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Summary: Not trendy
Review: I watched and did the program presented in this video for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed it. I read a lot of the reviews here and so many complain about the yoga being slow and easy. I think that if one really works in the poses and remains active in them then this is a great workout. If you do not have the patience or concentration for that, then buy Buns of Steel. Yoga requires patience. Plus Suzanne Deason was trained in Iyengar Yoga which is not all about violent movements and sweating and straining and...well maybe it is not trendy. But yoga should not be about that anyway.
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Summary: Great overall yoga workout
Review: I was very pleased with this tape. The workout is broken into three parts: warm-up, conditioning moves, and cool-down. I am a beginner (the only other yoga I've done is the Yoga for Dummies tape), and I was able to do everything to some degree (I'm not yet as flexible as Suzanne). There are three other people besides Suzanne on the tape; each one does a modified version of a pose. And it was wonderful to see normal-sized people on a fitness video!!! It's very encouraging not to be faced with four stick figures. Suzanne is a great instructor. She guides you, but is not intrusive or annoying. The music is great; it is calming and serene, not at all overpowering or bothersome. The beautiful backdrop is also a plus--it's nice not to be in another boring studio. I did need to use the props (the blocks and strap, which I had purchased already), but if you don't have these things, you can use household substitutes like a small box and belt...or nothing at all if you're flexible enough! I highly recommend this tape to anyone interested in a yoga program that stretches everything and leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
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Summary: Excellent overall, but not effective for weight loss
Review: I am in average shape, but was not at all familiar with yoga. This was an excellent DVD to begin with because each pose is clearly explained, and the Personal Instructor feature allows you to break from the program to get specific instruction, and then return to where you left off. In addition to the poses being clearly explained, the instructor continually reminds you to breathe and focus. The setting (in an Arizona desert) is stunning, and the music is calming and fits the workout well. Specifically, at the end of the workout when you are instructed to stay in Relaxation/Corpse Pose for as long as you like to relax, the instruction ends but the program continues with music so you don't feel any discountinuation. The only negative comment I have for this DVD is that it is too short. If you do all three sections back-to-back, it only amounts to about 40 minutes of activity. Most advanced students of yoga I know practice for 1-2 hours at a time. I always feel at the end like I could have continued for much longer. I have not been able to find a DVD that lasts more than 45 minutes anywhere, though. Because the program is short, I have not experienced noticeable weight loss after about 8 weeks, but I have noticed a significant increase in flexibility, strength, and serenity.
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Summary: A Great Way To Relax!
Review: This is the best yoga video I have. The DVD version is great because you can chose the level you wish to start with. I started with the fully modified level, since I am just a beginner. I use this 3 times a week and I feel great! Setting aside this time for my physical and mental state has been a great gift to give to myself. It was just what I was looking for! Thanks!
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Summary: Slow and boring
Review: I've been doing yoga for a few weeks with Inhale on the Oxygen channel. I was looking for some similar DVDs. This is not it. Very slow moving and boring - definitely not fat burning.
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Summary: Wonderful full-body yoga for beginners to intermediates.
Review: I've been practicing yoga at home with videos just under a year, and this tape has quickly become one of my favorites. It provides a gentle yoga workout for your entire body, with a particular focus on your breathing. The older yet very spry instructor, Suzanne Deason, stresses the importance of the mind-body connection without getting into new-age or Eastern philosophy. Suzanne's voice is calm and her body both strong and limber. She is accompanied by three yoga students, two of whom are larger-sized. Each of the three models shows a different level of modifications, from slightly to completely modified. I particularly liked how the two larger models displayed the more flexible versions of the poses, showing that all the poses can be done by anyone, regardless of body type. The greater the modifications, the more props required, but as a beginner with only minimal flexiblity, I could perform the slightly modified version, which required only single yoga block (a sturdy book could be subsituted). I still enjoy this tape now that I've been doing it for awhile; it's both relaxing and energizing. More advanced yoga students may find the tape to be too slow and the moves to be too easy, but that's exactly what I like about it. I've heard that the DVD version is even better, as it lets you focus in on whoever is doing your particular modifications, but the VHS version has worked fine for me.
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Summary: Yoga for Weight Loss is Beautifully Done
Review: I have a collection of very strange exercise VCR tapes. Generally there's SOMETHING to detract from the tranquility I'd hoped to achieve: strange model, weird clothing, bizarre music, chatty instructor trying to be your new best friend.
Not this time. This DVD is a real accomplishment. Four levels of fitness are represented by four different individuals so you can select what you want, then progress. Beautiful Sedona like scenery. Soothing music. Minimal instruction and what she says makes sense. Highly recommend.
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Summary: I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
Review: I love this video!!! I had NEVER done YOGA when I got the tape but was pleasantly surprised!!! I found it very calming and relaxing. I was nervous when I started because I had injured my neck/back in a car accident a year prior to starting, but believe it or not it helped so much!!! I feel so incredibly great when I am finished! SO completely calmed and relaxed yet energized at the same time. I only wish the video was about 30-35 mins rather that 55 (at times I thinking about everything else I had to do that day and felt I was running low on time) other than that I highly recommend this video. IT MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT!!! :)
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Summary: An excellent intro to Yoga
Review: After only 2 days, I feel more flexible and strong. The music is so soothing and helps you to focus, and Suzanne is a great instructor. So many yoga instructors are really annoying, she is not. Too soon to tell if it will help me to lose weight, but already I am turning away from junk food...as if it will poison my body. I will continue to do this tape until it becomes too easy, since I think I am getting a great workout.
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Summary: Really enjoy this DVD
Review: I really enjoy this DVD. It's the first time I've tried yoga, and I find it easy to follow. The different workout levels are great. I don't work up a sweat, but I definitely feel like I've worked out when I'm done.
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