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Summary: Serenity in a Box
Review: "Yoga is a practice of awakening and connecting with all that is." ~Cyndi LeeI can think of very few gifts that will actually change a person's life and this is one of them. Yoga can actually change your life. Yoga is so much more than a duplication of poses. While other exercise routines can make you feel a bit like a robot, yoga opens your inner world and as you complete the poses, you actually grow and change and become a person who is more aware of the world and yet the world influences you less. You start to connect with the deepest levels of your inner self and as you continue practicing yoga, you start to feel very good about the poses you have mastered. In this way, you also start to boost your self-esteem, all while being very aware of how you affect everyone in your world. Cyndi Lee has a unique and very effective method of introducing you to yoga. She has a fun almost playful approach and I laughed out loud a number of times because of her witty humor. She is the director of the OM yoga center where she teaches hatha yoga. She has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, but her pictures look like she is ageless. Her beauty represents the deeply calming benefits of yoga. Her work has been featured in Shape, New York Magazine, Yoga Journal, Elle, Forbes, Newsweek and Self. She writes a regular column and lives in New York City. She travels to lead workshops and retreats in places like London, France, Italy and the Virgin Islands. I wish I had found these boxed sets a long time ago. Each box contains everything you need for yoga practice besides a blanket and a yoga mat. I'd also like to recommend a soft blanket or comforter, a pillow and yoga blocks if you are just starting your practice. You can use the yoga blocks for some of the poses like triangle pose. This box contains 2 Compact Discs, flash cards, a yoga belt (nice feature!), a candle, incense and an incense holder. The 2 Discs are in a durable little book with additional information. The first CD is a 70 minute instructional CD that guides you through: Warm Up
Sun Salutations
Standing Poses
Seated Poses
Backbending
Finishing Poses
Relaxation When you open the box it is like an exotic experience. The Bodhi Sattva incense has permeated the entire box and everything has the scent of "celestial sandalwood." Once you start the CD you soon realize that there is a method here. I had enough time to quickly place the cards out in order so I could see all the poses. This is very effective and unlike most yoga workouts on video, you can actually see the poses while you are doing them. A lot of yoga poses have you looking straight down at the ground, so it is great if you have cards placed out where you can see them. Each flash card has information on both sides. When viewing all the cards from the top, it is easy to see the different colors of cards and separate the cards into sections. What I loved most about the cards is the names of the poses and the additional information on each card. During the workout, you will learn the basic poses first and then put them into practice in the Sun Salutation section. On a "standing poses - sun salute card" you will find information on the "swan dive forward" with drawings and information on how this pose stretches the hamstrings and strengthens the legs and back. On the other side of the card, you will see Cyndi Lee illustrating the pose and see the words: Surya Namaskar. I found that these cards added a new depth to the yoga positions and loved learning all the added information most yoga workout videos don't ever discuss. This is a very authentic yoga workout. The second CD is an amazing musical experience. This is music for when you want to experience the benefits of Yoga on your own without instruction. OM Yoga is a well-organized system that provides a quiet sanctuary where you can regain physical strength and mental clarity. There is a emphasis on the breath and you can create your own practice sessions with the cards and CD. There are 5 Suggested Practice Sessions: OM Yoga Basic Level
Short Practice 1-3 (Three variations for added variety. Choose 35, 45 or 50 minutes.)
Very Short Practice - You can warm up and then relax If you are already practicing yoga, you might want to buy this for yourself and some for gifts. This is truly serenity in a box! Also look for: OM Yoga Flash Cards: A 68-Card Deck with 32-Page Booklet. I really think you might enjoy both because I loved reading through the little booklet and seeing how the cards are used in each section. If there is a more perfect workout system, I haven't found it. This is just a beautiful healing gift for the body and soul. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: Serenity in a Box
Review: "Yoga is a practice of awakening and connecting with all that is." ~Cyndi Lee I can think of very few gifts that will actually change a person's life and this is one of them. Yoga can actually change your life. Yoga is so much more than a duplication of poses. While other exercise routines can make you feel a bit like a robot, yoga opens your inner world and as you complete the poses, you actually grow and change and become a person who is more aware of the world and yet the world influences you less. You start to connect with the deepest levels of your inner self and as you continue practicing yoga, you start to feel very good about the poses you have mastered. In this way, you also start to boost your self-esteem, all while being very aware of how you affect everyone in your world. Cyndi Lee has a unique and very effective method of introducing you to yoga. She has a fun almost playful approach and I laughed out loud a number of times because of her witty humor. She is the director of the OM yoga center where she teaches hatha yoga. She has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, but her pictures look like she is ageless. Her beauty represents the deeply calming benefits of yoga. Her work has been featured in Shape, New York Magazine, Yoga Journal, Elle, Forbes, Newsweek and Self. She writes a regular column and lives in New York City. She travels to lead workshops and retreats in places like London, France, Italy and the Virgin Islands. I wish I had found these boxed sets a long time ago. Each box contains everything you need for yoga practice besides a blanket and a yoga mat. I'd also like to recommend a soft blanket or comforter, a pillow and yoga blocks if you are just starting your practice. You can use the yoga blocks for some of the poses like triangle pose. This box contains 2 Compact Discs, flash cards, a yoga belt (nice feature!), a candle, incense and an incense holder. The 2 Discs are in a durable little book with additional information. The first CD is a 70 minute instructional CD that guides you through: Warm Up
Sun Salutations
Standing Poses
Seated Poses
Backbending
Finishing Poses
Relaxation When you open the box it is like an exotic experience. The Bodhi Sattva incense has permeated the entire box and everything has the scent of "celestial sandalwood." Once you start the CD you soon realize that there is a method here. I had enough time to quickly place the cards out in order so I could see all the poses. This is very effective and unlike most yoga workouts on video, you can actually see the poses while you are doing them. A lot of yoga poses have you looking straight down at the ground, so it is great if you have cards placed out where you can see them. Each flash card has information on both sides. When viewing all the cards from the top, it is easy to see the different colors of cards and separate the cards into sections. What I loved most about the cards is the names of the poses and the additional information on each card. During the workout, you will learn the basic poses first and then put them into practice in the Sun Salutation section. On a "standing poses - sun salute card" you will find information on the "swan dive forward" with drawings and information on how this pose stretches the hamstrings and strengthens the legs and back. On the other side of the card, you will see Cyndi Lee illustrating the pose and see the words: Surya Namaskar. I found that these cards added a new depth to the yoga positions and loved learning all the added information most yoga workout videos don't ever discuss. This is a very authentic yoga workout. The second CD is an amazing musical experience. This is music for when you want to experience the benefits of Yoga on your own without instruction. OM Yoga is a well-organized system that provides a quiet sanctuary where you can regain physical strength and mental clarity. There is a emphasis on the breath and you can create your own practice sessions with the cards and CD. There are 5 Suggested Practice Sessions: OM Yoga Basic Level
Short Practice 1-3 (Three variations for added variety. Choose 35, 45 or 50 minutes.)
