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Summary: Good for beginners, switch workouts soon after starting
Review: I love this DVD, I use it regularly. I have fibromyalgia, and as I get healthier and stronger, I find I can do more and more. And this DVD has helped a lot. Like many others who reviewed this DVD, I suggest using the PM Yoga in the morning once you've got the hang of things. Trust me, three downward dog poses in the first two minutes will totally wake you up.
On the days where I know I've somehow overworked myself the day before, I use the AM workout as a regenerative workout. It's very simple, quiet and very nourishing. And it's something I can still do when I feel like I can barely drag myself out of bed. And I always feel better once I'm done with it.
So, if you're just starting out, I think this is one of the best DVDs you can get.
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Summary: Love this DVD - new yoga enthusiast
Review: I never understood the appeal of yoga before. I bought this DVD, and now I see why people love yoga so much. I had tried another yoga tape and other exercise tapes before, but most were not nearly as good as this one. I am now hooked. There are two 20 minute yoga segments. The first is called "AM Yoga" with Rodney Yee, and the second segment, called "PM Yoga", is with Patricia Walden. Both segments were terrific, but I especially enjoyed the "AM" segment with Rodney Yee. I found that during his section I could listen to Yee peacefully talk me through the poses without being glued to the tv screen. It allowed me to really enjoy the DVD more. When I was finished with his 20 minute segment, I felt so relaxed - it was surprising...I am looking now for other Yee DVD's. On the second segment, it wasn't as easy to follow the instructor. I imagine it would be easier to follow after a week of sessions to get used to it. Still, this is an excellent DVD for anyone curious about the appeal of yoga and looking for an excellent intro. You won't be doing any moves that are too advanced or aerobic in this DVD, but it is extremely relaxing. Also, the 20 minute segments are great for busy people who don't have endless amounts of time to fit in exercise. This is a great investment overall.
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Summary: Excellent DVD!
Review: I purchased this DVD shortly after beginning a regular Yoga class, so that I would be able to practice at home in my spare time. At first, I found this DVD to be a little too easy, in contrast with the class, but over time have grown to love it. I usually skip the relaxation part (at the beginning) and go right into the A.M. Yoga with Rodney Yee. Not only is the music soothing to the ear, but Rodney's voice is very calming and his nearly-naked body is in perfect shape. The A.M. portion features several stretches that really "wake up" the body and prepare it for the day ahead. His focus on the lower body (especially the part where he uses the strap) really works wonders. The P.M. section, with Patricia Walden is a little more difficult, but just as effective.
The beauty of this DVD is, that the workouts are short, and therefore much easier to fit in to a busy schedule than some of the other 70 minute Yoga DVDs out there. If you have never done Yoga before, I believe that this would be the perfect place to start. Warning: It can be addictive. I now almost suffer from withdrawl if I go too long without doing some kind of Yoga on a regular basis.
This DVD is considered a beginner's workout, which means the poses are not too complicated and are held for very short periods of time. Once you have mastered a DVD like this, try Rodney Yee's intermediate DVDs. Then you will explore much more difficult poses, held for longer periods of time, which can be very challenging. With both intermediate & beginner's Yoga, it is very rewarding to find that poses that seem initially impossible become easy with continued practice (and patience).
I have since purchased several other Yoga DVDs and Videos, and must admit that the A.M. Yoga workout is still the one I do the most. If your life is full of stress, pop in A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners and melt the tension away. Namaste.
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Summary: Great way to get started with Yoga!
Review: I'm new to yoga. I always wanted to do it, but was very intimidated by the whole process. Rodney Yee's morning workout (the A.M.) is great to get you going in the morning by easing you into activity instead of jumping into it. However, the reason for the tapes 4 star review, instead of a perfect 5 is that Rodney does seem to have a tendancy to speed through. From the little reading I have done, it seems that you are to hold a yoga pose for much longer then Mr. Yee istructs us to do so.
Then there's the Patricia Walden portion (the P.M.) is perfection. She is consistently instructive in helping us maintain and achieve better posture and correct positioning. Not to mention that, in my opinion, her routine is better paced for us beginners. Lovely experience. In fact, I enjoyed her workout so much that I went on to order more DVDs of just Ms. Walden's.
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Summary: not too demanding, but effective
Review: I've got about half a dozen yoga DVDs and I find that this is the one I use the most often because it is not physically demanding, but is really effective. The Rodney Yee program (AM) is shorter and focuses mainly on stretching out the back; I find it really helps when I've got any kind of lower back problem or just at stretching me out and getting me ready for the day. The Patricia Walden program (PM) is slightly longer and focuses more on standing poses; it also has a very good deep relaxation at the end. The only disadvantage to these Gaim DVDs is that they are programmed so that you have to play a longish commercial for all of their other products (what exacly is "organic clothing" anyway?) before you can start your workout. If you use the DVD regularly, the commercial gets really annoying after you've seen it about 20 times. But all in all, this is a very useful DVD. It's accessible for beginners but also useful for people who've been doing yoga for a while but are looking for a short, focused, effective workout.
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Summary: Good but far too short
Review: It is a good DVD for beginners. I enjoyed the music and the nature. However, I feel that two 20-min sessions are far too short for a DVD. Most of the other DVDs I have give me different workouts for a total of 1.5-3 hours at the same price.
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Summary: Yoga did what medical and chiropractic doctors could not.
Review: Just a week of using the a.m. yoga series on this DVD fixed the upper back problem and pinched nerve that had troubled me for several years. This may be one of the best things you do for yourself.
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Summary: Your body will thank you!
Review: The A.M./P.M. yoga set is a wonderful set. Although I find the P.M. more energizing than the A.M. and vice versa I love this yoga set. It is not a long set and it is not hard but it is totally relaxing! After you finish this workout you feel stretched out and relaxed. Your body will love you for practicing yoga and each video is only 20 min long so it is great for times your stress has built up all day-just come home and pop it into the DVD player and let your body relax. I think this is honestly the best yoga tape I own because I feel the most benefits from it!
**Not meant for weight loss only for relaxing and de-stressing your body!**
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Summary: Great stress relief
Review: This DVD helped me a lot dealing with stress. I was having health problems related to stress, difficulty breathing, anxiety, trouble sleeping... This DVD helps you relax at night so you can have a restfull sleep.
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Summary: Excellent Place to Start
Review: This was a fantastic dvd for me when I was just starting out with Yoga, and it worked for me for a long time. It is kind of along the lines of the Yoga for Dummies video, except more tastefully done, and better looking boxcover, so you don't feel like such a dummie for using it. When you are ready to step up to a more strenuous workout, I would advise trying the Pilates dvd series, whihc you can also get here on ama zon. They take you to places that this dvd could never get you to, just like the "New Sex Now" dvd will take you to places far beyond regular sex and the regular sex instruction dvds will ever go.
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