Yoga for Stress Relief (With The Dalai Lama)
starring: Barbara Benagh
directed by: Michael Wohl
directed by: Michael Wohl
Price: $19.99
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Product Description:
Amazon.com:
Yoga instructor Barbara Benagh has practiced and taught yoga for nearly 35 years. She discovered yoga while living in England and began teaching there. She moved to Boston and opened The Yoga Studio on Beacon Hill in 1980.
In addition to her local classes Barbara teaches yoga seminars throughout the US and internationally. She is a regular contributor of articles to Yoga Journal magazine. She has several audio CDs of live classes available as well as DVDs, the latest being Yoga for Beginners released by Body + Soul magazine, and Yoga for Stress Relief that includes a discussion on meditation from the Dalai Lama.
Barbara was kind enough to answer some questions from Amazon.com about this unique line of yoga DVDs.
How are these DVDs different from other yoga DVDs?
I was drawn to working with Bodywisdommedia because they produce DVDs they are interactive. Rather than a "one size fits all" single routine that is typical of most products, these DVDs offer choice, allowing the user to customize and change their yoga practice to suit their needs. No two persons are the same so the ability to change your practice - easing shoulder tension one day and an invigorating morning wake up the next - come as close as possible to allowing you to address your individual needs at home.Not only do people have different physical needs, but they have different time constraints as well. If you have only 20 minutes, there is a practice for you but there are longer practices as well (some as long as 90 minutes) that address the total body/mind connection. The sheer number of yoga sequences offered on each of these DVDs is a first.They are incredibly comprehensive.
How were you able to get the Dalai Lama involved?
This project dovetailed perfectly with the Dalai Lama's message that modern stress is one of the greatest obstacles to our mental happiness and physical wellbeing.Because we are long-time sincere practitioners, having a 30-minute lecture of the Dalai Lama teaching how to meditate on the Yoga for Stress Relief DVD was a perfect fit. Bodywisdommedia also has a broader relationship with the Office of Tibet and are releasing historic lectures with"A Path to Happiness" being the first one.
How will potential buyers of these DVDs know which one is right for them?
The titles are very indicative of what appears on the DVD and therefore a good guide. I really enjoyed making Yoga for Stress Relief because it is incredibly relevant. We strove to make the sequences accessible to as many people as possible, whether they are a beginner or long time practitioner. Yoga for Beginners is a great, non-threatening place to get started and includes lots of sound technique developed over my 30 years as a yoga teacher. Power Yoga for Every Body is a bit more challenging taking you from the beginning level and gradually progressing to much more demanding routines.
Amazon.com:
Yoga instructor Barbara Benagh has practiced and taught yoga for nearly 35 years. She discovered yoga while living in England and began teaching there. She moved to Boston and opened The Yoga Studio on Beacon Hill in 1980.
In addition to her local classes Barbara teaches yoga seminars throughout the US and internationally. She is a regular contributor of articles to Yoga Journal magazine. She has several audio CDs of live classes available as well as DVDs, the latest being Yoga for Beginners released by Body + Soul magazine, and Yoga for Stress Relief that includes a discussion on meditation from the Dalai Lama.
Barbara was kind enough to answer some questions from Amazon.com about this unique line of yoga DVDs.
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I was drawn to working with Bodywisdommedia because they produce DVDs they are interactive. Rather than a "one size fits all" single routine that is typical of most products, these DVDs offer choice, allowing the user to customize and change their yoga practice to suit their needs. No two persons are the same so the ability to change your practice - easing shoulder tension one day and an invigorating morning wake up the next - come as close as possible to allowing you to address your individual needs at home.Not only do people have different physical needs, but they have different time constraints as well. If you have only 20 minutes, there is a practice for you but there are longer practices as well (some as long as 90 minutes) that address the total body/mind connection. The sheer number of yoga sequences offered on each of these DVDs is a first.They are incredibly comprehensive.
How were you able to get the Dalai Lama involved?
This project dovetailed perfectly with the Dalai Lama's message that modern stress is one of the greatest obstacles to our mental happiness and physical wellbeing.Because we are long-time sincere practitioners, having a 30-minute lecture of the Dalai Lama teaching how to meditate on the Yoga for Stress Relief DVD was a perfect fit. Bodywisdommedia also has a broader relationship with the Office of Tibet and are releasing historic lectures with"A Path to Happiness" being the first one.
How will potential buyers of these DVDs know which one is right for them?
