Get Fit For 2011~Pulse Yoga Review & 2 Giveaways!

 

                                  

Pulse Yoga is a result of my personal quest to find yoga routines that accomplish much more than other yoga styles. A few years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia. This is almost osteoporosis, but not quite. I was shocked as I have been practicing yoga for so many years and consider myself to be in very good physical condition. The doctor told me that I needed to do some sort of weight training program. I have never really liked working out in a gym, always preferring yoga. I also did not want to give up precious time allotted to my yoga practice, so I decided to incorporate free weights into my yoga routines.

As a woman in my 50's, I also wanted more toning, strengthening and increased muscle definition, again without using machines in the gym. So, in addition to the free weights, I added micro movements that primarily target areas such as the gluteus muscles, abdominals, upper arms and lower back. These micro movements within the yoga postures are highly effective with results that are noticeable immediately.

A basic yoga routine that introduces the Pulse concept of micro movements within a posture. Key areas such as abdominal, lower back and gluteus muscles are targeted. Alternating right/left pulse movements with free weights define and sculpt the upper body.

Balance in motion are emphasized here by connecting standing balancing postures in order to master control over the body in any position. Efficient simultaneous movements of free weights tone the upper body.

Build stamina and strength through more intense use of free weights. Inner thigh stretching and strengthening, hip flexibility and toning of the gluteus muscles is emphasized.

Only have 30 minutes? You can pack a lot of "Pulse" into that short time. A condensed routine that addresses major workout needs.

This glossy high quality book contains 162 pages of photos that demonstrate 108 postures and 50 modifications with instructions and benefits for each one. It contains 7 Cross training with Yoga routines, which present myriad combination of postures that offer diversity and the freedom to meet specific individual needs.

I loved these workouts! Yoga is a very intense workout on it’s own, but add weights, and oh my gosh! These workouts are intense, but good. I can see as I continue to use them they are going to tone my muscles. I always enjoy a good yoga workout because I feel like my body has had a good stretch. Pulse Yoga did that and more. I really enjoyed holding the positions and adding the weights. These workouts are a good full body workout.

I also really enjoyed the Yoga For Athletes Fitness System book. It has lots of detailed pictures of the yoga positions. I have had trouble in yoga in the past trying to get the positions right, so this book is a big help. Each Yoga posture should be held for 50-60 seconds or ten full breaths. Each Cross training with Yoga routine is designed to take from 1~1 1/2 hours to complete depending on the length of time each posture is held. It suggest counting the number of breaths, rather than using a time piece This allows you to “turn within” and to be alert to the subtle effects of the posture on the body. I have had a chance to do one workout and it took me about 2 hours, but I did have a couple of distractions. I really enjoyed the workout!

You can find all these DVD’s and the book here.

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I want to thank Pulse Yoga for sponsoring this giveaway. This giveaway is open Worldwide only and will close December 15, 2010 at 12am.

~I received a product sample in order to write my review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed are mine.