THE BEST YOGA DVD I HAVE EVER PURCHASED
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THE BEST YOGA DVD I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! I tried a lot of different yoga DVD's and this set by far is the best. Awesome variety! After your practice you feel enlightened and energized. It's challenging enough to keep you busy, but not too crazy that you can't keep up if you're a beginner. I've been using these two DVD's alone for a few months not and still aren't bored with them.
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Ira Israel's new DVD "Yoga for Depressioin and Anxiety" is one of the best, if not the best, yoga dvds I've yet come across. I've been practicing for over 17 years now and have a stack of dvds that reaches from the floor to my shoulders but I've never ecnountered an instructor with such insight and basic knowledge as Mr. Israel has. It was a pleasure to use his dvd this morning and I'm sure I'll be feeling the same for many more mornings to come.
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I am taking yoga classes but wanted to do more at home. I found this DVD and LOVE it. Sarah is an excellent instructor. She has allowed me to perfect my poses - she gives great cueing to help you get the most out of your workout. This DVD offers a great mix of two great workouts. Highly recommend any of her yoga DVD's.
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I have bought, tried, and discarded many DVD's of yoga instruction.  Travis Eliot is the best and easiest to follow.  If you are into the practice of yoga, this is the DVD for you!!
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For those who have experienced Aparna's classes, this DVD is a perfect guide for home practice, or for when you miss her guided relaxation so bad that you just can't wait for another class!  For those who never had classes with her, the DVD is a great chance to experience what I believe to be one of the purest expressions of yoga. I had many yoga instructors, but Aparna is just special. The DVD is divided into three main parts: a neat Introduction and Practice Guidelines set the tone of how she conducts the practice of yoga. Then, you can choose between two different levels of Vinyasa, one more basic and the other a little more advanced. Last, but not least, there is a bonus section and special features with a workshop on how to prepare the body for more advanced backbends; an amazing chakra balancing meditation; pranayama practice; and guided relaxation. In short, this DVD is a whole package for body, mind, and soul. Oh, and the music is just amazing.
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I would never buy "gentle" yoga DVDs because I thought it was a waste of money.  I realize now that I should have always had dvds like this in my collection.  Having shoulder and neck issues the last few years has driven me to find relief outside of pills.  When I loaded this DVD and saw it had a SECTION for that issue I about %^%$% myself! I LOVE this section.  To me this is more of guided to stretching than yoga, but if you have issues, this is a must buy.  I think the title threw me because I wasn't thinking stress as your muscles, only your mind.  By the end of the dvd, I had relief in both.
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This is my second copy of this DVD. I wanted one for home and for travel. I like to do yoga daily in the morning, but some days I want to just follow the direction of someone else and unplug my brain. I have listened to this over and over without getting bored or tired of it. The 15 minute routine is great when you are short on time. The 30 minute is a nice daily routine. The 45 minute is challenging. I highly recommend it.
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just received the DVD and i am watching it- i like the instructors calm non hurried yet comprehensive and informative manner and his enthusiasm for the exercises he teaches both physical and spiritual- this is how i got hooked on yoga years ago= and i can see why his studio has been a success. i needed a beginners because i know NOTHING aboubt Tai chi or Qi Gong and have heard good things so i thought i'd try this DVD to include it into my workout schedule. i believe watching this DVD it is the program i am looking for. its got Qi Gong to prepare yourself then breakdown of Tai Chi moves- then he teaches you how to do the flow so it has slow steps for people like myself to build my practice without being overwhelmed. the first time i tried it with a VHS years ago i don't even remember who it was by- was certainly not like this Element DVD!  they simply threw too much at me all at once. the background is lovely view of the ocean which i also love. Highly recommend!  adding to my review March 11 2009- i've been using this DVD for the past week Three days i injured myself after i first received this DVD and my plans to use it had to be put on hold.  After being upset that i couldn't do my yoga i discovered i CAN do this so far its helped heal me by getting me moving but not aggravating the healing muscles from my injury.  i throughly enjoy it and look forward to the time i set aside to do this-  The qi gong section is 18 minutes if i can stand injured for 18 minutes and do this i recommended it to my friends and family as well. i guess i'm not as visual as the other reviewer as i just now figured out that mirror image problem they had it really hasn't mattered to me and i wouldnt give a low rating to something when its your personal preference. i have no problem following along with the excellent and detailed verbal instructions and mimicing the instructor and have spent many enjoyable sessions doing this practice and would recommend it it to anybody to include in thier workout. i feel calmer yet energized after it. still highly recommend
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I love this DVD because it's helped my back in ways that nothing else has. I shared this with my chiropractor and he thinks it's genius. I like to do this before my gym workouts or if I don't feel like driving, I do the second segment (5 Tibetans) twice through. That gives me great upper body work. There's so much to this. Doing this DVD makes it very clear why yoga is so popular. Ten years ago I thought yoga was for fringe types. If I would've heard the term Kundalini Yoga then I would've laughed in your face. Now it's part of my daily life. I guess the Age of Aquarius is here to stay!
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Yoga Quick Fixes is the latest offering by Ana Brett and Ravi Singh  and I have to say, their production values keep getting better and better. The music on this one is great, and really helps to keep me engaged.