Very Short Practice - You can warm up and then relax If you are already practicing yoga, you might want to buy this for yourself and some for gifts. This is truly serenity in a box! Also look for: OM Yoga Flash Cards: A 68-Card Deck with 32-Page Booklet. I really think you might enjoy both because I loved reading through the little booklet and seeing how the cards are used in each section. If there is a more perfect workout system, I haven't found it. This is just a beautiful healing gift for the body and soul. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: Great Introduction to Yoga
Review: Having never participated in yoga before, this box contains everything I need to get started. I find myself getting further and further into yoga every day.
I bought a yoga video years ago, but had a hard time following it. The C.D. and flash cards make the whole experience much more positive. Cyndi Lee has a calming and easy to follow voice on the C.D. Her cards are illustrated so that I can easily visualize the poses. If you are thinking about trying yoga for the first time, this is the way to go!
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Summary: Great for beginners!
Review: I love this CD yoga class, complete with all the necessary props like the yoga belt. I have tried various videos and attended classes at different centers, but this beats them all. With yoga instruction going for $15 to $20 an hour, this is a remarkable savings without giving up much. I treat myself to yoga on my schedule, and if interrupted, can easily pause the CD and start up in the same place -- no stress. Yoga practice can be customized easily by reprogramming the order of the different CD sections. Embarrassingly, one of my favorite parts is that I can try new moves, and fail horribly, in the privacy of my home without anyone ever knowing. The flash cards are a stroke of brilliance, with each move well illustrated. They detail correct form and, unlike a book, are easily referenced while actually performing that specific move. Personally, I haven't listened to the music CD since my player is tied up with the class CD when I'm doing yoga, but the rest of the package is more than worth the cost.
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Summary: Wonderful at-home practice
Review: I love this CD yoga class, complete with all the necessary props like the yoga belt. I have tried various videos and attended classes at different centers, but this beats them all. With yoga instruction going for $15 to $20 an hour, this is a remarkable savings without giving up much. I treat myself to yoga on my schedule, and if interrupted, can easily pause the CD and start up in the same place -- no stress. Yoga practice can be customized easily by reprogramming the order of the different CD sections. Embarrassingly, one of my favorite parts is that I can try new moves, and fail horribly, in the privacy of my home without anyone ever knowing. The flash cards are a stroke of brilliance, with each move well illustrated. They detail correct form and, unlike a book, are easily referenced while actually performing that specific move. Personally, I haven't listened to the music CD since my player is tied up with the class CD when I'm doing yoga, but the rest of the package is more than worth the cost.
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Summary: The Sound Of Strength
Review: I really enjoyed using Cyndi Lee's Yoga practice!! The only draw back is I'm hearing impiared. So at first I sometimes did not hear Cyndi's voice as it dipped low, so I was unable to hear her voice. I also have Shiva Rea's Yoga Sanctuary, and am looking for other Audio CD's to alternate my practice.
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Summary: Great for beginners!
Review: I really like the idea of a CD for beginning yoga - rather than a video tape/DVD. With a video, I tended to keep my eyes focused on the TV, but between the flash card photos and the audio, it's easy to follow along. And it is a better yoga experience. I would recommend this!
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Summary: Relaxing!
Review: This is great! The whole kit is fun and easy to use. There are flash cards that have every single move used in the routine on them (one move per a card). There is a drawing on the front and a photo on the back. The person who gives the lesson (recorded on CD) has a nice calming voice and she is very easy to understand. If you are begining yoga and do not have a lot of time, this is for you. It is also just plain cool hearing someone just talk out of your stereo. I love it!
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Summary: My favorite yoga workout
Review: This may be my favorite yoga workout ever. Because it's a cd, and not a dvd, it may take some getting used to, especially for a total beginner. But it comes with a set of cards which show you the correct poses. What I like the best about it is that the cd lets you pick and choose the various sequences to create your own workout. You can just go through the entire workout, or you can pick from various workouts they suggest, or you can create your own. I like the instructor very much for the most part (she makes one comment about a "spinster aunt" which I find very offensive), and I find the level of difficulty perfect--not too hard, not too easy. Plus, since I can basically create the workout I want, I can modify it to be as difficult or as easy as I want it to be.
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