Incase you missed this on 60 Minutes Wednesday: Hot Yoga 60 Minutes

(CBS) America’s obsession with good health and exercise is leading to a boom in yoga. One man at the forefront of the movement is Bikram Choudhury, an Indian yogi with an all-American approach.

Correspondent Mika Brzezinski reports Choudhury’s turning up the heat with his “torture chamber” yoga method. Dressed in nothing but a Rolex and a Speedo, the 59-year-old yoga guru pushes his students to contort ’til it hurts in a room heated to well over 100 degrees.

“I don’t sell cheesecake, you know that?” asks Choudhury. “So you come there to suffer. If you don’t suffer, you don’t get anything. Nothing easy in life.”

But isn’t yoga supposed to be relaxing and meditative – not torture? Choudhury says no: “That’s the biggest problem in America. That’s the way yoga [was] introduced to America. Yoga [in America] means sit and close your eyes and you will look at the lamp and look at the crystal and meditate.”

In Bikram yoga, meditation starts on the outside, in pushing the body to its extreme.

Choudhury explains, “You use the body as a medium to bring the mind back to the brain. Perfect married between body and mind. Then, you can knock the door to the spirit.”

His approach works, he says, because of the 105-degree heat, which loosens the body and allows the muscles and tendons to go farther and stretch even more.

The heat may make the body more limber, but it does nothing to stop a first-time Bikram student’s potential pain. In fact, one doctor who spoke to 60 Minutes Wednesday said that people taking Bikram yoga classes should be warned, given instructions on hydration and on modifying poses to avoid pushing the body too hard.

Choudhury mocks the suggestion. “Tell the doctor [that] I say to start chicken farm.” He adds, “What do you think I’m doing all this life? All these years?”

Judging by Choudhury’s appearance, his “hot” yoga looks to be a great path to preserving and improving health. In fact, the yogi believes medical science will prove Bikram yoga is good for you. He’s collaborating in two separate clinical trials, with doctors from the University of Southern California and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York. They’re studying Bikram’s effect on bone density and the overall benefits of yoga.

In Hollywood, people have been swearing by Bikram yoga for decades. Choudhury lists Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Candice Bergen and Brooke Shields among his famous followers.

It’s a list that includes none other than the 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon. Nixon’s the key player in the story of how the Indian guru came to America in the first place. It’s a tale that, true or not, has become part of Choudhury’s own personal folklore.

It was 1972, and Nixon, who was visiting the South Pacific, was suffering from phlebitis. Choudhury says he was summoned, and gave the president his special hot treatment.

Afterward, Choudhury says, “He got up, shave, with the dress, tie, suit, went for meeting. And he asked me first thing, ‘Sir, who are you? Are you an Indian black magician?’”

Choudhury explained that he was a yogi, and says Nixon was so happy with the treatment, he gave him an open invitation to come and live in the United States.
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“A number of people look at yoga as preventive medicine,” says yoga instructor and massage therapist Lance Lorenzo. “And a lot of people come to yoga to relieve old injuries.” Both groups often also find that it relieves stress and increases energy; many students talk of improved eating habits and sleep patterns.

“People evolve in all different directions,” says Lorenzo, who has taught yoga at the Mesa YMCA for two years. “If a person can get through the first couple months, it’s amazing to see how it carries over into their life.”

And he speaks not solely of the physical sense, but also the spiritual sense. Though some facilities teach ashtanga yoga on strictly a physical plane, Lorenzo reminds students that the discipline is based in spiritual concepts.

Lorenzo starts every power yoga class with “Sun Salutation,” a series of gently flowing movements synchronized with breathing. The movements are of special benefit to beginners and people experiencing stiffness because they can be performed within individual comfort zones and promote flexibility.

Movements included in the Sun Salutation will be demonstrated each Thursday in June as part of the Exercises of the Week series. To perform the poses, Lorenzo recommends people wear something pliable but not too loose, because inverted poses can cause clothing to fall over the face. Yoga is best performed barefoot on a mat, which prevents slipping and protects joints.

