AM/PM Yoga For Beginners (with The Dalai Lama & 10 + Routines)
- Very PleasedVery pleased with this video.Morning and Evening sessions are relaxing and easy to follow.Great for just stretching out stiff muscles.Haven't completed all sessions yet, but very happy so far.
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- It's OkayI went to my first yoga class while visiting NYC and enjoyed it so much that the very same day I ordered this video and Yoga For Beginners, bought a yoga belt and mat.I live in an isolated area with no access to classes or other practicers and based on reviews and "Beginner" in the titles, I thought this would be the best for me.The class I went to in NYC was intense, I was sweating by the end and felt incredible for the rest of the day and a similar glow stayed with me for several days.I've done this video more than once and thought it was kind of boring and not challenging.Some of the descriptions could have been better and the quality of the video as a teaching tool is low.Sometimes there are shadows when she's on the floor and it's difficult to see if she's lifting herself up, a lot of transitions are bad - suddenly she's in a new pose and most importantly: there should be multiple shots and multiple frames at once so you can see what the teacher is doing from multiple angles - this way you know what you're doing is correct.When I first started to do this video, there was a lot of stopping and going, since I'm new to it and I wanted to get the basics right.At the same time, I was looking for something that was at least a little physically challenging - like the class I went to in NYC and this was not challenging... but it WAS comforting to my body (and maybe Barbara's constant patient comments and alternatives if you aren't flexible has me thinking I'm much better than I am).I DID enjoy this video and wouldn't return it, I think it's a valuable assess to a beginners collection, however if I'd been able to rent it first, then I would've gone with something else to purchase.So now I've ordered Yoga Shakta and Shiva Rea: Daily Energy, which I'm hoping will be more challenging.
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- I must be the only oneI found this dvd did not have the information I needed being a novice with yoga. To start with they would show the postures then explain them. I am trying to keep my breathing even, in good position (neither of which they remind you of or explain how to do very well) and thinking I missed something start the position without knowing exactly what I am doing.
This is my own fault... I should have read the information better. I thought there would be more of a quick 10 min. yoga routine for morning and night for the busy person. I have 3 16 hour days in the week, and 2 8-10 hour days I do not have time to spend 25-45 minutes on yoga in the morning and again at night. I was hoping for a quick, basic, yoga routine that hit the major muscle groups in around 10 minutes. The 10 minute routine for night was based on breathing and did not have a lot of actual yoga involved in it.
This may be a good DVD for someone who has an inkling of what they are doing, but for true beginners it is lacking. I would not recommend this to a friend.
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- Great way to start (or end!) the day!I've been practicing yoga on and off for about four years now and always feel better when I'm doing it. Due to time constraints I haven't been able to make it to classes lately and decided to order a DVD. I've done a couple that I really disliked, but THIS ONE IS GREAT! I love that there are different time options. There are some days when I need to be out the door quickly, and some of the 10 or 15 minutes workouts are perfect. Other days I can afford more time and do 25 or 30 minute programs and it's wonderful. The instructor paces it well (a little slow, but you stay in the poses longer and get a deeper stretch), and her voice is so soothing. Perfect for melting away stress and tension. I find the poses challenging but not impossible. I also tried the Rodney Yee AM Yoga DVD and like this one infinitely better. This one is much gentler and more focused on relaxation, which is what I needed. Great for beginners or intermediate yogis. I highly recommend it!!!
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- Relax And EnergizeWhether you want to pick up a bit in the morning or relax in the evening, this has it covered.
Good exercises that a beginner can do and also good for people who have more experience but are looking for some quality AM/PM work and instruction.
