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Yoga For Beginners (3 DVD Box Set)

November 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED AND PROGRESS WITH YOGA YOGA FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to explore and experience the numerous benefits of yoga. Each of these 40 routines focuses on different physical and mental aspects of yoga, such as building strength, improving flexibility, reducing stress and more!
Never before has a has a single collection of yoga DVDs contained so much valuable information to help you explore the healing, invigorating, joyful world of yoga. Be inspired and motivated with this amazing library that will grow with you for years to come.

DVD HIGHLIGHTS:

* Over 40 routines for a wide range of needs
* Modifications of poses for less-flexible people
* Routines from 15 – 60 minutes
* Filmed at stunning Half-Moon Bay, Antigua

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS contains the following three DVDs:

YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF
Excessive stress in our daily lives is one of the greatest obstacles to achieving happiness, good health & well-being. For the first time ever, this DVD reveals how to approach numerous physical, mental and emotional stress related conditions through the ancient science of yoga.

AM/PM YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
The AM routines are customized to wake up both your mind & body in a balanced, energetic, yet serene way. The PM practices help you to let go of the mental and physical stress of the day and prepare for a deep, relaxing sleep.

ESSENTIAL YOGA FOR INFLEXIBLE PEOPLE
These proven & effective routines will help anyone increase flexibility and strength while developing a calm, serene mind. Proper form is emphasized through these slower paced, flowing routines. Great for both the beginner and intermediate student.

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Virtual Relaxation: Escape to the Tropical Jungle

October 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The sun-drenched rhythms of the tropics are combined with instrumental music to produce a soundscape of relaxation with a tropical twist. Filmed on location in north Queensland’s rainforest. Ideal for relaxation, meditation, reading, and general stress relief. Use whenever you want to create a calming, relaxing mood.

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Relaxation Soak – 2lb Jar

August 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Relaxation and Stress Relief Soak – Dead Sea Bath Salts with Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang and Lavender Essential Oils – No Color

Only the Highest Quality, Most Pure Essential Oils are used.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Stimulates blood flow and generates a feeling of warmth. Also has a soothing and calming effect on the whole body and helps with the immune system. Eucalyptus oil is useful as a warming oil when used for muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and poor circulation. Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Lavender Essential Oil – Known for powerful soothing effects this oil also relieves inflammation and irritation. It is a known antiseptic and antifungal essential oil. Lavender oil tones and revitalizes and is useful for all types of skin problems.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – Of all the essential oils, ylang ylang is one of the best at relaxing the mind and the body. Simply sniffing it can slightly lower blood pressure, although taking a bath with the oil or using it in a massage oil greatly enhances the relaxation experience.

Chamomile Essential Oil – Well known for it’s relaxation and stress relief properties chamomile is an ancient remedy that is proven to provide natural relaxation.

Benefits of Dead Sea Bath Salts:
Our bath salts are a soothing blend of legendary Dead Sea rich-mineral salt along with with natural aromatic (Essential) oil for super relaxation. Our bath salts contain a unique composition of mineral salts, minerals and trace elements for soothing, moisturizing effects on the whole body. Like nothing else, these salts will relax your muscles, enrich your skin with healthy minerals and wash away all your stress and worries. These wonderfully scented salts bring the premier spas of the Dead Sea to your bathtub. Immerse yourself in the waters of well-being.

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Relaxation Soak – 10lbs

July 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Relaxation and Stress Relief Soak – Dead Sea Bath Salts with Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang and Lavender Essential Oils – No Color

Only the Highest Quality, Most Pure Essential Oils are used.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Stimulates blood flow and generates a feeling of warmth. Also has a soothing and calming effect on the whole body and helps with the immune system. Eucalyptus oil is useful as a warming oil when used for muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and poor circulation. Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Lavender Essential Oil – Known for powerful soothing effects this oil also relieves inflammation and irritation. It is a known antiseptic and antifungal essential oil. Lavender oil tones and revitalizes and is useful for all types of skin problems.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – Of all the essential oils, ylang ylang is one of the best at relaxing the mind and the body. Simply sniffing it can slightly lower blood pressure, although taking a bath with the oil or using it in a massage oil greatly enhances the relaxation experience.

