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Summary: Not very Conditioning or for Weight Loss -
Review: I also bought this DVD for the words "weight loss" and "conditioning". I am a novice at Yoga, and own 2 Yoga tapes. The tapes I own are much better and advanced than this DVD. I have read about Yoga that is a bit more of a workout than just for relaxing, and was hoping this DVD would fit the bill... not so... too easy... not any challenging poses... They should state this is for day 1 beginners. If you have done any Yoga at all this has the great potential to disappoint you as it did me.
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Summary: Excellent, with a reservation
Review: This video is excellent in almost every respect. Suzanne Deason is a terrific instructor, and the use of three students to show variations of the poses, including variations using blocks and a strap, is very helpful. I would give this video five stars easily if the theme of presenting variations was carried through consistently. For example, when the instructor is on her back demonstrating a twisting pose with the knees bent, the students are doing exactly the same thing and there is no explanation of how the less flexible student who can't do the pose as shown, meaning ME, can perform a suitable variation. The omission is all the more glaring because most of the rest of the time the variations are shown and clearly explained. With this caveat, however, I'd recommend this video to anyone who wants a well-balanced 45-50 minute yoga workout.
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Summary: Great program! Geared for your growth, and DVD makes it easy
Review: This is a great program! I have a very basic understanding of yoga, and though this workout is challenging, it wasn't too tough for a relative beginner, like me. The best part about it is that four different ladies are doing the workout, each at a different level - from fully modified to regular workout - and with the DVD, you get to choose which lady you'd like to follow! I enjoy this feature tremendously, as I look forward to moving up the levels. There is also the "personal instructor" feature - during the different poses, an icon will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen, telling you the personal instructor feature is available -- all you have to do is hit enter on your remote and it takes you to the "yoga studio" where Suzanne Deason shows you the correct positioning. Then it takes you back to the workout! Neat! The workout is 45 minutes, but it takes place in 3 sections, and you can choose if you want to do all 3 sections, or any one of them alone. Some yoga programs move too fast, but this one moves at just the right pace. The explanations of the positions are thorough enough that your eyes don't have to be glued to the TV the whole time. Suzanne Deason is gentle, respectful, and sincere. All in all, a great investment! (Oh, and if you haven't already, do get the yoga props -- they help a lot if you're not a pro at yoga.)
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Summary: Great for beginners!
Review: This video is great. The instructor is very good at describing the things you should be thinking about when practicing, and her voice soothes and encourages. There are 3 examples of modifications so you can work up to the full poses, and the music enhances the experience. I was very comfortable the whole time in knowing that I was doing it right. Some instructors leave me wondering, but she did not. Her cues for breathing were ever-present, yet not overbearing or annoying. The video is visually pleasing and is a pleasure to do. I bought 5 tapes when I first started yoga (not long ago), and this is my favorite. After I watched Yoga for Dummies (which I also enjoyed as a great intro, but had no room for improvement), I was ready to go with this one. I have only done it about 5 times and I am already improving. It's a great yoga video for beginners, and probably for more advanced viewers as well.
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Summary: I lost three pounds just by ordering this tape!!
Review: Ok, I made the three pound weight loss part up. But, by eating less and exercising more, I find that the bathroom scale is slowly inching downwards. Despite the title, you need to incorporate a healthy eating plan, simply doing yoga alone will most likely not produce significant weight loss. However, if you find yourself overeating due to stress, then, this tape would be helpful to you as you should be able to decrease your stress level. What I like about the tape is the four variations. But, pick only one model and follow her movements throughout the work out. I made the mistake of overestimating my abilities and suddenly switched variations in midstream from a partially modified routine to a full posture ("Hey, y'all, watch this")and gave myself a rather nasty knee and back pain. Yes, moderation in all things is truly the key to healthy living.
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Summary: Unless, you are a beginner...
Review: Unless you are a beginner in yoga, don't bother with this tape. The poses are very rudimentary and short! There isn't four different practice session on this DVD, but ONE with four different levels. Boy was I duped. I don't know how you lose with these exercises.
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Summary: I love this DVD
Review: I have been using this DVD for over a year (I wish I could find something as good). The features are excellent. I would recommend it for someone at least familiar with yoga postures. I do agree with another reviewer, the voice over is not very soothing.
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Summary: Safe, Effective, Challenging
Review: This is a great Yoga DVD. I would not recommend the tape as the DVD has tons of special features that allow you to not only learn each pose as you go through the workout, but also allows you to choose which level you would like to practice. Its not nearly as rigorous as Living Arts' Power Yoga series, but I like this pace a lot better because its easier for beginners to follow. "Beginner" in yoga does not necessarily mean someone who's never taken a yoga class before. Remeber, beginner in Power Yoga means someone who can balance on their hands with their feet crossed in the air! I've been reading some of these comments that say this workout is hard to follow because Deason does not offer instructions on how to move in and out of the poses. Well, there's a little feature called "Personal Instructor" which you can turn on to interrupt the workout and show you the pose. This feature is clearly discussed in the instructions on how to use this DVD. Give it time and learn all the cool features about this DVD. I"ve managed to lose some weight using this DVD and basically nothing else. I used to wake up and do Tae Bo or some other aerobics. Yeah, I lost weight... but I've also lost wieght doing yoga and I find that I've gained a greater focus even though I do not practice meditation. I recommend this DVD. Its challenging, but don't let that stop you. And READ THE INSTRUCTIONS before you just press play on your DVD.
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Summary: if you are new to yoga, you might hurt yourself w/ this tape
Review: This tape does not explain the postures very fully. If I hadn't been doing Yoga Zone tapes for the last month I surely would be doing this tape all wrong, possibly hurting myself. People familiar with Alexander Technique will HATE this tape, as she uses positions that tend to strain the neck area, and she does not provide any guidance on safely getting into and out of positions. Breathing technique is also not explained. (And personally I don't find her voice particularly soothing). Finally, not much time is given to really sink into the positions; overall this was not a great workout. On the positive side, the views are gorgeous, camera work interesting, and I like how 4 modifications are shown. Too bad so much is left unexplained. I would highly recommend new to intermediate yoga practitioners to check out the Yoga Zone beginners set for a safer, more relaxing and intensive, less confusing and vastly more effective workout and/or intro to yoga.
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Summary: Love It!!
Review: I first rented this video to give it a test run, ended up renting it twice! I really enjoyed the workout, it was gentle, modified by the four instructors in the video. Very peaceful, makes you take time out of your day to quiet down, relax mentally and physically, and treat yourself well. I love it. Not hard to follow, if new to yoga, I recommend viewing it first, then following along. Suzanne Deason, the leader, is nice to listen to, very soothing. Nice way to take care of yourself.
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