Free Yoga Video: Chest Stretching Exercises

August 10th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Learn how to stretch the chest in this free fitness video series on simple stretching exercises.

Chest stretching

  • extend arms straight up, palms forward
  • legs at least shoulder width apart
  • yank arms back, bending back from waist
  • repeat several times

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting demonstration of chest stretches

Instructional Rating: 4

Interesting demonstration with good explanation and safety tips

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage

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Hot Yoga Teacher Training: Absolute Yoga

August 9th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Information about the Absolute Hot Yoga series, which comprises 50 postures - very challenging and athletic, and involves 45 minutes standing, 45 minutes sitting. Head instructor, John Anderson, also talks about the 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Training Course, and what it takes to be a world-class yoga teacher.

Overall Rating (1-5): 5

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting interview with a top yoga instructor

Instructional Rating: 5

Lots of background information about the absolute hot yoga series and its aims.

More information: http://www.TeachHotYoga.com

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Free Yoga Video on Stretching Exercises

August 7th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

This video is the first in a series of Korean badminton lessons. The first lesson is on stretching. The warm-up stretches are demonstrated by the players.

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating: 2

To-the-point stretching demonstration.

Instructional Rating: 3

Contains god demonstrations of warm-up stretching exercises, but the commentary is not in English.

More information: (no website listed)

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Bikram Yoga Competition for Champion Yogis

August 5th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Reporter Jeri Reeder and Cameraman Gino Salerno interview the founder of Bikram Yoga at the fifth annual international yoga asana competition in Los Angeles. Bikram Choudhury and his wife share their thoughts on how yoga is both physical and emotional fitness and should be competitive.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting news article about Bikram yoga as a competitive sport

Instructional Rating: 3

Interesting interview but there is more information to be had on this subject.

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/SoCalShooter

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Bikram’s Yoga Metrotown: Hot Yoga Talk

August 5th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Brief clip advertising Bikram’s Yoga Metrotown. Bikram is the best yoga for beginners. You will lose weight and flush toxins, and feel relaxed yet energized. But you will also learn how to breathe in a state of focussed effort followed by complete stillness.

Benefits of Bikram yoga

  • lose weight
  • lose pain
  • feel good
  • perform well

Overall Rating (1-5): 2

Entertainment Rating: 2

Brief clip advertising Bikram Yoga Metrotown

Instructional Rating: 1

Some info about the benefits of Bikram yoga, but too brief to take away much knowledge.

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/alxivanov

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Free Yoga Video: Right Leg Reach Over Stretch Exercise

August 4th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Stretching prevents injuries. Learn Right Leg Reach Over Stretch Exercise in this free stretch workout and fitness video.

Right leg reach over stretch

  • Sitting with legs as far apart as possible
  • Stretch over leg trying to touch toes
  • Keep left arm stretched above head
  • Pull abs in through centre and switch sides

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating: 3

Interesting demonstration of complicated stretching exercise

Instructional Rating: 4

Interesting demonstration, good commentary - a more sophisticated stretching exercise.

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage

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Free Yoga Video: Lower Back Stretching Exercises

August 3rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Learn how to stretch lower back in this free fitness video series on simple stretching exercises. This is an area where a lot of people carry tension, and where many of us experience a lot of pain.

A lower back stretch

  • keep legs far apart
  • drop forward as if trying to touch floor with top of your head
  • either hold the stretch or do some light bouncing
  • keep legs completely stretch

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating: 3

Interesting demonstration of lower back stretching exercises

Instructional Rating: 4

Useful demonstration with safety advice about the lower back.

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage

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Free Yoga Video: Hamstring Stretching Exercises

July 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Learn how to do standing hamstring stretching exercises for the knees in this free online video demonstration of physical therapy exercises for the knees.

Hamstring stretch

  • standing, feet wide apart
  • slowly reach down with fingertips
  • keep legs straight
  • try to touch the ground

Overall Rating (1-5): 1

Entertainment Rating: 1

Basic demonstration of basic hamstring stretch

Instructional Rating: 1

Demonstration is short and does not contain much knowledge to take away

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage

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Free Yoga Video: Stretching for Fat Burning Exercises

July 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

Learn how to do stretching exercises to warm up for your work out with expert tips in this free fitness video clip.

Hamstring stretch

  • put one leg in front of the other
  • bend over and stretch hamstring
  • do not bounce - this contracts muscle and makes it tight
  • breathe deeply and relax

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting demonstration of stretches to be used as part of a workout

Instructional Rating: 4

Interesting demonstrations of stretches and explanation of how they work, with safety tips

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage

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Bikram Yoga Dallas in the News… Again!

July 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Free Yoga Videos

This video shows Bikram Yoga Dallas as featured on ABC 8 News. Bikram is a mind/body exercise. Students are encouraged to have a physical beforehand - those who are overweight should see a doctor first. Everyone is advised to keep well hydrated throughout the session.

Bikram’s benefits

  • Relaxes muscles for deep and safe stretching
  • Hot muscles burn calories more effectively than cold ones
  • Bikram provides healing of many ailments

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting feature story on Bikram Yoga

Instructional Rating: 4

Lots of information about the practice and benefits of Bikram, with safety advice.

More information: http://www.youtube.com/user/BikramYogaDallas

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