Seattle, WA July, 2003 � Multimedia 2000, Inc. (M2K), home of the Total Mind & Body Workout� family of stress-reduction and fitness tools, is pleased to announce the "Yoga for the Young at Heart�" circle of DVDs, featuring acclaimed fitness and yoga instructor Susan Winter Ward. "Yoga for the Young at Heart" offers consumer-friendly introductory-level learning programs developed by Susan that highlight her gentle, welcoming yoga teaching style, and is available for order today.

"Susan's expertise and personality make for a great introduction to yoga," M2K CEO Paul Bader said, seated on his desk in the traditional lotus position. "Unlimbering her talents within the Total Mind & Body Workout family stretches our commitment to fitness and flexibility. Just look at me � who'd have thought I could do this!"

The "Yoga for the Young at Heart" circle of DVDs includes "Yoga for the Young at Heart� with Susan Winter Ward," "Embracing Menopause� with Susan Winter Ward," and "Sitting Fit, Anytime� with Susan Winter Ward." All carry a $19.95 suggested retail price. A dual-DVD collectors' pack, "Yoga for the Young at Heart," featuring a bonus CD-ROM, is also available for $29.95. The "Yoga for the Young at Heart" multi-pack contains "Yoga for the Young at Heart with Susan Winter Ward" and "Embracing Menopause with Susan Winter Ward" on DVD, and "Sitting Fit, Anytime with Susan Winter Ward" in CD-ROM format, perfect for the consumer interested in applying yoga principles on a quick fitness or stress-reduction break at the office.

Susan Winter Ward, creator of "Yoga for the Young at Heart," began practicing yoga in 1990 at White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. Susan's instructional practice grew from a personal quest for well-being. "Yoga for the Young at Heart" offers gentle, accessible, and effective yoga programs for those who seek fitness, health, and a general sense of well-being.

M2K's Total Mind & Body Workout family of multimedia offers a selection of proven methods to reduce stress, gain confidence, and remain committed to individual goals of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. "Yoga for the Young at Heart" joins Dr. John Gray's acclaimed "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus," as well as "Who Do You Think You Are? - The Berkeley Personality Profile," and "Love, Medicine and Miracles," featuring Dr. Bernie Siegel, in the Total Mind & Body Workout family of DVDs and CD-ROMs.

Multimedia 2000, Inc. (www.m-2k.com) develops, publishes, and distributes DVD and CD-ROM titles for the consumer market. M2K uses its experience, technology expertise, and industry relationships to deliver top-quality software to the consumer. M2K has garnered many awards over the years including the prestigious SIIA Codie Award in 2001 for "ASL for Kids," and has joined Entrepreneur Magazine's "Hot 100." M2K's catalog comprises a wide range of highly respected brands such as Canon, Woman's Day, The Home Depot, Webster's Millennium, and Random House.





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 Los Angeles, CA February 7, 2004--Two new yoga DVDs by Marlon Braccia, writer of the hip Spiritual/Holistic Living syndicated advice column, Ask Yogi Marlon, are set to hit Wal-Mart stores nationwide this week at just $5.50.

"I've long wanted to reach the people who'll never make it to a yoga studio because of the cost or just plain intimidation of the buff bodies and pretzel poses," says Braccia. "Yoga has been my inspiration. Why shouldn't it be theirs, too?"

A multi-tasker, entertainment industry veteran Braccia acts as owner and operator of Shiva Entertainment LLC, performs as on-camera talent, and is a bona fide yoga master. Cast in E! Entertainment's True Hollywood Stories and making a brief appearance in the feature Gods and Monsters, she has often portrayed a 1950's Elizabeth Taylor. Her instructional TV series, Yoga Time with Marlon Braccia, has aired nationally in over ten million households weekly for the past seven years.

Yoga for Absolute Beginners is for those who are curious about yoga, but have no prior yoga experience. "Its not necessary to come to yoga already having flexibility," Braccia explains. "I'll teach you the tricks to achieve such flexibility that you'll be tying your shoes without bending your knees."

Yoga for Feeling Stronger Every Day is designed for the fitness enthusiast who knows enough to avoid the joint stress of high impact workouts, but still wants to feel the burn.

