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Posts Tagged ‘yoga’
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
• Authentic Yoga with Deepak Chopra and Tara Stiles: An iPhone (or iPad) app with clear poses and lessons to practice at work, on vacation, or anywhere you go. ($1.99)
• Yoga Journal iPractice: An iPhone app with sequences designed for stress relief, core strength, weight loss, increased energy, relaxation, flexibility, and more. There are 15 classes and you can set your own pace. ($2.99)
• Yoga Journal to Go Podcast: An online or downloadable yoga class taught by Kathryn Budig of Yogaworks in Santa Monica. Each podcast focuses on a different theme and is great for all levels. (Free)
• Office Yoga: A fun, illustrated iPhone app with 75 stress-relieving stretches to do on your commute, at your desk, etc. ($2.99)
• Yoga Download: Audio and video classes for many different styles, levels, and desired results. 20-minute classes are free, and you can purchase longer classes individually or get a membership. (Free & Paid)
Did I miss any of your favorites? Leave a comment!
Tags: apps, ipad, iphone, ipod, podcasts, yoga
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
 Q: Hi Tanja, I am a HUGE fan of your fitness and workout DVDs; they are the perfect level for me and I LOVE your upbeat yet calming attitude. Do you have any recommendations for yoga or Pilates DVDs for pregnancy? Thanks and keep up the amazing work!
– Anna
A: Hi Anna, Thank you for your question and kudos! Gaiam definitely has some good yoga and Pilates DVDs, but the most important thing for you to remember when you are pregnant is to really listen to your body. It important to FEEL comfortable, so if a workout or a move makes you feel nervous and insecure of doing it – just don’t at that time. Maybe you will feel different next time. Also, twists are not recommended during pregnancy so it would be useful to find yoga DVDs that are specific to prenatal and pregnancy. There is tons of material out there!! Try Shiva Rea’s Prenatal Yoga DVD and Kit. Have a beautiful pregnancy!
Best,
Tanja
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Tags: DVDs, Gaiam, Pilates, pregnancy, yoga
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Q: Hi Tanja! I love your cardio and strength workout videos and I’m trying to find a good yoga video as well. Are you planning on coming out with one or do you have any recommendations?? Thank you!
– Lauren
A: Hi Lauren, Gaiam’s yoga DVDs are great! Rodney Yee is an amazing instructor and I use his DVDs myself. For starters, check out his Yoga: Core Cross Train and Power Yoga: Total Body DVDs.
I only do yoga for myself, but what I usually do is a series of poses that I need that day, a class at a studio here in LA, or a DVD with Rodney!! No excuses. 
Best,
Tanja
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Tags: DVDs, Rodney Yee, yoga
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
 Even though the New Year has just begun and we should be feeling energized, many of us may be experiencing some winter blahs. Here in LA, we’re in the middle of an extended period of gray skies and pouring rain.
If the weather or other stress has got you down, take a look at these Six Mood-Boosting Yoga Poses from Whole Living. Besides stretching your muscles and getting your blood flowing, these poses should lift your spirit … and you don’t even have to leave the warmth of your house (or office, if you have some space)!
Image: Whole Living
Tags: emotion, stress, stretching, yoga
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
 How are your New Year’s fitness goals coming along? Are you working on your core? Today, I would like to share one of the best core exercises I know, which is a plank/back extension.
Lie face down on the floor, and extend your arms over your head. Now lift your arms and legs into a back extension and contract all muscles in the back of your body. Make sure your head is facing down. Hold for 5-10 seconds.
Now bring your hands to chest height on the floor and raise your body up slowly in a triceps push-up, also known as a Chaturanga in yoga. When your arms are extended, add an abdominal crunch. Hold for 5-10 seconds.
Mind your breath and stay aligned with your tailbone tucked under and belly button pulled in towards your spine.
Repeat 10-15 times, and you will have a full-body, core-based exercise, strengthening and stabilizing your entire body.
Tags: back extension, core, plank, yoga
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