Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss - Deluxe DVD Edition

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Summary: WARNING-Only for beginners
Review: This DVD is only for beginners. I thought this DVD would at least have an advanced workout since it states that there are 4 levels. I would hardly call it weight loss, even for beginners. It is probably a good stretching routine, but not a workout, especially for people who have taken yoga before.

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Summary: Good instruction but not impressed with all poses.
Review: This is a good yoga workout but I don't like it as much as the class I am taking. I don't feel refreshed after doing it as I do in class. She instructs very well and there are 4 different levels demonstrated separately or altogether. It is enjoyable. Maybe it is just the difference between live and on TV.

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Summary: Good for fit beginers
Review: This is a beautiful yoga DVD - the views and instruction are very good. Suzanne Deason does an excellent job showing modifications of difficult poses and has a variety of levels in her video to watch. However, it is not a powerfully challenging routine for the intermediate to advanced yoga student. I have used this DVD as a stretching before bed routine or morning wake up and recommend it for the novice. I plan to give this to my very fit- 55 year old mother who is just begining her yoga journey. The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is due to the title- "weight loss" which I feel is a bit misleading as it is more of a warming routine.

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Summary: Great for Beginners
Review: I bought this video a long time ago, did it once and just didn't "feel it". I recently tried it again and this time, I could. It is definitely for beginners, which is great because I wasn't too flexible to start. Deason is soothing, not annoying, and I find the poses challenging if I apply myself and pay attention to Deason's directions. If you have done yoga before, you will be bored and probably hate this video. But if you are just starting out, this video is perfect. It targets the major muscle groups and focuses on smooth, regulated breathing. The reviewer who complained about Deason telling students to inhale then forgetting to say "exhale" before she started talking should have thought about maybe breathing for themselves. Deason does not always tell you when to inhale and exhale but she did say at the beginning to concentrate on "smooth regulated breathing" and if you pay attention to the flow of breathing as she directs you the first few times, you can keep it up on your own. I did it on my own and found I was pretty much in sync with her. I did start to feel my core warming up a bit in the middle of the workout, but what I love the best is the relaxation at the end. I felt so good... and I feel like I did something. If you're a beginner, try this video as a slow start and alternate with another beginning tape. Winsor Pilates' 20 Minute Workout is challenging and an excellent "girly" workout.

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Summary: Have MS but fitness freak anyway
Review: I love this workout! I have MS, and Yoga is terrific for stress control and strength building. You can do this video in the Air Condioning to stay cool. My legs got so much stronger after several weeks of this video. It's not easy to support your body weight and hold it for 45 seconds---You can do it!!!

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Summary: Painfully slow - I could only do it a few times
Review: I never once broke a sweat doing this workout. How can you lose weight if you never raise your heartrate? I've been doing yoga for three years and this was so elementary, I had to turn off the audio and just watch the poses. This would be good for people who just want to relax and stretch but if you are serious about yoga I wouldn't bother.

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Summary: Good workout
Review: there are 4 levels of difficulty - depending on flexibility of body - same poses, just modified
I liked it because I was familiar with most of the poses, but I would have liked a few more if someone is familiar with yoga they might like it, but to a beginner, it might seem a little overwhelming

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Summary: A good choice
Review: As a total novice to yoga, I was able to follow this DVD quite easily. I don't use it too often, but when I do I always feel better. I like that you can choose a view to follow the person more at your level. It doesn't make me feel like a fool, yet gives me something to aspire to. It is kind of long (one reason I don't use it much) but I think yoga is supposed to be. I haven't lost any weight using it, but I never expected to.

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Summary: Yoga yourself to sleep
Review: I bought this Yoga DVD expecting great things and was sorely disappointed. If you are a beginner please don't buy this - it will surely turn you off Yoga as it is slow, boring and tedious. Luckily I was feeling a little flush when I ordered this and I ordered another Yoga DVD at the same time which is wonderful - I love it. It is The Perfect Yoga Workout from the Crunch studios. When it says fat burning it means it. Definitely more value for money than this one!

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Summary: My first Yoga tape & it's great
Review: I have been doing it for 3 weeks now and I feel great. The 50 minute workout is very doable for a beginner and goes by super fast. Not like other exercise workouts where you can't wait for them to be over.