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Stott Pilates
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Stott Pilates Mini Flex- Ball Power Pack) 『Stott Pilates Mini Flex-Ball Power PackBall is nearly impossible to inflate without a bicycle pump. It's worthless without the ball.』
『Respected yoga expert and mother Shiva Rea designed this program specifically for pregnancy. Safe stretching and strength-building exercises increase energy and stamina, and develop concentration for labor and delivery. Includes modifications for each trimester. 60 minutes.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Best I've Had) 『I like this one a ton because it's thicker than most so it gives extra padding and makes yoga much more comfortable. I love it.』
(Thick and cushiony, but unsuitable for yoga practioners.) 『Both me and the mat slide all over the place. It has no traction whatsoever and is absolutely not suitable for anyone who does yoga on a regular basis.』 『This mat is extremely thick and mat of soft, cushiony foam with a smooth surface. Often used for yoga, it is also idea for pilates. This mat has two velcro straps built-in for easy storage and transportation. It is thick enough to provide comfort during your workout, but also firm enough to provide a stable platform under foot. The mat measures 72" x 24" x 3/8".
About Us YogaAccessoriesis committed to offering products of performance, style and comfort. Our team strongly believes in the benefits of the practice of Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. Yoga enriches us in many ways, making our life-journey one of celebration. You will find our products meet your standards of excellence, and we hope you will join many of the teachers and students of Yoga that have become our friends and customers since 1997.YogaAccessoriesis the largest retailer and wholesaler of Yoga supplies on the Internet. We are the largest manufacturer and direct importer in North America. We guarantee the lowest prices, highest quality, and best customer service, backed by a30-day money back guarantee-- no questions asked.Namaste.
IPhone 3G used's review (Slo-Mo is my friend!) 『I use a slo-mo for Pilates but bought one for myself because my back became quite if-fy and my Pilates teacher showed me how to lie on it and move my lower back/upper pelvis clockwise, slowly, breathing with pilate breaths to help. It did. I now find many uses for Slo-Mo. It sits behind my back making me sit up properly while watching a DVD or even sitting out in the sun. I hug it to me for comfort as I sleep. Oh, yes, I do love my Slo-Mo! Don't fill it all the way to make it work well. Use it between your knees in table-top to do twists in yoga or for a pilates bridge. I'm sure there are a zillion more things to do with it.』
(Rehabilitation ball) 『I got this ball for rehabilitation of my neck after being diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. It is a bit on the small side, and I feel I cannot fill it enough with air. I think part of that problem is that I am not supposed to fill the ball completely, thus when the airplug is plugged, some air escapes, and it feels a bit underfilled. I like the straw, but it's a little fiddley.
The ball does its job, though, helping my neck getting stronger.』
(Very functional exercise tool) 『This is a good little ball for the price, you really can't beat it. It is a softer more pliable material then the big balls, almost a little tacky so it sticks in place well. This simple little ball placed at the lower back makes for a very isolated crunch saving the lower back yet working the abs even harder. Also great just to use between your knees pressing in and out while watching TV for a more passive workout. Great little workout tool that I highly recommend!』
(Great for Abs!) 『We have these balls at our gym and I LOVE them! I was thrilled to be able to order one and for cheap! It came quickly also. Great product!』 『The SLOMO ball is perfect for so many exercises! Sqeeze it between your legs for an awesome inner thigh burn! Use it in your situps for perfect form and extra resistance!
This fitness ball, unlike others, does NOT need the additional purchase of a mini-pump. The SLOMO ball comes with a straw for easy and convenient inflating. This ball would be perfect for travel!Use slightly deflated as a soft prop under your head, neck, feet, back etc. .』
IPhone 3G used's review (Stott Pilates Mat) 『Super cushy mat - great for Pilates on hardwood floors. I love the sage green color that I got and the straps make storage easy.』
(Great Pilates Mat!) 『I'm very happy with the Stott Pilates mat. It is durable, lays flat, with no chemical odor. It is a good thickness for pilates providing good cushining for your tail bone and hip bones and it is not too squishy, either. The attached velcro straps keep the mat nicely rolled up and it is not overly bulky to tote around. I highly recommend this mat for pilates over the thinner yoga mats.』
(Great Mat) 『I am a pilates instructor and find this to be an excellent mat. Others are to thin and do not allow you to roll through your spine as you should in pilates. This mat is nice and dense so you will not hurt your back, yet lightweight and easy to transport with the velcro straps. Also comes in great colors.
Lorraine Orlando, Florida』
(Just bought 8 for in-home studio) 『I tested out and researched different mats til I was blue in the face and this one won out for several reasons:
1) 3/8" thick mats cushion your spine enough for "rolling like a ball," but are lighter and better for yoga than the thicker mats. 3/8" is the minimum thickness that is sufficient for Pilates I would say.