In lieu of tech support, Yogi Marlon answers questions for free from web visitors daily. www.askyogimarlon.com features the namesake Q&A column and provides articles & instruction on holistic topics such as yoga practice, ayurveda, insomnia, spirituality and more.

Both Yoga for Absolute Beginners and Yoga for Feeling Stronger Every Day are distributed by Platinum Disc Corp in Lacrosse, WI, who will release four more titles in the Ask Yogi Marlon series this year. Braccia is currently in development for an additional yoga DVD that combines humor and yoga for, as Braccia puts it, �� those of you who have been avoiding exercise your entire life!"





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 January 8 2004--World Yoga Healing Arts Center is proud to announce Yoga for Kids Classes starting January 14th.
In yoga for kids classes, the classes are fun and playful, and at the same time teach valuable skills that help kids meet the challenges of everyday life. Children learn to relax, to concentrate, to be gentle with others, to become aware of their bodies, and how to be still and quiet.

Toi Lynn Prevost, a Child Therapist and owner of World Yoga, says: techniques learned in class can be consciously applied in everyday life. For instance, postures such as the balancing tree are held, thereby practicing sustained focus and concentration that can also be applied to other areas such as academics, sports and music. And finally, one of the greatest benefits is improved self esteem!

What happens in Yoga for Kids Class?
With music, laughter and play kids get to:

� Slither like a snake in Cobra.
� Roar like a Lion.
� Leap like a Frog.
� Stand firm like a Mountain.
� Reach towards the sky like a Tree.
� Balance proudly like an Eagle.
What are the benefits?
Yoga classes provide many benefits to children:

� Increase strength and flexibility
� Concentrate and focus better in school
� Improve body awareness and coordination
� Encourage creative expression
� Make new friends!

Where:    World Yoga Healing Arts Center - 925-274-9642
    1530 South Main Street, Walnut Creek - Located diagonally across from Kaiser Hospital
When:    Every Wednesday, 3:45 to 4:30 pm�Begins January 14th
Who:    The classes are open to boys and girls 5 - 9 years of age.
Cost:    $60 for six classes

Instructor: Toi Lynn Prevost, MS, MFT, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Expressive Arts Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor. She has been leading groups for children and adults and facilitating workshops for over 15 years. Blending her professional background with her passion for music and dance, she teaches from a joyous place of curiosity, compassion and play.

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 April 15, 2004 -- The Joy Yoga Center is now offering a 6-week series of yoga classes for the Brand New Beginner! "This series is perfect for the person who has always wanted to try yoga, but didn't know where to begin," says Joy Winkler, the owner and founder of the Joy Yoga Center. "This series is a unique opportunity to lear the basics of Hatha/Vinyasa yoga in a nurturing, non-intimidating environment and in a small group setting."

Join us for Joy Yoga Center's
6 - Week Brand New Beginner Series
(Pre-registration required) - $100.00

Mondays - (May 10 - June 21) 7:30pm-9:00pm
OR
Sundays - (May 9 - June 20) 11:00am-12:30pm
(off on Memorial day weekend)

Unique to the Joy Yoga Center, the "Brand New Beginners'" course is a
wonderful opportunity for those who have never practiced yoga to learn the basics of Hatha/Vinyasa yoga in a relaxed, non-intimidating setting.

For those brand new to yoga, come learn the basics of Hatha/Vinyasa yoga
practice in a safe, nurturing environment taught in a SMALL GROUP!

You will learn the foundations on which to build a solid, energizing practice for years to come!

We will break-down and make accessible the practice of stretches, balancing poses, strengthening exercises, alignment, breathing and relaxation techniques.

Please contact us at the Joy Yoga Center for details and to enroll. We are here to help!




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 VERNON HILLS, IL JULY 14, 2003 -- Do you find everyone in your family getting stressed out and in need of a way to learn how to relax? Join 15 million in trying yoga Americans (according to Yoga Journal June 2003).

At total body yoga, a family yoga center serving Northwest suburban Chicagoland, you'll find a fun and friendly place for the whole family to learn and practice yoga.

