『According to Bikram, his beginning yoga class exercises 100 percent of the body, increases energy, and leaves you looking and feeling fantastic. The book contains nearly 200 photographs illustrating each of the poses. Each asana is also accompanied by detailed directions on how to do it the right way. Can't quite twist your leg around your head or touch your nose to your knee? Bikram will tell you how to modify poses so one day you, too, can resemble a pretzel. The workout takes about an hour and is challenging. (205 Pages) 』 fetish『 Contoured Waist Yoga Pant by City Lights 』
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『This great yoga pant from City Lights is a perfect basic. Made from a blend of high-quality supima cotton and a bit of spandex, these pants have an invitingly soft feel and a fit that is ever-so-slightly relaxed. They are by no means a "loose" yoga pant, but they are just a little bit lower on the tightness scale than your typical snug-fitting yoga pant. This makes them easy to wear and a pleasure to practice or work out in. Featuring smooth flat seams, a wide contoured waistband, and a breathable gusseted crotch. 88% supima cotton / 12% spandex. Available in black.』 fetish『 Yoga Wedge Wrist Support Exercise Wedge 』
『 Yoga Anatomy 』
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『Yoga Wedge Wrist Support Exercise Wedge has interlocking design which fits everyone.This yoga wedge can be used under your heels in squatting or under the hips in forward bends.Yogis with tight or problem wrists can use the foam wedge to alleviate overstretching or pressure on the joints in poses such as downward facing dog or upward bow.This exercise wedge offers wrist support.Available in 2 colors: Blue and Purple.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Great Yoga/Pilates Mat) 『This mat is wonderful. It's much thicker than typical mats so it's much more comfortable. This is especially important if you're doing pilates or yoga moves that involve the spine, such as "Rolling like a Ball." Also, the velcro closures make it very easy to transport. It's the perfect mat.』 『This mat was designed with the Pilates and yoga practitioners in mind. A good Pilates mat needs to protect the user from hard floors and provide comfort during matwork. The mat should also be firm enough to provide a stable platform for the body. The 3/8" thick Aeromat Pilates/Yoga Mat is a perfect combination of these features. The yoga participate can benefit too with this thicker mat. Perfect for those who desire more cushion than the traditional yoga mat provides. Comfort, portability and versatility, an all around sound investment. Measures 24" x 72" x 3/8". Has a smooth texture and is available in blue black or purple.』
IPhone 3G used's review (watch the shipping$$$) 『The wipes themselves are great. You can throw a couple in your bag for when ever the mat gets nasty. Even if you only have a minute before class you can wipe the mat&it will dry. The scents are nice&subtle. But the shipping here says $6.75&when I checked out it said $7.50 not a huge difference but a bait&switch none the less.』
(Barefoot Yoga Mat Wipes -- Organic, Assorted Scents) 『These are so fragrant, and the scent lasts after you wipe. Not only that but they really get the mat clean! I used up quite a few already and need to buy more =)』 『These new yoga mat cleansing wipes are an ideal and convenient way to keep your yoga mat (or anything else!) fresh and clean. They are infused with essential oils and will give the surface of your mat a quick and gentle cleanse. They also dry quickly and evaporate completely, leaving the yoga mat with its important sticky surface and a faint lingering scent that invigorates the senses and adds to the calming experience of your yoga practice.They are especially nice in that they freshen and clean your mat without leaving any oily or soapy residue. They are perfect for carrying along in your purse or bag and using before or after class. You can also use them to clean your hands and feet before practice. These mat wipes are organic, biodegradable, and contain NO alcohol or bleach. Clean your mat....calm your mind!』
『CORONA - the perfect mat for fitness, exercise, rehabilitation and aquatic therapy. Largest of all AIREX mats offered. Available in Blue. The AIREX brand name is synonymous with quality and style, and the attractive design features are guaranteed to appeal to the most image conscious individuals. The highly compressed smooth moulded skin guarantees durability. Speciality closed-cell foam enables the AIREX mats to retain good cushioning characteristics. They are impervious to water and extremely easy to wash and keep clean. The air-filled cells act as cushions to prevent "bottoming out" even under rigorous conditions. Although light-weight and easy to roll-up, the mats still offer a flat, non-slip, well-cushioned surface - a surface that won't chafe, or rub against the skin. AIREX mats insulate the body from cold surfaces and reflect body heat, helping to maintain body temperature, and they feel warm and comfortable to touch. Permanent hygiene is guaranteed through the Sanitized process.』 fetish『 Hugger Mugger Silk Eye Bag with Neck Pillow (Cobalt Flax) 』
『 Yoga Anatomy 』
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『 Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block 』
『 Shantaram: A Novel 』
『 Yoga for Stress Relief (With The Dalai Lama) 』
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Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Very large and very heavy zafu) 『We bought this zafu to replace one that the cat besmirched. The old one was well-stuffed with a soft natural filling and was the perfect diameter for an adult to sit on. This one is stuffed with an EXTREMELY heavy buckwheat filling - it weighs a ton and certainly could not comfortably be carried around. It is also very large in diameter - probably about half again bigger than our previous zafu (which was recommended to us by the local Zen center). Sitting on this is like sitting on a beanbag chair. Plus, the filling makes noise when it shifts. All in all, it works okay, but we cannot really recommend it for any kind of sitting meditation, especially if you need to move it from room to room, or take it somewhere. However, for TV watching it would probably be just the thing to lean on.』
(yes i) 『this zafu is good for sitting in hero pose (virasana) but it is a bit too high for most people to sit in full or half lotus (padmasana) on it.』
(Great Quality - but not sure what product the other people brought...) 『I'm impressed with the quality of the materials - very well made and though it's heavy, it feels like it will take years of wear and tear.
