Yoga with Ateeka

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic, Challenging Flowing Yoga
Review: I have the other version of this DVD with a different cover, but I believe this is the same practice. If I am wrong about that and this is a different practice, please let me know because I definetely buy this one two.

This is a challenging practice (not power yoga) that starts out with a short warm up with breathing and stretching, then moves into 4 rounds of sun salutations. Next is the challenging warrior series, balancing (dancer pose), then to floor poses. The floor poses include forward bends, hip openers/lunges, inversions, and finally yoga mudra. The practice ends with shivasana and Ateeka gives enough time unlike many of the yoga DVDs on the market. In fact this whole practice gives enough time to connect your mind and body in each pose. Akeeta does not move quickly through the poses, but it is not a beginner/intro-level instruction. It is quite challenging, yet relaxing and she includes a lot of creative, alternative poses that I have not seen on other yoga DVDs including backbends, plough, and shoulder stand (with alternatives for beginners).

The practice is almost 1 hour, but the DVD production includes menus so you can choose which poses you like. I would not recommend this for beginners, but if you're already somewhat familiar with yoga, I promise you will love this one! Akeeta holds the poses for a good amount of time and the flow speed is not too fast. She explains the pose, but doesn't talk too much. Her voice is very soothing. On top of all that the scenery is beautiful and the music is lovely (relaxing music, bells, and ocean sound included).

You can't go wrong with this DVD. The price is great and the experience is wonderful. Producers of yoga DVD's, please use this as a good example of what to strive for in producing your next yoga DVD.

Please note: I could not change my rating on this review with Amazon. Could not delete or change, but it should be rated a 5 star (I would give it a 10 if I could!!!)

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