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Basic Yoga Kit from Wai Lana Productions $39.3 Wai Lana makes the ancient practice of yoga easy and inviting to everyone with her Basic Yoga Kit. Kit includes: Yogi Mat® 4-inch foam block 6-foot yoga strap Beautifully illustrated instructional poster

Strength Yoga Pant $85 The Men’s Strength Yoga Pant by Beckons is organic cotton, basic knit yoga pant featuring an elastic waist, side-seam pockets and straight legs.93% Organic Cotton, 7% Lycra

Basic Jacket $106 The Basic Jacket is a long sleeve zip up jacket. Drawstring hem. Stud design logo on front.90% Polyamide, 10% Spandex.Hand Wash Cold.

Basic Bra $52 The Basic Bra is a scoop neck sports bra. Criss cross back. Double lined.90% Polyamide, 10% Spandex.Lining: 100% Polyamide.Hand Wash Cold.

Basic Long Legging $38 The Basic Long Legging by NJC Basic is a long legging with covered elastic waistband. Low-rise. Ankle-length. 55% Supima Cotton, 45% Modal

Basic Thermal $38 This product can take up to 7 business days to shipwomen’s slim-fit long-sleeve thermal crew. neck and sleeves bound with 1×1 rib. • cotton blend thermal: 50% cotton, 50% polyester• garment dyed and washed• machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Basic Rib Tank $22 The Basic Rib Tank Top by Butter is perfect worn by itself or two at a time! This ribbed tank has a super stretchy body, scoop neckline and bra friendly straps. A Small peace sign emblem on front left hem complets the look. 93% Cotton7% SpandexMachine wash cold inside out, tumble dry low.

Aum Short Sleeve Basic Tee $30 This product can take up to 7 business days to shipWomen’s regular fit s/s basic crew tee. This tee has a classic cut. 100% CottonMachine wash cold, tumble dry low

Ice Skating: Steps to Success (book) $19.95 Now there’s a masterfully written guide that shows beginning and recreational skaters the fundamental skills of ice skating. In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin Kuenzle-Watson nine-time Swiss National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating’s best instructors shares with readers the steps that she and many of her students learned on their way to becoming elite competitive skaters. Most instruction books available on ice skating tend to focus on advanced jumps or spins, assuming the reader will learn the basics through professional instruction. Ice Skating: Steps to Success, however, covers fundamental skills in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Activity Series, this book includes 11 steps (chapters) that progress from basic to intermediate skills. It features over 300 illustrations that make it possible to learn proper form and technique. Readers will learn how to * use standard methods of gaining forward and backward speed; * execute four different methods of stopping; * fall properly and get up easily; * change direction without loss of control; and * control the skate edges in order to prepare for advanced maneuvers, including jumps, spins, and footwork. With Ice Skating: Steps to Success, beginning and recreational skaters will develop a solid foundation of skills to help them gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy the sport more. AUDIENCE Reference for ice skaters and ice skating coaches. CONTENTS Preface The Steps to Success Staircase The Sport of Ice Skating Etiquette Evolution of the Ice Skate The Myth of Weak Ankles Falling and Getting Up Warm-Up and Cool-Down Ice Skating Equipment Ice Skates and Their Care Protective Gear Step 1. Proper Skating Posture: Developing Balance Step 2. Push and Glide: Moving Ahead Step 3. Forward Stops: Slowing Down Step 4. Forward Skating and Stopping: Gaining Confidence Step 5. Backward Skating and Stopping: Doubling Your Options Step 6. Forward Stroking: Pushing for Power Step 7. Forward Crossovers: Stroking on a Curve Step 8. Two-Foot Turns and Mohawks: Controlling Rotation Step 9. Backward Crossovers: Gaining Speed on a Curve Step 10. Swingrolls and Advanced Edges: Improving Edge Control Step 11. Three-Turns: Changing Direction and Edges Style and Efficiency: Rating Your Skating Progress Glossary About the Authors ABOUT THE AUTHOR Karin Kuen

Easy Series DVD Yoga Workout Tripack from Wai Lana Productions $44.21 Wai Lana’s new Easy Series DVD Tripack includes: Beginners Workout DVD Toning Workout DVD Relaxation Workout DVD (Total running time: Approx. 150 minutes) Good basic instruction, a beautifully filmed location, serene, lovely original music, and adorable yoga teacher Wai Lana … make this an outstanding solid addition to any library wanting to firm up their exercise collection.–Video Librarian Special Features: Customized Personal Workout One Asana at a Time Spanish Soundtrack Quick Hints To order in VHS format click here Easy Series VHS Yoga Workout .

