http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/ Experiences in living green, healthy and happy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:05:35 -0700 hourly 1 http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-3835 Kate Hanley Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:59:51 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=7142#comment-3835 Hi Anne, Yes, my bolster is pretty firm. It's certainly softer than a foam block, but it has less give than even a firm foam pillow. Its dimensions are 25" long, 13" across, and 5-1/2" tall. Bricks are great too! You are a nice friend. I think you definitely deserve a bolster. :) Kate Hi Anne,
Yes, my bolster is pretty firm. It’s certainly softer than a foam block, but it has less give than even a firm foam pillow. Its dimensions are 25″ long, 13″ across, and 5-1/2″ tall. Bricks are great too! You are a nice friend. I think you definitely deserve a bolster. :)
Kate

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-3823 Anne Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:00:08 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=7142#comment-3823 love the idea, I have bought yoga bricks for a friend that was extra stiff, but the bolster seems like a good idea for both her and me. What are the dimensions of your bolster? Is it firmer than a firm foam pillow? love the idea, I have bought yoga bricks for a friend that was extra stiff, but the bolster seems like a good idea for both her and me. What are the dimensions of your bolster? Is it firmer than a firm foam pillow?

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 Irene Lietz Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:14:27 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=7142#comment-3720 Kate, Thanks for the Lilias recommendation. I sent that on to my mom, as well as the AM/PM yoga for beginners with Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. She adapted those exercises with me, and even with only a little of the stretch, she felt more energized and moved more freely. I'm just amazed at the power of yoga. Thanks for your help. Irene Kate, Thanks for the Lilias recommendation. I sent that on to my mom, as well as the AM/PM yoga for beginners with Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. She adapted those exercises with me, and even with only a little of the stretch, she felt more energized and moved more freely. I’m just amazed at the power of yoga. Thanks for your help. Irene

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-3700 Kate Hanley Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:34:20 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=7142#comment-3700 Hi Irene, I haven't checked out this DVD myself, but Lillias--who has been hipping America to yoga's charms since the 70s--has an AM and PM DVD of yoga for seniors. I've met her in person (in the bathroom at a Yoga Journal conference) and she is truly delightful. I'm guessing she'd be a great resource for your Mom. (They sell it on Amazon.) Best, Kate Hi Irene,
I haven’t checked out this DVD myself, but Lillias–who has been hipping America to yoga’s charms since the 70s–has an AM and PM DVD of yoga for seniors. I’ve met her in person (in the bathroom at a Yoga Journal conference) and she is truly delightful. I’m guessing she’d be a great resource for your Mom. (They sell it on Amazon.)
Best,
Kate

]]> http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-yoga-poses-to-do-with-a-bolster-for-extra-strength-stress-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-3695 Irene Lietz Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:51:50 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=7142#comment-3695 Do you know of a yoga DVD for seniors? I am a fan of Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden because they often use props to help those of us who cannot do the poses unassisted. My mother would like to find a DVD that allows her to do yoga in spite of her bad knee. Can you direct us? Thanks. Do you know of a yoga DVD for seniors? I am a fan of Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden because they often use props to help those of us who cannot do the poses unassisted. My mother would like to find a DVD that allows her to do yoga in spite of her bad knee. Can you direct us? Thanks.

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