Lilias! Yoga Workout Series Daily Routines for Beginners (Boxed Set) [VHS]

Yoga has become wildly popular among many age groups because of its immense benefits to the skeletal and muscular structure (not to mention the meditative calm that can be achieved through practice). Denise Austin: Xtralite, Beginner's Yoga Essentials delivers a basic workout that explains the core postures and functions of yoga. If Denise Austin is one of your favorites, this format and approach will suit you well. Austin exhibits the energy and enthusiasm that she is known for while teaching this session in an approachable and uncomplicated manner. The 40-minute workout comprises four sections that range in difficulty and focal points. The first of these sets spotlights floor postures with a range of movements from back bends to forward bends. These poses lengthen and limber the hamstring and lower back muscles while putting minimal strain on the joints of the legs. The second segment works on standing postures to increase strength, stamina, and balance. The mountain, triangle, and tree poses are demonstrated here and concentration is essential to keep steady grounding. Cueing lacks some important safety info here (example: not extending the knee over the toe while in lunge position), but with some attention to Austin's body alignment, even the true beginner should be able to pick up the correct form. The sun salutation combines 12 successive movements within the third set and will make you sweat with the constant motion and deep poses. The final portion teaches relaxation and breathing techniques that are central to any yoga practice. Terminology throughout this workout may differ slightly from other yoga classes, but the basics of the practice are provided with that straightforward Denise Austin energy. You will need a mat or towel and a strap. --Olivia Voigts

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Letters: Yoga teaches us all to be more flexible - Sheboygan Press

How unfortunate the "conservative evangelicals" (author's words, not mine) choose to attack the practice of yoga ("No Yoga," article in the Sept. 24 Sheboygan Press) rather than focus on more pressing issues.

My limited experience with yoga has helped me focus mentally, find stability and balance physically, and encouraged me to have an overall sense of being in the moment.

As far as finding "salvation," the last time I read my Bible, which was this morning, Matthew 7:5 urged me to "? first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Sure sounds like "looking inward" might be a good place to start.

I await my next yoga class where, among other things, I will learn to become more flexible.

Kathy Ignatowski

Sheboygan

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Learning about laughter yoga - ABC 4

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - You're probably familiar with the phrase "laughter is the best medicine", well, when it comes to getting into shape it may actually be true.

ABC 4 is learning what it means to do laughter yoga. We’re told it’s much like it sounds. It combines laughter with yoga technique. According to a local class instructor it helps cultivate a positive mental attitude, emotional balance, and it's a lot of fun.

If you want to check it out, laughter yoga classes are held every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Transformation Station, 3300 S. 970 E. in Salt Lake City.

To learn more about classes, cost, or how to sign up just click on the link embedded in this story.

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