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Summary: More Than I Expected, Wonderful, Intelligent Learning Tool
Review: I bought this video last year after seeing a review in the Yoga Journal and based on advice from my instructor as I was starting Yoga. (she uses routines from this DVD in class). As others have pointed out there are numerous routines in the DVD, and what some people perceive as "minuses" are in my opinion pluses. For instance: - The introduction in sanskrit for each exercise is short and lasts no more than a few seconds. If you are new to yoga, it is an excellant way to learn the names of the exercises in english and sanskrit - The use of chairs, walls and props is a benefit to to those of us who are inflexible, and are made as recommendations to assist inflexible people in performing the routines. These are sugestions by the intructor and not always needed if you do not feel you need assistance. The instructor makes that clear. -There is an extensive variety of routines, and there are many shorter routines to build on. Out of the 30+ routines on the DVD, there are 7 routines or so of 15 - 20 minutes and about another 7 or so of 30 minutes. There is more then enough material to build on, and when you progess, there are many other routines on the DVD. Perhaps there could be a bit more pep at points, and if you are a more advanced student you may be looking for different things in your workouts. I was looking to learn yoga properly to increase my flexibility and this DVD is excellant. As the Yoga Journal said (which is above in the editorial reviews along with other publications that rated this DVD highly) this is an intelligent and useful DVD.
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Summary: More Than I Expected, Wonderful, Intelligent Learning Tool
Review: I bought this video last year after seeing a review in the Yoga Journal and based on advice from my instructor as I was starting Yoga. (she uses routines from this DVD in class). As others have pointed out there are numerous routines in the DVD, and what some people perceive as "minuses" are in my opinion pluses. For instance: - The introduction in sanskrit for each exercise is short and lasts no more than a few seconds. If you are new to yoga, it is an excellant way to learn the names of the exercises in english and sanskrit - The use of chairs, walls and props is a benefit to to those of us who are inflexible, and are made as recommendations to assist inflexible people in performing the routines. These are sugestions by the intructor and not always needed if you do not feel you need assistance. The instructor makes that clear. -There is an extensive variety of routines, and there are many shorter routines to build on. Out of the 30+ routines on the DVD, there are 7 routines or so of 15 - 20 minutes and about another 7 or so of 30 minutes. There is more then enough material to build on, and when you progess, there are many other routines on the DVD. Perhaps there could be a bit more pep at points, and if you are a more advanced student you may be looking for different things in your workouts. I was looking to learn yoga properly to increase my flexibility and this DVD is excellant. As the Yoga Journal said (which is above in the editorial reviews along with other publications that rated this DVD highly) this is an intelligent and useful DVD.
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Summary: Dissappointed. Plays more like a book than an a video
Review: I bought this video on the recommendations made from the Amazon feedback. I was very, very dissappointed. Pluses:
There are a number of programs and the DVD menu is extensive. Minuses:
The presenter is uninteresting.
Each exercise is painstaking introduced with a title card, a voice over announcement, and then the actual video of the routine. Some of which are cut choppily.
There isn't much encouragement or uplifting spirit coming from the video.
There is too much reliance on chairs, walls and props.
Its captures none of the "flow" of yoga. If what you are looking for is a clinical walk-through of poses you might see in a yoga book, this is the video for you. If you are looking for a video that has 15 to 20 minute routines you can build on, this is not the DVD for you. I had higher hopes.
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Summary: I Love This!
Review: I can't recommend this product enough for people that want to learn how to do yoga. It is slow enough for me to keep up with and has so much detail to help you soak up all the benefits of the stretches. It is not a very fast workout, which I like. I have gone to some classes and they go so quickly I end up not feeling very good after the class. There is so much great information on this product, it is truely amazing! I loved it so much, I also got their Pilates one and I love it too.
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Summary: Very impressive!
