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Not really a movie or documentary, The Secret is more of a video seminar, a presentation featuring a series of authors, philosophers, doctors, quantum physicists, entrepreneurs, and spiritual practitioners expounding on the powers of The Secret (probably the most well-known of the presenters is Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles). What is The Secret, exactly? "That principle can be summed up in three simple words: thoughts become things," proclaims writer Mike Dooley, author of Notes from the Universe. Put it another way, it?s The Power of Positive Thinking and how it can be applied to attracting more money, better health, and relationships; in short, happiness. (There is a rundown of topics on the DVD Chapters menu). Most of the material here is given in a straightforward manner, with the presenters simply talking into the camera to address the audience directly, which is good because it avoids the trap of pretense. On the other hand, the quick edits between presenters (would it hurt to let them say more than one sentence at a time?) don't help because it reduces many of their points to palatable sound bites and aphorisms. To many viewers, this may make the program come across as a series of nice ideas not rooted in reality. Plus it's somewhat spurious to claim that The Secret was well understood and practiced by specific individuals like Plato or Shakespeare (it's well known that some of the historical figures noted didn't exactly live happy or even prosperous lives, despite their achievements). But still, the primary message is one of positivity and hope for everyone. So what to make of it? In the end, programs like this generally find an audience that is open to the message, and many will probably find it to be a source of inspiration. Others will approach it with a good deal of skepticism or dismiss it as another way of marketing happiness the masses. It simply won?t resonate with everyone, but if it resonates with you, you're likely to enjoy it and get a lot out of it. Those looking for more on The Secret might want to check out the companion book by Rhonda Byrne. --Daniel Vancini

From the Editors of Body + Soul Magazine comes a new line of DVDs designed to excite, inform, inspire and encourage your quest toward a balanced and healthy whole life. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to be introduced to Yoga and it helps you to explore and experience the numerous benefits of yoga. There are 8 routines to help build strength, increase flexibility, improve your health and vitality and transform how you look and feel. Routines are led by renowned instructor Barbara Benagh who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 60 minutes. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua, which adds to the overall experience of tranquility. DVD HIGHLIGHTS: -8 Customized, Targeted Routines -Exclusive Interview with the Instructor -Routines from 10 - 60 Minutes -Includes articles from Body + Soul magazine

Pregnancy is a most important time for a woman to maintain her physical strength and stamina and PRENATAL YOGA is a perfect way to keep in shape. These gentle exercises are clearly detailed by instructor Shiva Rea according to Yoga Journal's Prenatal Yoga guidelines. Maintain the energy and stamina which will be needed in the delivery room along with the concentration that comes with the practice of yoga. Different techniques are applicable to each trimester of pregnancy and this fifty minute video is geared for every level of yoga practitioner.

Magic, miracle, no it's a reflex. Dr. Karp's discoveries about babies means most parents can soothe even colicky babies in minutes...or less...AND boost sleep 1-3 hours/night.

Most parents (especially dads) say it's easier to learn this amazing approach by watching than by reading. The Happiest Baby DVD is the most watched parenting video in history! Watch as Dr. Karp shows a treasure sought by parents for centuries... the "calming reflex" (an automatic "off-switch" for crying and "on-switch" for sleep all babies are born with).

Learn how to easily transport any baby from screams to sleepy serenity...in minutes. No wonder millions of parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna and Michelle Pfeiffer have turned to Dr. Karp to learn his secrets for making babies happy. (Then read The Happiest Baby book for lots more practical tips about babies!)

DVD INCLUDES
Two full-length yoga workouts for
beginners
On-screen pose training for perfect form
Secrets to overcoming the most common
yoga mistakes
Audio Selection for each program full or
pose only instruction
PERFECT POSES FROM THE PROS
Get that long, lean yoga look while centering your
mind and improving posture and fl exibility. Yoga
masters Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman
demonstrate all the basic poses in a detailed
40-minute Pose Training session. Learn accurate
alignment, technique and how to avoid the
mistakes they see most often. Then, put those
lessons into practice with two full-length workouts. The 20-minute Morning Workout
will get your day off to a refreshing start, helping you awaken and energize. The
15-minute Evening Workout restores, relaxes and soothes. Choose full, in-depth
guidance as you get familiar with the routine or opt for minimal conversation so you can
take in the sights and sounds of beautiful Molokai, Hawaii.

Get fit fast with America s #1 walking system! Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection gives you four complete, fat-burning, muscle-conditioning and stretching workouts all on one powerful, energizing DVD!
ADDED BONUS Boost your strength training and toning results with the included Stretchie resistance band!