Printed Tank $36 The Printed Tank by Butter is a soft, ribbed tank with scoop neckline and bra friendly straps. A Small peace sign emblem on front left hem complets the look. All styles look great over the Basic Rib Tank. Print design varies by color…White & Mint – Soccer LogoBlack & Navy – Lacrosse LogoBanana – Vertical Butter logo93% Cotton, 7% Spandex Machine Wash Cold Inside Out, Tumble Dry Low

Modal Silk Striped Boyfriend Tee $50 This product can take up to 7 business days to shipwomen’s oversized-fit basic short-sleeve scoop-neck tee with 1/4” modal silk stripes. self-bound neck band and slouchy chest pocket on wearer’s right side. blind stitch on sleeves and bottom hem.modal silk jersey: 90% modal, 10% silkyarn dyed and garment washed for a super-soft handdry clean only

The Boss Eco-Heather V-Neck $26 This product can take up to 7-10 business days to shipWomen’s oversized-fit basic short-sleeve scoop-neck tee with 1/4” modal silk stripes. Self-bound neck band and slouchy chest pocket on wearer’s right side. Blind stitch on sleeves and bottom hem.eco-heather: 38% cotton (6.25% organic cotton), 50% polyester (6.25% recycled poly), 12% naturally occurring rayonlow-impact yarn dyed, fabric washed for a super soft handwash in cold water, tumble dry medium

Successful Wrestling: Coaches’ Guide For Teaching Basic to Advanced Skills (book) $19.95 Successful Wrestling takes you step-by-step through 30 wrestling techniques, from simple to complex. This valuable coaching tool is organized by skill progressions rather than by types of skills. No more sorting through pages of clinic notes trying to decide which techniques to teach when and to whom. Now you can follow the proven program of one of the most successful wrestling coaches in the country. Art Keith is famous for turning wrestlers into champions. He was a championship wrestler in high school and college and a wrestling coach of high school and NCAA champions. In Successful Wrestling, he brings you the best in basic body positions, moves, and teaching tips. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to teach different levels of athletes and how each level of technique is linked to the next. Use Successful Wrestling as a daily guide in your practice sessions, or just leave it on the mat for your grapplers to review. With 669 sequenced photos, this coaching guide will help your wrestlers actually see how various techniques are performed. The wrestling techniques contained in this coach’s handbook are organized into 18 steps. The steps are divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. A. Beginning: Steps 1 through 8 illustrate basic techniques and fundamental positions requiring continuous movement without changing direction. They include stance and movement in standing position, double leg takedown, inside leg stand-up, crossface, and bar arm, cradle, and switch. B. Intermediate: Steps 9 through 14 should be mastered by advanced junior high wrestlers and by average or intermediate senior high competitors. The techniques in this section require more coordination and include outside fireman’s carry, single leg attack, wrist ride, duck out, and sit out and spin. C. Advanced: The advanced techniques are illustrated in Steps 15 through 18 and should be learned by most high school wrestlers in order to compete well at the college level. Requiring a fairly high degree of coordination, these techniques include inside fireman’s carry, cross body ride, pinning from the takedown, and arm drags. If you coach wrestling at the junior high, high school, or college level, you need _Successful Wrestling_–the book that helps you turn your grapplers into champions–one step at a time. AUDIENCE Reference for wrestling coaches and wrestlers. CONTENTS Stage I: Beginning Wrestling Skills Discove

Basic Level OM Yoga in a Box $20.99 Makes a wonderful gift for those just starting yoga. OM Yoga in a Box Basic Level contains everything you need to sustain an ongoing varied home yoga practice! This product has received rave reviews from beginning yogis! The box includes two instructional CDs with over 70 minutes of yoga classes. These CDs can be programmed into four shorter targeted classes including one specially for brand new beginners. The box also includes flash cards that show correct posture alignment and describe in detail…

Easy Beginning Yoga Kit from Wai Lana Productions $50.72 This complete kit serves as both a welcome gift and as a springboard for beginning your own yoga practice. Designed for beginners, this kit has everything you’ll need to get started! Kit arrives in a colorful box, complete with Wai Lana’s Beginners and Toning yoga videos, Yogi Mat, yoga strap, and a six-month membership to Wai Lana’s online Relaxation Club. Mats are available in Rose, Blue, Purple, Black, Caribbean Blue, Lilac, Metro Blue and Red Chill. Kit Includes: Yogi Mat (1/8H x 24W x 68L) Beginners and Toning DVDs (Approx. 50 minutes each) 6-foot yoga strap 6-month membership in Wai Lana’s online Relaxation Club

Private Yoga $105 In the comfort of your own home, this private yoga instruction will help you focus on your mind, body and soul.Whether new to yoga or just looking to improve your skills, this class is designed to build your basic fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing techniques based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. Known for changing the face of how yoga is practiced in America, this style of yoga has quickly become one of the most widely known and respected educational methods of yoga practices as a way to achieve personal transformation.Increases Energy & VitalityPostural AlignmentCorrects Back/Neck ProblemsInjury PreventionSports RehabilitationStrengthens ImmunityRelieves Stress, Tension & HeadacheImproves FlexibilityRegains Physical ConditionMental/Emotional Balance

Get Started Yoga Kit from Wai Lana Productions $50.72 Wai Lana makes it easy for you to begin practicing yoga with her new Get Started Yoga Kit! Kit includes: Yogi Mat TM (1/8H x 24W x 68L) Wai Lana’s Relaxation Workout video 6′ yoga strap 4 yoga block Yogi Mat® Beautifully illustrated instructional poster

Urban Yoga Bag from Wai Lana Productions $50.77 No matter where you work out, this sleek yet durable canvas bag is a classic. Features include a fully lined and padded interior, two-way zipper, and convenient exterior pockets. Roomy enough for a yoga or Pilates mat plus a towel and other accessories, this versatile bag is a practical fashion essential! To browse / purchase the Urban Yoga Bag in black with blue trim, click here .

