Ageless Yoga
DVD Information
Detailed Description of Ageless Yoga DVDs
The two DVDs in John Schlorholtz’s Ageless Yoga series, Chair and Standing Routines and Floor and Standing Routines, offer a wide variety of yoga options for people of all sizes, shapes, and ages.
Schlorholtz's style is based on rhythmic movement and breath, employing a number of innovative, flowing yoga routines that are safe and enjoyable as exercise for older adults and people with arthritis, injuries, or disabilities. Both DVDs offer people of any age or physical condition an informative, thorough work-out.
Floor and Standing Routines is designed for people who can get down on the ground. People of all ages and conditions can benefit from the refined, intelligent yoga routines that involve every part of the body without putting excessive stress or pressure on joints or muscles.
Chair and Standing Routines is designed for people who find it difficult to get down on the ground and includes 16 sitting-only yoga sequences for those who find it difficult or impossible to stand. It also includes a number of routines that involve chair exercises as well as exercises that are done standing while keeping a chair handy for safety.
“My main hope for these DVDs is that not only will people get a good, appropriate workout but that they will also learn skills and information about posture and how their bodies work that will help them in their daily lives,” says Schlorholtz. “I also hope the DVDs transmit the real enjoyment of working with body and breath. People need to remain physically active in a healthy manner, and it's a lot easier to stay active if you enjoy it.”
Containing dozens of exercise and relaxation segments, each DVD contains two hours of material and offers gentle and gently challenging routines. The routines, ranging from as short as 5 or 6 minutes to as long as 90 minutes, allow people to fit yoga into busy schedules while providing variety and opportunity for progress and improvement.
No other DVDs in the field are this extensive, and at $19.95 each they are reasonably priced.
Topics Covered on the DVDs
Balance & Breath: Encourages focus and steadiness. Enhances freedom in the breath as well as balance and grace in body, mind, and spirit.
Joint Freedom: Lubricates, strengthens, and creates space in all the major joints in the body. Good for arthritis, poor circulation, and preparing for or recovering from surgery.
Loosen Up: Excellent to release stress and tightness. Warms up and creates freedom of movement in the whole body. Complements other exercise routines.
Stretch Out: Warms up and lengthens the muscles. Stretches the body without weakening it or stressing the joints. For people wanting a good, safe stretch.
Strength: Gently creates supple strength throughout the body. Good for unstable or injured joints. Builds muscle tone.
Suggestions for Use
The DVDs can be practiced alone or with friends. Because of their adaptability they work very well as a group activity at community centers like seniors centers, churches, temples, or mosques. Ask your library to carry them.
May Ageless Yoga be of service to all people seeking to grow in health, well-being, and inner peace.