Joshua Isaac Smith's Yogaboxing Workout Takes Yoga Hybrids to a Whole New Level

This article is from www.heartandsoul.com
By Lynya Floyd

Everyone who's heard of Yogilates® (which combines yoga and pilates), Spinoga (Spinning and Yoga) and even Disco Yoga, has probably wondered, "What will they think of next?" The answer is Yogaboxing. Just hearing the name might make you think Yogaboxing ironically pairs the heart-thumping cardio challenge of a sparring match with the seated tranquility of a sunrise yoga session. But in reality, you get something much different with this new video.

Yogaboxing is actually a low-impact workout that combines five different exercise disciplines: yoga, boxing, African dance, aerobics, and tai chi into a 45-minute exercise session. That means you'll be doing everything from Crane poses to closed-fist punches to amusing shake-out sessions where you wriggle your muscles loose as part of the workout. You'll be working your body by holding poses and swinging your hips in soulful gyrations.

But on top of this, "YogaB's," as Smith likes to call you, will get an emotional boost as well. As I got into the workout, I wondered if my neighbors might think I was watching a motivational tape instead of sweating with an exercise video. Throughout the workout, Smith encourages you to throw a series of punches to the rhythm of your voice shouting "Yes, I can!" or "Step Back Now!" He also leads you through taking your dreams and desires for the day, grasping them in your hand, and setting them into the air within archer poses.

If you're looking for a tough, sweat-drenched, muscle-building session, you might want to break out your Tae Bo(tm) tape. But if you're in search of a fun, stress-free, light workout that could put a bounce in your step and some confidence in your chest before you head out the door in the morning, this video could be the boost you need.

To order Yogaboxing (tm) The Ultimate Workout for Body and Soul ($29.95 plus shipping) or find a class near you, go to www.yogaboxing.com or call 202-686-7440.