Yoga and Pilates-Based Workouts
The following workouts contain yoga and Pilates-based moves to enhance flexibility, stability and core strength.
These step-by-step yoga exercises take you through basic yoga moves to help you build flexibility, strength and promote relaxation.
This yoga workout involves yoga-based movements (like Warrior II and downward dog) all using a stability ball to add support for the body as you stretch and strengthen.
Yoga for Beginners, a DVD offered by body + soul magazine, offers a variety of yoga routines specifically designed to help beginners learn proper technique for basic yoga poses. Learn more about this video and if it's right for you in this review from your About Exercise Guide.
Try these yoga and pilates moves to strengthen your abs, back and legs.
This short, gentle yoga routine is perfect for waking up your body in the morning and relaxing you at night before going to bed. The moves are simple and soothing, perfect for any fitness level.
This workout has a mix of mind/body moves like Cat Stretch, Thread the Needle and Sun Salutations. Great for flexibility and relaxation.
This workout involves performing traditional yoga poses (such as Warrior and Tree Pose) while using a resistance band to increase intensity.
Yoga Guide, Ann Pizer, offers a complete list of yoga poses that will appeal to beginners. She also includes pictures and instructions for each exercise. An excellent resource!
In her second installment, Ann offers a list of intermediate yoga poses, standing, seated, backbends and arm balancing poses, complete with pictures and detailed instructions.
If you've been doing yoga for awhile and need a challenge, check out Yoga Guide, Ann Pizer's complete list of advanced yoga poses.
