OK so you've heard about Yoga but you feel that you need to build up your confidence to tackle some of those unique postures. Well this innovative programme is for you. Based on the classic Hatha school of Yoga you will feel relaxed and refreshed almost immediately!
Based on the methods of Joseph Pilates these exercises will help you improve your posture body control and help develop flexibility and strength regardless of body type. In the long run these routines can improve your general state of health and sense of wellbeing.
One of TV's more interesting tough-girl action shows, Dark Angel is a distinctive blend of the personal, the adventurous and the politically aware. Cocreators James Cameron (yes, that James Cameron) and Charles Eglee present a complex scenario of biological super-science and social collapse in which their gene-manipulated heroine and hacker/journalist hero can genuinely make a difference. In this first series they also provide an adversary who is a lot more than just a conventional villain. Jessica Alba is impressive as Max, bred and trained as a super-soldier but reclaiming her individual humanity; Michael Weatherly is scruffily attractive as Eyes Only, who sits semi-paralysed in his eyrie above Seattle uncovering crime, corruption and other skulduggeries and sending the woman whom he hopelessly loves out on deadly errands. Jon Savage has real authority as Lydeker, a man who has stretched his conscience to breaking point, but is not personally corrupt. Some of the best episodes here--"Prodigy" for example--are ones in which Lydeker and Max are forced into temporary alliance. Early on the relationship between Max and the other workers at Jam Pony--the courier firm that provides her with a cover identity--is a little forced, but later on the two parts of Max's life are more successfully integrated: "Shorties in Love", for example, is a genuinely touching tale about Diamond, the doomed criminal ex-lover of Max's lesbian roommate. Dark Angel was never a perfect show, but at its occasional best it manages to be simultaneously funny and dramatic. On the DVD: Dark Angel, Series 1's Region 2 DVD is ungenerous with special features, providing only short interviews with James Cameron and Charles Eglee and with the stars, and giving us a preview of the Dark Angel computer game. The episodes are presented in widescreen and have excellent Dolby Digital sound which gives vivid presence to both the dialogue and the hard-driving contemporary rock score that is part of the show's style. --Roz Kaveney
The second and last series of Dark Angel, the inventive James Cameron show about mutants during a future Depression, has some real strengths, as well as having one or two bad ideas that partly explain its much-regretted cancellation. Among the strengths are Alex, the thoroughly unreliable mutant charmer whose flirtations with heroine Max complicate her doomed love for Logan, the crippled newshound whom she cannot now even touch--she has been infected with a deadly virus tailored specifically to kill him. The distrust this sows between the doomed couple does not always avoid soap opera clichés, but often produces fine performances, especially from Jessica Alba as Max. On the down side, John Savage's memorably ambiguous villain Lydeker from Series 1 (who is alternately the mutants' nemesis and their protector), disappears to be replaced by the melodramatically sinister Agent White. White appears to be just a shoot-to-kill operative of the state but turns out to be another sort of superhuman, a product of an occultist breeding programme going back to the dawn of history. After White's first ruthless killing, Max's reluctance to use deadly force is tested to near implausible limits. The show ends with a rousing and moving finale, "Freak Nation", in which a theme often neglected in this final year--Max's relationship with her fellow couriers at Jam Pony--reaches a powerful climax. On the DVD: Dark Angel's Series 2 release is ungenerous with special features, giving us an interesting but short documentary in which James Cameron, producer Charles Eglee and various designers describe how they created this rundown future Seattle with a mixture of location shots, set dressing and CGI, as well as a preview of the Dark Angel game. --Roz Kaveney
Brand new innovative form of yoga that draws on the techniques and postures used in Hatha yoga. These are specially designed to produce toned muscles improved posture enhance relaxation reduce stress and help you to take control of your body. It is the belief that a healthy mind and body compliment and support each other this is underpinned in this programme. 'Inch Loss Yoga' is designed to be accessible to all with variations of postures you can choose which level to start at. As the range of movement in your joints improves each exercise can be taken further.
Tai Chi Chi Kung is a routine of gentle rhythmic movements and coordinated breathing exercises to de-stress and relax you or to prepare you for coming stress. Lucy Lloyd-Barker the popular lifestyle presenter and practitioner demonstrates and explains a complete routine to aid relaxation and de-stress you.
Brand new comprehensive routines and sequences of Hatha Yoga including the famous Sun Salutation Lucy Lloyd Barker. This is a programme designed to tone relax and bring stress management. Lucy Lloyd-Barker is a qualified traditional Chinese medicine therapist and fitness instructor. Easy to follow with no equipment or specialist attire required.
Fancy a challenging but fun way to firm up your body? You will never get bored of this fresh and innovative style of working out. Lucy Knight takes the viewer through a whole body workout designed not only to tone your body but to improve core stability posture balance co-ordination overall fitness and set the conditions for inch loss. See great results and have fun achieving them with the 'Gym Ball Inch Loss Workout'.
