DVD's and Books on Basic Yoga Poses

Great Christmas Gifts For Women
She Can Learn How to do Yoga at Home!

Does she need a DVD or book on basic yoga poses?

You really can't beat books and DVD's when it comes to buying your Christmas gifts online.

Yoga gifts are suitable for women of all ages but especially popular among women aged 20 to 40.

If you know a woman aged over 40 who is looking to start some kind of fitness improvement, but she just isn't sure what, then yoga may be a great fit for her, especially if she can do it at home.

So, if you are searching for Christmas gifts for a woman then definitely check out the recommended books and DVD's listed below.

They cover:-

• yoga for back pain
• yoga for weight loss
• yoga at home
• how to do yoga
• types of yoga
• and beginner yoga poses

Recommended Yoga Books

Here are three books recommended by Miss Trixie.

There are SO many to choose from, so this is just a taste of some of the most popular choices...

Yoga Anatomy is a great book to give to someone who wants to really get the most of their yoga practice.

It uses wonderfully detailed illustrations to show exactly what is happening to the body in each pose.

The information will suit both beginners and more advanced users and it's the sort of book that can be dipped into again and again.

Most people wouldn't read it cover to cover, its strength is in adding understanding and detail to each movement as you need it.

The book covers everything from how and why controlling her breathing is so important in each position, to an analysis of the spine, to an overview of the major yoga positions (or asanas), right through to a huge amount of detailed information on how each pose uses muscles and joints.

Back Care Basics: Our Editor claims that yoga saved her back. And, goodness knows, we're all thankful for that as her front's pretty awful! (I do read this stuff you know! - Ed)

Oops! Anyway, the current thinking for the treatment of back pain is that it's better to be moving and exercising (gently) than lying still.

Naturally, she should be guided by her Doctor with this, and get the ok from them before starting anything, BUT assuming all is ok, then yoga is a fantastic choice for working on back pain.

Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief has been described as a lifesaver for people suffering from chronic back pain.

It's definitely one of the best books you can get on the care and treatment of back pain, whether you are interested in yoga or not.

It offers a range of gentle exercises that are tailor made for each individual's situation. Combine this with a DVD on how to do the basic yoga poses, and she'll have a great chance of easing or even losing her back pain.

Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice Ashtanga yoga can be quite vigorous and athletic.

It would suit the younger age groups for beginners. The over 40's may prefer to start with a Hatha yoga book.

This Ashtanga Yoga book is a great introduction to the style. Perfect for beginners, but with enough variation and detail to challenge advanced users, too.

There are work-outs that take 15 mins, 30 mins or 45 mins so she'll always find time to fit in some yoga practice in her day.

The directions are clear and easy to follow.

Recommended Yoga DVD'S

Yoga For Beginners This DVD is by Barbara Benagh who has been practicing and teaching yoga for around 35 years.

She also runs seminars on yoga all over the world and writes articles for the Yoga Journal magazine, so you can trust her to really know what she's doing.

This DVD is a great introduction to yoga and has enough variations offered for each pose to cater for those that have limited flexibility right through to those who are ready to push themselves to another level.

There are short workouts for those who either don't have the time or ability to cope with a full session.

The best part is that the woman you give this DVD to will be able to confidently practice more than just the basic yoga poses at home.

Power Yoga - Total Body Workout Power yoga is a vigorous type of yoga designed to increase flexibility and give a real workout for weight loss.

This type of yoga is not for beginners, but it's been included here as it will make a great gift for a younger woman who has started yoga and may find the traditional poses aren't keeping her interested.

Or, you may be looking for a gift for an athletic woman whose sport of choice would benefit from improved flexibility and focus.

Rodney Yee has put together an excellent work out DVD and presents all the movements clearly.

Yoga For Beginners (3 DVD Box Set) This is a great all rounder covering the basic yoga poses and beyond.

There's something here to suit any age group.

While it's definitely aimed at beginners, more advanced movements are often suggested.

The set is made up of 3 DVDs:

Yoga For Stress Relief
The real positive here is not just using yoga poses to relieve stress, but relieving stress where is impacts on specific parts of our bodies, like in back and neck pain, emotional issues and digestion problems.

Am/Pm Yoga For Beginners
It's not necessary to do yoga twice a day, every day. The idea here is the AM routines give you vitality and clarity, energy for the whole day. the PM routine promotes relaxation, calmness of mind and body, and sets you up for a great night's sleep.

Essential Yoga For Inflexible People
This is a great introduction to basic yoga poses with a focus on flexibility and strength of the body. Of course, the added bonus is an increased feeling of wellbeing and calmness.

There's a lot for her to like in this DVD gift set. she can dip into each DVD as she needs to and find more and more to learn and benefit from.

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More yoga gift ideas here:

• Yoga mats
• Yoga clothes
• Yoga magazines
• Deluxe yoga kit

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