Rating: 
Summary: Excellent workout; beautiful high quality production;
Review: As a yoga video junkie, I've seen my share of routines, and this one is definitely up there with the best. I loved YFS I, so it was natural to check out YFS II, and I was happy to see that Peggy Hall once again did an exceptional job! Her teaching is clear and inspirational. She shows how yoga is about more than just flexibility -- it's about really making the most of each moment and living your dreams. And YFS II really helps you do that.
At about 45 minutes, the program can be done at one time, or I prefer to do the three main sections at different times. The first part, "Spinal warm-up" is great to do in the morning to get energized. Then the "vinyasa flow" is more rigorous and helps build coordination and quick reflexes. That aspect has really helped my surfing. Then the "balance and relaxation" is good for the evenings. Peggy's relaxation sequences are so good -- soothing and just the right blend of imagery and visualization.
The music is just perfect -- not the usual bland stuff of most yoga videos, but really engaging and uplifting. And the settings are gorgeous and the surfing is so inspiring.
I have never seen an exercise video made with such high quality. Every detail is in place. I highly recommend it, and look forward to seeing more from Peggy Hall.
Rating:
Summary: Improves Surfing Fitness
Review: As an east coaster we are forced to spend a lot of time out of the water thanks to periodic swells, not to mention our high living costs prohibit us from working the typical 9 - 5 so time is limited.Over the last year I've been looking for ways to improve both my surfing and personal fitness level without having to pay 200 a month for a gym membership. When I spoke to a friend they recommended these videos and after looking at the reviews and information online they seemed like the perfect fit. I live in central NJ and work in NYC so 4 hours or more of my day are spent commuting via train, not to mention that I go to school at night 3 days a week, so like I said above, time is limited but practicing with the YFS videos has taken me to a really positive place and fitness level. It's a great product.
Rating:
Summary: Great for beginners
Review: I bought this video based on the other reviews on this website
and I do not agree with the others. This video is boring, dull,
repetitive, monotonous and unimaginative. Between each sun
salute there are stretches. These stretches repeat cumulatively! This combined with the repetitions of the
sun salutes make for too much repetition.
Rating: 
Summary: not very exciting
Review: I bought this video based on the other reviews on this website
and I do not agree with the others. This video is boring, dull,
repetitive, monotonous and unimaginative. Between each sun
salute there are stretches. These stretches repeat cumulatively! This combined with the repetitions of the
sun salutes make for too much repetition.
Rating:
Summary: sun salutes and stretches
Review: I bought this video because of the other reviews of Yoga for
Surfers 2. I do not agree with the other two favorable reviews.
I found it boring, repetitive, unimaginative and dull. The monotonous repetition not of the sun salute but of the stretches
that are usually interspersed between sun salutes one at a time
is different in that there are many repetitive stretches
between repetitive sun salutes.
Rating:
Summary: Beginner's Delight
Review: I have been surfing for almost 5 years now but this is the first time I have ever tried yoga and I love it! It has made me more fluid in my water and improved my balance. It's a great yoga dvd for starters. It's at a good level that is challenging but it is still somewhat basic. It makes you feel and much more flexible afterwards and is good for morning and afternoon workouts.
Rating: 
Summary: Good but not great
Review: I like the way this DVD builds more poses through each cycle. I especially like the challenging balancing poses. Unfortunately, I find some of the poses are too rushed. Just as you get set up in "down dog" you are moving into "plank" and so on. It is called fluid, power yoga, however, sometimes it moves so quickly it seems to lose effect for me. I surf, swim and work out 4 times a week and consider myself in good condition. I can't really say this video has improved my surfing or flexibility, however, it is fun, the music works well with it is well organized. I just think some of the vinyasa flow poses should be held just a little bit longer. With the four count inhale, exhale breathing, this cannot be maintained with the quickly changing poses. Overall I still enjoy doing the video a couple times a week. I am going to try and compliment this video with a hatha style yoga for more extended poses and stretching. Nothing better than cross training.
Rating:
Summary: Good but not great
Review: I like the way this DVD builds more poses through each cycle. I especially like the challenging balancing poses. Unfortunately, I find some of the poses are too rushed. Just as you get set up in "down dog" you are moving into "plank" and so on. It is called fluid, power yoga, however, sometimes it moves so quickly it seems to lose effect for me. I surf, swim and work out 4 times a week and consider myself in good condition. I can't really say this video has improved my surfing or flexibility, however, it is fun, the music works well with it is well organized. I just think some of the vinyasa flow poses should be held just a little bit longer. With the four count inhale, exhale breathing, this cannot be maintained with the quickly changing poses. Overall I still enjoy doing the video a couple times a week. I am going to try and compliment this video with a hatha style yoga for more extended poses and stretching. Nothing better than cross training.
Rating:
Summary: Great Workout and Gorgeous DVD
Review: This DVD is even better than the first one! The program can be done in one session (45 minutes, which I think is the perfect length for a do-at-home yoga practice) or it can be done in three parts: a spinal warm-up, vinyasa flow, balance and relaxation. I like the fast-pace of the second session, as it really gets my heart rate going. I've improved my strength and endurance, and Peggy's instruction makes it easy for me to stay inspired and encouraged. The balance poses are hard but I can see my improvement bit by bit. The music (like the first DVD)is really beautiful and adds to the overall experience. Best of all is Peggy's teaching which is clear and "normal" -- not too much talking but enough to keep you motivated. But the best part of this DVD is the bonus segment with breathing and ab exercises -- I was sore! You get a lot for your money with the yoga for surfers you -- much more than other typical much shorter programs. I'll buy any yoga videos made by Peggy Hall.
Rating:
Summary: Fun, Challenging, and Meditative
Review: This is another wonderful DVD by Peggy Hall. The scenery is beautiful and music is lively. Even for non-surfers this is a great practice to connection with the earth, ocean, and air. I am not a burn and sweat "Power Yoga" lover, but I liked this practice, as it was not too fast. Peggy starts out with a spinal warm-up rather than "powering" right into the vinyasa flow. The vinyasa flow is very presented beautifully and with just enough instruction. With each cycle she add on one additional pose. The only thing I would like different is that she doesn't give enough time between each cycle at mountain pose to make the mind/body connection. My favorite part of the practice is the balancing session. She includes a nice challenging balance flow. Then a final relaxation with stretches and twists ends the practice. She walks you through a visualization of sitting on the beach that is beautifully presented and energizing. As a bonus you get an Increase Lung Capacity practice that includes mudras/meditation and is explained clearly and pleasantly. She includes some Kundalini Yoga in this DVD with Breath of Fire and other breathing exercises and practice. I have the Director's Cut DVD, which costs a little more. I'm not sure the difference between this 2002 release verses the 2004 release. Mine includes some blooper clips, which are fun, fun, fun. Also, this yoga practice doesn't end dramatically with advertising or load obnoxious music like many DVDs; it ends with beautiful music where you can continue your mediation.
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