yoga mats : Children too find yoga eases stress
A child's busy schedule can sometimes be as stressful as it is exciting, but some of the younger set are finding an outlet that will help relieve that stress -- albeit one that adds another item to the agenda.
Yoga, which involves stretch poses, meditation and breathing techniques, is being added to after-school activities such as soccer, basketball, piano and gymnastics.
Increasingly, yoga studios are offering classes for youngsters, and dance studios and community centres are organizing regular workshops. There are even several yoga studios in New York devoted entirely to teaching children -- some as young as three.
For instructors, taking the main elements of the practice and making them appeal to children is as much fun for them as for their students.
"With adults, you're not going to say 'Jump around on all fours and say ribbit, ribbit,' but with kids you would," said Anna-Lisa Boye, a Vancouver-based instructor.
She admits that while it's a challenge to keep kids focused, there are tricks to engage them.
For her youngest students, aged three to five, she'll place a stuffed animal on their belly and get them to watch it move up and down, thus raising awareness of their breathing.
The result is a calming effect on children that parents can't help but notice.
Myia Norman of Toronto initially sent daughters Carly, 6, and Madeline, 9, to yoga because it was offered through their dance studio and it was an activity they could do together.
Now that classes are over for the season, she's noticed a significant change in her girls' behaviour.
"It has to have a profound effect on you," she said. "They practise their breathing and there's that peacefulness. And they connect with one another."
Her girls have become so enthusiastic that they've started saving for their own yoga mats.
Sherry LeBlanc, co-founder of Yoga 4 Kids in Toronto, has been teaching children for the past eight years. She's busier than ever, teaching full time in day-cares, private schools, dance studios and clubs.
She says yoga's trendiness has helped create interest from all ages, but children's yoga is another way to keep young people healthy.
Norman's nine-year-old daughter, Madeline Schwind, enjoys the non-competitive nature of yoga.
"I just feel like I can do it," she said. "I don't have to beat someone else in doing it or that someone else is going to win or something. I just know that I can do it."
While yoga is meant to bring inner peace, many adults are still overly aware of their performance. Not so with the younger set.
"With kids, they just go with the flow and if they're doing a pose and they fart, it just happens, where adults are more (embarrassed)," Boye said.
By CP
Yoga, which involves stretch poses, meditation and breathing techniques, is being added to after-school activities such as soccer, basketball, piano and gymnastics.
Increasingly, yoga studios are offering classes for youngsters, and dance studios and community centres are organizing regular workshops. There are even several yoga studios in New York devoted entirely to teaching children -- some as young as three.
For instructors, taking the main elements of the practice and making them appeal to children is as much fun for them as for their students.
"With adults, you're not going to say 'Jump around on all fours and say ribbit, ribbit,' but with kids you would," said Anna-Lisa Boye, a Vancouver-based instructor.
She admits that while it's a challenge to keep kids focused, there are tricks to engage them.
For her youngest students, aged three to five, she'll place a stuffed animal on their belly and get them to watch it move up and down, thus raising awareness of their breathing.
The result is a calming effect on children that parents can't help but notice.
Myia Norman of Toronto initially sent daughters Carly, 6, and Madeline, 9, to yoga because it was offered through their dance studio and it was an activity they could do together.
Now that classes are over for the season, she's noticed a significant change in her girls' behaviour.
"It has to have a profound effect on you," she said. "They practise their breathing and there's that peacefulness. And they connect with one another."
Her girls have become so enthusiastic that they've started saving for their own yoga mats.
Sherry LeBlanc, co-founder of Yoga 4 Kids in Toronto, has been teaching children for the past eight years. She's busier than ever, teaching full time in day-cares, private schools, dance studios and clubs.
She says yoga's trendiness has helped create interest from all ages, but children's yoga is another way to keep young people healthy.
Norman's nine-year-old daughter, Madeline Schwind, enjoys the non-competitive nature of yoga.
"I just feel like I can do it," she said. "I don't have to beat someone else in doing it or that someone else is going to win or something. I just know that I can do it."
While yoga is meant to bring inner peace, many adults are still overly aware of their performance. Not so with the younger set.
"With kids, they just go with the flow and if they're doing a pose and they fart, it just happens, where adults are more (embarrassed)," Boye said.
By CP
yoga mats : Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is catering to today's health-conscious travellers with a new "Wellness Programme" that fully integrates classes in nutrition and exercise, fitness activities, spa therapies and healthy dining options to create the opportunity for a complete rejuvenation of mind, body and soul while at sea.