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Sweat streams down her face and arms, and pools around her feet as she tries to concentrate on calming her breathing and keeping still. The dull, burning sensation in her left shoulder forces her to wince as the dry, hot air scorches her lungs and causes her eyes to water. Her legs shake uncontrollably as Palo Alto High School senior Junia Kim struggles for balance while holding the Warrior position for the last “four, lunge deeper into that right hip, three, lock out those elbows, two, hold it there annnnd exhale gently through your mouth as you relax into Savasana.”

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Yoga Mat Maintenance is Easy with New Blissoma Yoga Mat Cleanser from Irie Star

Irie Star is proud to announce the release of Blissoma Yoga Mat Cleanser, a safe, easy-to-use spray for cleaning contaminants and odors from yoga mats and accessories. Utilizing the natural antimicrobial qualities of tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract, Yoga Mat Cleanser kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, deodorizes, and cleans sweat buildup and other contamination left behind on yoga mats and accessories by bare feet and perspiring skin. It’s an ideal product for group yoga practice environments where mats and props are shared.

(PRWEB) May 2, 2005 – Essential oils of lavender, frankincense, eucalyptus citriodora and palmarosa are also included in the blend, providing additional antiseptic properties and a fresh, aromatherapeutic scent that opens the body’s airways for deep breathing and exercise.

Yoga Mat Cleanser is organic aloe vera-based and mild to skin – safe for use by chemically sensitive individuals who react to laundry, dish and other common detergents. It does not contain harsh chemicals, artificial dyes, fragrances or animal byproducts.

Blissoma Yoga Mat Cleanser offers yoga enthusiasts a fast, easy, safe way to maintain their mats – much faster and simpler than washing with soap. Use takes less than a minute: simply apply a light mist of the cleanser to the surface of the mat and wipe to distribute evenly. No rinsing is required and mats are ready for immediate use. Yoga Mat Cleanser also works on foam bricks, chairs, and balance balls. It’s great for Pilates mats and equipment too.

Blissoma Yoga Mat Cleanser is available in convenient, portable 4-ounce spray bottles for a suggested retail price of $8.00, available through www.iriestar.com. Larger sizes will be available summer 2005 for yoga instructors and facilities.

All Irie Star products are vegan and never animal-tested. Indulge in guilt-free pleasure.

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Yoga Pilates Store Announces the Creation of a Alternative Fitness Directory. Everything from Yoga Mats to Wellness centers can be found.

Yoga Pilates Store has recently unveiled a new web directory focused on providing the top resources for fit living. Drawing on listings from DMOZ.org and hand picked sites the goal is to provide the top listings in this Niche fitness category.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 – Yoga Pilates Store.com has just unveiled a completely free online web directory that focuses on the niche fitness category of Yoga, Pilates and other alternative forms of fitness and well being.

The directory draws from DMOZ.org to provide many of its top quality listings. The listings provide users with helpful information such as Google PageRank ™ to determine the quality of the site prior to visiting. There is also a strict review process for sites submit to the directory to ensure quality listings for our online community.

The new directory will work in conjunction with an existing Yoga blog to further build our community base. Providing more information and resources helps to educate online visitors about all the benefits of Yoga and Pilates as a fitness alternative.
“Many of our customers come to buy Yoga and Pilates mats and equipment but they are also looking for information on healthy living,” said Josh Campos President of Yoga Pilates Store.com. “We felt it was important to provide our online community with resources to further enhance their goal of living a healthy and balanced life.”

About Yoga Pilates Store:
Yoga Pilates Store (http://www.yogapilatesstore.com) is a resource for fitness conscious people who want the highest quality fitness products at a very competitive price. Through the use of blogs and a niche orientated directory Yoga Pilates Store is committed to building an online community and resource center for people who have made the choice to live a healthy and fit life.

Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle
By Robin L. Flanigan

After fashion designer Stella McCartney teamed up in February with Adidas to hawk a line of sportswear accessories, she slapped a $72 price tag – and her name in large letters – on a yoga mat.

Christy Turlington’s collection of yoga clothing and footwear has been going strong since fall 2000, when the model helped Puma create the Nuala brand – with a lotus-print tank top that sells for $45 – as “a symbiosis between the outer and inner being.”

