Kali Ray - Free the Hips

Rating:
Summary: Very nice and relaxing Yoga DVD
Review: Hi, I started Kali Ray TriYoga three months ago and I bought that DVD (and some others from Kali Ray) to deepen my practice. I have never practiced Yoga before so I cannot say something about this style in comparison with others. However I love the soft and gentle moves of Kali Ray TriYoga.

The DVD starts with rhythmic breathing. Then the practices: Bridge Rolls (1+2), Hip Side Stretch, Leg Stretch, Hip Rotations/One Knee to Chest, Reclined Tree, Spider, Cradle, Reclined Twist, Reclined Free Seat, and Reclined Butterfly. It ends with a couple of minutes deep relaxation in the tranquilly pose.

All the practices are done lying on your back and are a very good way to relax. I almost fall asleep during Reclined Free Seat :).

Like in the other DVDs (Strengthening, gentle cardio), Kali Ray has a very gentle voice and explains the flow very nicely. If you have practiced Yoga before you should have no problems to follow her without looking on the screen. Beginners may have to watch the DVD first and then try the movements. However, no DVD will ever replace a yoga teacher who can correct you and help to improve your practices.

Rating:
Summary: Like fingernails on a chalkboard
Review: I gave this two stars because the poses/stretches really are good for your hips. What I can't take is the awful background "music" which is akin to the humming sound a light bulb that is about to fail makes. It actually gave me a headache and I couldn't finish the practice. Her shortened instructions are irritating, at least to me. She doesn't speak in complete sentences, ever. Everything is "knee to chest" or "arms to sides". This goes on for nearly an hour. There is also no flow to this video; it's just one hip opening pose after another, which isn't a bad thing if you just want to work on tight hips.