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Summary: Sorry but...
Review: this tape was not for me. I found the music distracting. I prefer subtle sounds so that I can just focus on the yoga.
Also dissapointed that there were no mention of alignment in the poses nor were any variations given. It is very much 'as is'.
p.s. I watched it again to see if I was mistaken but no- I could'nt help thinking there were much better tapes out there. Too bad cos I think Ali looks good in the video.
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Summary: This is a great bargain!
Review: I found this tape soothing and relaxing, but certainly challenging enough in spots! I was able to follow almost all the positions, and am confident I will master the rest of them as I continue to view the tape. Another plus-this tape is simple enough that you can begin to memorize the various routines, and incorporate them into your own workout, without having to turn on the tape. Definitely worth the modest price!
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Summary: A wonderfully relaxing workout for old and young
Review: After boughts with anxiety attacks, my wife talked me into trying out yoga using this tape. I was very skeptical at first, but after the very first workout, I already saw the advantages of yoga. As a beginner, I found this tape to be somewhat strenuous, but not so much that I was put off by the workout. I worked and worked and continue to work, and the tape gives me great satisfaction. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of trying yoga or expanding their existing horizons. Although Ali McGraw may have been 52 when she made this tape, I think most participants will be hard pressed to match her agility and prowless. But as she indicates at the beginning of the tape, "Yoga is not a competitive sport". I've tried a few other tapes, but most of them (AM/PM yoga especially) are full of advertisements and attempts to push products on you. AM/PM starts with 15 minutes of advertisements that you either sit through or fast forward through. That was not something I was particularly fond of when I sat down to begin the workout. Seems a little contrary to the Yoga spririt to me. This is a tape devoted to a nice relaxing workout that flows from the very beginning to the very end, with no added "junk mail". A+ for Ali McGraw and Eric Schiffler for a great tape. The complaints from other reviewers about the production may be true, but after the second or third time through this workout, you really don't pay attention to the video itself. You're able to do the workout and concentrate on your breathing and technique. The volume of the music does seem to overlap the voice of the instructor in parts, but again, after you have been through this tape a few times, you are really only using his voice for cues instead of instruction. You will prefer the music more at that point.
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Summary: Yoga made beautiful........
Review: Ali MacGraw an inspiration for the over 45 set --- she was 52 when she made this tape !! The entire tape is a blessing --- the music is beautifully eastern, but upbeat ... it keeps you moving during the posture flow sections. The setting is the wonderful White Sands National Park, they use long, slow moving shots of the dessert between sections of the tape. It is fun just to watch. The group in the class is very mixed -- young girl/old woman/black guy/Ali is very flexible, but she is not stick thin -- it makes you feel anyone could be able to do yoga.
What I like best about this tape is that it can be used for one long yoga workout (53 mins) or it is very easilly divided into three major parts. First there is an intro into breathing techniques and an easy to follow sun salutation set. Next is a great standing flow (triangles/warriors...) That part is very slightly strenous, but it can be smoothly done after a bit of practice, plus it is good to get the heart rate up a little. The tape ends with a group of floor postures. The three parts are divided by a brief balance posture or breathing. I like inserting part of this tape into my daily practice to keep from getting bored.
This tape is OK for beginners who can follow insturction or better yet for students who have had some classes and are looking for something to inspire them on.
I rate this as the best of all the yoga tapes I've tried to use!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Very good tape
Review: Very good tape, but challenging for a beginner. It is one of my favorites though.
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Summary: Great.. just not enough!
Review: I am a yoga instructor and a big fan of Eric Schiffman, which is why I bought this video. Schiffman is an excellent yoga instructor so this video is very good. I wish he could have included another programme though and the relaxation section at the end is a bit too short for my taste. The music is a bit too energetic but otherwise this is a very satisfying yoga practise video if you have been practising yoga for some time. Definitely not for beginners.
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Summary: Excellent video, don't hesitate to buy!
Review: Beautiful scenes and music, coupled with instruction from a renowned yoga expert on a nice great variety of yoga poses, this is a great video tape. Yes, some poses are difficult for beginners, but I take that as a challenge -- goals to reach. I like the fact that relaxation and calm through breathing are stressed over and over. It's not just about exercise! Top notch, I highly recommend it. Just be patient and work towards those tougher poses...
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Summary: 50-years plus reviewer
Review: I started with Yoga for Dummies. Then progressed to AM/PM Yoga. Both were just what I needed to learn in my own home with no stress. Then I ordered this Ali Macgraw Yoga. I love it. I cannot do everything, so it is challenging. But I can do 70% with some effort. It is longer and more difficult than the other two so makes a perfect step-up. I use it on weekends for a change of pace from PM Yoga.
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Summary: My first Yoga experience!
Review: About 2 years ago I bought this tape for a friend of mine as we were both NEWBIES with Yoga. well if THIS TAPE doesnt inspire you to LEARN and become more fluent in the practice nothing else will! This Video was extremly inspirational from the BEAUTIFUL MUSIC and the BREATHTAKING scenes. You really get LOST ..
It is not for beginners I must admit. And there really isnt too many "modified" positions offered. But I made through it...and I wanted SO badly to be able to be as fluid as the beautiful people on this tape that little by little I did manage to memorize the tape and have continued to used this tape with NEVER becoming bored. I have ALWAYS bought NEW tapes..but none are as beautiful or as soul touching as this one.
Again, if you are an extreme beginner and havent a CLUE about Yoga or KNOW you are not flexible or in any kind of shape.. you porbably wont enjoy the video until you get a bit more practice by perhaps OTHER Tapes that are more "instructional"
BUT the one thing that annoys MOST people who do yoga are a bunch of YAPPY instructors.. but in the beginning you MAY need this. If you need step by step by step instruction this may not be for you..Once you have a bit of confidence or just want some inspirtation BUY this tape..you wont be sorry!
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Summary: Great tape
Review: Beautifully filmed video with fabulous instructions by Erich Schiffman. I highly recommend this for all but novice yoga fans. I've practiced with this tape and MANY others and this is still one of the best that I've found. The queing is minimal but adequate so that I don't get sick of doing this tape over and over (sorry Kathy Smith - you have good yoga tapes but there's just too much talking after the first few times). At this price, it's a must for your yoga video library. If you are a complete novice, try a basic tape before trying this or any other tape. I love how this tape augments my yoga classes and it has a permanant spot in my home practice.
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