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Yoga and Pilates-Based Workouts

The following workouts contain yoga and Pilates-based moves to enhance flexibility, stability and core strength.
Yoga on the Ball
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
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.
Yoga & Pilates for Abs
Try these yoga and pilates moves to strengthen your abs, back and legs.
Morning & Evening Yoga
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.
Matwork - Yoga/Pilates
This workout has a mix of mind/body moves like Cat Stretch, Thread the Needle and Sun Salutations. Great for flexibility and relaxation.
Yoga Fusion Workout
This workout involves performing traditional yoga poses (such as Warrior and Tree Pose) while using a resistance band to increase intensity.
Yoga Poses for Beginners
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!
Yoga Poses for Intermediate Exercisers
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.
Yoga Poses for Advanced Exercisers
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.

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