Yoga for Kids classes increase flexibility, coordination, and concentration with a physical activity that is non-competitive. There is no pressure placed on children to perform. The goal is to teach children that exercise is fun. We offer children a safe and compassionate environment to express creativity, imagination and to open up to a relaxed state of mind and body. Through yoga kids learn to develop will power, to value feelings (theirs and others), to expand their intellect and to appreciate the importance of balanced living. Our program integrates music, stories, games and fun as we "play" yoga.

Teen Yoga provides an alternative way to direct teenagers' awesome energy. The powerful practice of yoga offers them a healthy and challenging way to experiment, to push boundaries, gain a sense of achievement and make new friends while learning how to handle stress.
For grown-ups, our classes develop fitness, weight management, stress reduction, strength and stamina to gain total strength, total balance, and total focus.

When explaining why total body yoga is committed to serving the whole family, owner, Silvia Mordini, said "total body yoga's 'fun and joyful approach' to the serious benefits and practice of yoga has clearly struck a chord with the community. Why? Because we provide a friendly place to learn and practice yoga for the whole family: moms, dads, kids, athletes, and busy executives from local corporations.

Our classes are for �every body', regardless of age, fitness level, gender or belief system. Offering a non-judgmental and non-competitive environment comes first and is the continuing constant throughout each of our classes."

With yoga everyone in the family can benefit from learning practical methods to relax when we are most challenged and under the most pressure. Yoga can serve as a means to renew, recharge, and reconnect with ourselves and our families.

The great thing about yoga is that anyone can do it. It is non-dogmatic, yet offers sound principles for becoming more patient and physically fit. With practice, you see results, you are more inspired and motivated, and you affect people in a positive, healthy way. Yoga makes you feel good and look good � it is a healthy means to maintain overall wellness in a stressful often chaotic world.

total body yoga was founded on the belief that promoting mind body health and awareness provides for a balanced and productive life. For this reason, our goal is to provide "total body" wellness through yoga to our students in our beautiful, warm fully equipped studio conveniently located near Westfield Shopping Center (formerly Hawthorn Center Mall) at 250 E. Center Drive, Suite 201 in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

total body yoga http://www.totalbodyyoga.com, known for its "fun and friendly approach" to the practice of yoga features yoga workshops, yoga kids' parties, adult yoga parties, corporate yoga, daily adult yoga classes, yoga for kids and total body active wear (fitness products for "every body") from yoga clothing to eye pillows and mats.)





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 Over the last half millennium, one book has established itself as the classic work on Hatha Yoga. An Indian yogi named Svatmarama wrote the Hatha Yoga Pradipika in the fifteenth century C.E.

Now Brian Dana Akers has carefully edited the original Sanskrit and written a new, accessible English translation. The book also contains photographs of all the asanas. (Available September 2002, paperback, ISBN 0-9716466-1-9, $11.95)

Brian Dana Akers began practicing Hatha Yoga at age twelve, learning Sanskrit at seventeen, and working in publishing at twenty-three. You can find out more about him at BrianDanaAkers.com. He's happy to respond to your emails.

YogaVidya.com is dedicated to publishing excellent and affordable books about Yoga. It is completely independent of any commercial, governmental, educational, or religious institutions.




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 Bethesda, MD � bodywisdom media, independent producer of innovative yoga and Pilates workout DVDs, today announced the company's plans to release "Power Yoga For Every Body" this Fall. "Power Yoga For Every Body" is a groundbreaking interactive yoga DVD designed to bring the beauty, power, and benefits of power yoga to yoga enthusiasts of all levels. The perfect workout for any body, "Power Yoga For Every Body" is scheduled to debut at major retail outlets nationwide, and also through www.bodywisdommedia.com, in August 2003.

A popular method of yoga that combines deep breathing and sequenced sets of postures, power yoga is known to build strength, release tension, and increase flexibility. Many people flock to power yoga as their exercise of choice because of the challenges and benefits it presents. Unlike most power yoga videos and classes that move rapidly from pose to pose, causing muscle straining and actually increasing risk of injury, "Power Yoga For Every Body" teaches the Slow Flow� method of power yoga. Students are encouraged to slowly flow from one position into the next at their own pace, resulting in smoother transitions and less risk of injury.