There is no shortage of designer merchandise for yoga enthusiasts who prefer a contemporary approach to ancient philosophies. Same goes for devotees of the more recent Pilates movement.

As far as clothing goes, no purist worth his prana (that’s Sanskrit for energy and also the name of a high-end yoga clothier) practices in any old T-shirt and shorts. Dip into a “downward dog” position in a loose top and get a face full of cotton. Tip into a half-moon in loose shorts and, well, the position turns into a double entendre.

Instead, those who practice either discipline regularly are easily drawn to – and are willing to pay for – high-performance materials (they do the dirty work by wicking away sweat) with attractive designs and flattering cuts.

“You don’t want to be distracted in your practice by being uncomfortable, so in that case clothes do matter,” says Cyndi Weis, owner of Breathe, a Pittsford, N.Y., yoga studio, juice bar and boutique.

“And for the yoga fashionista, of course, we can always take it to another level. The clothes are bright and fun and happy. Why not?”

Breathe carries, among other brands, Nuala, Be Present and Lululemon Athletica, which has developed quite a following for its own stretchy material called Luon.

The dressing rooms at Lululemon’s standalone store in Toronto have been known to have a 15-minute wait.

Weis says newer fabrics including Luon are so adaptable, you can go from a hot yoga class – executed in heated rooms – to the grocery store on a cold winter day without needing to change clothes.

Manufacturers are focusing more on transitional pieces to satisfy a rapidly growing number of yoga buffs who fit regular sessions into their busy schedules. A recent study lumping together yoga and tai chi practitioners found that the number who practice frequently – defined as at least 100 days a year – increased 166 percent from 1998 to 2003, according to SGMA International, a trade association for the sports products industry. The study did not track Pilates figures, though the clothing market targets those exercise fans as well.

Some in the industry think some products go too far, however. “It’s unbelievable, some of the things they have out,” says pilates studio owner Jodi Brennan of Rochester, N.Y., referring to the rubber-studded hand and foot gloves recently introduced by Sun Salutations Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz. The gloves are designed to prevent slipping and reduce injuries. (The company, accustomed to skeptics, urges potential customers to recall that there was a time when golfers didn’t wear gloves, either.)

In the end, comfort, at least in a public exercise class, is a two-way street.

“Some of the positions in yoga can be kind of embarrassing,” says Brennan, who also teaches yoga. “I’ve seen shorts that are too big, but I’ve also seen the really super-tight ones. That’s kind of gross – especially on a guy.”

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“It"s About Finding the Bliss, without the Dogma.” - Virginia Biddle, OwnerBala Yoga - The new Ashtanga-based yoga studio and boutique finds a home in Los Angeles.
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Date : Saturday - April 23, 2005

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2005 – Bala Yoga Los Angeles” premiere source for the yoga lifestyle with a 4,000 square foot studio and 50 classes weekly located at 145 N. La Brea Avenue. This spacious studio sits in a newly built complex just between Beverly Boulevard and 1st Street with ample rooftop parking.

Bala is a Sanskrit word that means strength. The ancients taught that the practice of yoga leads not only to physical strength, but also spiritual and emotional empowerment. While honoring the 6,000-year-old Yogic tradition, Bala Yoga accentuates the importance of cultivating one"s own individual truth so that it may be fully expressed in life. “My classes encourage one to challenge one’s self-perceived limits and expectations, open the self to new ways of movement, and to have fun. I use music of all types, depending on the mood and inspiration,” says co-owner, Gretchen Wiese.

Bala Yoga offers predominantly strong, Ashtanga-based flow classes, a form of Hatha yoga, which is practiced by celebrities such as Madonna, Sting, and Demi Moore. They also offer special classes such as prenatal, and Bala Happy Hour; an after work wake up and de-stress class.

Puma is set to sponsor events at Bala, such as Live DJ Yoga on the first Friday of each month from 7:30-9:30 featuring well-known DJ"s who are prepared to “rock” the 2-hour class. They will also host special previews of their Mahanuala line, created by Christie Turlington. “We want to create a lifestyle-type atmosphere at the studio; to have fashion shows as well as cocktail parties after an intense yoga workout,” says Biddle.

