Marc Green, managing director of Silicon Capital, states,
"Eva Barash is a respected expert and we are very excited to introduce such a high quality product as Living Room Yoga into the German-speaking market."
Sterling Worldwide Entertainment CEO, Kira Baskerville-Williams, states, “Living Room Yoga has already made a big impact in the States and we are confident in its international success.”
Living Room Yoga’s creator, Eva Barash, has been featured in Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga, and Woman’s World magazines. She has also appeared on many shows, including Martha Stewart’s radio show.
Sterling Worldwide Entertainment President Steve Donaldson adds, “We are extremely proud of The Living Room Yoga series. It has introduced many people to yoga and encouraged many more to incorporate Living Room Yoga into their regular exercise routines We have received many emails from people telling us how Living Room Yoga has helped them de-stress and find balance in their lives.
Eva Barash created Living Room Yoga in 2000 and has since brought energy and life to her students’ bodies, minds, and homes. Eva trained intensively at the Sivananda Ashram in India, earning certificates in both basic and advanced teacher training.
Later, in the U.S., she completed a year of alignment-based training and is also certified to teach prenatal and post partum yoga, restorative yoga, and yoga for kids. Additionally, Eva has worked as a doula, supporting women through child birth. What is it? A refreshing, 45-minute Yoga routine, plus extra instruction and a bonus "living room" workout. Eva Barash instructs.
Who is it for?
Advanced beginning to intermediate Yoga enthusiasts. Barash expects you to know what you're doing. That said, you can always refer to the "library" section, where there are detailed instructions for many of the poses. You will need the usual mat, plus a pair of blocks (unless you are very flexible and good at balance), and (optional) a blanket).
What to expect:
This down-to-earth Yoga routine doesn't draw inspiration from faraway tropical backdrops or desert scenery. Instead, it relies on cozy, living room comfort and the pleasant presence of instructor Eva Barash. While chatty at times, Barash is never intrusive, and she keeps her instruction simple during the workout. The routine itself veers a little bit from the norm, starting off with a warm-up consisting of poses such as Locust and Downward Facing Dog before going on to traditional Sun Salutations and standing poses, which include a few slightly more advanced poses such as Half Moon and Dancing Shiva.
It ends with just a few floor stretches and some core work before finishing off with Shavasana. If you feel you need more instruction (or if you just want a refresher), there's an excellent, nearly half-hour segment in which Barash breaks down the moves for you.
There's also a 12-minute bonus routine, in which Barash leads you through gentle, Yogic stretches that you can do with just your couch and coffee table - something you can do when you get home from work and kick off your shoes.
This is a pleasant DVD for anyone with a bit of Yoga practice.