Utilizing proprietary DVD software created by bodywisdom media, "Power Yoga For Every Body" responds to each student's specific needs and abilities by offering more than 20 workouts on one DVD. Each workout falls into one of three different levels � beginning, intermediate, and challenging � thus catering to the abilities of all yoga students. In addition, each category features various workouts pertaining to students' specific needs. For example, all three levels contain power yoga workouts best suited for morning and evening hours, as well as stress reduction and energy boosts. Other workouts included help improve alignment, enhance awareness, develop focus, stretch specific muscles, and build strength. "Power Yoga for Every Body" caters to students' time restrictions as well, featuring workouts that range from 20 minutes to 2 hours in length.

Instructed by Barbara Benagh, a veteran yoga practitioner whose expertise includes the Slow Flow� method of power yoga, "Power Yoga For Every Body" is the perfect gift for any novice or experienced yoga student looking for a safe and effective way to explore power yoga. "Power Yoga for Every Body" will be available at major retail outlets nationwide, as well as online at www.bodywisdommedia.com, at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $19.95 beginning in August 2003.

"Power Yoga For Every Body" is part of bodywisdom media's "Interactive Yoga Series", which also includes the top selling DVDs "Yoga for Inflexible People" (MSRP $19.95), "Yoga for Athletes" (MSRP $19.95), and "Yoga for Everybody" (MSRP $19.95), as well as the CD-ROM "15 Minute Office Yoga" (MSRP $16.95). bodywisdom media's popular library of fitness DVDs also includes "Pilates Complete For Everyone" (MSRP $19.95).

About bodywisdom media:
Founded by small business entrepreneur and long-time yoga practitioner Mike Wohl, bodywisdom media is an independent producer of yoga and Pilates workout videos that manipulate DVD and CD-ROM software to its fullest potential and create workouts that are far more comprehensive, detailed, and customizable than any others currently on the market. bodywisom media is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The company's products are available at major retail outlets nationwide or through the company's website at www.bodywisdommedia.com. To order by phone, call 877-746-8077.






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 September 8, 2004 -- About the Relationship and Yoga workshops - About Secret of Managing Relationship workshop

The Objective of this Workshop is to improve the quality of relationships by understanding the human nature.

Mr.Gupta ,Corporate Trainer said, although there is a lot about various subjects in our education system, however nothing much about how we can live happily in our relationships i.e. lots of marriages are going towards failure not because couple do not understand each other but they do not know how to understand each other and also not because couple have differences but they do not know how to sort out their differences.

The unique effort was made to understand relationship issues from spiritual angle along with practical aspect. Understanding how the universal flow of energy helps in maintaining a Healthy Relationship.

The session was held at Times Foundation and was encouraged by Times Foundation (a division of The Times of India group) itself .The workshops was for 4 hours and participants enjoyed and learnt a lot. Some of issues which were discussed at workshop are

Most nourishing element of Relationship!
Most destructive element of Relationship!
Why Man try to dominate?
Why Relationships fail?
Why do human being get angry,
Why they are not able to say no,
How to Criticize or advice a man.

Interesting and important quote of the workshop were
"Whether you want to be happy or you want to be right"

In communication what is more important is "How you say it rather than what you say it"

Methodology about Secret of Managing Personal relationship workshop

Complete interactive session focusing on real life issues in relationship along with introspective written modules. Workshop aims at going to deeper level of human mind to understand why human being behave in certain pattern by asking / introspecting questions and then encouraging people to share their personal issues in relationships. All the participants get the benefit from understanding practical issues and also participants learn how to solve them By themselves. In a way this workshop is making people independent to make their own decision.

Workshop highlighted the concept that like every other science managing personal relationship is also a science and quite simple if we understand how human mind works under different conditions and why it works and also providing practical solutions to practical issues.

About Yoga Workshop
Yoga (one-hour workshop)

Interesting question Mr.Gupta Yoga Shiromani discussed were

How does body and mind connects.
How many functions nose performs (answer: around 30 functions)
Why some people are not relaxed when they wake up in the morning.
Difference between Meditation and Concentration
Difference between Yogic exercise and other Physical exercise.
How you can remain slim and healthy with food habits.

Special relaxation technique.
Breathing technique & Q/A session. The participants enjoyed a lot the special relaxation technique.

