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Pilates in the Home
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Meet Kristin McGee, a tall blonde beauty of a Pilates instructor whom I really wanted to hate for all those reasons, but who turns out to be kind of stellar. Her exercise video is called Pilates for Beginners -- more or less like every other Pilates video on the market -- but it's one of the best I've ever taken. And I've taken hundreds. This is Pilates "mat," (no machines required), and McGee eases you into each position step-by-step, until miraculously you find yourself perfectly aligned, mid-routine. My one gripe about McGee is that she's a bit light on the breathing cues. Breathing is key to Pilates, as in yoga, but save for one section, McGee glosses over the breathing instructions. Still, if you’re new to Pilates, and want to experment in the safety of your home, (fantasizing privately about the lean ballerina you will someday be), McGee is a wonderful teacher with whom to start.
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Great idea to do DVD reviews on this site! Any suggestions for a male-friendly beginner yoga DVD? My boyfriend has never done yoga and is interested in learning, but he doesn't really want to go to a studio without knowing what to expect. I'd like to get him a DVD so he can practice a little at home, but all the beginner yoga DVDs seem pretty girly. If anyone has a recommendation, I'd be grateful!
Submitted by Augustina Groop on 07.30.09 at 11:34.
I heart Kimberly Rae's reviews.
Submitted by sandyliz on 07.31.09 at 08:29.
Aww, shucks. Now I'm blushing. Thanks!
Submitted by Kimberly Rae Miller on 07.31.09 at 11:35.
Augustina, have your man check out Rodney Yee's videos, he's got a penis which is most likely less emasculating for the new-yogi-man in your life. Here's a link to Yee-y goodness: http://www.gaiam.com/category/yoga-studio/yoga-instructors/rodney-yee.do?SID=WG092SPRTAPEMACS&gcid=S18376x112&keyword=rodney%20yee
Submitted by Kimberly Rae Miller on 07.31.09 at 11:38.
These look great. Thanks, Kimberly!
Submitted by Augustina Groop on 08.01.09 at 12:45.
I also heart the phrase "he's got a penis which is most likely less emasculating for the new-yogi-man in your life.".
Men are so often silly. Something is only emasculating if you let it.
Submitted by sandyliz on 08.02.09 at 11:25.