OM Yoga & You
"Yoga is a practice of awakening and connecting with all that is." ~Cyndi Lee<br /><br />There are moments in time when complete silence or "music without instruction" is desirable. Cyndi Lee has created a tiny box of cards to promote yoga, all while giving you a choice in your musical tastes. If you have the OM Yoga in a Box Basic Level, you could use the included CD or choose your own relaxing music. Even if you have the OM Yoga in a box set, you might want to purchase this smaller box for traveling. You also get the benefit of a booklet since there isn't an instructional CD in this particular OM Yoga Flash Card Set.<br /><br />The poses are divided into 7 sections:<br /><br />Warm-up<br />Sun Salutation<br />Standing Poses<br />Seated Poses<br />Backbending<br />Finishing Poses<br />Relaxation Poses<br /><br />To enjoy this tiny flash card set, you will also need a yoga mat and a belt or yoga strap. To make your workout more comfortable, try putting a folded towel in the center of your mat and keep a blanket or comforter nearby for the final relaxation stage.<br /><br />The poses are featured on one side of the cards, while the sketches and explanations give more detailed information on the other. When I first saw "yoga flashcards" I can't say I was overly enthusiastic about the idea, but now I love this method. Not only do you have the pictures on the ground when you are facing the ground, you can complete an entire yoga practice in complete silence or with calming music.<br /><br />Cyndi Lee is the director of the OM yoga center where she teaches hatha yoga. She has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, but her pictures look like she is ageless. Her beauty represents the deeply calming benefits of yoga. Her work has been featured in Shape, New York Magazine, Yoga Journal, Elle, Forbes, Newsweek and Self. She writes a regular column and lives in New York City. She travels to lead workshops and retreats in places like London, France, Italy and the Virgin Islands.<br /><br />Also recommended: OM Yoga in a Box by Cyndi Lee<br /><br />~The Rebecca Review