Besides being the LA base for Turlington"s Mahanuala, Bala Yoga also carries a full assortment of other lines such as Velvet, Rebecca Beeson, 3 Dot, Michael Stars, Mari Dade, Hard Tail, Sanctuary, Om Girl, and Woo for the on-the-mat/off-the-mat yoga lifestyle. The boutique offers jewelry by Sonya Ooten and Gabriela Artigas, as well as a variety of yoga mats, books, CDs, candles and other gift items. For more information, contact Bala Yoga at (323) 939.6424 or visit http://www.balayoga.net

About the Owners
Virginia Biddle practiced Yoga for 15 years under the guidance of Alan Finger, Beryl Bender Birch and Peter Rizzo. Prior to opening a yoga studio, Virginia Biddle worked as an independent producer in the film and television industry for 12 years. After the death of her sister in 1999, Virginia found herself turning more and more to the yogic teachings for clarity and understanding. Thus began the process of reassessing her own life. Virginia was introduced to Gretchen Wiese, who had recently relocated to Los Angeles. Wiese is the former owner of the popular It"s Yoga studio in Miami, and trained under Larry Schultz. The two hit it off immediately. The blend of their unique styles and personalities is what lies at the heart of Bala Yoga.

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BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 21, 2005–Peak Pilates, an innovator of Pilates equipment and training, named Tracey Harvey as its vice president of sales. Harvey’s expertise in bundling education programs with products for health and fitness facilities translates well to the Pilates industry and will help Peak Pilates senior management prepare for the next level of the company’s development.

Harvey will be instrumental in leveraging Peak Pilates’ strategic partnership with the fitness industry’s premium brand, Life Fitness. Peak Pilates is one of the most recognized brands of classical Pilates equipment in health clubs and the leading choice of experienced professionals worldwide.

“Tracey has the talent and management experience we need to guide Peak Pilates through a rapid growth phase,” said CEO Julie Lobdell. “Her experience in helping facilities worldwide generate profits through programs will serve Peak well as we become a fully integrated single-source supplier to the Pilates and fitness industry.”

Harvey has more than two decades of experience in the fitness industry, including work with Nautilus, Schwinn Fitness, Stairmaster, Quinton and Bowflex. She has built fitness education programs from the ground up, focusing on selling strategies and programs that add value to the commercial customer. Her programs have emphasized the importance of well-trained professionals. Most notably, Harvey played a key role in training staff for and outfitting thousands of fitness facilities around the country with SPINNING® bikes. Her work is credited with bringing the SPINNING craze to thousands of cycling and fitness enthusiasts.

Before joining Peak Pilates, Harvey was director of the Fitness Academy at the Nautilus Group. She was national sales manager at Schwinn Cycling & Fitness and a SPINNING fitness instructor at a local health club. Harvey started her career at the Denver Nuggets as promotions coordinator and moved from there to learn all aspects of running a health club by working at a local club for 10 years.

Harvey earned her bachelor’s of science degree in commercial recreation and business from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Twenty years ago, Liz Torbert of Washington noticed she was shrinking. Diagnosed with scoliosis in her mid-20s, Torbert experienced no visible effects until after menopause, when her bone density decreased. Then her spine began to collapse. Throughout her adult life she had been 5 feet 5½ inches tall; by 2000, she’d shrunk to 4 feet 11½ inches.

“My ribs were touching my pelvis,” Torbert said. “I was leaning that far over.”

Today - at 75, about six decades after most people get their growth spurts - Torbert has regained two inches, standing 5 feet 1½ inches tall. She credits her new stature to three years of regular Pilates classes.

Pilates, an 80-year-old rehabilitation exercise regimen that has found a huge new audience in the past several years, has cultivated a reputation for being able to create longer, leaner muscles . . . and to increase height.

Yoga to go.

By Linda Stahl
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For travelers who want to keep up with their exercise program, here is “Travel Yoga: Stretches for Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More!” by Darrin Zeer (Chronicle Books, $9.95)…
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Great Idea for people who travel! I think you can find copies here: www.barnesandnoble.com.