Every day of every voyage, Silversea's guests receive a schedule in their suite of the day's Wellness Programme - activities and seminars developed by the fitness experts of its Mandara Spa. This comprehensive fitness regimen, which includes popular workout programmes such as aerobics (including aqua and step), Pilates, circuit training, and yoga, is perfectly paired with a daily collection of light and low-carb menu selections designed by Silversea's master chefs
Mandara Spa
Each of Silversea's four all-suite, all ocean-view ships features an elegant Mandara Spa, featuring dry and steam saunas, a beauty and hair salon, and a sizable fitness centre and aerobics studio equipped with circuit weights, state-of-the-art treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines, stationary bicycles, fit balls, step blocks and yoga mats. Additionally, the spa offers a complete menu of restorative body treatments that combine exotic Indonesian traditions with classic international therapies. Highlighting many of the treatments are Elemis aromatherapy products, featuring essential oils and plant extracts of unsurpassed therapeutic value.
Guests can enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences like Mandara's specialty "Elemis Absolute Spa Ritual," a complete journey of rejuvenation for the face and body. It blends the scientific skin therapy and pure plant essences of the "Elemis Japanese Silk Booster Facial" with Mandara's signature "Massage Around the World," featuring some of the finest massage techniques from Asia and Europe.
Private poolside cabanas are another enticing Mandara Spa option that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in a natural and holistic massage experience infused with gentle sea breezes. Guests can also indulge in an exotic and rejuvenating Balinese massage in the privacy and comfort of their suite.
© Copyright 1998 - 2006 - ASIA Travel Tips.com - All rights reserved.
Every day of every voyage, Silversea's guests receive a schedule in their suite of the day's Wellness Programme - activities and seminars developed by the fitness experts of its Mandara Spa. This comprehensive fitness regimen, which includes popular workout programmes such as aerobics (including aqua and step), Pilates, circuit training, and yoga, is perfectly paired with a daily collection of light and low-carb menu selections designed by Silversea's master chefs
Mandara Spa
Each of Silversea's four all-suite, all ocean-view ships features an elegant Mandara Spa, featuring dry and steam saunas, a beauty and hair salon, and a sizable fitness centre and aerobics studio equipped with circuit weights, state-of-the-art treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines, stationary bicycles, fit balls, step blocks and yoga mats. Additionally, the spa offers a complete menu of restorative body treatments that combine exotic Indonesian traditions with classic international therapies. Highlighting many of the treatments are Elemis aromatherapy products, featuring essential oils and plant extracts of unsurpassed therapeutic value.
Guests can enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences like Mandara's specialty "Elemis Absolute Spa Ritual," a complete journey of rejuvenation for the face and body. It blends the scientific skin therapy and pure plant essences of the "Elemis Japanese Silk Booster Facial" with Mandara's signature "Massage Around the World," featuring some of the finest massage techniques from Asia and Europe.
Private poolside cabanas are another enticing Mandara Spa option that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in a natural and holistic massage experience infused with gentle sea breezes. Guests can also indulge in an exotic and rejuvenating Balinese massage in the privacy and comfort of their suite.
© Copyright 1998 - 2006 - ASIA Travel Tips.com - All rights reserved.
yoga mats : Universal Yoga Mat
Our Universal Extra Long Yoga Mat is very lightly textured and smooth to the touch. It has a high-tack, sticky surface with a soft feel. The surface allows your fingers to dig deep into the mat during poses and temporarily leaves an impression on the mat. These features make our universal yoga mat a popular choice among yoga students and instructors alike.
High-tack, smooth surface for extra stickiness and grip.
Internal, center threading gives this mat exceptional strength and durability against tearing.
High quality closed-cell PVC vinyl gives it a soft cushion feel. (100% latex free)
Hand washable.
Mat size: 24"x80" (or 2'x100' if purchasing the roll)
Thickness: 4 mm (just under 3/16") or 5.5 mm (just under 1/4")
Colors: Light Blue, Mauve, Royal Blue, Green, Purple, Black, and Pink (4mm only)
© 2000-2006 MatsMatsMats.com, a TinyInkling.com, LLC Company
High-tack, smooth surface for extra stickiness and grip.
Internal, center threading gives this mat exceptional strength and durability against tearing.
High quality closed-cell PVC vinyl gives it a soft cushion feel. (100% latex free)
Hand washable.
Mat size: 24"x80" (or 2'x100' if purchasing the roll)
Thickness: 4 mm (just under 3/16") or 5.5 mm (just under 1/4")
Colors: Light Blue, Mauve, Royal Blue, Green, Purple, Black, and Pink (4mm only)
© 2000-2006 MatsMatsMats.com, a TinyInkling.com, LLC Company
yoga mats : Flooring for Yoga
California base company, InterlockingFloormat.com presented the Tatami Yoga mat, the new generation and comfortable flooring for Yoga, Martial Arts and Exercise Schools.