Chamomile Essential Oil – Well known for it’s relaxation and stress relief properties chamomile is an ancient remedy that is proven to provide natural relaxation.

Benefits of Dead Sea Bath Salts:
Our bath salts are a soothing blend of legendary Dead Sea rich-mineral salt along with with natural aromatic (Essential) oil for super relaxation. Our bath salts contain a unique composition of mineral salts, minerals and trace elements for soothing, moisturizing effects on the whole body. Like nothing else, these salts will relax your muscles, enrich your skin with healthy minerals and wash away all your stress and worries. These wonderfully scented salts bring the premier spas of the Dead Sea to your bathtub. Immerse yourself in the waters of well-being.

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Lower Your Stress Levels Each Day

July 2, 2010 By 1 Comment

Stress begins in your mind as thoughts, but it can manifest itself physically. You may feel tense, anxious, uneasy, angry, or have aches and pains you can’t really find a cause for. If stress continues all the time and becomes chronic, your health could be compromised.

You can let stress go and feel good every day.

Try these strategies to lower your stress:

1. Focus on what matters to you. What’s important in your life? Be proactive about your goals and priorities. When you’re working toward something that you want, it makes you feel good about yourself and your future.

2. Find both physical and mental ways to release your stress. Releasing your stress every day keeps it from building up inside you. Make the conscious choice to start each day fresh, without the stress from the day before.

• What relaxes you? Music? Hobbies? Spending time with your family? Enjoy a healthy dose of relaxation every day.

• Get as much exercise as possible. Exercise refreshes your body with a surge of oxygen and releases endorphins, the “feel good” hormone. Even if there’s no time for an exercise session, take the stairs instead of the elevator, park far away from the building so you can walk, and play with your kids or pets.

3. Practice these strategies consistently. Work on releasing your stress every day, even on days when you don’t feel as much stress, so it won’t be a struggle when you really need it. When you’re feeling good, it’s natural to forget about letting stress go, but it’s important to avoid getting complacent.

• Keep practicing and improving, even when you feel great!

Whichever techniques you choose to calm your mind and lower your levels of stress, ensure it’s the right fit for you and your lifestyle. Only you know what you really need and what makes you feel safe and at peace.

If you practice this peacefulness each day, it won’t be long before you start to feel calmer, even in situations where you would have previously been over the edge. Your thoughts will be clearer, instead of jumbled and racing. Physically, you’ll feel stronger, too, because your body will be free from the affliction of stress and anxiety.

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4 Keys to Stress Relief

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Do you feel more stressed out than ever? Is your work life so hectic that you’re starting to burn out? Do your friends always expect you to pull them out of their jams?

If you’re desperately seeking peace and relief from the hustle and bustle of your demanding life, the good news is that there are some simple strategies you can use to combat this stress.

You’ll never eliminate stress entirely. In fact, a life without stress would be pretty boring. The challenges of life often make it worth living. However, employing a few simple strategies to reduce stress will increase your peace and happiness, even in the midst of life’s storms.

Exercise

Working out can be a great way to relieve stress. Whether you go jogging, pump some iron, or hit the punching bag for several minutes, physical activity allows you to channel all the frustration you’re holding inside and release it in a constructive manner.

Music

Music has an incredible power to influence your mood. Sometimes, all it takes to gain peace and focus is a few minutes listening to music that soothes you inside. Different types of music affect your mood in different ways, and picking a style that suits your emotional need of the moment can dramatically lower the level of stress you feel inside.

When you’re feeling stressed, try upbeat music. When you’re down in the dumps, you want something that’ll perk you up and lift your spirits. Few things can lift your mood faster than music.