The titles are very indicative of what appears on the DVD and therefore a good guide. I really enjoyed making Yoga for Stress Relief because it is incredibly relevant. We strove to make the sequences accessible to as many people as possible, whether they are a beginner or long time practitioner. Yoga for Beginners is a great, non-threatening place to get started and includes lots of sound technique developed over my 30 years as a yoga teacher. Power Yoga for Every Body is a bit more challenging taking you from the beginning level and gradually progressing to much more demanding routines.
Features:
- General Stress Relief
- Anxiety and worry
- Neck and shoulder pain; including headaches plus lower back pain
- Stomach and digestive issues
- Insomnia, Depression and more
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Excellent way to reduce stress and be healthy
I wasn't experienced at yoga, but knew I wanted to find new ways to unwind.This DVD made me fall in love with yoga.I am especially impressed with the large variety of routines of varying lengths.There are several routines to deal with digestion issues, anxiety and stress relief, back and body pain, insomnia, and more!I have noticed a difference in my stress level and overall health since I bought this DVD.
Rating: - I use this more than any other
Every day or two, no matter what else I've done in the way of exercise and/or yoga,I do one of the shorter sessions on this DVD.Barbara Benagh is a very relaxing instructor with a convincing and kind voice. I find the passive upper back and neck very helpful as I often ache there after a day hunched over the computer. The insomnia and the letting go of the day routines are amazingly relaxing. Actually I like all the shorter routines.
I own a lot of yoga DVDs and I practice four or five ... Read More
Rating: - Good addition to my collection
If you're looking for a yoga DVD specifically to work on reducing stress and dealing with the effects of stress on your mind and body this is a good choice.The instruction is very easy to follow and Barabra's voice is calm and even.There are routines for the morning and evening, for insomnia, neck pain, digestive issues and many other things.
This has been a nice addition to my yoga DVD collection and I've recommended it to several friends.
Rating: - For those that are a stressed - highly recommended
I bought another DVD from this teacher, which I loved and gave to everyone last year as a gift. I checked out this stress relief DVD (and who doesn't need this now??) and love it - I will be getting this one for a lot of people this year. It is a great DVD with tons of great routines on it.
Rating: - Finally, a yoga practice for relaxation.
The best thing about this DVD is that it actually takes poses that are easy to accomplish, and lets you hold them for long periods of time.no sun salutations, no flow, just great stretchy poses and a lot of relaxation.I love this one - especially the lower back relief practice.After doing it 3 times a week for about 2 weeks, I am noticeably more flexible through the hamstrings, and always feel great after doing even a short "workout" from this DVD.
I have lower back problems, which ... Read More
- Excellent way to reduce stress and be healthyI wasn't experienced at yoga, but knew I wanted to find new ways to unwind.This DVD made me fall in love with yoga.I am especially impressed with the large variety of routines of varying lengths.There are several routines to deal with digestion issues, anxiety and stress relief, back and body pain, insomnia, and more!I have noticed a difference in my stress level and overall health since I bought this DVD.
- I use this more than any otherEvery day or two, no matter what else I've done in the way of exercise and/or yoga,I do one of the shorter sessions on this DVD.Barbara Benagh is a very relaxing instructor with a convincing and kind voice. I find the passive upper back and neck very helpful as I often ache there after a day hunched over the computer. The insomnia and the letting go of the day routines are amazingly relaxing. Actually I like all the shorter routines.
I own a lot of yoga DVDs and I practice four or five ... Read More
- Good addition to my collectionIf you're looking for a yoga DVD specifically to work on reducing stress and dealing with the effects of stress on your mind and body this is a good choice.The instruction is very easy to follow and Barabra's voice is calm and even.There are routines for the morning and evening, for insomnia, neck pain, digestive issues and many other things.
This has been a nice addition to my yoga DVD collection and I've recommended it to several friends.
- For those that are a stressed - highly recommendedI bought another DVD from this teacher, which I loved and gave to everyone last year as a gift. I checked out this stress relief DVD (and who doesn't need this now??) and love it - I will be getting this one for a lot of people this year. It is a great DVD with tons of great routines on it.
- Finally, a yoga practice for relaxation.The best thing about this DVD is that it actually takes poses that are easy to accomplish, and lets you hold them for long periods of time.no sun salutations, no flow, just great stretchy poses and a lot of relaxation.I love this one - especially the lower back relief practice.After doing it 3 times a week for about 2 weeks, I am noticeably more flexible through the hamstrings, and always feel great after doing even a short "workout" from this DVD.
I have lower back problems, which ... Read More
