More UK Yogis!

Hi YM,
I was fortunate enough to pick up two DVD's that were offered free of charge by The Daily Mail Newspaper (UK) recently and have been following Part One since the beginning of the month. I am already beginning to notice some changes (for the better), I just wanted to ask what 'type' of Yoga this is? It doesn't specify on the DVD cover. Also, is this DVD enough to work with or should I also enrol in a Yoga class for optimal benefits? And finally, I can see from your website that there is an 'ask Marlon' field box for questions - if I filled in my query there - would I receive a personal response from Marlon or would it be published on the website?
Would love to hear your views.
Many thanks,

Anonymous

Hi Anonymous,
These days I usually publish answers to all the questions on my blog page. I can do that anonymously very easily and often do at the inquirer's request, as I have here. I answer all questions myself. I feel it’s an important part of my dharma at least for now.

I think you could go either way. Enroll at a yoga studio that has high recommendations or learn much more from me by getting my other 6 DVDs. My popularity is immense in the UK now, due to the newspaper inclusion. That is a thrill. I hope to come to the UK this spring or summer to teach some workshops as a result.

My background is in Tantra. Within this ancient tradition there are many subdivisions. In a single session a student is apt to encounter these various branches of yoga: Raja, Swara, Laya, Kundalini, Jnana, Kriya, Bhakti, Hatha + a bit of ayurveda. For more in my background you may want to check out my bio.

Please do log on to the blog often. I think you will see people are generally thinking about the same issues. I’m very happy if you contribute your experience to other bloggers by hitting the white comments button at the bottom of any entry.

Fare thee well, yogini! Many thanks for writing!

Om Shanti,

Yogi Marlon

How Long for Yoga for a Healthy Back

Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that i purchased your cd for back exercises and have been doing them regularly for nearly two weeks, and feel so much better and free of pain excellent cd recommend it to everyone who suffers with their back.
Do you recommend doing these exercises on a long-term basis or should i move on to another cd.

thank you again

Linda Davies
Worcestershire, England

Hi Linda,
I’m so glad you are having success with the DVD, Yoga for a Healthy Back. It’s very kind of you to write to tell me so. I am particularly gratified on the results that are reported to me on this title. So many people who gave up hope of having a pain-free back are amazed at the results they are seeing from doing such easy exercises. Much of the success is because its designed to create the muscular structure holds discs and vertebrae in proper spinal alignment.

In regard to your question on how long to continue with that DVD title, I can give you this guideline: Slowly work your way through the successive practices when the one you are currently doing seems easy. Particularly in this DVD, the individual practices go from easiest to hardest. If you can get all the way through the third practice on this DVD, you can most likely approach the practices on my other yoga DVDs. Although I do recommend the practices on the DVD you have long term, you might want to expand you knowledge of additional postures and breathing techniques. Feel free to shop in line. I’m mailing DVDs to England very often now.


In light and love,
Om shanti,

Yogi Marlon

Yoga DVD Reveiws

Hi People!
I'm getting a lot of email with your compliments one or more of my DVDs. I'm so very grateful for the opportunity to teach you yoga that facilitates a positive change in your life. I'm starting this blog topic so you may converse with each other on topics like which DVD you are doing and why, which practices you get the most out of, any you are confused on, and the comparision of titles and anything else you want to talk about. Do you like how I make most of the practices only 25 minutes long. Almost no excuse not to do them, right?!!! Yup, I planned it that way. Who's got an hour to spare these days. : )

So please do add your comments and questions here. Ahh and by the way, many thanks to all the good people in the United Kingdom who are recently receiving my DVD with Associated Newspapers. Your feedback has been tremendous. Lucky for both of us that some of you who would have never thought to give yoga a try and now doing it and reaping the benefits. Hats off to you and ok, is it too cliche if i say "Cheerio!"

xoxoxo
Yogi Marlon