The New Method: Baby & Mom - Prenatal Yoga

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Summary: The best exercise video I've ever used!
Review: I love this tape! I have found the routine to be physically, mentally and emotionally fulfilling and revitalizing. I never thought I would enjoy chanting, but what little there is in this tape (beginning and end) is very helpful. I really like her suggestion of an "internal chant" during the "endurance exercise" segment. As I am pregnant with my second child, I remember all too well losing my focus during labor. This is helping me train my mind to focus through the routine. Also, I really love the live musical accompaniment - it really compliments the exercise. Finally, my favorite part is that she teaches you to keep your eyes closed during much of the routine. I like this because, again, it helps in preparing you to focus inward during labor. Her visualizations I find to be freeing and not distracting at all. A wonderfully solid and complete workout that I recommend highly!

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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: When I read the reviews of this video, I decided I could put up with the mystical aspects if it was a good work out. I was dissatisfied with the work out, which doesn't seem similar to any other yoga tape I've ever seen. Granted, I'm not an expert at yoga. However, I did find many of the exercises uncomfortable, and I'm only 4 months along. In addition, the mystical bothered me more than I expected. I believe it was when the instructor said to flap my arms like an eagle to increase my magnetic field that I stopped the video and tossed it into my Salvation Army donation box.

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Summary: Great for Beginners
Review: This video is super for the beginner of Yoga. The instruction is calming, the final effects are comforting and strengthening. I highly recommend this video.

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Summary: Great preparation for childbirth!
Review: I love this video! some reviews say it is "new-age" but i did not mind the chanting at all. the yoga is pretty easy to do- i did not find it challenging in the beginning of my pregnancy, but towards the end, when i could no longer do my high impact exercise videos, i found this tape to be a good cardio workout.It also boosted my confidence in giving birth. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Baby and Mom Prenatal Yoga
Review: I laughed at the turban, chanting and the instructor's overly calm voice at first, but I have gotten use to her. I usually fast forward through the chanting or I do some deep breathing exercises while she chants.I find the workout enjoyable and it gives me just enough energy to get through the end of the day. I have found the squatting exercises very benefical. I would recommend this to my friends, but I would warn them about the chanting and her turban first.

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Summary: Great if your'e into New Age or a Kundalini type practice...
Review: I've been a Family Practice Clinician for 5 years and a yoga practioner for more than 25 years. One thing holds true for both medicine and yoga: everyone's needs are different. This tape is perfect for the woman who wants to relax and get more comfortable with the changes in her body before she brings her baby into the world. Though neither the classic Hatha nor physically demanding Astanga styles, the Kundalini practices in this video are quite challenging, both physically and mentally. It is a bit "New Age" oriented, which some viewers may not care for-try to get get past the turbans and the chanting. The breathing techniques and the encouragement to "let yourself be uninhibited" are quite valuable to help prepare for the labor and delivery process.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I don't understnd why people are so spooked by the chanting, the dancing and the instructor's turban. It works on this instructor and for this routine. I love it and don't consider myself a new-agey kind of person. It's so relaxing and empowering. My back was hurting me and now I feel terrific. I love this video!

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Summary: If you're a yoga person....
Review: If you're a yoga person (Iyengar and other similar forms) looking to continue doing yoga during pregnancy, this video is not for you. It is not based on adapting traditional poses (traingle, warrior series, side angle, etc.)However, it is relaxing and has some good points to consider for labor and delivery if that's what you are looking for.

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Summary: I'm enjoying it!
Review: I was looking for something VERY relaxing & this was just the thing. The chanting takes some getting used to, but I'm relaxed yet energized every time I do this video. This video is just right for beginners & very uplifting during what can be an uncomfortable & stressful time. This video is helping me enjoy my pregnancy more--well worth the $$. My 2 year old is even starting to mimic some of the poses!

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Summary: I love this video!
Review: I've been attending a prenatal yoga class, and found this video to be much more rewarding. I feel completely relaxed and at peace upon finishing. I've also had no headaches, backaches, etc... like I did with my last pregancy. The music is also very good, and I think the instructor's voice is very relaxing. I've been telling everyone about this video, I think it's well worth the money.