Yog journal will now be in Russian.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 /PRNewswire/ – Yoga Journal
(http://www.yogajournal.com), the country’s most widely read yoga magazine, has
recently entered into an agreement with Independent Media Publishing House
(IMPH) (http://www.imedia.ru), the largest magazine publisher in Russia, to publish
Yoga Journal in Russian. It is the first of several foreign language editions
Yoga Journal plans.
The premier issue will be published in May, with a print run of
20,000 copies. The Russian edition will contain 70 percent content from the
U.S. edition of Yoga Journal, 30 percent local content, and will initially be
published four times a year.

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Yoga goes hip-hop as marketing takes hold

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yoga is going hip-hop part of a rampant commercialization of the ancient exercise in America, where it is being marketed to new inner city audiences at Starbucks-like chains.

Yoga, the 5,000-year-old Indian discipline of exercise, diet and meditation, has exploded into a $3 billion (1.6 billion pound) industry in the United States, with urban entertainment impresario Russell Simmons the newest figure to join in.

Simmons, the founder of Def Jam Records, released a video series on Wednesday titled, “Yoga Live", with instructions set to 72 tracks of original hip-hop music – sounds that might have jarred the yogis of bygone days.

Simmons said he tried to distil the spiritual from the physical in his tapes. “We packaged it intentionally in a way for people to digest the physical practice,” he told Reuters. “It’s not meant to get them worried about religion or spirituality.”

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Utah yoga-mat maker sues over rival’s links on Internet
Hugger-Mugger: The SLC-based company alleges a Colorado rival infringes on its trademark
By Steven Oberbeck
The Salt Lake Tribune

A Utah-based maker of yoga mats and other equipment contends a competitor is stretching the truth on the Internet and infringing on its trademark to the confusion of potential cus- tomers.
Hugger-Mugger Yoga Products of Salt Lake City has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Utah alleging that Gaiam Inc. of Broomfield, Colo., contracted with several Internet search engines to use the Hugger-Mugger trademark as a “search term” to lure potential yoga equipment purchasers to its own Web site.
“Any representation that we are somehow related to Gaiam is reprehensible,” said Hugger-Mugger President Tom Chamberlain.
“Yet that is what we have discovered is taking place, and we want that unfair practice to stop,” Chamberlain said.
For example, the Utah company maintains that if Internet users type “Hugger Mugger” into the Google search engine, a portion of the screen will display: “Hugger Mugger - Yoga, Pilates, Chi & Fitness DVDs, Books, Mats, Clothing & Much More.”
It then lists http://www.gaiam.com as a link on the sponsored-site portion of the screen, the lawsuit alleges.
Gaiam Inc. did not return telephone calls seeking comment on the allegations. As of Thursday, however, the link does not appear on the sponsored-sites portions of Internet search engines named in the lawsuit, including Google, Yahoo and MSN.com.
“It could be they’ve taken those links down as a result of our lawsuit,” Chamberlain said.

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Yoga is for anyone the young and the old. It’s even good fro babies as well. as reoprted by Town times

Town Times: “Practice Yoga at Any Age
By Kate Mitchell

Yoga is an ancient Indian form of exercise, which was developed using 14-year-old boys given their agile bodies at that age to, ultimately, allow yoga practitioners of any age to sit in meditation for hours. It is often depicted as being painful, requiring students to sit in difficult pretzel-like poses. Even Elvis Presley made fun of yoga in one of his movies! Fortunately, the practice has grown up and become a lot more accessible since then. Yoga has evolved into many different forms all with different goals, but nowadays it is a practice that can be used by anyone, no matter what age or body type.

Yoga is a series of postures that work to keep your body in perfect health. Along with working your abdominals and glutes, many yoga poses are reputed to help with back pain, stomach woes and even headaches. Some of the poses have a meditative quality that calms the mind and reduces stress as well as all the symptoms stress brings along with it. Yoga also teaches a set of breathing techniques that can both relax and invigorate your body. It is a form of exercise that can be practiced by anyone regardless of your body type, your fitness level or any injuries you may be coping with.

Can you be too old for yoga? A teacher of mine just recently told me about her student who was blind and very nearly deaf and decided to take up yoga. She was 88 years old. The woman is now in her 90s and is still finding ways to practice. Many studios offer classes dedicated to seniors and there are quite a few books and videos out that can get you started.