1 Mile Get Up & Get Started- 18 Minutes
Get Up & Get Started will show you all the basics for a brisk, upbeat walk from perfect posture to using weights to make this a walk for your whole body! This gentle and effective form of exercise will help you tone your legs, buns and abs, condition your heart, speed up your metabolism and help fight aging! Optional Equipment: 1lb. weights
2 Mile Brisk Walk-30 Minutes
This 2 mile walking workout builds strength, endurance and flexibility, while boosting energy levels and super-charging your upper and lower body. You get 30 minutes of power-packed cardio, followed by a targeted, body-toning routine, and a series of yoga-like stretching moves with the Stretchie that will leave you feeling both challenged and renewed.
3 Mile Advanced Walk- 51 Minutes
This challenging 3 mile walking workout is going to give you so much more. You re getting 45 minutes of intense fat burning and body sculpting, plus a revitalizing resistance band routine with the Stretchie that takes the power of your workout to a whole new, invigorating level. Walk strong as you add kicks, curls, lifts and stretches to tighten your tummy, boost your buns, trim your thighs, and reshape your back, arms, and waist for maximum results!
4 Mile Super Challenge- 60 Minutes
This high-intensity, 4 mile walking workout will challenge every major muscle group in your body while burning the maximum amount of calories. You will build energy, strengthen your core, blast away the fat and inches, and boost your metabolism for all-day fat burning that doesn t stop, even when you do! You re getting a health club quality workout in your home, on your own time.

Just like the contestants on NBC's hit show, you too can rev up your fat-burning furnace and experience dramatic weight loss in less time. Join "The Biggest Loser" trainer, Bob, and show contestant winners and finalists for a 6-8 week program that beats the bulge one intensity level at a time. Begin with Boot camp 1 and as you improve, add on Boot camps 2 and 3 for a powerful workout that challenges every muscle with dynamic moves designed to give those unwanted pounds the boot! WARM-UP (5 Minutes): Prepare your body for boot camp with athletic conditioning moves that get the heart pumping and the muscles warm. LEVEL 1 (Weeks 1 and 2) -Boot camp Level 1 (20 Minutes): Bob turns on the burn with upper- and lower-body strength intervals, then revs your metabolism with calorie-crushing cardio. LEVEL 2 (Weeks 3 and 4) - Boot camp Level 2 (15 Minutes): Pick up the pace and drop the pounds with Bob's innovative power moves that integrate fat-blasting bursts of cardio. LEVEL 3 (Weeks 5 and 6) - Boot camp Level 3 (10 Minutes): Challenge your balance and fine-tune your physique using bands and weights to further chisel your newfound muscle. COOL-DOWN (5 Minutes): Reward and energize your body with athletic and yoga-inspired stretches that soothe tight muscles and improve posture.

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No Time To Exercise? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 dynamic workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts were designed to help you stay fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy. These compact workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts or do them all together for one amazing, prenatal Pilates workout! Highlighted in the August 16th, 2007 issue of The New York Times, this DVD will allow you to modify your workouts to your pregnant body.

Pilates For Buns & Thighs: Get ready to strengthen your lower body and get toned, firm thighs and buns - even as your belly continues to get bigger.

Standing Pilates: For this segment, instructor Lizbeth Garcia reworked traditional mat work into standing exercises that help improve strength, balance and coordination - things needed throughout pregnancy, especially needed in the third trimester.

Core Pilates: This workout focuses on strengthening your core muscles to help you bounce back from delivery and may even help to reduce lower back pain during pregnancy.

Pilates For Flexibility: Allow your body and mind to relax while you focus on releasing tight muscles through fluid exercises that will increase your flexibility and overall sense of well-being.

Total Body Pilates: Designed to develop overall muscle strength and flexibility, this segment will help you firm and tone your body. It may also make delivery easier by teaching you how to breathe deeply and evenly while tightening the muscles of your pelvic floor.

POSTNATAL BONUS WORKOUT: FLAT BELLY FAST As a special bonus to use after your pregnancy, this core-focused segment created by instructor Suzanne Bowen zeros in on the deepest abdominal muscles with a singular goal: to flatten your belly fast. A set of 2- 3 pound dumbbells and 1-2 pillows are recommended for this workout.

Featuring a teaching session from the Dalai Lama YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF focuses on how to remove anxiety and tension using meditation and yoga. This program addresses multiple kinds of stress and includes 20 different yoga workouts from instructor Barbara Benagh.