Susan Fulton's Power Yoga is launched amid much competition. With stars such as Madonna and Geri Halliwell forsaking the gym and turning to yoga, it's inevitable that everyone is jumping on the yoga bandwagon. Setting out to provide a basis for strength, body toning and emotional balance, Power Yoga, based on a more form of yoga known as Ashtanga, suggests that this is for people with a serious interest. But you could easily mistake this as a rather dull promo of a deserted Lanzarote beach. In terms of the yoga tuition itself, what this amounts to is the equivalent of a decent yoga class in a local community centre. All the postures are there but without the punch, oomph and glamour associated with power yoga. The whistling wind-type soundtrack is relaxing, but hardly conducive to the spirit of what is often described as aerobic yoga. Teacher Susan Fulton would have been ideal to present a beginners session for yogaphobes, but in this contrived scenario her unimposing manner becomes unimpressive. And cruel though it may be, with the amount of successful yoga training sessions on the market, Fulton just doesn't cut it. On the DVD: special features amount to three menus which turn out to be wordy descriptions of pilates, tai chi and yoga. The DVD highlights how cheaply and unimaginatively this has been filmed. --Lorna V
This programme consists of three unique 20 minute workouts Breath and Movement Toning Stretch and Re-Energising. Easy simple yet effective movements with no equipment or accessories needed. Shot on location in the beautiful Mediterranean.
The pilates method has now become one of the most popular fitness techniques. Lucy Lloyd-Barker the popular lifestyle presenter and professionally qualified practioner presents an introductory programme to this mat based workout. Suitable for beginners through to intermediate.
A brand new addition to IMC's award winning range of Healthy Living and Fitness DVD's. Presented by Susan Fulton a fully qualified dance and fitness instructor with two decades of experience in this field. A perfect antidote to relieve the stress and strains of modern living gentle and effective with proven results. Shot on location in the canary islands.
Suzanne Cox brings her bubbly personality and professional fitness training to the fore in this fast paced fun aerobic workout. Together with her close friend Melissa Scott who is a personal fitness trainer the girls have devised Funk Salsa and Disco workouts which will zap you into shape in no time! The brilliantly choreographed routines combine to form an effective total body toning regime. So take steps to looking good and feeling great.... and have fun in the process. Suza
Two learning levels Beginners and Intermediate are demonstrated in this very popular form of dance. Includes additional salsa music tracks and instructional guidance from beginners right through to intermediate level.
This programme will introduce you to the various techniques of massage found throughout the world from Swedish Massage to Indian Head Massage and Acupressure. There are a myriad of various routines that you are guided through so that you can practice them on yourself or your partner.
Lucy Lloyd-Barker demonstrates all you need to look your best with features skin care routines and a facial workout.
This programme is a comprehensive routine using tried and tested practises to relax de-stress and revitalise your body in the fast paced modern day world. Yoga: will help you tone and stretch tired aching muscles whilst calming your mind and spirit. Tai Chi: will help you to cope with a hectic world. Tai Chi helps you to relax through breath and movement. Meditation: will calm and relax your whole body and help distance yourself from stressful situations. Head Massage: can be practised on yourself or a partner. An easy yet wonderfully effective routine to relax and de-stress.
Yoga for Absolute Beginners: Ok so you've heard about Yoga but you feel that you need to build up your confidence to tackle some of those unique postures. Well this innovative programme is for you! Yoga has become one of the most popular alternative lifestyle exercises with a range of benefits from toning your body to relaxation. Susan Foulton (A professional Yoga instructor) demonstrates and guides you through a series of routines specially designed for those who are just starting out in the world of Yoga. Based on the classic Hatha school of Yoga this programme takes postures to a basic level making them accessible to all. These postures provide you with an all round body workout in the simplest form including breath and movement giving you a sense of connection throughout your body. You will feel a greater sense of well being and be re-vitalised. Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss: Yoga is a great form of exercise and with the correct guidance it can boost energy levels and condition the body for weight loss. Regular practise will gradually see your body become more toned you will increase your muscular strength and will promote longer leaner muscles. Your flexibility will also improve you will increase your core strength (the balance between your abdominal muscles and back muscles) allowing for better posture balance and coordination. Susan Fulton (a professional instructor) accompanied by a guest presenter takes you through this beautifully crafted and easy to follow workout. You will be guided through some of the familiar postures of Hatha Yoga including: Sun Salutation Tree Balance Half Moon Balance Boat and Plank. This DVD derives its inspiration and technique from Hatha Yoga and demonstrates two levels of postures covering beginners through to more advanced positions. Power Yoga: Brand new comprehensive routines and sequences of Ashtanga Yoga including the famous Sun Salutation and Warrior postures. Susan Fulton is an established successful presenter of many programmes in the Healthy Living series.
Create a healthier you and really live life to the full. This DVD uses the practices of Yoga Pilates and Tai Chi to help you lead a more fulfilling life. The Routines are designed to calm your mind and make your body work for you by making you feel at ease with your body improving posture flexibility and stamina. Programme includes: Pilates / Yoga / Massage / Acupressure / Arothatherapy / Foot Massage / Eastern Head Massage / Tai Chi / Facial Workout Meditation
This fitness programme combines some of the more classic yoga forms with simple but effective dance techniques to give your body an all round workout. Guiding the viewer through the various techniques Susan Fulton provides helpful tips for getting the most out of each position and routine thus enabling participants of all levels to achieve a workout that will leave them feeling energised and give them a general sense of well being. Also includes two freestyle Yoga Dance routines...
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