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Summary: Great tape--not too long or short & just the right pace
Review: This tape is great if you have any previous experience with yoga. It doesn't go into a great amount of detail about the poses, so it wouldn't be the best tape for a true beginner. But as someone who has done yoga for a few years, the pace is still fast enough that I don't get bored. The instructional commentary is peaceful and not annoying like some of the videos that I have.
The actual session is about 45 minutes--short enough to fit into a busy day, but you still get a great yoga workout.
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Summary: Yoga for Weightloss
Review: My wife and I have just started yoga and we are both a little over weight. I have never tried yoga but after a couple of sessions from the DVD, I felt great. Yoga is really relaxing. The poses on the tape are pretty basic and they show you several modifications of the poses so you can work at your own pace and flexibility. Good or bad, the only thing Suzanne Deason says about weight loss is in the introduction. She says, "Yoga brings you in touch with your bodies needs..." Good tape/DVD for beginners even if you dont have to lose weight.
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Summary: Great workout---improved lifestlye!
Review: I was highly doubtful that this workout would be substantial for weightloss but figured I'd give it a try. After 2 weeks of doing it regularly, I've lost 10 pounds and feel my posture has improved greatly. I have added other things to my workout, this isn't the only thing I am doing but it improved my energy, boosting me to 3 daily workouts. I have much better posture and jogging form. It sounds cheesey but it was made me feel better spritually to allow for better workouts and increased self esteem. TRY IT! It's a great addition to your workouts and is easy to follow for a begineer as well as a regular user.
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Summary: excellent for home practice
Review: I have been going to yoga classes twice a week for 2 years, and recently I found that Suzanne Deason's Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss is a great video/DVD for home practice. I like the format of the workout which you start with breathing exercises to warm up your spine and get yourself prepared for the next section, which is active yoga conditioning exercises. After actively moving and stretching every muscle and joint, the instructors take you to the next and final section for relaxation poses. This DVD is the best among all the yoga tapes and DVDs I have used for my home practice. I particularly like the choice of asanas (yoga postures) and the sequence they are put together. You will not find yourself hurried into the next asana. The whole workout is just a smooth flow of asanas. More importantly, clear instructions are given for modifications of a pose and with the DVD feature you can choose an instructor to suit your skill level. I really enjoyed this yoga DVD and I highly recommned it for home practice.
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Summary: Terrific multi-views - A great way to build up yoga practice
Review: Sure, it's not Tae-Bo, but it is not supposed to be. This is yoga, pure and simple. I really like this DVD - beautiful environment and music at a nice pace. But the most wonderful functionality that you can get in this DVD is the multi-views. It gives you the ability to gauge your own ability, and follow an instructor that is at your level(fully modified, 1/2 modified, 1/4 modified). You can start at one level, and change the view when you become stronger and more flexible. Most surprising, some of the instructors are not model-thin! Another great feature is the ability to "drill deeper" into the pose. During the workout, you have the option to position the cursor to learn more about the pose - it flips you into a studio view of the main instructor teaching the pose - then it flips back into the workout. If you are heavy and are looking for a way to get moving, or if you just want a gentle yoga practice that you can build up slowly - this is a great DVD!
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Summary: Good introduction
Review: I don't think that using this tape is likely to have the same dramatic effect on my weight that using my TaeBo tapes is having, but it is a great change of pace. I would recommend it to other people like myself who need an easy, start-with-training-wheels approach to yoga. After two weeks, I am seeing increased flexibility and balance. If you are already slim and flexible, this may be boring, but if you are stiff and out-of-shape, it is a very pleasant introduction to yoga.
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Summary: A good way to better health
Review: This is a great tape to start if you are out of shape and mildly obease. It moves at a good pace and contains modifications for all fitness levels. You will defiitely need a block, a strap, and a mat to practice on. If you are in good shape already and quite flexable you can work up to a no props workout. I like to do this tape when I want a longer workout. I suggest Living Arts stress relief for beginners with Suzanne Deason for a nice easy 20min. workout.
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Summary: decent
Review: There are four people at all times, all with different strengths and weaknesses so it is easy to follow and mimic whatever makes you comfortable.
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Summary: good intro to yoga, but you won't lose any weight
Review: If you want to lose weight, go with one of the Rodney Yee videos. The weight loss advertised here is pure marketing.
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Summary: back strengthening & flexibility
Review: I purchased this DVD to improve my flexibility and to use in conjunction with running. I am new to yoga, and not only has this video definately improved my flexibility, but it has also strengthened my back (!!!) and improved my general posture. The poses are challenging, and the workout definately strengthens if they are held correctly. If you are looking for a fast-paced yoga workout then this video is not for you (check out Rodney Yee's power yoga DVD). If you are looking for a great way to relax yourself yet still get a good workout, then this is definately worth it. Given the 4 versions of the workout ANYONE could follow this video and gradually work up to the unmodified version. My only frustration is that it only took 2 weeks for me to do this, though the unmodified version is still challenging, and Suzanne Deason's perfect poses are something to strive for. This is a great no-impact workout for off-running days.
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