Life~Works: Meditations for Mindful Living
Aruni Nan Futuronsky
We think of yoga and meditation as something that happens on the mat, in a quiet room, with distractions kept at a minimum. With this CD, Aruni reminds us that mindfulness can take place in every moment. Each of the five meditations—waking, eating, walking, healing and loving-kindness, and releasing the day—is divided into two tracks: a section of relevant guidance and reflections, followed by a 10-12-minute section of guided practice, with serene background music by Matt Kelly. Perfect for beginning meditators or anyone who wants to bring more balance and awareness into everyday life. www.coacharuni.com
The Gentle Series: Gentle III
Rudy Peirce
This follow-up to Rudy's well-loved Gentle I and Gentle II CDs offers two 20-minute sequences to support regular practice, each providing a full range of stretches—or you can combine both tracks for a longer session. Rudy's mellow voice and clear directions move practitioners smoothly through side and forward bends, a Half-Lotus hip opener, twists, abdominal toners, Bridge, and Bound Angle; postures in the second sequence include Standing Yoga Mudra, Half-Moon, Warrior II, Half-Locust, Sphinx, and Cobra. The final track is a 20-minute meditation, set to Mark Kelso's atmospheric soundtrack. www.gentleyogi.com
Yoga Primer
Kripalu Yoga with Evelyn Zak
A Kripalu Yoga teacher since 1993, Evelyn has a clear, straightforward approach to asana and breath that's appropriate for yoga newbies, but the two 30-minute sequences on this CD will also satisfy more advanced practitioners looking for a short, gentle practice. Both include warm-ups, seated and standing postures (Mountain, Half Moon, and Yoga Mudra), backbends (Bridge and Boat), reclining twists, and savasana, all led with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrative metaphors, and options for modification. Music is by Pooh Johnston. www.evelynzak.com
Be Beyond Time
Palm Beach Art Studio
Splashes of red, like a field of poppies, through which a blue thread weaves...A pastel starburst...An ocean of blue on which tiny hearts turn and sail. These are three of the 13 abstract paintings by Ronald Cartier Perry, each accompanied by a meditative soundtrack by Jeff Linscott, that make up this DVD of "Art + Music," produced by Jossy Krasniansky. Conceived as environments for meditation or inspirational backgrounds, the vistas incorporate subtle changes in light and color, and are designed to reduce stress, improve physical wellness, and create peace of mind and a sense of well-being. www.bebeyondtime.com
LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues: Level I
Amy Weintraub
Shot on location in a gorgeous park-like setting in Tucson, Arizona, this DVD, designed to balance the emotional and physical body, offers an experience as refreshing and heart-opening as a perfect summer day. With sensitive, poetic language, Amy reminds practitioners to embrace their vision for life and their connection to earth and to themselves, while practicing an 80-minute sequence that includes joint warm-ups, a centering meditation, breathing exercises, standing postures done with mantras, backbends, forward bends, twists, and a closing yoga nidra experience. The insert includes information on the mantras and pranayama; William Cashman, M.J. Bindu Delekta, and Krishna Das contribute uplifting music. www.yogafordepression.com
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