Chair Stretches to Get Your Body Ready for Meditation | Yoga | Gaiam

http://bit.ly/YogaOnGaiam - This sequence of stretches is excellent at opening the hip joints, releasing back muscles, and quieting mental chatter, so you can sit in meditation positions more comfortably for longer periods of time. From Rodney Yee's Yoga for Meditation DVD. Follow Us on Facebook:   / gaiam   Follow Us on Twitter:   / gaiam   Follow Us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+gaiam Follow Us on Pinterest:   / gaiam   SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/1fovX1i Rodney Yee One of the most recognized yoga instructors in the world, Rodney Yee is widely considered to be a pioneer of yoga in the U.S. He started his career as a professional ballet dancer who decided to study Iyengar yoga in India. Rodney has been practicing for more than 30 years and now travels to lead workshops, retreats, and teacher training all over the world. Rodney has been designing and performing in Gaiam programs for 15+ years. Yoga The word yoga means “union” – the connection of body, mind, spirit and the universe around us. This is the inspiration behind Gaiam’s award-winning yoga programs with world-renowned instructors. Learn, practice and grow with the best. Connect with Gaiam Online: Follow Gaiam on TWITTER:   / gaiam   Follow Gaiam on PINTEREST:   / gaiam   Follow Gaiam on INSTAGRAM:   / gaiam   Follow Gaiam on TUMBLR:   / gaiam   Follow Gaiam on LINKEDIN:   / gaiam   Follow Gaiam on GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+gaiam/posts Follow Gaiam on FACEBOOK:   / gaiam   About Gaiam: As a leading company for yoga, fitness and wellness products and content, Gaiam is dedicated to making yoga, fitness and wellness accessible. Chair Stretches to Get Your Body Ready for Meditation | Yoga | Gaiam    / gaiam