DVD : Yoga Therapy Prescriptions : 60 Health Restorative Sequences by Laura Hawes

Laura Hawes

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Yoga Therapy Prescriptions, 60 Health Restorative Sequences

$29.95 $22.95

Yoga Therapy for Stress Relief, 30 Restorative and Rejuvinating Sequences

$22.95

Teaching since 1996 Laura has studied Vinyasa, Kripalu, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Viniyoga and Restorative Yoga. She is known for her open, heart-centered teaching style, encouraging her students to find the teacher within. She strongly believes that yoga is part of a health-centered approach to life, and that when practiced regularly, it gives clarity, understanding and perspective on our own health and life. She currently teaches yoga in San Diego, CA

A simple menu based interactive Yoga DVD that draws upon 4000 years of ancient wisdom and suggests specific yoga practices based on your health conditions. There are 60 sequences of poses or yoga classes that are between 30 & 85 minutes long. Sequences include: 1) deeply restorative floor poses that use many supports (blankets, bolsters, straps), 2) traditional standing poses, 3) rejuvenating inversions, and 4) short energizing mini sequences. Different options for each pose are presented in the video. You choose tofollow the one that feels best for you. Check with your Primary healthcare provider for appropriate approval of poses. The Energizer and Fitness classes are for everyone physically capable (modify if needed).

This DVD includes yoga sequences for : Acne, AIDS, Alcoholism, Anger, Angina, Anorexia, Anxiety, Asthma, Bulima, Colds, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Duodenal Ulcers, Drug Addiction, Eczema, Epilepsy, Gastric Ulcers, Headache/Eyestrain, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Immune System Help, Impotence, Incontinence, Indigestion, Infertility, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Low Back, Low Blood Pressure, Menopause, Menstrual Discomfort, Mental Fatigue, Middle Back, Migraine Headache, Osteoarthritis (Ankles, Knees, Shoulders, Wrist/Hand), Physical Fatigue, Premenstrual Syndrome, Prostate Problems, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Stress, Ulcerative Colitis, Upper Back, Weight Loss & Obesity.

In addition there are 9 different sequences geared toward those without prescribed limitations: Energizer(35,45,65 min.), Fitness (30,45,60 min.), Health & Beauty (40,50,70 min.).

Yoga Therapy for Stress Relief contains the same poses (same actual footage) as Yoga Therapy Prescriptions. This is a recompilation that includes 21 of the original YTP sequences of poses and 9 new sequences of poses that are geared toward those without physical limitations. The 9 news sequences: Energizer II (30,45,60 min.), Fitness II (30,45,60 min.), and Health & Beauty II (30,45,60 min.). The 21 original sequences: Anger 52, Anxiety 68, Colds 41, Constipation 52, Depression 61, Drug Addiction 71, Headache/Eyestrain 42, Insomnia 53, Migraine Headache 52, Stress 42, Weight Loss & Obesity (83 min.), Energizer(30,45,60 min.), Fitness (30,45,60 min.), Health & Beauty (30,45,60 min.).

Producers Note: The Yoga Therapy DVDs are gentle yoga where holding "proper" alignment is somewhat de-emphasized as is often the case with Svaroopa yoga and Viniyoga, and because this is a DVD. This may seem to contrast with Iyengar yoga where holding proper alignment is always emphasized. There are very few Iyengar yoga DVDs on the market because proper alignment is a very personal thing that is impossible to convey in a video. In fact it is impossible for any teacher to know what proper alignment is. Yoga teachers give suggestions for you to explore. Iyengar teachers give detailed suggestions and other yoga teachers give less detail. What yoga teachers can never know is how your body wants to unravel it's stored up tension. That is a personal journey that takes time, patience, and a willingness to explore. Iyengar teachers are great teachers because their slow patient teaching style helps with a student's exploration but the notion of "proper" alignment can often be an impediment to exploration especially when conveyed through a DVD. When a yoga student believes in the concept of "proper" alignment there is usually a very old memory associated with "proper", or "good", or "correct". Exploring this issue with yoga is very valuable. There are advantages and disadvantages to perfectionist attitude towards your body/mind relationship. It is good to explore this during yoga (notice your thoughts and the associated tension and let them go) and to read the philosophies behind the teaching styles. I like: Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar , Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow , and what Rama Berch the founder of Svaroopa Yoga has to say

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Very Pleased! , November 5, 2008

By	R. Kerckhoff (St. Louis, MO) -

I was very happy with delivery service and the DVD is just what I wanted.

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A simple menu based DVD that draws upon 4000 years of ancient wisdom and suggests specific yoga practices based on your health conditions. There are 60 sequences of poses or yoga classes that are between 30 and 85 minutes long.


This clip is a slideshow that shows the 60 sequence titles and selected poses. It has the sound track from Savasana - 5:14 min.

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30 minute restorative & therapeutic yoga class by Laura Hawes, from the DVD Yoga Therapy Perscriptions : 60 Health Restorative Sequences

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I Love It , July 30, 2008

By	Fitness Organica "www.FitnessOrganica.com" (Missouri USA)

I'm a big believer in the power of yoga to cure health issues, and this DVD is one every yogi should own. There are practices for shoulder stiffness/pain, menopause, depression, back pain, and many, many more -- 60 of them. I've done two so far, and plan to spend a lot of time with this DVD. It's filmed in a pretty outdoor setting and at the beginning of each asana, you will see text on the screen explaining what the pose will do for you and also any contraindications. It doesn't last more than a couple of seconds, so it doesn't interrupt your practice, but you do have the option to pause here if you want to. I found it very interesting to know the purpose of each pose for helping the particular ailment in question. You also have the option of skipping any pose if it's too advanced or if you just don't like it for whatever reason. I recommend this DVD for those with prior yoga experience, as there are few form tips for beginners. For those who already know the basics and have a regular yoga practice, this is a must-have for your library.

Really nice , April 11, 2008

By	missholden

Wow, at first I was expecting sweaty yoga so that I could lose weight. I think half of the yoga on the DVD is called restorative yoga (on the floor with pillows yoga). When first doing the weight loss sequence I thought this was just relaxing type yoga exercises and not sure if it would work. But afterwards it felt so good to do the weight loss sequence I really wanted to do more. Feels so good and so easy to do! I am not sure how it works to lose weight because I just started but it is not sweating out the calories. It seems to make you feel good so that you don't want to eat so much "comfort food". Maybe the old indian yogis knew something that we have forgotten.

There are so many sequences that I cannot comment on most but I bet that they will make you feel really good too. There is a lot of different and interesting yoga poses here that I have not seen or tried before and they look really fun. The more easy feel good yoga there is the better.

It feels so much better for me to do this yoga than a regular yoga class because of my injured hip that if you have any issue or just wanna relieve stress easily you should get this video. And I really like the music and Laura's voice.

Everything I hoped for and more , September 13, 2008

By	Sarah Duncan (Pacific Northwest)

There is my new favorite yoga dvd! I was looking for a yoga practice that was more restorative than workout and this is it.

This dvd consists of numerous sequences that address a variety of ailments and conditions. There is so much variety, both within each sequence and each pose that there is truly something for everyone. I love how 4 examples of each pose are demonstrated, from the most gentle, supported and relaxing variation to more advanced and vigorous variations. The setting is gorgeous and the music is relaxing and peaceful. Laura's voice is soothing and never intrusive.

I know that this dvd will be a regular part of my yoga practice for years to come.

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