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Summary: I'd give this 10 stars if I could...
Review: I'd like to thank the other reviewers who recommended this dvd. I wasn't going to get it at first, because I already have more yoga dvds and videos than I know what to do with. I decided to splurge anyway and wow - am I ever glad I got it. It's now my absolute favourite yoga dvd in my collection and I'm going to be doing it a lot from now on. This dvd covers it all. I too, love the Yoga Bath segment which is very relaxing to do in the evening, or just when you want to unwind (about 25 mins in length). Actually I love all the routines. The Morning Quickie is a fantastic 35 min. morning wake up yoga segment. And the third routine, Journey of Connection, is a terrific one hour workout for whenever you have the time to do a more indepth routine. And I love the breathing instructional segment. Never before have I seen one dvd (or video) cover all the different types of yogic breathing like this one does. She shows you four types - 3 part breath, Ujjai, Kapalabati, and energized breathing. Those who enjoy doing kundalini yoga will appreciate the more energetic breaths you don't often get in a hatha routine. Hemalaya covers all the bases. Truly excellent. If you only get one yoga dvd, this is the one to get! I love the music, you have the option of just her voice over, or just the music, or both. I go with both, as I find Hemalaya's voice soothing. This dvd is the best investment I've made in a long time. I still can't believe you get so many routines of varying lengths and intensity all on one dvd... Very nice!
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Summary: Basic, not superb
Review: I'm relatively new to yoga, and to yoga DVDs, but I have to agree with "Another Mom" who also rated this three stars. While I like the high production values and variability offered by this video, Behl's instruction is sometimes tracked incorrectly with her movements, and there are no modifications shown or voiced for the poses. There is a nice "instructional" portion of the video which demonstrates these poses separately, but it would've been nice to incorporate or at least discuss the modifications in the actual routines.
Nevertheless, this is a solid video, one that will be rotated through my home practice collection.
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Summary: A wonderful, hip yoga DVD
Review: I've been doing yoga (lazily) for about a year now, and this is by far my favorite workout. Most DVDs, I think, either go too slow, too fast (don't hold the poses long enough) or demand too much. But each of these workouts allow you to stretch, relax and feel energized. I do the morning quickie every morning and love how it gets me going and opens up the hips so I can comfortably sit in a chair the rest of the day. The 60-minute workout is a perfect all-around stretch when you've got the time. I like the oms, the small movements, and the fact that it's challenging but not impossible. The DVD is also very high quality, and quite frankly, I like Hemalaya Behl's style and the fact that she's young.
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Summary: Thanks Hemalaya!
Review: Off and on, I've been doing yoga for years (trying different classes and doing some moves at home) but this has been the one thing that's kept me on a regular routine. Lots of downward dog, spinal twists, other traditional poses and great breathing exercises. If you are looking for super challenging poses, you may not want this dvd. However, I find that the challenge is pushing yourself to go deeper within the poses. Her voice is soothing, music is relaxing and after finishing the morning quickie or evening bath, you feel ready to start the day or wind down. For the advanced yogi, this could be a very relaxing option. For the beginner, you won't be disappointed--just make sure to watch it every now and then to make sure you're "keeping the integrity" of the poses. Accessible, challenging and the poses are held long enough to have great affect. I also appreciate the dvd features and recommendations; ie, make sure the room is not cold, etc. Overall, I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Better for beginners
Review: The DVD is aesthetically pleasing and well organized...I like the different workout options. The music could be a little distracting at times however, and overall the yoga sessions aren't especially hard for anyone who has done their fair share of yoga. I was expecting more, but I'll still use this DVD for the occasional short early morning or before bed yoga workout.
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Summary: Relaxing But Odd That She Uses Incorrect Posture Names
Review: There is much to like about this yoga dvd--that it offers three different routines, you can listen to the instruction without the music (although the music is great), and you do feel relaxed and energized at the end. However, if you're mid to advanced in your yoga practice, you may be disappointed. I didn't find any of the sequences particularly challenging and continue to be perplexed by the mis-use of very basic posture/asana names--plow for lunge, triangle for side-angle. Mostly I use this dvd when I feel lazy or just want to relax.
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Summary: Good instructor, enjoyable routines, give this a try!
Review: This DVD balances on a line between yoga novices and yoga experts. I think that someone new to yoga could probably do fine with this DVD. The instructor provides plenty of cues as to what you should be doing. There are several more advanced moves that may be too challenging for beginners, even in modified variations. However, since these more advanced moves take up a limited amount of time, the easy answer is just to skip the more difficult poses. Doing so wouldn't really impact the overall workout. I think that more advanced yoga practitioners could also enjoy this DVD. Although there aren't many advanced poses, this DVD could provide a good routine daily practice. I personally would place my skill level at intermediate and felt that, for the most part, this DVD was just right for me. I've gone through both the morning and evening routines multiple times since purchasing the DVD and really have enjoyed my workout. There isn't a lot of "urban" about this DVD other than the chic loft it was taped in. I guess the name may be a general guideline; you can find a peaceful place for yoga even in a small space in the city. The instructor has a very smooth and mellow voice - wonderful to start or end your day listening to this. She also does a good job of demonstrating the poses and the overall pace is neither too fast nor too slow. The morning routine is perfect for gaining energy for the day, while the evening routine is a great way to wind down and relax. I've seen several other yoga videos and this is the only one that I've done more than 1-2 times. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great DVD
Review: This DVD has more yoga in it than anything else I've seen or bought!
It has 3 different workouts, breathing tips and a great instructional section that helped me through a couple of the more advanced asanas in the longer workout. It also has really great music in each of the routines and the option to just listen to the instructors voice-over so I can listen to my own music if I feel like it. Totally cool. This is my favorite Yoga DVD.
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Summary: OK...but terrific?!
Review: This is an OK yoga video, but I'm bewildered by the glowing reviews. First, the music is unbelievably annoying. It's repetitive, synthesized, license-free music bin material. Second, the terminology misuse is a problem. I read another review that complained about the use of "plow" for "lunge" pose, and thought it was something I could live with. No. The pose, and it's wrong name, are repeated so often it does become annoying. And my mind does jump to how I'm going to get into "plow" from "down dog" without breaking my neck before I remember she really means lunge. Third, the instructor is fine, but if she wasn't beautiful someone else would be on the DVD. She seems like a young yoga instructor who is much beloved in some smaller city, not like a real expert. Fourth, I didn't feel like I had done much when I was done with the series. Finally, I really like the actual names for the poses and all. "Morning Quickie" for a series of sun salutations is cloyingly cute to me. If it's 30 minutes of sun salutations, just say so.
This video may pop into my rotation every few months, but I don't feel like I'm going to learn anything new from it, or grow my practice through it. For that matter, I'm not sure I'm ever going to decide the benefits of the workout outweigh the annoyance of the music.
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Summary: Love This DVD
Review: This is my favorite yoga workout. The presentation is great and the menus are simply graphic and beautiful. Is has a feature where you can turn the music or voice over off. I wouldn't recommend this DVD to a beginning yogi. Some of the positions are difficult.
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