Yoga's growing popularity has increased its reach outside the studio. It's easy to find a yoga practice suited to various fitness levels and needs, whether you are a newbie, an expecting mom, or the occasional athlete. Yoga can be added to your current regimen to either boost your fitness level or to reduce stress. Many popular names guide fitness enthusiasts through an array of yoga workouts.
Beginner Yoga
It can be a bit overwhelming stepping into a classroom if you're new to yoga. Users on Amazon found "Yoga For Beginners" to be helpful and versatile. Comprised of 8 routines, the disc includes workouts varying from 10 to 60 minutes and detailed instruction on how to perform poses. The video can be purchased individually or as part of the "Yoga For Beginners 3 DVD Box Set." Yoga guru Rodney Yee's "Yoga For Beginners" includes a breakdown of key poses before guiding users through two workouts utilizing them.
Yoga For Weight Loss
Whether you're adding a yoga component to your current fitness program or relying solely on it, yoga can help with your weight-loss goals. Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels brings her effective training techniques to the yoga mat in "Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown." Her" Biggest Loser" counterpart Bob Harper leads "The Biggest Loser: The Workout- Weight Loss Yoga." A popular feature is the video's interactive menus, allowing users to make practices their own.
Specialty Options
Further stretching yoga's influence in the fitness world is a number of niche DVDs. Those with specific needs, ranging from back issues to expecting moms, or fans of alternate workout options can find a video to practice to. "Say Goodbye to Back Pain" is part of a six-week program for a healthier back. Elena Brower leads new moms and moms-to-be through two workouts in "Element: Pre& Postnatal Yoga," which users found straightforward and easy to follow. For those who like to try a unique twist, there's "Yogilates: Feel the Fusion," a yoga/Pilates hybrid, or "Urban Rebounding Compilation #5" which offers two segments and new ways to use a rebounder.
How To Choose
Choosing the right video needn't be overwhelming. Take a look at recent customer reviews online before purchasing, or rent before you buy. Subscribers to Netflix or Amazon Instant can rent some of the most popular yoga titles.
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