Some of the quote about session were
"For the first time... I can experience the relaxation after many years of practicing yoga"
Mr S.C. Garg

Retd.Chief Public Prosecutor, Patiala House Court, New Delhi
Simply Great !!!!!!!!!!

Avinash (Student)
"Session was great experience"

Laxmi Devi
Asst Editor The Eternal Solutions
"Speaker is marvelous"

Dilawar Singh
Proprietor Kiran Industries
"Great learning"

Mr.Gupta emphasized the need of understanding Yoga system before practicing it. Mr Gupta also highlighted that not all exercise are for all people. For People of old age group Mr.Gupta has devised a new concept of gentle yogasana.

For people of Young age group a concept of power yoga exercised has also been introduced by him. However Mr.Gupta maintains that Yoga exercise would be beneficial only if done correctly.

One of the benchmark of understanding whether you are doing the Yoga in a correct way or not is to know ,how do you feel after the session. Whether you are relaxed and more energized or not.

The workshop was a great success and greatly applauded by participants.





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 September 8, 2004 -- About the Relationship and Yoga workshops - About Secret of Managing Relationship workshop

The Objective of this Workshop is to improve the quality of relationships by understanding the human nature.

Mr.Gupta ,Corporate Trainer said, although there is a lot about various subjects in our education system, however nothing much about how we can live happily in our relationships i.e. lots of marriages are going towards failure not because couple do not understand each other but they do not know how to understand each other and also not because couple have differences but they do not know how to sort out their differences.

The unique effort was made to understand relationship issues from spiritual angle along with practical aspect. Understanding how the universal flow of energy helps in maintaining a Healthy Relationship.

The session was held at Times Foundation and was encouraged by Times Foundation (a division of The Times of India group) itself .The workshops was for 4 hours and participants enjoyed and learnt a lot. Some of issues which were discussed at workshop are

Most nourishing element of Relationship!
Most destructive element of Relationship!
Why Man try to dominate?
Why Relationships fail?
Why do human being get angry,
Why they are not able to say no,
How to Criticize or advice a man.

Interesting and important quote of the workshop were
"Whether you want to be happy or you want to be right"

In communication what is more important is "How you say it rather than what you say it"

Methodology about Secret of Managing Personal relationship workshop

Complete interactive session focusing on real life issues in relationship along with introspective written modules. Workshop aims at going to deeper level of human mind to understand why human being behave in certain pattern by asking / introspecting questions and then encouraging people to share their personal issues in relationships. All the participants get the benefit from understanding practical issues and also participants learn how to solve them By themselves. In a way this workshop is making people independent to make their own decision.

Workshop highlighted the concept that like every other science managing personal relationship is also a science and quite simple if we understand how human mind works under different conditions and why it works and also providing practical solutions to practical issues.

About Yoga Workshop
Yoga (one-hour workshop)

Interesting question Mr.Gupta Yoga Shiromani discussed were

How does body and mind connects.
How many functions nose performs (answer: around 30 functions)
Why some people are not relaxed when they wake up in the morning.
Difference between Meditation and Concentration
Difference between Yogic exercise and other Physical exercise.
How you can remain slim and healthy with food habits.

Special relaxation technique.
Breathing technique & Q/A session. The participants enjoyed a lot the special relaxation technique.

Some of the quote about session were
"For the first time... I can experience the relaxation after many years of practicing yoga"
Mr S.C. Garg

Retd.Chief Public Prosecutor, Patiala House Court, New Delhi
Simply Great !!!!!!!!!!

Avinash (Student)
"Session was great experience"

Laxmi Devi
Asst Editor The Eternal Solutions
"Speaker is marvelous"

Dilawar Singh
Proprietor Kiran Industries
"Great learning"

Mr.Gupta emphasized the need of understanding Yoga system before practicing it. Mr Gupta also highlighted that not all exercise are for all people. For People of old age group Mr.Gupta has devised a new concept of gentle yogasana.

For people of Young age group a concept of power yoga exercised has also been introduced by him. However Mr.Gupta maintains that Yoga exercise would be beneficial only if done correctly.

One of the benchmark of understanding whether you are doing the Yoga in a correct way or not is to know ,how do you feel after the session. Whether you are relaxed and more energized or not.

The workshop was a great success and greatly applauded by participants.





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