2) The mats don't squeak underfoot. This is why I returned ten mats of a different brand to a sporting goods store!
3) It is possible to find an equivalent mat of the aeromat brand for a bit cheaper, but I found the Stott mats were just too pretty to resist. I got sage, but I think they all look nice.
4) They are durable. Other mats I tried out were already ripped - brand new. Dig your heal in once and they probably tear badly. The texture and quality of these mats probably guard against tears.
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(I love this pilates mat!!!) 『I have hardwood floors and this mat is so thick, you feel like you are on carpet - well worth the money!!』 『Thicker than a yoga mat to protect the spine and designed specifically for Pilates exercises, this ribbed foam mat features integrated Velcro straps that allow the mat to be quickly rolled up and secured for compact storage. The mat measures 70 inches long x 21-3/4 inches wide x 3/8 inch thick.
About Stott Pilates Lindsay and Moira Merrithew met in New York City when he was studying at Juilliard School of Performing Arts and she was a dancer. While rehabilitating from a broken foot that ended her dancing career, she discovered a then-little-known exercise program developed by Joseph Pilates and became a Pilates instructor. When the couple moved to Toronto, where Lindsay pursued work in theatre, television, and film, they couldn't find proper equipment to use for Pilates exercises and decided to make their own equipment with the help of a carpenter. As Pilates began to gain wider recognition in the early 1990s, the Merrithews seized the opportunity to begin manufacturing modern, professional-quality Pilates equipment. Their company now operates some 30 Pilates training centers in North America as well as manufacturing Pilates equipment and accessories.
IPhone 3G used's review (Great Stress Relief) 『These balls are wonderful. I've had problems with my back and neck for years and these balls really help. I use them to release the tension in my muscles before I start my yoga routine. The DVD is not the type of DVD that you watch over and over. It is merely an instructional video that shows how to use the balls. Once learned, there are endless possibilities!』
(Needs a Better Instructional DVD) 『My review is mixed. I like the balls that come with this kit--you get three and there are other kits that cost the same and deliver only one or two balls, however, the DVD is not what I was expecting since the exercises demonstrated on the balls are too few.
I am looking for another DVD from some other instructor to unlock the potential for this tool kit.
I have a number of Rodney Yee DVDs and I really like his approach to yoga, but having said that---I can't rate this DVD very highly as an instructional tool for using the balls. Yee only demonstrates a few massage/exercise options with the balls and spends most of the DVD doing yoga with a student--without incorporating the balls.
So the balls are great, the single neck, lower back, arm and stomach instructions he gives--really minimal--are good, but limited, and for an instructor of this calibre I would have expected a much more nuanced treatment of the potential of the balls to ease muscle tension.
Granted Yee is yoga oriented and he's not likely to to omit yoga altogether, but realistically people buying this particular kit would benefit from a more extensive focus on exercises that can be done directly on the balls, not after a yoga session.
So should you buy it? If you are really looking for an all over tension releaser--something to show you what all these balls can do --then no.
If you have neck issues, lower back issues --then you might want to get the system and just stick the balls under your neck and lower back as instructed. But you can use two tennis balls to the same effect and roll your lower back on them--also feet and hands on one, and then put two under your cervical spine at the base of the skull for your neck.
I had a nueromuscular therapist teach me how to do that. You can probably google for the same. I was hoping for a little more instruction from Yee.
Just FYI, the other main product of this type at Amazon has the same issue in its customer reviews. The DVD does not really offer much in the way of instruction.
hope that helps best, Karen
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(trigger therapy) 『I had done some trigger point therapy before but I used harder balls. I know these are the original gaiam balls for this kind of work but it took me a while to feel like they were helping - maybe because I was used to more pressure (which others might not like). Now I like them though - they definitely help, i just find you have to stay on the balls for some time before you start feeling the effects.』 『By adding new dimension to your yoga practice you'll deepen yoga's benefits and relieve stress with stimulating Yoga Balls. Rodney's complete Body Therapy System lets you relax while gently massaging tension and aches out of muscles. Pain and tightness is not a disease it s a condition you can eliminate. Grab a ball and start your therapy today! The Benefits of Yoga Balls... Increases body awareness. Deepens yoga postures. Hones mental sharpness Reduces muscular tension. Stimulates circulation. Soft pliable and durable ...and the Body Therapy System Speeds muscle recovery. Relieves stress. Helps prevent injuries. Revitalizes overall well-being. Effective self-healing tool. Can be used with any fitness practice System. Running Time 30 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 029956197602 Manufacturer No: 699-1040. Our Gaiam-exclusive Yoga Ball Body Therapy System employs soft yet durable balls to ease tension, deep-massage tight muscles and stimulate circulation. Designed by Rodney Yee, this innovative kit combines the mind/body health benefits of yoga with stress-relieving balls that pinpoint the areas you hold stress. Learn how to melt tension while sharpening your attention and focus guided by Rodney in a 30-minute ball/yoga DVD session.』
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Hugger Mugger
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Great price!) 『Great mat at a wonderful discounted price! My only minor complaint is my hands/feet slip during certain poses which can be a bit of a distraction to my ashtanga practice. Other than that I am extremely satisfied with this product!』
(A definite pleasure to use for yoga!) 『I needed a mat which would not only remain 'in place' but also one that would allow my feet to move smoothly (without sticking to the mat) when doing vinyasa (flow) yoga. This mat met both needs.
