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Summary: The best beginner yoga dvd!
Review: For beginners, this is better than Rodney Yee's. The instruction is clear. You also stay in the poses longer which allows you to build strength and increase flexibility. The problem with many DVDs out there is that their pace is just too fast. This is THE one to get if you find other too fast.
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Summary: disappointing for intermediate-level yoga fan
Review: I thought that this would be a fast-paced and strenuous workout, but it is far too slow. Also, the instructor never stopped talking, which I found extremely distracting and annoying. I think this would be a better workout for novices, who need instruction on form and more time to get into the feel of a pose. I will try to find someone to give this DVD to; all I can say is that at least I only blew [a little cash] on this one.I far prefer my Power Yoga: The Complete Workout with Rodney Yee (flowing poses with minimal yakking)--although it is definitely for someone who is already familiar with basic yoga poses.
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Summary: Great DVD
Review: I highly recommend CRUNCH Yoga. There are two different Yoga workouts; the Joy of Yoga workout is a bit more laid back and relaxing than the Fat Burning workout. Each workout is only about 30 minutes. This DVD is great for anyone, either beginner level or advanced. The instructors do not talk too much, which is faily unique for fitness DVDs.
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Summary: Good program for beginners. Instructor is inspiring.
Review: But, she over-explains everything, which makes it annoying to follow after the very first time. And, compared to other tapes, I found it trying to be hip (that goes for all Crunch videos) not yogic. And, I seriously doubt that the Fat Burning program will burn much fat. It's a catchy title to get people to pick this up instead of other selections. It's better than doing nothing, of course, but you don't get enough aerobic to achieve fat loss. The main goal of Yoga shouldn't be weight-loss only anyhow. Try Ali Macgraw's tape, also great for beginners; you'll know what real Yoga is.
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Summary: good workout for beginners only
Review: I've been doing yoga for a couple of years. I thought the workout on the the Joy of Yoga was a good start, then it ended! I was ready for way more. This is a common gripe of mine, I find the tape/DVD workouts should be much longer. The fat burning yoga workout was longer but the pace was too slow for someone who knows what they are doing. For example, there are about 3 sun salutations, that she walks through every step of the way, which is way slower than I am used to. For beginners though, I think the instruction is good, I like the way they describe proper form - I think the instruction is better than other videos I have. I always warn against doing a tape before learning correct form, but these instructors are pretty good at form, which makes me sad there aren't more advanced workouts to work up to.
For beginners bump this up to 4 stars, for intermediate yogis this is just a 3. BTW, I still think starting out with a real yoga instructor is the best way, then supplement with the tapes/DVDs - you will get so much more out of it.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is an excellent DVD. If you have never done Yoga before (which I hadn't when I bought this DVD) this is the one to start with. The instructor (Sara Ivanhoe) has a helper that does modified poses for beginners and after a few weeks you will be flexible enough to move to the deeper twists and bends. I really recommend this workout. I don't mind doing this everynight when I get home from work and it also helps relax away the stress of my day.
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Summary: Great yoga workout!
Review: I just started practicing yoga and I purchased 3 other dvds. This one is by far my favorite. I feel I get much more of a workout from this dvd, where the other dvds I purchased are a more relaxing workout. This is a great workout for a high beginner. If you are really out of shape, you might want to try something else.
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Summary: Great workout and stress reducer
Review: This is an excellent yoga set. Sara Ivanhoe is very likeable and has a soothing voice. The music is beautiful. Both workouts in this set will make you sweat. It is great for beginners, but by no means is it slow or boring. The Fat Burning yoga section moves quickly and you're never hanging out in one pose for too long, so time passes quickly! I was sceptical before I purchased this set, due to the fact that most yoga videos I have seen are boring and don't seem like much of a workout. I have experienced serious toning in my legs, as well as an amazing sense of well-being since I've been doing this yoga set.
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Summary: Fat burning? Not really
Review: This DVD comes with two workouts: Joy of Yoga and Fat Burning Yoga. If you are one of those whose attention was caught by the title of this DVD "Fat Burning Yoga", well, let me tell you you will be disappointed in this one. The Fat Burning workout runs a little over half an hour, which essentially makes it ineffective in burning fat. This is not to say that it's not a good yoga workout, it's just that when you feel like you *just* got started, the routine has ended. If you are looking for a short yoga workout which will make you sweat a little, you will be happy with this one. It's easy but challenging enough for someone in the beginner's level and Sarah is a great instructor. She has a soothing voice and she clearly love what she does. The other workout routine, the Joy of Yoga, is a good introduction to yoga. However, you may get bored of that one quickly though.
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Summary: Great for beginners/intermediate
Review: This is a great Yoga DVD for beginers and intermediates. The Joy of Yoga is good for a typical yoga workout, and is a great combination with an cardio/aerobic routine. The Fat-burning Yoga session is pretty challenging and really makes you work. You can definitely feel this workout. I would definitely recommend this video. Once again, the Crunch video series does not disappoint!
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