Even if you're categorically opposed to New Year’s Resolutions (like me!), you've probably still got wonderful intentions to make health and wellness a priority in 2012. Who couldn't use a little help and inspiration with their wellness goals, right? So my resolve in the New Year is to bring you ideas for products and solutions that will help you reach your goals and that also make great gifts for anyone, all year long. Only the highest quality, most unique products and solutions will be featured, to help you live your best and healthiest life.
The New Year's Resolution: Fitting fitness into your busy life!
The solution: Gaiam yoga DVD's and yoga mats
Where to find it: www.gaiam.com
On the weekend, I can't wait to get to a leisurely yoga class at my favorite yoga studio. But during the week, I just don't make the time to get to the yoga studio for a full-length yoga class. With travel time, it's nearly two hours I just don't have on the weeknights. That's what's so great about time at a destination or resort spa - you have endless hours to spoil yourself with treatments, fitness classes and wellness offerings.
In my house, I've come to look forward to an evening ritual that we call "basement yoga". After dinner, my family retreats to the workout room in our basement for some exercise. We pop in a DVD and together we work through a short segment (usually 15-25 minutes) of yoga or pilates. We've amassed a small variety of exercise equipment: a balance ball, a few yoga mats, a yoga block, some exercise bands, and a set of hand weights.
Your favorite yoga instructor is just like your favorite pair of well-worn yoga pants - you're just comfortable with them. My Gaiam yoga DVD's ($9.98 and up) and Gaiam Sol Shakti Rubber Mat ($59.98) has become like my favorite instructor in my own home. This red rubber 4mm professional quality yoga mat is super slip-resistant. Trust me, you're not going anywhere on this mat! It would even be a good match for a serious hot yoga session.
Gaiam carries a line of DVD's featuring world-class instructors and well-known gurus like Rodney Yee, Trudie Styler and Shiva Rea. Rodney Yee's Daily Yoga DVD features five days of yoga in a beautiful and natural setting. Strength, balance and energy can be achieved while sampling five different yoga styles. With segments that vary in length, you can choose the session that best fits your hectic schedule, but still allows you to remain active every day and achieve your New Year's Resolutions. Even when you can't get to the yoga studio - or the spa!
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