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Summary: Great yoga
Review: I also thought this was a great yoga video, very much like a class. The background music is soft and does not distract from the yoga practices. The only reason I did not give it a 5 was because of an audio technical difficulty. Rainbeau appears to have been dubbed or rather, her lips do not match the words you hear, even though she speaks English and the words are in English. It is weird. This might not bother some people, but it bothered me when I initially watched it. It seemed to me like a timing thing. Once you are doing the routine comfortably and look at the screen less, it might not be a problem. Seems like it would be easy to fix, I'm emailing the company to see what the deal is. Amazon was great about giving me a new DVD, but it did the same thing.
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Summary: yuk, instructor is too spaced out for me
Review: i did this workout once and traded it, the instructor is TOO SPACED OUT for me, she is the ultimate California Yoga type who will bother the heck out of alot of people. She greated my nerves and was not very good at motivating, relaxing, or teaching. This is two thumbs down
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Summary: Very good workout
Review: I have four prenatal yoga workouts and this one is not the best. Yoga Journal's Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea is by far much better then this. However, let me clarify why. Both workouts are good and safe to do. I found Rainbeau Mars to be sweet but not soothing or spiritual. She has a high voice and talks way too much during the workout. Shiva Rea also talks a lot but it's in a soothing low voice that's not interfering. I like my yoga to be meditative and somewhat serious. Rainbeau jokes too much and I can not take her seriously as a qualified yoga instructor. Yoga Zone Pregnancy tape is okay, though Zen Mama's workout is better.
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Summary: pretty weird, spacey, but nice set
Review: i like the set of this video, but other than that, i would give it one star...the instructor Rainbow is so soft and sweet, she doesn't seem real. I am not really enjoying this video, its not as fitnessy of a yoga prego video as i'd like, it's about to be traded away.
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Summary: Great video
Review: I really enjoyed doing this video. I am very inexperienced with yoga, and haven't been able to work out very much because of my "morning" sickness. This was a great video to get me all stretched out - I was very sore the next day, but in a good way. I highly recommend this to moms who want to be prepared for labor - at least, I think so. I've not gone through labor yet. :)
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Summary: Great video
Review: I really enjoyed doing this video. I am very inexperienced with yoga, and haven't been able to work out very much because of my "morning" sickness. This was a great video to get me all stretched out - I was very sore the next day, but in a good way. I highly recommend this to moms who want to be prepared for labor - at least, I think so. I've not gone through labor yet. :)
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Summary: Good if you're used to yoga
Review: I really like this DVD. For once, it's a prenatal yoga workout that doesn't seem like I'm watching that old Sit To Be Fit TV workout with the old woman in the plain leotard and monotone studio droning out the exercises.It's more like being in a yoga studio. Rainbeau Mars is instructive without being overbearing, soothing and spiritual without being hokey. It's like she's a friend in the room with you, not too formal. There is also a menu selection so you can do the workout with music and no talking once you get the routine down, or if you want to modify the routine. The problem with the DVD is that sometimes Rainbeau Mars is a bit confusing or doesn't describe things as best as I think she could. If you don't normally do yoga, it might be difficult to understand some of the form, although, you could still find value in it and figure it out by watching the DVD a time or two before participating. I actually had a breakthrough in improving my form from something she said. I also wish that she had an additional workout, maybe a second stretching workout or additional poses you could opt into with the menu before starting the workout. The progressions are simple, but if you have been practicing yoga for a long time, you will still find that you can make them challenging. She also leads you through Kegel exercises better than any other DVD I've seen. She does the Kegels just long enough to understand why they are in the context of the DVD without overkill(afterall, how much of a DVD do you need devoted to something you can do anywhere). Of the prenatal yoga DVDs available, I think this is the best option, and a pretty good one at that.
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Summary: Great video for any stage of pregnancy!
Review: I think that some reviewers failed to understand certain things. It's yoga, and as such, it's not an aerobics video. Yoga is more about strengthening and breathing techniques, whereas aerobics is about sweating and constant movement. I love the video. Since I've been married, I'm nowhere near a yoga studio, so I haven't had the opportunity to practice it. To me, this was just like my old yoga studio, and I love it! I must allay any fears about the "extended" section on Kegels. The section is very brief, just to inform us how to do the exercise and to advise that it can be done anywhere. Very useful, IMHO, and very tasetfully done.
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Summary: I love this DVD
Review: I want to say this is the best yoga dvd for pregnant women! Rainbeau is a very good yoga instructor and very easy to follow. I like the modifications she has for each trimester. I recommend this video for every pregnant woman who is looking for an invigorating yet relaxing workout throughout their pregnancy.
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Summary: Surprisingly Awesome
Review: I'm not a hardcore yogi by any means, although I have dabbled here and there. When I bought the DVD, I was just looking for anything to help me stay limber and relaxed. But I didn't use the DVD until I started experiencing back pain and some insomnia. I used the DVD (before bed) and wow! I was so relaxed and happy and I could've either stayed up or gone to bed, it didn't matter. My back pain was gone and I knew how to breathe through it and pose through it when it came along again.
Thought Rainbeau doesn't always say the right thing (she'll tell you to take your left leg when she means your right), if you watch the DVD through once before using it, you'll know where you're supposed to be. It's certainly not hard to get used to, and the modifications are quite helpful. As another review on here said, Rainbeau isn't cheesy or as hippie as one may assume she'll be. I really enjoyed her style and presence while doing my workout. Her voice is also soothing, which is a great help.
All in all, I am going to send this DVD to several people I know who are currently pregnant. I have to, having the results I've had!
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