If you think Yoga is only about meditation and chanting, think again – YAS Fitness Centres promotes a totally different type of yoga. Kimberly Fowler owner and creator of YAS Fitness Centres that combine Yoga for Athletes with Spinning brings a whole new perspective. Her tag line “No Chanting, No Granola, No Sanskrit” made her an outcast in the Yoga field, but a favourite with her clients.
After successful studios came yoga apparel, gear, books and DVDs. Check out this fabulous skull Yoga mat:
One lucky Family Food and Travel reader will win this prize pack: Skull Yoga Mat, The No Om Zone DVD and an autographed copy of Kimberly Fowler’s book The No Om Zone – valued at over $50!
To find out more, watch this video of Kimberly Fowler and the Yas Yoga Brand.
The No OM Zone offers a range of yoga workouts as well as excellent information on:
- The benefits of yoga, from improved posture to increased energy and lower stress
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation through yoga
- Types of yoga and yoga styles, from Kundalini to Power Yoga, and which one is right for you
- Breath work and meditation
- Poses that target specific muscle groups and areas of the body
- Sports-related benefits and sports-specific poses to help you excel at your favourite event or pastime
Designed to get you off the couch and onto the mat, The No OM Zone can help you enjoy the amazing, lifelong benefits of the ancient practice.
I don’t practice yoga but my sister would love this
Stephanie LaPlante recently posted..FunDayMental Friday
Hot Yoga is the best!
Hatha yoga because I’m a beginner.
Hot yoga
Hot yoga.
Hot yoga once a week.
Hot yoga!!
I love Hatha. It’s a great way to warm up your core in the cold winter!
I’ve never practiced yoga, but would love to learn to.
Cheryl F. recently posted..May Your Past
any as long as it is not hot
I like Hatha yoga.
I just recently gotten in to yoga so no favorite yet.
I have tried yoga and enjoy some of the easier poses. When it gets complicated (or too hot) that doesn’t work for me.
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That’s a really cool yoga mat! I’ve only ever seen regular colored ones. I should look into doing yoga, I could probably do it at home!
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My daughter would love that Yas skull mat. I have never heard of the no om zone, but we will have to check it out. My daughter is a newbie to yoga. I doing it on her off cheer days to maintain flexibility and strength.
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I like Hatha yoga. And I did pre-natal which was heavenly and recommend to any expectant moms!
what a funky yoga mat! my friend gayle woudl love it
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I’ve never seen a yoga mat with skulls on it before, that’s pretty neat – it would be fun for any yoga enthusiast!
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i have never done yoga. not really a fan of skulls. i will pass this on b/c i have a friend who likes both.
I did yoga in college. I think it was called hatha? I really enjoyed it. I was in the best shape of my life when I did yoga!
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I haven’t done yoga in ages. That is such a fun mat!
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Looks like a fun way to enjoy the season!
What a trendy yoga mat! It’s been so long since I’ve been to yoga. I really need to get back into it.
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) recently posted..Snowman Art
I don’t do yoga, but I know it is extremely beneficial! Thank you for sharing.
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I used to love doing yoga! That is a cool mat!
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I have not tried it.
Love the mat! I have been wanting to get into yoga for years – 2014 will be the year I do it!
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I practice yoga as a way to help ease some of my fibromyalgia symptoms. I will look into joining in the giveaway.
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I practice yoga a little, I like yoga that focuses on flexibility and strengthing
Yoga mats are so amazing. I used to have a bunch!
I enjoy intermediate yoga which interprets strengthening within the stretches and poses.
I like Hatha Yoga and Nidra Sleep Yoga.
I love her no chanting rule :)
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I like Hot Yoga!
I am just getting back into yoga again, though I definitely enjoyed prenatal yoga while expecting. It pretty much became a necessity!
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I’m never actually tried yoga… so I don’t have a type that I prefer. But it is something that I’ve been interested in checking out… this no granola approach might be the one I’ve been looking for!
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I’m never actually tried yoga… so I don’t have a type that I prefer. But it is something that I’ve been interested in checking out… this no granola approach might be the one I’ve been looking for!
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Wii Fit yoga!
I have yet to practice yoga. I keep promising myself that I will start and this is as good a time as any.
I honestly don’t know because I don’t practice yoga (yet!). I do randomly do downward dog and child’s pose because those are the only two poses I know :)
I have not tried yoga.
Hatha Yoga is the only class I have taken so far
I love hot yoga!!
I don’t practice yoga right now, but I have been wanting to learn. Thanks for having this giveaway.
I AM JUST A BEGINNER. I DID NOT EVEN KNOW THERE WERE DIFFERENT NAMES FOR YOGA, SO THANK YOU FOR THAT INFORMATION. I AM GOING TO LOOK THIS UP. AS OF RIGHT NOW I JUST PICK UP LITTLE THINGS HERE AND THERE.
Hatha yoga is my favorite yoga to practice.
I have just started trying out yoga, I do not know any types but I found some great videos on youtube!
I am a beginner so basic yoga sounds good to me
Im a beginner as well and Im just doing the basic stuff right now.
I just recently began yoga and haven’t picked a favorite yet.
I’ve been practicing yoga for about 10 years now and love it. That yoga mat is super fun.
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I prefer Hatha yoga. Nothing too strenuous but highly effective!
Dang I really want this !! I practice medium flow and at the advanced level. I love yoga and it’s wonderful exercise for anyone , body and mind!!!
******HOT YOGA******
Just wanted to start, so….all things
I currently do not practice any yoga! Someone mentioned to me the other day, it would easy to start and learn via YouTube. Which would be a great start for the new year!
I prefer a yin yoga practice!
i dont do yoga but my sister does she would love this
Bikram!
hatha
Hot yoga
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i do only basic yoga and don’t know what it’s called:)
Bikram =)
Hatha yoga
Yin Yoga is so relaxing
dunno haven’t done any yet but wanna try it
Hot Yoga
I have only ever practiced yoga using a prenatal video, so I don’t have a favorite type yet. I loved the prenatal yoga though, it was so relaxing.
Vinyasa!
I really love the mat! Thanks for the contest guys!
I haven’t tried yoga, but would love to!!
Hatha Yoga
love Hatha
Hot Yoga is the best!
The only type I’ve tried is Hatha.
I prefer to practice power yoga flows.
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Hatha would be my choice
I do hot yoga myself.
I used to do Yoga on my Wii before my ex stole it!
But that is the extent of my yoga knowledge. I’m trying to get into more exercises and stuff & become more fit and healthy for my kids!
I’m not sure yet, I’m just starting yoga
I haven’t really tried much yoga before so I don’t know the different types, but I’d like to learn more and would love this package!
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Bikram
Our local library does Yoga once a month. I would love to start going. Thank you
Hatha yoga
Hatha yoga
My favorite is Kripalu Yoga.
Hot yoga