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Summary: This is a Back-Saver!
Review: I'm a novice at yoga, but wanted to find something to alleviate all the back pain I was having starting with my 5th month of pregnancy. This video is the answer. I do it faithfully each morning (it's divided into sections, which are about 15 minutes each -- standing poses; floor exercises, etc.). There are three women in the three stages of pregnancy doing the exercises, so you know how to modify accordingly. It's a must-have for pregnant women. Actually, my husband (who has had some back problems) enjoys doing the video with me, too! The instructor is knowledgeable and straight-forward. It's great!
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Summary: Whew!
Review: Aesthetically pleasing to watch which is very important as opposed to another prenatal yoga tape I own which was made in the 80's where the women have outdated hairdos and the exercises take place in a stark, white, hospital type room. In this video the women are pleasant to look at and the background is calming with breaks showing waterfalls, lilly ponds etc... I have never done yoga before however and I must say I was shocked at what a workout this is. They don't mess around here and by the time I am done I am wiped out. Perhaps it is just me and my wimpy body. Also, I find that some of the moves are not explained well and I have to watch it over and over again to get it right. I have done the video now about 7 times and I still am trying to get some of the moves correct. All in all, if you have the time to do a 50 minute workout with no interruptions (like my kids yelling "MOMMY"!!! during the middle of the relaxation segment)it is a challenging tape that I'm sure will keep you fit through pregnacy. They tell you that you can break up the tape and just do 15 minutes if that's all you have time for but with my busy day if I don't do it all in the morning before the kids wake up, forget it.
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Summary: GREAT PRENATAL YOGA TAPE
Review: This is one of my favorite prenatal yoga tapes. It combines stretching, breathing exercises, kegel exercises, and meditation. And it is great for all stages of pregnancy. But best of all it really relaxes your pregnant body physically and mentally. This is the prenatal yoga tape to purchase, whether you are an experienced yoga person or not.
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Summary: Worth Viewing
Review: I am almost into my third trimester and have found this video to be very helpful and relaxing. While there's nothing like a live yoga class, this tape and Shiva Rea's teaching style are great. Showing women and modifications for each trimester is also a great feature of this tape.
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Summary: Great Video for all Stages of Pregnancy
Review: This video was great. It is broken up into small segments of 15 minutes each. Also, there is a women demonstrating the poses from all three trimesters. The video really taught me ways to modify poses for when I am in non prenatal yoga classes. I would highly recommend this video.
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Summary: Prenatal Yoga
Review: I would definitely recommend Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea. She breaks up the workout into 3 sections approximately 15 minutes each, so you can do what you have time for. I feel great after doing the stretches. There are 3 woman who do the routine on tape, one for each trimester of pregnancy, so you always have someone to follow. The tape has gentle music in the background and a visually appealing backdrop for the class. While this may not sound important, it makes a huge difference when you are watching it 3 or more times a week. The tape is run like a class, so you can just put it in and go. You don't have to wait while someone explains the pose and then forms the pose. My only criticism is that some poses are not explained that well. So if you are a beginner or have never done a pose, you may need some additional explanation that is not available on the tape.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I started this workout in my second trimester, and I loved it! It helped me to relax and eased some of my aches and pains in my third trimester. It also helped me to not gain as much weight as I might have. I found the breathing practice VERY helpful during my labor, and I give credit to this workout for my short labor and 15 minutes of pushing. It is great for strengthening the muscles you need for labor, and I lost weight very quickly afterward since I was in great shape before. I have several other prenatal yoga tapes, but this is the one I grabbed the most and found to be the better workout.
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Summary: A good basic yoga workout
Review: This DVD is a good yoga workout. It features three women at each of the three trimesters so it's easy to do modifications based on your current ability. Shiva Rea repeats side stretches a little too often (she does them three or four times in different variations) and doesn't do any balance poses. I get a little more challenge and variety out of my yoga class but that's to be expected. The workout is an hour, broken into three parts (warmup, standing poses, and floor work) and is a nice way to get a workout in at home. Recommended props are a yoga blanket, block, and strap, as well as a chair but it's easy to make do with stuff found around the home.
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Summary: good stretching and relaxation
Review: I was very active throughout my entire pregnancy, exercising by the guidelines tested in "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" by Clapp. I used this DVD in my third trimester and thought it was excellent for stretching and relaxation. I tried some other pilates and prenatal exercise DVDs out there and did not find them half as good. Hope it helps me in labor...we'll see in 4 weeks!
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Summary: not good if you're used to practicing yoga
Review: i have been doing yoga for years and years and the one thing that has always been consistent, no matter where i went, was that you hold the poses for several breaths. in this video, i felt like the second i was in the pose, it was time to move on to the next one. you really need the time to breathe into a pose which shiva does not give you. plus, her pronounciation of exhale is totally annoying. i just got rocki's prenatal yoga and i love it. i alternate it with my fit mama dvd for varied benefits.
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