Yoga at Home

There are some good yoga programs on Comcast On Demand. We really liked one, then it was taken off so we bought it. It's Yoga on the Edge with Sara Ivanhoe. I really like it. She has a beautiful voice, I love the background music, she's on a pier in the Caribbean. Very relaxing.

I buy my work out videos form Collage Video. They have a HUGE selection, most of them are customer rated, the staff does many of them and can help, they have video clips on line and best of all you can return them after you have tried them, if you don't like them. I work out daily and when I can't go to the club these videos really save me. ps, I do aerobics and weights and find that kind of exercise wears me out better for stress and sleep, than stretching does.

I too like the Gaiam DVD. There is something really soothing about it that makes you feel better that you did it.

I just invested in Wii Fit Plus and I have to say that I am surprised at how much I like it. I was a little skeptical but my husband was really excited about it. The overall program is really good -- keeps things interesting and fun. The yoga is excellent because it can measure your balance to correct your pose, which is essential with getting a good yoga workout. I used take classes where the instructor would come over to gently show us where to move to get into a better position. So this is like having a personal trainer with you when you have time to fit in your workout. If you have Wii, it's definitely worth getting the fit program.

Otherwise, don't forget to get a good mat to work out on. The kids would probably love working out with you. My guy is too young but is very curious about what we are doing. Hopefully he will enjoy working out with us too eventually. Just keep it fun and light.

Good luck!

Hi A.,

I like Kathy Smith's beginning yoga DVD. Enjoy your yoga!

R.

I agree with Tracy about on demand. Also if you go to the yoga journal web-site they have lovely 20 minute segments you can follow. As a beginner they have an evening routine that is more of a stretch but a great introduction. I love yoga and have done it with my nephews and they loved it!

I'm also looking for a yoga video for me, but as for the kids - there's a series called Yoga Kids by Gaiam (they make all kinds of workout stuff). I got mine at Target for maybe $20-25? It has 2 videos and my kids love it. They make it fun for kids. The ABC's one is mostly animal like poses. It's aimed at 3-6 year olds, but I don't see why older kids wouldn't enjoy it too. I first found these at the library. That's a good place to start so you can try them out before you buy anything. Good luck!

My favorite yoga is produced by Gaim, it is called AM and PM yoga for weight loss, with Suzanne Deason. It is pretty old, and I think it is still being produced, but under a different name now. I just do the morning routine to strech after I wake up, and without it I cannot function. I found this to be a great beginner routine, which can be adapted once you get you bearings(and balance!) Yoga has done wonders for my health, relax, and enjoy!

Biggest Loser Yoga DVD has three different levels to choose
from and allows you to build your own workout program.

You can buy on Amazon.com

If you have kids you might have the Wii, get the wii fit or wii fit plus. it has yoga and lots of other fun things to do.

Our cable (comcast) has channel 222 and they have programs with yoga in them.

Good luck

Actually yoga is excellent for stress reduction if you are doing it correctly. But that said, I would take at least a couple of classes first so that you get some real instruction. The poses are such that you need to be sure you are doing them correctly (in my opinion). Good luck!