite

How to Use Yoga DVDs and Videos to Round Out Your Practice


I absolutely love using yoga DVDs and yoga videos during my practices. As a matter of fact, I use one of them almost every time I do yoga. Why do I love using them so much?

They Provide Variety
I don't know about you, but I get bored pretty easily. Doing exactly the same practice over and over again would drive me crazy. Instead of enjoying the relaxation that comes from yoga, I would probably be irritated by having to do the same program every time I practiced. To deal with my need for diversity, I have an assortment of yoga DVDs and I usually pick a different one each time I practice. I choose one that fits my mood and then get to enjoy the practice thoroughly.

Enjoy Favorite Classes
Even though I like variety, I also have some favorite programs. With yoga videos, I get to enjoy my preferred 'classes' as often as I like. It's like visiting with an old friend - you know what to expect and it's very comfortable.

They Are Time Efficient
Like you, I never seem to have enough time. Going to a yoga class adds up to two hours to my practice time when you consider driving to the center, finding a parking spot, registering, and getting my space in the class. Sometimes, I can't fit in the extra time into my schedule, so I use a video instead.

They Are Convenient
Yoga videos are very convenient because they are always ready when you are. You might want to practice at a certain time, but there isn't a class available. I know this is the case with me. Very often yoga classes in my area are offered at times that don't fit my schedule. So instead of not practicing at all, I use one of my yoga tapes and I'm all set to go.

You Get to Practice With Renowned Teachers
There are many gifted teachers in yoga and it is a thrill to practice with them. One of my favorite power yoga instructors is Bryan Kest. The only problem is that his studio is in California and I live in New Jersey. It's pretty hard to practice with an instructor who lives 3,000 miles away from you. By using one of Bryan's yoga DVDs, it is like he is right there with me in the room.

You Choose a Practice Based on What You Need
Yoga DVDs allow you to focus on what you need at a specific time. You can choose one that focuses on stress reduction, one that helps you build your upper body, one that helps build your core. You can also pick one that suits your specific physical situation such as pregnancy yoga or yoga for seniors. You decide what you want and you choose the video that meets that need.

It's Easy to Modify Postures
Lately, I have been dealing with an injured foot that occurred while I was running. As a result, I can't put any pressure on the front of my foot. That means I have to modify a number of poses such as Plank Pose -- I need to put my knees down so I don't bear my entire body weight on my forefoot. Sometimes it takes a lot of extra movements to get into a posture because of this injury. I would find it very uncomfortable to have to do all of these modifications in a regular class with other people around. By using one of my yoga DVDs, I can easily modify the posture to meet my physical needs and I can do it in the privacy of my own home.

Now you can see why I think yoga DVDs and videos are so great. They are easy, convenient, and they can add breadth to your practice. Try some and see for yourself. You might grow to love them too.

Della Menechella is a yoga and fitness enthusiast who has been involved in fitness for over thirty years. Her website http://www.beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com/ is filled with practical information about how you can make yoga and fitness a positive part of your life. Visit the site and get your free meditation e-book.


MORE RESOURCES:

Omstream.com Announces Signing of NuTone Music and Their Catalog ...
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Omstream.com, the online music store that specializes in downloadable yoga music, meditation music ...


Straits Times

SMS: MUI's investigation into yoga
Jakarta Post, Indonesia - 11 hours ago
Your comments on the Indonesian Ulemas Council's (MUI) investigation into yoga following the decision by the Malaysian National Fatwa Council prohibiting ...
Malaysia abuzz with debate about the practice of yoga Channel News Asia
Should a Pious Muslim Practice Yoga? TIME
Malaysia bans yoga for Muslims United Press International, Asia
ABC News - Straits Times
all 227 news articles


Seattle Post Intelligencer

Starting a Home Yoga Practice
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 1 hour ago
You don't have to go to a fancy studio or gym to do yoga. Your living room will do just fine. And there is no commute, no stinky feet other than your own, ...


A HinJew Target in Mumbai
Washington Post, United States - 23 hours ago
Hindu-derived Siddha Yoga was my path. I came by it in 1980 as a journalist sent by a Los Angeles newspaper to cover California's latest guru sensation, ...


Healthy Living: Yoga is a relaxing and simple everyday stress-buster
Norwich Bulletin, CT - 10 hours ago
Carol Klammer teaches prenatal and senior yoga at The William W. Backus Hospital’s Center for Healthcare Integration and Birthing Center, and offers other ...


IndiaGlitz

Ileana D'Cruz becomes the Yoga girl
IndiaGlitz, CA - 3 hours ago
Ileana has now started preaching Yoga whenever she finds an opportunity. The story behind a naïve girl becoming the yoga girl is that she had started ...


Library offers beginner's yoga class
Log Cabin Democrat, AR - Dec 1, 2008
A beginner's yoga class is being held weekly at the Faulkner County Library. The class is on-going, meeting from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesdays. ...


Yoga event to raise money for animal shelter
Minot Daily News, ND - 10 hours ago
By JILL SCHRAMM, Staff Writer, jschramm@minotdailynews.com Two Minot yoga instructors have teamed up with the Souris Valley Animal Shelter to share the ...


Defining yoga, one style at a time
Common Ground, CA - Dec 1, 2008
That’s the philosophy that inspired Jivamukti Yoga founders Sharon Gannon and David Life, who developed the style in their Manhattan studio in 1984. ...


6-week yoga series for fibromyalgia/arthritis pain to be held Dec ...
Vanderbilt University News, TN - 57 minutes ago
A special six-class yoga series “Tenderness to the Body: Yoga for Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Pain” will be held every Wednesday, Dec. 3-Jan. ...

Yoga - Google News

home | site map
© 2006