Most of Yoga, Martial Arts, Karate, Judo, Child-care Centers, Fitness and Exercise centers require a comfortable and safe flooring environment. With a non-slip surface and 5/8 inch thickness interlocking mats, students can avoid many injuries during exercise and enjoy the comfort in practicing Yoga and exercise. The tatami style interlocking mats can also create a peaceful atmosphere and dynamic environment. The soft rubber form material tatami interlocking floor mats are very easy to assemble, expand, move, store and clean.
The tatami interlocking floor mat is made by EVA textured form. Each mat can cover 9 square foot flooring area and it is 5/8 inch in thickness. Its oriental style designs provide the comfortable and natural environment for living room, bedroom, home gyms and sun deck. Many Aikido, Karate, Judo and Martial Arts Schools are not only the user, but also start introducing these mats to their students. Most of them have become partners of Interlockingfloormat.com after having excellent experience with tatami interlocking floor mats. If you like to know more about this floor mat, please visit www.interlockingfloormat.com
InterlockingFloorMat.com is a manufacturer-direct distributor and wholesaler for EVA form mats. Their interlocking puzzle mat products include Tatami style mats and educational music puzzle mat. These products are widely using at home, yoga studios, fitness centers, martial arts and many exercise schools. With high quality EVA foam material and cutting edge technology, these interlocking puzzle mats provide a safe, comfortable, waterproof, anti-fatigue soft-tile for businesses and homes. To know more about this company, please visit www.interlockingfloormat.com
by Bobby Davidson
Most of Yoga, Martial Arts, Karate, Judo, Child-care Centers, Fitness and Exercise centers require a comfortable and safe flooring environment. With a non-slip surface and 5/8 inch thickness interlocking mats, students can avoid many injuries during exercise and enjoy the comfort in practicing Yoga and exercise. The tatami style interlocking mats can also create a peaceful atmosphere and dynamic environment. The soft rubber form material tatami interlocking floor mats are very easy to assemble, expand, move, store and clean.
The tatami interlocking floor mat is made by EVA textured form. Each mat can cover 9 square foot flooring area and it is 5/8 inch in thickness. Its oriental style designs provide the comfortable and natural environment for living room, bedroom, home gyms and sun deck. Many Aikido, Karate, Judo and Martial Arts Schools are not only the user, but also start introducing these mats to their students. Most of them have become partners of Interlockingfloormat.com after having excellent experience with tatami interlocking floor mats. If you like to know more about this floor mat, please visit www.interlockingfloormat.com
InterlockingFloorMat.com is a manufacturer-direct distributor and wholesaler for EVA form mats. Their interlocking puzzle mat products include Tatami style mats and educational music puzzle mat. These products are widely using at home, yoga studios, fitness centers, martial arts and many exercise schools. With high quality EVA foam material and cutting edge technology, these interlocking puzzle mats provide a safe, comfortable, waterproof, anti-fatigue soft-tile for businesses and homes. To know more about this company, please visit www.interlockingfloormat.com
by Bobby Davidson
yoga mats : Yoga Mats for Balance
Good Yoga mats improve balance and coordination. Most of us are not balanced, and therefore do much of what we do asymmetrically--for instance, we may be stronger on our right side and weaker on our left. With greater stability, there is less compensation.
Yoga mats: The key to comfortable Asanas (positions)
Yogamatsplus knows the importance of getting into Asanas comfortably. Yoga mats that properly support your body are essential for your enjoyment and success.
Good Yoga mats will give you stability and traction.
Yoga mats also provide ideal support and cushioning between you and that cold hard floor. Support is provided for contact points like knees, elbows and hips, any place where you do not have padding.
The traditional Yoga sticky mat
The traditional sticky mat does not offer much padding, but newer, thicker versions are now being produced. Some prefer to use a softer, padded mat in combination with a sticky mat or a cotton practice rug (which absorbs moisture and perspiration and provides traction and stability).
Yoga Mats Prevent Injuries
Yoga mats decrease injuries caused by slippery surfaces. Even a carpet can potentially become slippery and cause an injury, especially in a more complicated pose.
How do you get the most out of your practice?
How do you select a Yoga mat? Why does a good Yoga mat dramatically boost your practice?
Copyright 2003 yogamatsplus.com. All rights reserved.
Yoga mats: The key to comfortable Asanas (positions)
Yogamatsplus knows the importance of getting into Asanas comfortably. Yoga mats that properly support your body are essential for your enjoyment and success.