Strength Yoga Cami $45 The Strength Yoga Cami features adjustable straps, an empire line with intention tag and shelf bra for extra support. 93% Cotton, 7% Lycra

Yoga to Go from Wai Lana Productions $34.38 Whether it’s off to class, the beach, or a day at the park, your mat and bag are the perfect companions for yoga on the go. Compact and conveniently stored away in its bag, your mat stays clean and ready for action whenever you are. Designs come in assorted Hawaiian prints (predominantly blue, red, orange, or purple–no guaranteed preference).

Yoga Energy Tank $60 The ALO Women’s Yoga Energy Tank is a v-neck tank with flattering style lines that make it a perfect piece for the gym or the street. The intricate design of the center back straps add a beautiful finish to this must have tank.

Integrity Hemp Yoga Short $75 The Men’s Integrity Hemp Yoga Short by Beckons is made from stretch woven hemp which enables a wide range of motion and features. The shorts have a zipper and tie front closure, contoured waistband with elasticized back and cargo pocket on the leg.Made in the USA

Classic Yoga Pant $52 Premium ProModal custom fabric. NO frills. This is your classic, smart, eco-friendly Yoga & Pilates pant with tall waistband & a touch of Lycra – w/no extra elastic to dig in to your skin: the most comfortable pants you will ever wear. ProModal naturally wicks 50% more moisture than cotton; made from Beech wood & Eucalyptus from sustainable tree farms. (S:2-6, M:6-10, L:8-12).

Sustain Yoga Halter $48 Premium ProModal Custom Fabric made in Los Angeles. Classically tailored, this top will feel like a 2nd skin; double-layered in front. ProModal is from Beech wood and Eucalyptus Tree that is sustainably farmed. Softer than cotton with 50% more moisture wicking & 1/20th the eco-impact. This top is perfect for Yoga & Pilates, spinning, kick-boxing, running errands or simply lounging. (S: 2-6, M: 4-8, L: 6-10)

Youth League: Throwing and Catching – Baseball Training Video (VHS) $31.5 The most basic skills needed for the game of baseball are throwing and catching. This video will break down correct throwing technique and mechanics into 7 easy teaching steps. Simple to teach and easy for players to learn. Over 20 drills and tips for improving accuracy, ball control, catching positions, mechanics, hand to ball throwing positions and more!

Social Dance: Steps to Success (Book) 2nd Edition $24.95 Move with grace and feel confident on the dance floor-step by step! Social Dance: Steps to Success will teach you all the moves for eight popular dance styles: Swing Cha-cha Fox-Trot Polka Waltz Rumba Tango Salsa/mambo Each step in the progression teaches you a new skill, then builds on those skills to develop creative dance routines. The first few steps provide a solid foundation of the basics to help you understand alignment, musical structure, and footwork synchronization with the music. As you progress, you will also learn how to lead and follow, move from one dance position to another, combine dance variations into sequences, and much more. Every step also explains why the concept or skill is important, identifies the keys to correct technique, helps you avoid common errors, and explains how to practice each skill. To help you practice, a compact disc is included that features eight tracks of training examples for identifying beat, measures, and general characteristics of the music, as well as 11 tracks covering instrumental practice music for each style of dance covered in the book. Written by master teacher and dancer Judy Patterson Wright, this book is part of the Steps to Success Activity Series-the most extensively researched and carefully developed set of sport skill instruction books ever published.

Toning Yoga Workout DVD from Wai Lana Productions $18.95 Toning Workout starts with an energizing breathing exercise that gets you ready for the exercises to follow. You’ll practice over 15 different postures and exercises that will tone various parts of your body. You will: Tone your thighs and buttocks Increase the flexibility of your spine Strengthen your lower back Stretch your hamstrings Special Features: Customized Personal Workout One Asana at a Time Spanish Soundtrack 1 hour Using Yoga Props Quick Hints To order in VHS format click here Toning Yoga Workout Video .

Baby Steps Basic Natural Feeding System $36.95 The BabySteps Basic Natural Feeding System addresses the first two steps in the BabySteps system; Preparation and Storage. Includes: Free condensed version of the BabySteps Guide BabySteps Electric Food Mill BabySteps Freezer Trays (2 pack)

Yoga Refresh Hoodie $62 This hoodie pullover features detailed stitching and design lines for a perfect fit. 65% polyester, 35% cotton