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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: I don't know if the 4 previous reviewers are friends of Julie Rubio's or what, but I purchased this DVD due to these glowing recommendations, and can honestly say it was a waste of money. The instructor has an annoying accent, and her directions are a bit confusing, especially when she's doing something different from what she is saying. Also, I've done this DVD 4 times, and each time my back was killing me all night into the next day, and I am no stranger to yoga. Don't waste your money!
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Summary: Beautiful work. First rate quality of video and Yoga.
Review: I have been searching for a Yoga video that not only had a good workout and a variety of techniques but was pleasant and relaxing to watch.Most of the time I either see a beautifully shot video with terrible Yoga instructions, or wonderful yoga but poor video quality. I spend half the time rewinding the tape to hear what was said or what the position is. This DVD has been wonderful for me. The image and sound are crisp and clean and I never have to repeat things just to see the next move. And the positions in the video are perfect for my workout and stretching. Job well done. Thank you.
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Summary: It to
Review: I have been trying to get into yoga for years, but classes are so expensive, and I could never find a video or dvd that intrigued me. That all changed when my girlfriend purchased "yoga can balance your life."
For the last week I have been waking up at 6:30am every morning( that says a lot for me.) to go through the hour stretch excercise and meditation process. In addition to the beautiful Hawaiin setting, Julie does a complete yoga workout from begining chants to final relaxation. Julie's delievery is very personable and her pacing is slow, relaxing ,and easy to follow. The yoga poses are challenging enough for a good workout without being too strenuous. I really feel like a new man before I head into work each day.
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Summary: It to
Review: I have been trying to get into yoga for years, but classes are so expensive, and I could never find a video or dvd that intrigued me. That all changed when my girlfriend purchased "yoga can balance your life."
For the last week I have been waking up at 6:30am every morning( that says a lot for me.) to go through the hour stretch excercise and meditation process. In addition to the beautiful Hawaiin setting, Julie does a complete yoga workout from begining chants to final relaxation. Julie's delievery is very personable and her pacing is slow, relaxing ,and easy to follow. The yoga poses are challenging enough for a good workout without being too strenuous. I really feel like a new man before I head into work each day.
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Summary: It to
Review: I have been trying to get into yoga for years, but classes are so expensive, and I could never find a video or dvd that intrigued me. That all changed when my girlfriend purchased "yoga can balance your life."
For the last week I have been waking up at 6:30am every morning( that says a lot for me.) to go through the hour stretch excercise and meditation process. In addition to the beautiful Hawaiin setting, Julie does a complete yoga workout from begining chants to final relaxation. Julie's delievery is very personable and her pacing is slow, relaxing ,and easy to follow. The yoga poses are challenging enough for a good workout without being too strenuous. I really feel like a new man before I head into work each day.
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Summary: Nice postures, but not my favorite
Review: I like the postures on this DVD and she holds them for a long time. But it's not for the Power Yoga lover. It is a gentle practice, but with some of my favorite postures including a balancing section. DVD menu interface is complete. But, it was a bit irritating because she tells you how to go into the postures, but never verbalizes coming out of the postures. The setting is beautiful, but the music put me to sleep ;o) I have this DVD in my collection and will use it occasionally, but not one of my favorites. Your best is Yoga for Urban Living or see my other reviews on yoga DVDs.
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Summary: As much like a live class as you can get
Review: I took yoga for several years but due to a hectic schedule am unable to attend anymore. This video is very like the live classes I was used to. The pace is serene. You can really work on your flexibility with this DVD. She adds some unusual poses not seen in your average mass market yoga tapes---camel, neck stretches, lots of balance poses. The production quality is exceptional and the music pleasing and unobtrusive. Ms. Rubio is an excellent instructor. Can't wait for more of her DVDs.
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Summary: Unhealthy Male
Review: I, as a 33 year old male, have not been treating my body correctly for the past ten years. I've been using Julie's dvd for a week straight and can already feel a difference. It's easier to wake up in the morning. I feel more motivated to do the things I need to do. I would highly recommend this for anyone even considering it.
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Summary: Unhealthy Male
Review: I, as a 33 year old male, have not been treating my body correctly for the past ten years. I've been using Julie's dvd for a week straight and can already feel a difference. It's easier to wake up in the morning. I feel more motivated to do the things I need to do. I would highly recommend this for anyone even considering it.
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Summary: My Favorite New Yoga DVD! Stunningly Beautiful and Serene
Review: This morning, for the first time, I did a home yoga practice with this DVD. I followed it all the way through for the entire hour and it was excellent! There are so many things I liked about it. 1-The pace was just right. I didn't feel rushed, and I could even add a few of my own alterations where I wanted. 2-The color scheme: I found out, that for a practice session via a TV screen, the color choices were brilliant! Because the instructor wears bright red, my eye easily found her on the screen. The blue mat helped with this also, it made a bulls-eye like image directing me to the right view. In short, the colors made it easy to keep concentrating on the more important activities of staying focused with my breathing, and body alignment. All I had to do was glance up occasionally to get visual information, and it was so easy to see what the instructor was doing. 3-The narrative was perfect. The instructor gives just enough audio information to follow easily, but not so much that it distracts from that internal focus we strive for. 4-The staging, oh my gosh....it could not have been better! You will marvel at the Hawaiian location. The scenes were just lovely. I just really loved this one. What a fantastic job! Namaste.
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