Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies
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Movie Review: Great for Beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a beginner, sort of. I used to do yoga about 5 years ago, but I did it in a class environment and I am really a individual exercise enthusiast. I borrowed several yoga tapes from the public library and this was the one I liked most. I bought this DVD in the 2 pack with beyond basic yoga for dummies, so I hope it will last me awhile.
Some people had said that it gets old after awhile of having the instructor talk you through each one, and I can see that even after a few times of playing it, but I still think it's a great yoga DVD. Plus with the 2nd audio track, I think that makes it easier since you don't have to listen to her talk you through each move.
Movie Review: Great place to start if you are new to yoga...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am fairly new to yoga, and thought this DVD would be useful for all the basics on yoga and it is. It is based on 12 common yoga poses which is referred to as the "Daily Dozen" which are cat pose, mountain pose, standing forward bend, lunge stretch, tree pose, standing side stretch, downward facing dog, cobra, child's pose, seated spinal twist, seated forward bend and final relaxation pose. Sara Ivanhoe leads you through each pose, carefully explaining where you need to be and then you hold each pose for 6 breaths. Sara emphasizes the importance of breathing, which is technically more important that getting the pose perfect.
Throughout the routine, there are icons that pop up, tips (helpful hints), myth busters, bewares (red flags), jargon (which helps make yoga terminology easier to understand), plus key things that you need to remember. These are nice but can be a bit annoying when they come up as a funny sound effect accompanies it, which can be distracting when you are trying to concentrate on holding a pose and breathing.
This DVD also includes a short intermediate routine which leads you through some of the poses seen in the beginner program, but they are used in a flowing series also called a sun salute. This is usually the next step in a yoga practice once you are familiar with the postures. This segment introduces planks, which are done in the flowing series along with cobras, downward facing dogs, standing forward bends, lunges, etc. You will perform all of these poses at a little faster pace one after another and then they all come together for 3 sun salutes. After this you will do some spinal twists, more stretching and then the final poses.
Though I don't own many yoga videos, Sara Ivanhoe is one of my favorite instructors, she is not intimidating and has a light, friendly approach toward yoga, which is helpful for those new to it. She says that if you don't have fun doing it and have a sense of humor along the way then you won't stick to it. This is a great video for beginners and those needing a refresher on the basics.
Movie Review: Maybe better for just viewing
Summary: 2 Stars
The constant instruction during the moves was irritating. There was a good bit of talking. I was more tense after my session than before I started. For a beginner who just wants to see the moves and study correct position, maybe this is helpful. Personally, it made me so hyper-aware of form, I couldn't concentrate on relaxing. Movie Review: A basic Introduction to Yoga
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD was recommended to me because I was way into Pilates and Weight lifting at the time. It introduced me to Yoga and I eventually gave up Pilates completely. Sara is a very gentle instructor, wisely guiding you to listen to your body. I have since this introduction adopted daily practice, develved into the spiritual practice of yoga, and included it as part of my program for addiction recovery. Its a gentle, kind, place to start.Movie Review: Excellent for beginners
Summary: 4 Stars
Sara does a great job of introducing Yoga to you. She takes her time to show you everything a couple of times before you hold for the 6 breaths. The only bad thing about the video is that once you learn everything it gets kinda annoying to keep having to hear her go over everything each time you use the video. Also the popups can be distracting when your concentrating. Overall great for beginners!