Good Yoga mats will give you stability and traction.
Yoga mats also provide ideal support and cushioning between you and that cold hard floor. Support is provided for contact points like knees, elbows and hips, any place where you do not have padding.
The traditional Yoga sticky mat
The traditional sticky mat does not offer much padding, but newer, thicker versions are now being produced. Some prefer to use a softer, padded mat in combination with a sticky mat or a cotton practice rug (which absorbs moisture and perspiration and provides traction and stability).
Yoga Mats Prevent Injuries
Yoga mats decrease injuries caused by slippery surfaces. Even a carpet can potentially become slippery and cause an injury, especially in a more complicated pose.
How do you get the most out of your practice?
How do you select a Yoga mat? Why does a good Yoga mat dramatically boost your practice?
Copyright 2003 yogamatsplus.com. All rights reserved.
yoga mats : Harmony Fusion Mat
These are super thick newly designed Jade Harmony Mats. We love these because of a the extra cushioning and the stickyness of the surface. It is different as mats go, and well worth the extra cost for this "Cadillac" of yoga mats. This fabulous yoga mat is made of is made of open cell, natural rubber. It is highly durable and has excellent traction even when wet from your perspiration with great performance. Its natural rubber provides superior cushioning and resilience. . The mat has a strong mesh on the inside so it It won‘t tear or buckle. This mat is 5/16" which is a the thickest it comes in. Length is 68".
Natural rubber is a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees and contains no ozone depleting substances — perfect for yoga practitioners concerned about the environment. No PVC in this mat. Available in three great colors-Tibetan Orange, Olive Green, and Midnight Blue. Click the small photo to enlarge.
• Open Cell Natural Rubber Mat
• Long Lasting
• Solid non-slip surface minimizes slipping when perspiring during practice.
• Tear Resistant
• Biodegradable and ecological from a renewable resource
http://www.yoga.com/store/product.asp?Product_ID=3381
Natural rubber is a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees and contains no ozone depleting substances — perfect for yoga practitioners concerned about the environment. No PVC in this mat. Available in three great colors-Tibetan Orange, Olive Green, and Midnight Blue. Click the small photo to enlarge.
• Open Cell Natural Rubber Mat
• Long Lasting
• Solid non-slip surface minimizes slipping when perspiring during practice.
• Tear Resistant
• Biodegradable and ecological from a renewable resource
http://www.yoga.com/store/product.asp?Product_ID=3381
yoga mats : Official "Dharma & Greg" Yoga Mats!
DHARMA & GREG
SEASON ONE DVD COLLECTION
Golden Globe® Winner Jenna Elfman and Golden Globe® Nominee Thomas Gibson Share The Love When All 23 First Season Episodes Arrive June 13
On Three-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD Set From Fox Home Entertainment.
Two worlds collide when a free-spirited yoga instructor raised by hippies and an aristocratic-bred, Harvard-educated lawyer get married on their first date and prove that opposites attract to find true love in the hilarious series "Dharma & Greg," debuting on DVD June 13 from Fox Home Entertainment.
Experience the love and laughter of all 23 first season episodes with Golden Globe® and two-time TV Guide Awards® winner Jenna Elfman* ("Courting Alex") in her breakout romantic comedy role alongside Golden Globe® nominee Thomas Gibson** ("Criminal Minds") in the charming and whimsical series which tied for the People’s Choice Award as Favorite New Television Comedy (1997). Nominated for six Emmy Awards®, "Dharma & Greg" was created by TV veteran Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men," "Cybill") and Dottie Dartland ("Caroline in the City") and features laugh-out-loud performances from Alan Rachins ("CSI"), Mimi Kennedy ("House, M.D."), Susan Sullivan ("Hope and Faith"), Mitch Ryan (Liar, Liar) and Joel Murray ("Still Standing").
Delivering hours of entertainment, the "Dharma & Greg: Season One" DVD collection features audio commentaries by various cast members, three hidden Easter Eggs with hilarious outtakes, "When Two Worlds Collide: The Dharma & Greg Story" featurette, a photo gallery and a "Reaching Your Inner Dharma" interactive game.
EDGE has very special "Dharma and Greg" Yoga Mats!
Enter below for your chance to win one - FREE!
Giveaway ends on June 27, 2006!
Thanks for visiting EDGE!
Copyright © 2003-2006
EDGE Publications, Inc. / All Rights Reserved
SEASON ONE DVD COLLECTION
Golden Globe® Winner Jenna Elfman and Golden Globe® Nominee Thomas Gibson Share The Love When All 23 First Season Episodes Arrive June 13
On Three-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD Set From Fox Home Entertainment.
