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Wai Lana Yoga Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Episode 1
Anyone Can Do It!
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates how to loosen joints and strengthen limbs, abs, and buttocks. She introduces Cobra, an exercise that stretches internal organs.
Episode 2
Arch and Relax
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana shows how backbending poses improve posture and increase energy. The session ends with deep, nerve-soothing Yoga Nidra relaxation.
Episode 3
Upside Down & Rock 'n Roll
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Reverse Arrow restores energy and improves circulation. Rock and Roll tones the spine and gets those abs working.
Episode 4
Back and Forth And Roar
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
A series of forward and backbending asanas loosens, strengthens, and tones the spine. Roaring like a lion keeps the respiratory tract healthy.
Episode 5
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
This breathing technique calms nerves and purifies and oxygenates the blood.
Episode 6
Cats and Fish
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
The Cat Stretch teaches hip movement and gives a flexible spine. The Fish (and other asanas) strengthens the spine and opens the chest, allowing deeper breathing.
Episode 7
Balance Your Buttocks
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Balancing on buttocks helps to stretch the hamstrings. Tiger Pose tones the buttocks. Sitting in an Imaginary Chair strengthens thigh muscles-fast.
Episode 8
Stretch Those 'Strings
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates an asana to strengthen the arms and stretch the whole body. Then a variety of poses work the abs and stretch the hamstrings.
Episode 9
Neti (Sinus and Nasal Cleansing)
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana explains how cleansing the sinuses with warm water and salt can result in fewer colds and sinus infections.
Episode 10
Soothe Your Nerves
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates poses that soothe the nerves and stretch and twist the spine.
Episode 11
Dive In!
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Diving Pose strengthens the back and thighs and gets the heart pumping. Wrapping the body into a little ball offers a good spinal stretch, while Tree Pose improves balance.
Episode 12
Energy Charge Breathing
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
This simple but powerful exercise concentrates energy at the navel chakra, increasing strength and vitality. Wai Lana also demonstrates ways to strengthen and loosen joints, improve balance, and twist and bend backwards.
Episode 13
The King of Asanas
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Headstand is best learned step by step, with the aid of a wall. Boat strengthens abs, Locust strengthens the spine, and Easy Wheel works on arms, thighs, and buttocks.
Episode 14
Rock & Roll
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Rock and roll, then twist about to wake up the spine and keep the internal organs happy. Then relax with a meditation that deepens the breath and calms the mind.
Episode 15
The Crunch Alternative
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates two ab strengtheners for a firm, flat tummy. Two versions of Plough offer maximum stretch in the spine and hamstrings. A good leg stretch twist, too.
Episode 16
The Lion
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Roaring like a lion strengthens the vocal cords and massages the thyroid and facial muscles. It's good for skin care, too.
Episode 17
Striking Cobra and Headstand
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
This dynamic version of Cobra strengthens arms and tones the back. Wai Lana also does some upside down poses, including Headstand.
Episode 18
Snap, Crackle & Pop
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
No need to worry if tendons pop and crack during poses that exercise the joints from toes to fingertips. It's a good sign.
Episode 19
Plough in and Breathe!
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana starts off with an invigorating stretch and breathing exercise. She then introduces an easy way to do the Plough.
Episode 20
Bend, Twist, and Balance
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
This series includes forward and back bends, spinal twists, and balancing poses. You'll balance on one leg, and on your buttocks.
Episode 21
Expand the Chest and Breathe
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana shows how a cloth helps open tight shoulders, preparing for an asana that strengthens your lungs and allows full breathing. Good ab and arm strengtheners here, too.
Episode 22
Bend Your Backbone
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Lots of bending poses-forward and back, up and down-will make your spine strong and flexible. You'll also tone your buttocks and thighs.
Episode 23
Bend, Twist, and Release Tension
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
A single pose stretches hamstrings, stimulates the spine, and opens the shoulders. A simple exercise, which can be done anywhere, relieves built-up tension in the neck and shoulders.
Episode 24
Yoga Basics
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates Mountain Pose, the starting point for all standing asanas. Another yoga basic, Cat Stretch, shows the pelvic movement that's fundamental to many yoga poses and is recommended for many back problems.
Episode 25
The Queen of Asanas
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates a safe and easy way to practice the Shoulderstand using a chair.
Episode 26
Let's Tone Up!
Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Wai Lana demonstrates exercises that tone buttocks and thighs and strengthen arms and abs. She also explains all the benefits of the Shoulderstand.