A note on the other comments - I am 6'6", and was looking for a cushion that was pretty tall (about 9"). So, based on the reviews, I decided to buy this item. It turns out that the item is really 5" high and 15"-16" in diameter. So, unless the other reviewers got a different product or they are only 3' tall - this is a good size for the average person.』
(Pretty decent but a little hard and a little too tall for me) 『I had been looking around and got this one because it was one of the cheaper options. I find it to be a little too hard and a little too tall for sitting. I think it might be more appropriate for tighter hips and I suppose the hardness is a matter of personal preference. All in all though not bad and I definitely use it often.』
(I take refuge in the cushion) 『I've been very pleased with this zafu (which I ended up choosing, because it was the cheapest one I could find, which looked comparable to the $40-60 cushions available elsewhere). The material is a heavy, soft cotton, it's stitched well, comes generously stuffed and there is a zipper on the side so you can adjust the heighth by removing some of the filling.
I feel very stable and grounded on this cushion. I'd been sitting on flat ground for two years, before finally breaking down and buying a zafu, that I almost feel spoiled with this. It's made meditation much more enjoyable for me. I can sit much longer than I could on flatground and without any discomfort.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Disappointing product even though the price was very reasonable) 『Disappointed. Wanted to use as a rowing exerciser...resistance was slight, there should be a way of increasing the resistance; also, within several days of receiving...the foam bit near the pedals came off. I wear 7.5 sneakers and they did not fit properly in the stirrups.』
(A decent price but disappointing product overall) 『This fitness tool was somewhat disappointing. I was looking forward to using it for a rowing workout but the resistance is very slight. I am 5'4, so maybe this piece of gear is intended for taller people. If that's the case, perhaps a choice of sizes should be offered, or at least an indication in the product description of who the target audience is.
After messing around with the rowing exerciser, I was able to figure out a few core moves that work, and was able to do some arm extensions as well. Nothing extremely satisfying.
Basically, this isn't as intuitive a product as one expects. Eventually I gave up trying to wrangle how to use this on my own, and read the included fitness chart suggestions. There are six photographed exercises, all for the abs and core:
1. Rowing (lats) 2. Scooping (abs) 3. Double Leg (obliques) 4. Legs Side to Side (rectus abdominus) 5. Curl Up/Roll Up (rectus abdominus) 6. Boat/Teaser (lower abs)
Each exercise description shows a small black and white photo of each start and end position, with descriptions of how to safely perform the move.
I have the sense this product could be quite nice if the resistance was tight enough to use for actual *rowing*. Some of it's well-thought out: the handles are a thick black comfortable neoprene. The foot straps are a soft, comfortable black and gray. My feet fit nicely in them (I have a woman's size 9 foot) and they feel secure. I don't have the sense the band part will fly back and smack me. However, there is a warning on the chart page about placing your sneakers completely in the stirrups and not just partly. I think this is so your feet don't fall out, rather than a worry about the resistant band flipping back. :)
Overall, this product fails as a rowing exerciser, but can be used for a general, non-impact ab workout tool. This is fine if one is prepared for that and not expecting the cheap, portable equivalent of a real rowing machine.』
(No resistance at all!) 『so i bought this thinking it would be a great alternative to those expensive rowing machines plus i can do it at home. It would help me out with abs and back and i could create new exercises with it. the instruction paper was just that a piece of paper with pictures of different positions you can take. not really any interesting positions.
heres the part that i hate. im 5ft2, 5ft3 on good days. with my feet in the stirrups the handle bars are already up to my stomach. when i try and do the rowing action im not getting any resistance at all. i tried twisting the handle like one reviewer did and still get the same results. so i tried the different positions that came on the piece of paper. same thing. i feel like this thing should be either twice as short or twice as resistant.
either way i had a better work out doing bicycle kicks, flutter kicks and holding my feet about an inch above the ground for 30 seconds. im sure someone who is taller than me, or at least have longer legs would get a better work out.
i was thinking of somehow lodging the stirrups somewhere so i can get that resistance but that would be dangerous and would miss the point.
so if your shorty like me, i wouldnt get this, its too long and his litte resistance!』
(Not Impressed) 『I just got this rowing action exerciser and I'm not too impressed. It's made out of foam and doesn't feel strong enough to actually do sit ups. And the resistance is very light. Barely feels like a work out. This would probably be perfect for a 10 yr old?』
(Great!) 『The only reason this got 4 stars is because with some of the exercises, I don't feel as much resistance as I'd like. But, overall, this is a great exercise tool and I love using it. Also, you can have a great time making up your own resistance training exercises--the possibilities are endless. Have fun!』 『Rowing helps develop and strengthen your abs, back, thighs and buttock, in a smooth, rhythmic, impact-free motion.』
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