I do yoga in my garage on a concrete floor. I have tried many mats on many surfaces (including thick and thin rugs!)but none would stick to the floor and yet allow me to move my feet quickly in sun salutations and glide smoothly when moving in modified chaturangas! My best solution was a bamboo mat (cloth on one side)...which sticks like glue to the concrete floor...and this mat on top of the bamboo mat. (I tried a mysore cotton mat on top of the bamboo and it would have been fine except that it was not long enough. I would have needed either a shorter bamboo mat or a longer mysore cotton mat. The solace mat works well because it is cotton on one side...for easy flow movements...yet sticks to the bamboo on the other side. Therefore, it can be shorter than the bamboo mat.)
I love this combination so much that I got a 2nd bamboo mat (for a total space of 6'x8') and use 2 of the solace mats on top of the bamboo. This allows me ample room for reclining twists and even roll-overs (when I am experimenting on my own or when doing yin yoga)!
I have recommended them to all my yogi friends!
mary』
(Nice Material but over priced) 『I returned this product because I found it unnecessary for Bikram yoga. It is a beautiful mat but overpriced for what it is - a thin rug. It reminded me of a kitchen or bathroom rug. A towel will do for most hot yoga but if you want a distinct mat and don't mind spending the money,I would highly recommend this mat.』
IPhone 3G used's review (soo nice) 『these are great. so comfortable and fit perfectly at the waist. they are not too low or too high. i agree with the other reviewer about the gathering at the bottom--i could do without it. but it doesn't make them any less comfortable or great to use.』
(Beyond Comfortable) 『I LOVE all beyond yoga leggings, pants, and sports tanks. I don't know where they get their fabric from but it is the most super soft comfortable stuff I've ever worn. It wicks the sweat away from my body during my long and hard workouts and holds up in the wash. No fading, and no shrinking. I get support and comfort, . . what more cold I ask for? I bought a bunch of these gathered legging in different colors because they were on sale. I do have to say that if your short like me that they are not as flattering. I would of prefered that they were not gathered but overal they are nice leggings. They'll be great come winter time for my outdoor runs in the morning.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Like wearing nothing at all!) 『Ok that title is a total lie, I just couldn't think of anything better. I picked up the yoga shorts because I tried using other (regular, non-yoga) shorts and I had 2 of them rip. These new shorts are great, provide plenty of mobility. As long as you don't feel uncomfortable in something so form-fitted (it took me 2 times to get used to it) then these are great.』
(great for hot yoga) 『These are great for hot Yoga. They don't buch up like the loose bathing suits but are not tight either - just right. There are no pockets.』
(Cool looking Yoga wear!) 『I like this Yoga shorts, I recommend it highly as it is cool, none constraining or revealing. It has a straight look and atleast a man got some Yoga clothes too!』
(Very good short, can use minor improvement.) 『I teach all week long and need lots of shorts, and am disatisfied with everything on the market. This short comes closest to meeting my needs. No fear of exposure and no impingement of mobility. I cannot wear black or dark colors while I teach, so the color choice is my #1 desire for improvement. Also, the short is a little too long for me to demonstrate proper leg action, so a slightly shorter short would make it even better.』
(performs as intended) 『I wanted yoga shorts that were not binding in any way and had some sort of inner liner that kept my more intimate parts from public exposure without needing separate underwear. These shorts did both jobs with flying colors. They also did not hold sweat, at least I never notice that they do, so I guess the "Dry" part of Dryflex is true.
I only have two quibbles that stopped me from giving them five stars. The drawstring is very thin and easy to get in a knot that is hard to see or untie. I even wonder if it is really needed, it might be for different body types than mine possibly. The other minor point is the tag on the waistband, it is annoying, being made of some non-soft material. I may just cut it off.』 『Our #1-selling short! Perfect for yoga. Not too tight but not too loose, this short features a moisture-wicking inside 'bathing suit' liner made of coolmax to keep you supported and dry. The waistband is elastic with an inside drawstring. The short itself is made from moisture-wicking Dryflex fabric that is soft, rather than stiff. Size medium is 17" long. Available in black, charcoal, and navy.』
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