Yoga Conditioning for Athletes [VHS]
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The fact that basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a serious yogi, played professionally for two decades without once suffering the kind of shoulder, knee, hamstring, or other injuries that hamper so many other athletes' careers is no coincidence. Instructor Rodney Yee is therefore clearly on to something with Yoga Conditioning for Athletes, a yoga practice designed to promote overall balance, diminish the likelihood of injury, and enhance athletes' physical conditioning and "focused concentration." With two assistants demonstrating modifications for the various poses, Yee leads the user through a three-part, hour-long program. The first section, "Opening," requires the use of a folding chair and includes several bends and twists for the spine, hips, and hamstrings. "Conditioning," the second and most vigorous section, alternates basic standing asanas (triangle, warrior I and II, extended right angle) with balancing poses (tree, eagle) and several sustained forward bends;"Integration," the third section, combines seated and reclining backbends, lunges, twists, and hip work. All in all, this is a solid, reasonably complete (but not overly taxing) program that should deliver what it promises. That said, it's also true that almost any yoga workout is a good thing for an athlete. --Kelly Welldon
The fact that basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a serious yogi, played professionally for two decades without once suffering the kind of shoulder, knee, hamstring, or other injuries that hamper so many other athletes' careers is no coincidence. Instructor Rodney Yee is therefore clearly on to something with Yoga Conditioning for Athletes, a yoga practice designed to promote overall balance, diminish the likelihood of injury, and enhance athletes' physical conditioning and "focused concentration." With two assistants demonstrating modifications for the various poses, Yee leads the user through a three-part, hour-long program. The first section, "Opening," requires the use of a folding chair and includes several bends and twists for the spine, hips, and hamstrings. "Conditioning," the second and most vigorous section, alternates basic standing asanas (triangle, warrior I and II, extended right angle) with balancing poses (tree, eagle) and several sustained forward bends;"Integration," the third section, combines seated and reclining backbends, lunges, twists, and hip work. All in all, this is a solid, reasonably complete (but not overly taxing) program that should deliver what it promises. That said, it's also true that almost any yoga workout is a good thing for an athlete. --Kelly Welldon
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- Good for beginners...
This was my first yoga DVD - my sister recommended it because she said some other yoga instructors move through the poses really fast but this instructor holds the poses long enough to get a good stretch.
I usually do the stretching or conditioning portion - the strength portion I skip.I like the mini sports workouts too - if I'm pressed for time, I'll do a couple of those.They are all geared for different sports - most of which I don't play.The mini "tennis" yoga workout still ... Read More
Rating: - One of my favorite Rodney Yee routines!
I have quite a few Rodney Yee DVDs, but this one may be my favorite. He holds the poses much longer than on other tapes, which I especially like. I have a newer version of this DVD and the cover looks different than the one pictures here on Amazon.
The main routine on the DVD is approx. 45 minutes in length and includes stretches performed with a chair, traditional standing poses, floor poses, and final relaxation. On the newer DVD version that I have this workout is broken into two sections: ... Read More
Rating: 
- Easy/relaxed paced non-flowing yoga w/emphasis for those who are less flexible/imbalanced muscles
I love Rodney Yee, he is my first introduction to yoga from being on Opra & still one of my favorites because of his great body awareness.
This is set outside on grass w/a beautiful, as always, beach behind. Christy who is flexible but needs to work on upper body strength & Chris who is strong, but more inflexible who makes use of blocks the most, both help out Rodney who shows no modifications the different stages many people can be in.
On the deluxe DVD, the main 48 min workout has 3 different ... Read More
Rating: - I wish I had purchased years ago!
I held off buying this dvd for a very long time, because I am certainly no athlete.I do, however, enjoy yoga, especially those dvds done by Rodney Yee.I finally broke down and purchased this dvd thinking I would give it to my daughter, who is a black belt in karate and enjoys yoga for flexibility.What a thrill I had when the two of us did this yoga dvd together!This dvd is excellent.The routines are not out of reach for a beginner, but are certainly something we can all aspire to to enhance our practice. ... Read More
Rating: - Not Just for Athletes
Don't let the title scare you off if you are not an athlete.I started my yoga practice two years ago using this video.It has three parts which can be used separately or together in one sessions.Rodney Yee explains postures thoroughly.After using this tape often, I still find it challenging since he has students who demonstrate different levels of each move.A beginner can start off with modifications and move into more challenging positions as flexibility and stamina improve.It is still my favorite tape, ... Read More
- Good for beginners...This was my first yoga DVD - my sister recommended it because she said some other yoga instructors move through the poses really fast but this instructor holds the poses long enough to get a good stretch.
I usually do the stretching or conditioning portion - the strength portion I skip.I like the mini sports workouts too - if I'm pressed for time, I'll do a couple of those.They are all geared for different sports - most of which I don't play.The mini "tennis" yoga workout still ... Read More
- One of my favorite Rodney Yee routines!I have quite a few Rodney Yee DVDs, but this one may be my favorite. He holds the poses much longer than on other tapes, which I especially like. I have a newer version of this DVD and the cover looks different than the one pictures here on Amazon.
The main routine on the DVD is approx. 45 minutes in length and includes stretches performed with a chair, traditional standing poses, floor poses, and final relaxation. On the newer DVD version that I have this workout is broken into two sections: ... Read More
- Easy/relaxed paced non-flowing yoga w/emphasis for those who are less flexible/imbalanced musclesI love Rodney Yee, he is my first introduction to yoga from being on Opra & still one of my favorites because of his great body awareness.
This is set outside on grass w/a beautiful, as always, beach behind. Christy who is flexible but needs to work on upper body strength & Chris who is strong, but more inflexible who makes use of blocks the most, both help out Rodney who shows no modifications the different stages many people can be in.
On the deluxe DVD, the main 48 min workout has 3 different ... Read More
- I wish I had purchased years ago!I held off buying this dvd for a very long time, because I am certainly no athlete.I do, however, enjoy yoga, especially those dvds done by Rodney Yee.I finally broke down and purchased this dvd thinking I would give it to my daughter, who is a black belt in karate and enjoys yoga for flexibility.What a thrill I had when the two of us did this yoga dvd together!This dvd is excellent.The routines are not out of reach for a beginner, but are certainly something we can all aspire to to enhance our practice. ... Read More
- Not Just for AthletesDon't let the title scare you off if you are not an athlete.I started my yoga practice two years ago using this video.It has three parts which can be used separately or together in one sessions.Rodney Yee explains postures thoroughly.After using this tape often, I still find it challenging since he has students who demonstrate different levels of each move.A beginner can start off with modifications and move into more challenging positions as flexibility and stamina improve.It is still my favorite tape, ... Read More