Lilias Folan (www.liliasyoga.com) is famous for her PBS yoga series and, being a senior herself, is a great inspiration. In the same way, you can never be too young to start out. Books such as Baby Om (www.babyom.com) and Itsy Bitsy “

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I found a nice story on Yoga Mats and what makes a good yoga mat

To read this full story or learn more about Yoga and Yoga Mats please visit this site: kntimes.com

Yoga is also a type of exercise and the essential thing required is you yourself. It doesn?t need any equipment so you can do it anywhere. The best time and space is your garden in the morning hours. Spread a mat and do it. It can be done on your carpet in the room. But if you are going to do yoga on a hard surface such as wood or concrete, you will probably want something more comfortable to lie on. Blankets and towels tend to slip around and that can be dangerous, especially for the beginner. Most yoga practitioners advocate the use of yoga mats, which provide a warm, cushioned surface. Which mat you choose depends on your personal needs;

There are essentially three types of yoga mats: cotton or shiatsu, sticky, and Airex..

1. Cotton mats come in either regular or organic fibers. Organic cotton is distinctly different from conventional cotton; it is springier to the touch and just feels cozier. The fabrics are either natural or colored, usually with low impact dyes and are not treated with formaldehyde. Prices range greatly?an organic Cotton Shiatsu Mat (39″ x 84″) can run about $300 while a regular Cotton Yoga Mat (30″ x 72″) is about $95.00. Before buying these mats you must make your habit of doing it.

2. Sticky mat offers great grip, as well as cushion so that your practice is comfortable and you are not distracted by slipping and sliding. Most sticky mats are approximately two-feet by six-feet and made of PVC-baked foam. The mat is 1/8-inch thick and usually comes in your choice of color. Some people like to use a cotton mat on top of a sticky mat for extra comfort. A basic sticky mat costs about $20 to $30. These are great for beginners because they are very comfortable as well as affordable.

3. Airex Mats are simply thicker sticky mats. They are usually ?-inch thick and are used for extra cushioning. An Ultra Mat costs between $30 and $35. This type of mat is good for practitioners of astanga yoga, which involves frequent jumps.

Sticky mats are the best of these three and affordable. So, if you are ready to practice yoga, buy a good one for you.

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Tuesday February 1, 8:16 am ET
Launches Personal Trainer Program with Bally Total Fitness

Americans Overwhelmingly Believe Exercise Gives Them “An Edge” Over Non-Exercisers

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 1, 2005– Staying fit while traveling just got personal. Starting today, guests staying at any participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HLT - News) can request their own personal trainer to help them maintain or begin a fitness regimen. As part of the new Personal Performance Program, Hilton teamed with Bally Total Fitness (NYSE:BFT - News) to give guests access to more than 5,000 certified personal trainers across the country.)

“Our surveys show that one-third of us would be more likely to work out when traveling if we had access to a personal trainer who could motivate and effectively train us,” said Jeffrey Diskin, senior vice president - brand management & marketing for Hilton. “By teaming with Bally Total Fitness and its extensive network of certified personal trainers, we are able to provide guests that luxury and convenience almost overnight.”

Along with dial-up access to personal trainers, guests at Hilton properties across the country can also checkout “mini-gyms,” for use in the privacy of their guest room. The versatile workout kits include yoga mats, elastic exercise bands, resistance tubing, two sets of hand weights and a training guide developed by top Bally certified

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Today’s Featured product is your basic yoga mat. This Yoga mat is currently available in 2 sizes. Both yoga mat sizes are available in 2 colors purple and blue.

Size 1

Yoga Mat 1/8″

Provides a stable, non-slip surface for exercise. Lightweight and durable, these mats offer insulation from cool floors and can be rolled or folder for poses or storage. Yoga Mats are washable.

Yoga Mat 24 In. x 68 In. x 1/8″ In Wt. 2 lbs.

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Size 2

Yoga Mat 1/4″

Provides a stable, non-slip surface for exercise. Lightweight and durable, these mats offer insulation from cool floors and can be rolled or folder for poses or storage. Yoga Mats are washable.

Yoga Mat 24 In. x 68 In. x 1/4″ In Wt. 2 lbs

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