Nutrition

If your body isn’t getting the proper nutrition it needs, you’re more likely to feel tired and stressed out. Meals and snacks are fuel for your body. Are you eating the types of foods that contribute positively to your health?

Keep track of what you eat in a daily log. This simple step will make you more aware of what you’re eating, which often leads to automatically making healthier choices, like these:

• Drink as much water as possible.
• Add as many fruits and vegetables as you can to your diet.
• Look for tasty, healthier alternatives to junk food.
• Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Small changes in your diet can make a big difference in how you feel and how effectively you handle stress.

Breathing

If you learn to control your breathing, you can control the level of stress you feel. Slow, deep breathing takes practice, but a little effort goes a long way. Once you learn to take slow, deep breaths from your belly, you’ll have an unstoppable weapon against stress.

Breathing plays a big part in our lives. Even beyond the obvious biological necessity, it comes into play when exercising, giving birth, easing fears, and even releasing stress.

Deep breathing slows your heart rate down and relaxes your muscles. It also helps you to calm down mentally. Shallow breaths create a feeling of anxiety within you. Deep breaths fuel your body’s cells with much-needed oxygen and your mind with much-needed confidence in the midst of the challenges you face.

With these simple strategies, you can learn to practice peace wherever you are. Instead of being tossed about in the midst of your storms, you’ll stand strong and handle challenges more effectively. Experience the confidence and inner peace you deserve by applying these simple stress management strategies today.

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Calming Your Mind For Relaxation

June 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

More often than not, we tend to focus on too many things every day, leading to confusion, anxiety, and annoyance. This stress can be hard on the mind and body, but the good news is that you can lower your stress levels and calm your mind, helping yourself to feel better each day.

In fact, you can overcome these issues with a few simple techniques!

First, acknowledge that you must take time for yourself. Being all things to all people isn’t realistic, and neither is doing everything and solving all problems or concerns in one day. No one should expect that of you! If they do, you must recognize that it’s not healthy, and you must do what’s right and best for you. Your health and happiness could depend on it.

Ways to Calm Your Mind

Meditation and prayer are two of the biggest ways to calm a restless mind, but they aren’t the only things you can do. There are many other choices to help you feel better and live a stress-free life. You might also consider:

• Volunteering or focusing on helping others
• Exercising
• Listening to music
• Using your mind for joyous pursuits that interest you
• Playing with children or pets

Everyone has different things they enjoy in life, and you should find yours and practice them when you start to feel stressed or your thoughts try to run away from you. Avoid letting your thoughts talk you out of your dreams. Your dreams are yours; embrace them!

Being busy is not the problem when it comes to your mind. Being busy with things that aggravate you and make you feel down is the problem. Instead of dwelling on things that upset you, deal with them, let them go, and move on to things that you enjoy. You can do this with your thoughts, just like you would with a physical task in the workplace or at home.

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50 Classics For Relaxation (2 CD)

April 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

This timeless music speaks to the heart, soothes the soul and stirs the senses. 50 Classics for Relaxation is a special collection of classical music perfect for ‘quiet time.’ These
arrangements are an easy background for meditation, yoga,
a romantic evening-anytime the listener wants to slow down.
With 50 compelling songs by master composers, our collection will appeal to classical music aficionados and
those looking for stress relief. It truly speaks to everyone in the universal voice of symphonic sounds – it’s
enchanting, elegant and beautiful.

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Virtual Relaxation: Escape to the Ocean

March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Let the ocean’s heartbeat soothe and calm you while the music washes over you to create a mood of peaceful relaxation. Filmed on location in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Ideal for relaxation, meditation, reading, and general stress relief. Use whenever you want to create a calming, relaxing mood.

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Ahava Honey Herbal Relaxation Bath Salts, 32oz

February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bring wellness and relaxation into your bath with Ahava’s Relaxation Honey-Herbal Mineral Bath Salts. For stress relief whenever you wish with essential oils taken from exotic honey and blended herbs. These salts help create a soothing sense of calm and wellbeing.

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