Review: I don't normally recommend videos to people who are new to yoga. I've worked with several great yoga teachers over three years, and I know that it is important to have the opportunity to get feedback and advice from an experienced professional sometimes, in order to better understand the position and avoid injury. However, if you are getting started and don't currently have time to work with a teacher, I feel comfortable recommending "Yoga for Inflexible People" to you. The positions, and the movements into and out of them, are described very well on this video. Modifications with props such as blankets, blocks, and chairs are demonstrated and explained. The only thing I can think of that would make this DVD better would be a few minutes spent on the philosophy of yoga, and why it is counterproductive to "push" yourself into an uncomfortable position. When I first began yoga, I was, like most of us, inclined to push myself to the point of discomfort and a little bit beyond in a position, because I thought that that was how to "get better" at it. My teachers, however, repeatedly told me to find that place where it's uncomfortable and then ease off a little, and the exercise will actually be more productive, not to mention more pleasant. The importance of observing how your body responds when the pressure to perform is eased a bit cannot be stressed enough. Nothing can take the place of a qualified and experienced yoga instructor, but this DVD is an excellent place to begin until you have time to work with an instructor, and a great supplement to a class to have at home.
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Summary: Wonderful Tool for Beginners!
Review: I had always wanted to try yoga, but I never have time for classes during the week, and I really wanted to try something in my own home first. Workout videos usually bore me after a few times, but this inventive set up is wonderful. Don't have time for an hour workout? Try a 20 minute segment instead. It's a wonderfully "flexible" tool in that you can do as little or as much as you have time for. In addition, it has been wonderful for a beginner like me. It is soothing at the end of the day to have a work out that (1) is in my own home; (2) is varied and (3) ultimately relaxes me. I could tell a difference almost immediately once I started doing the beginner's sequences. A wonderful product!
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Summary: Simply amazing DVD
Review: I have had back problems for numerous years. I have tried everything from inversion to weights to chiropractic treatment which has help me imensly. I have been using this DVD for about 2 months and am absolutely amazed at how I feel. My back does not hurt anymore and I have never felt better in my life. I went to my chiropractor which I am on maintanance and only go every two weeks. He can't believe how well I am doing an said today my spine is getting straighter. I couldn't believe it. Nothing else I have tried has corrected my posture but this is. This is powerful stuff and knowing what I know now, I would have paid many times the cost of this product. GET THIS DVD NOW!
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Summary: Just what the Dr ordered
Review: I have had some back problems and my doctor told me I needed to work on my flexibility. Being of the middle-age variety (ok, late middle-aged) I searched for a yoga dvd for me). I found it and more. It has so many great workouts on it and the instruction is very methodical. My back, I feel, is improving day by day. It is some work, but the benefits are tremendous. I called the company to ask them a question about the product, and their customer support was excellent. I can't recommend this product enough.
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Summary: What an unbelievably great DVD!
Review: I have tried several yoga videos before and I usually get bored with them somewhat quickly, or they go too quickly and I get lost. This DVD has so much fantastic instruction on it and it really changes and adapts to fit whatever my needs are for any given day. Since I can't get into many of the more difficult yoga poses very easily, the use of the props were very, very helpful for me. For the first time I really feel like I am beginning to understand the benefits of these poses. It really helped with some lower back issues I had as well. I highly recommend it for anyone that is beginning yoga or likes a slow paced, relaxing, detailed approach to yoga. The only drawback is that if you like to go very quickly from pose to pose, more like an aerobics workout, then this might not be for you. But don't get me wrong, the benefits are tremendous from this DVD!
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Summary: Great Choice
Review: I have viewed a lot of different videos, dvd's and books about yoga,, not to mention trying classes. This is the one of the best and most comprehensive guides I have found for yoga, no matter what stage you are at. Judi's voice is very calming and she takes a lot of time to explain the poses so that you get the maxium benefit from it. I have recommended it to a lot of my friends who have later thanked me for turning them onto Judi and her dvd.
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