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Summary: Different then i expected.
Review: Like many of those who reviewed the VHS version of this tape, i have Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss and really enjoy it. i was looking forward to a new routine so i could vary my practice and not get bored-however, this is not exactly what i expected It has only basic instructions on how to get into the poses, and took a couple viewings before i actually tried it. The program is described as "fluid and dance-like" and it is-you don't hold a pose for long, which is a change from other tapes i have seen. As always, the settings are stunning and the scenery beautiful. i think the tape is good, don't get me wrong, but it is not so much for a beginner, and is going to take me a lot longer to be able to do the poses. It's not only an issue of being as amazingly flexible as Ms Deason, but also having some pretty fantastic balance. i do miss the "personal instructor" feature that YCforWL has, and it would be nice if they showed a more useful modification options (i loved that feature in the other program!) but it's not a fatal flaw, if you ask me. If nothing else, this tape will keep my interest for a while as i try gamely to contort myself gracefully into all kinds of strange positions without falling over on my ... (or face) too often. Hey, at least my cat will be amused. The chapter feature is useful and easy to use-the main reason i prefer DVDs to VHS, and the "Monthly Practice" thing in the special features section looks pretty cool. i would almost say this tape would be perfect for someone who has taken a class and gotten the basics down, and is looking for a new routine to do at home.
Rating:
Summary: Challenging, but keep the pause button near by
Review: This is a challenging workout, particularly the standing poses. Definitely not for beginners since some of the poses require some basic knowledge, which is not always given. If you've been doing yoga for a while, and know all the intricate details of Triangle pose, Warrior pose, etc, then this is the DVD for you. Otherwise, if you want to take the challenge, watch the section for using props (at the end of the workout) before starting. For those of us who are students of the Iyengar tradition, I recommend keeping the pause button near by so that you can get yourself into each pose before she moves on to the next. I found the sequence from pose to pose to be rather quick, but by pausing, I could get into each pose in my own time.
Overall, a challenging but pleasant session.
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