Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss - Deluxe DVD Edition

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Summary: Only for beginners
Review: I would not consider myself a yoga guru, but I was definitely looking for something more advanced within the four levels. There is little focus on breathing and mental relaxation, the stretches are elementary, and strengthening is not even a consideration. Overall, I would say that it is a very superficial workout. It might be a good way for a novice to begin working on general flexibility before undertaking a more challenging video.

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Summary: Beginners Only
Review: This was definitely a disappointment. I figured that the 4 modified levels would offer me a challenge. I did the unmodified level the entire time, and it was still a beginner level session. And don't let the title fool you. The part "For Weight Loss" is only serving to feed into the weight loss industry.

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Summary: Good but moves too advanced
Review: I thought I was limber enough to do this but it does all levels of intesity and I couldn't keep up with the positions. This is a good video for those who are more advanced in yoga than myself.

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Summary: exercise and relax at the same time
Review: The tips and hints about how to think in order to get the positions right are wonderful. I felt like someone was with me saying "You should be able to see your left big toe." It's very relaxing, even when it is somewhat difficult; I would have thought that was contradictory before using this video. The "front matter" was interesting once; I only rewound it to the beginning of the exercise portion after that (eject at the beginning of the exercise, pop it back in, and then use zero-return to come back to the starting point). The only problem is that they are exercising to the right when they tell you to go to the right, so you don't see a mirror image.

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Summary: Good all around Yoga practice.
Review: I have been practicing yoga for a year and a half. What I appreciated about this yoga instruction was the varied levels. There are four levels available: Complete Workout (Text book Iyengar postures), 1/4 (slightly)modified, 1/2(partially)modified, or Fully modified. If you're someone just starting yoga or have very tight thighs and hips, the Fully modified practice can be used. If you're an experienced yoga student, you could choose the Complete Workout. If you're somewhere in between or are simply feeling a little sore or tight in certain posses, you can quickly modify the instruction to slightly or partially modified with the push of a button. (Thanks to DVD technology!) Additionally, there is clear and precise instruction concerning proper breath which is the halmark of quality yoga. Lastly, the painted desert background is very peaceful helping with focus and inner peace. If your new to yoga, and are trying decide what to buy--Get this DVD. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Great for everyone
Review: This is so great. I really liked seeing people of all different shapes and sizes practicing. The four different varations of each pose was very helpful.

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Summary: Excellent for Beginners
Review: I love this video. The pace is slow enough for you to get into the poses and feel the benefits, yet, not so slow as to be boring or a burden. The instruction is precise, the instructor's voice is pleasant, and, there are 4 women showing 4 different levels of proficiency. Don't be misled by the weight loss title, this is an excellent overall workout. As a beginner, I find this video to be doable and enjoyable.

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Summary: Fun and made me feel grate
Review: The thing I love is that it is go at your own pase they show you four diffrent ways to do things with how flexible you are how tight your muscels are and how to breath good and also what you want to loose weight or get stronger or both.

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Summary: I really love this video!
Review: My first experience with yoga was the Jane Fonda yoga workout. There were a lot of positions that were hurting my knees. In addition, I really was not getting anything out of it at all. Though yoga is not necessarily supposed to be aerobic exercise, if you don't have to work at all you won't get anything out of it. I recently started taking a yoga class, and when I did this video for the first time, the pace and some of the positions were similar to what was done in my class. This reassured me that the makers really knew what they were doing. It provides good deal of work in both stregnth and flexibility, but at the same time, there are four levels so that ou will never have to push yourself too far or risk injury. This video leaves me feeling great and I really recommend it!

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Summary: Best Way to Ease into Yoga
Review: I'm 22 yrs, 5'4"/145 lbs. and this was my first foray into yoga. While I'm not much thinner, my back pain disappeared and I feel more flexible and energized. Deason is a gentle, calming teacher, the workout is well paced and 45 min. long, in a beautiful outdoor setting w/ great music; 3 additional women practice simultaneously in different modifications of each pose. Great for basics and when combined in a regular routine w/ Pilates, after 15 sessions you'll be ready for a more strenuous level of exercise. Relaxing while envigorating, perfect for the morning or when stressed after a busy day.