Wai Lana Yoga
Features serenity- and strength-inducing poses while introducing an emphasis on yoga for stress relief, which can be achieved through a combination of cleansing asanas (exercises), breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation sessions.
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Tension Spots (#201) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Wai Lana shows you how to release knots of tension in the upper back and shoulders without a massage! Half Camel fully stretches the front of the spine, while Bowing Pose stretches the back.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Thu, May 23, 2013 -- 6:00am
Leg Work (#202) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Riding an imaginary bike, balancing on one leg, Bridge and Warrior all strengthen and tone the legs. Other asanas loosen the hips and knees and stretch the thighs and hamstrings.
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- KQED Life: Fri, May 24, 2013 -- 6:00am
Exercise Your Eyes (#525) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Wai Lana shows you a simple exercise to strengthen your eyes. Then you'll relax neck and shoulder tension with a series of feel-good stretches.
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- KQED Life: Sat, May 25, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, May 26, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Get A Head Start (#203) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
The heart-healthy Headstand and Shoulder Stand work the entire body from head to toes.
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- KQED Life: Mon, May 27, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Hamstrings (#204) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Wai Lana demonstrates some exercises to stretch these notoriously tight tendons at the backs of the legs.
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- KQED Life: Tue, May 28, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Body Mind and Breath (#205) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Invigorate your entire body with Yoga Breathing. Release tension as you stretch your shoulders and expand your chest. Then relax your mind with Wai Lana's soothing mind awareness technique.
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- KQED Life: Wed, May 29, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Healthy Joints for a Healthy Body (#206) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Today's exercises loosen the shoulders, elbows, ankles and knees, keeping them mobile and healthy. Squatting Pose is excellent for strength and tone in the thighs and buttocks.
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- KQED Life: Thu, May 30, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Salute to the Sun Part 1 (#207) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Wai Lana teaches the individual poses that make up the Salute to the Sun.
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- KQED Life: Fri, May 31, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Salute to the Sun Part 2 (#208) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
After a review of the first four poses that make up the Salute to the Sun, Wai Lana shows how to link them together.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 3, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Salute to the Sun Part 3 (#209) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
A review of the individual poses that make up steps four to eight, and a demonstration of how to link up steps one to eight.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 4, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Salute to the Sun Part 4 (#210) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
A review of the individual poses that make up steps nine to 12 and a demonstration of how to link up all 12 steps.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 5, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Release, Arch and Stretch (#211) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Use these simple neck exercises anytime to release built-up tension. Arch your spine and open your chest in Fish Pose. Then stretch your entire body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 6, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Stretch, Tone & Salute (#212) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
After poses to stretch the inner groin and firm leg muscles, Wai Lana demonstrates how to solidify the Salute to the Sun.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 7, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Stretch Your Back (#213) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Stretch the back side of your body from head to heels with a right- side up and an upside-down forward bend. But first, Wai Lana shows you how to stretch and tone your arms, shoulders and neck.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 10, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Abs-Strengthening Leg Exercises (#214) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Leg-lifting exercises like the Scissors work the abs without straining the back. Torso Twist Toes Touch stretches the legs and groin while giving the spine a vitalizing twist.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 11, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Salute to the Sun (#215) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Salute the Sun slowly or quickly, easy version or regular. Wai Lana shows you how to breathe for maximum benefit.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 12, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Lengthen & Strengthen (#601) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Lengthen and strengthen the muscles of your legs, your arms, your entire body with poses like Wheel, Warrior, and Patient Crane.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 13, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Shake Your Legs (#602) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Shake tension from your legs and relieve varicose veins in Reverse Arrow. Use your breath to focus on the subtle energy flowing through your body from your navel to your throat.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 14, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Easy Plough (#603) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Try the Plough in stages to find the version that's right for you. Single Leg Shoulderstand and Bridge will give you a combination of strength, balance, and flexibility.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Stay Cool (#604) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Warm up with Salute to the Sun, then cool both mind and body with Sheetali Pranayama, an easy breathing technique.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jun 23, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Yoga Dance (#605) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Stretch the kinks from your body with today's asanas, then set your spirit free by dancing and singing with Wai Lana.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Twisting Cobra (#606) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Stretch and compress your abdominal organs with a variety of poses that relieve gas and mild constipation and tone the liver and kidneys.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 20, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Strength & Balance (#607) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Warrior 3, Crane, and One-Legged Wheel are all balancing poses that bring strength and coordination.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 21, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Tadagi Mudra (#608) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Combine breath retention and chakra visualization to activate the subtle energy, invigorating your entire body.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 24, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Better Backs (#609) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Wai Lana shows you various poses that massage, strengthen, stretch, and twist your spine for optimum back health.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
- KQED Life: Sun, Jun 30, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Exhilaration! (#610) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
Start with the Exhilarating Breath and end with Yoga Dance. Loosen tight muscles and strengthen your abs in between.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 26, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Breathe and Meditate (#611) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
After a series of lift-up backbends and other poses, Wai Lana shows you how to calm the mind with Alternate Nostril Breathing and meditation.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder
Galloping Horse, Arching Tiger (#612) Duration: 27:55 STEREO TVG
You'll develop balance and coordination, leg strength, and hip flexibility with Galloping Horse, while arching in Tiger Pose tones your thighs and buttocks.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 -- 6:00am email reminder