Two worlds collide when a free-spirited yoga instructor raised by hippies and an aristocratic-bred, Harvard-educated lawyer get married on their first date and prove that opposites attract to find true love in the hilarious series "Dharma & Greg," debuting on DVD June 13 from Fox Home Entertainment.
Experience the love and laughter of all 23 first season episodes with Golden Globe® and two-time TV Guide Awards® winner Jenna Elfman* ("Courting Alex") in her breakout romantic comedy role alongside Golden Globe® nominee Thomas Gibson** ("Criminal Minds") in the charming and whimsical series which tied for the People’s Choice Award as Favorite New Television Comedy (1997). Nominated for six Emmy Awards®, "Dharma & Greg" was created by TV veteran Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men," "Cybill") and Dottie Dartland ("Caroline in the City") and features laugh-out-loud performances from Alan Rachins ("CSI"), Mimi Kennedy ("House, M.D."), Susan Sullivan ("Hope and Faith"), Mitch Ryan (Liar, Liar) and Joel Murray ("Still Standing").
Delivering hours of entertainment, the "Dharma & Greg: Season One" DVD collection features audio commentaries by various cast members, three hidden Easter Eggs with hilarious outtakes, "When Two Worlds Collide: The Dharma & Greg Story" featurette, a photo gallery and a "Reaching Your Inner Dharma" interactive game.
EDGE has very special "Dharma and Greg" Yoga Mats!
Enter below for your chance to win one - FREE!
Giveaway ends on June 27, 2006!
Thanks for visiting EDGE!
Copyright © 2003-2006
EDGE Publications, Inc. / All Rights Reserved
yoga mats : Healthy Mind
Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit with Bheka Yoga Supplies
Although it is sometimes described as a ‘New Age' phenomenon, yoga in its various forms has been practiced for thousands of years. Regular yoga practice has innumerable benefits to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of its participants.
Newcomers to the practice of yoga often find it difficult to know where to start. Bheka.com offers absolutely everything for beginners to experienced practitioners, and is the preferred yoga and pilates equipment supplier for health clubs, health practitioners, hospitals, teachers and studios, ashrams, and private yoga and pilates practitioners.
Bheka has a huge array of instructional books, CD's, audio tapes, DVD's and videotapes for meditation and yoga. There are materials covering the philosophy of yoga and meditation, general practice techniques at a variety of levels, and techniques for practitioners with specific needs, such as runners, people over 50 and pregnant women.
Props and equipment are very useful resources for yoga beginners, and practitioners of some forms of yoga such as the Iyengar method. Bheka has a complete range of mats, blankets, blocks, straps, neck pillows, bolsters, back bridges, fit balls, eye bags, and other accessories like handy tote bags for yoga mats.
Bheka offers a beautiful collection of specialized yoga music, including devotional chants, and eastern and western meditation music.
For those who choose to emphasize the spiritual side of yoga practice, Bheka have altar supplies for meditation, including statues, incense wands, incense sticks and holders, smudging herbs, aromatherapy candles, and authentic hand crafted malas, of bodhi seed, or lotus seed, turquoise and silver.
Author: Sufi Fanning
Although it is sometimes described as a ‘New Age' phenomenon, yoga in its various forms has been practiced for thousands of years. Regular yoga practice has innumerable benefits to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of its participants.
Newcomers to the practice of yoga often find it difficult to know where to start. Bheka.com offers absolutely everything for beginners to experienced practitioners, and is the preferred yoga and pilates equipment supplier for health clubs, health practitioners, hospitals, teachers and studios, ashrams, and private yoga and pilates practitioners.
Bheka has a huge array of instructional books, CD's, audio tapes, DVD's and videotapes for meditation and yoga. There are materials covering the philosophy of yoga and meditation, general practice techniques at a variety of levels, and techniques for practitioners with specific needs, such as runners, people over 50 and pregnant women.
Props and equipment are very useful resources for yoga beginners, and practitioners of some forms of yoga such as the Iyengar method. Bheka has a complete range of mats, blankets, blocks, straps, neck pillows, bolsters, back bridges, fit balls, eye bags, and other accessories like handy tote bags for yoga mats.
Bheka offers a beautiful collection of specialized yoga music, including devotional chants, and eastern and western meditation music.
For those who choose to emphasize the spiritual side of yoga practice, Bheka have altar supplies for meditation, including statues, incense wands, incense sticks and holders, smudging herbs, aromatherapy candles, and authentic hand crafted malas, of bodhi seed, or lotus seed, turquoise and silver.
Author: Sufi Fanning