This is a very unique Yoga DVD. It is made up of numerous short chapters that can be arranged in any sequence you like.  I love the catchy titles of the chapters and the topics they address. Some examples are:"Delete Depression,""Energy to Burn," "Flexibility & Strength," "Digestible You," "Soothe Stress - Free Fatigue" and more.  Even doing just 10 - 15 mintues of Kundalini Yoga can really make a difference in my day.

Also, Yoga Quick Fixes and the other one, Yoga House Call are huge!, packed with material, over 3 hours worth of each I think. They are worth every penny, a lot of 'Bang for your Buck' as they say. I plan to buy any new DVD's by Ana & Ravi as soon as they come out. They are simply the best.
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I have been waiting for this practice to come out on DVD since it's only been available on tape in the past. I was delighted to find Ana Forrest as wonderful as what I've heard. Her instruction is very similar to Shiva Rea, so if you like Shiva, you'll like this DVD too! It is very challenging with stretching and strengthening along with an emphasis of full breath work.

You start with uddiyana bandha which I have never seen instructed on a DVD before Ana's. Then a gentle warm up on the floor and even dolphin which I love! Then on to a challenging ab session and then a series of lunges and floor poses.

Ana Forrest is a very dynamic, energenic instructor. But, this is not americanized "power yoga", this is a real yoga practice where you'll learn about connecting to your body, listening to your body. And no sun salutation, yahoo!!! You also get a demonstration track of Ana's yoga, she is incredible.

I notice amazon doesn't have this avaialable at this time. I purchase on amazon just a week ago and was able to get this DVD from newideafitness. I think you can go to their web site if amazon still does not have it available.

Please check my other reviews on amazon for other great yoga practices. Also, check the VHS version of Strenth & Spirit for many reviews from other people.
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This entire series of DVDs is absolutely amazing!!! I&apos;ve been doing yoga for close to 20 years... with these I get the dynamic flow with some advanced postures that I&apos;m used to from doing Vinyasa yoga.... But without having to go to a class to get it.... which is truly fantastic!!! Would 100% recommend this entire series to anyone wanting to do Vinyasa Yoga without leaving home!
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This DVD is absolutely EXCELLENT. The instructor has a soothing voice, and she thoroughly explains every move.  She offers encouragement and shows easier versions of some of the poses for true beginners.  As you progress, there are extended routines, so this DVD will never get old.  This was my first-ever experience with yoga, and if you are considering starting it for the first time, I would HIGHLY recommend this DVD.
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I have practiced yoga on and off for several years, and recently started a home yoga practice. I got several yoga DVDs, and this was one of them. I love it! It's power yoga, so know that going in. There are three workouts on this DVD, which is great: levels 1, 2 and 3. I have done 2 and 3 (not 1) and I think 2 may actually be harder than 3 because you're holding the poses for longer. 3 moves quicker and has you doing a lot of poses. Both 2 and 3 challenged my balance and my flexibility, and I absolutely felt it the next day. Again, I loved it.

Bryan is a great instructor, and has a great, calming presence. He provides constant tips (pull your belly to your spine, tighten up your back leg, etc.) which I find very helpful. He also gives basic instruction as to what you should be thinking of in each pose (front leg at a 90 degree angle, back leg straight, belly pulled in, etc.) -- again, very helpful. It also shows him doing each pose so you know what it should look like. It's not a beginners DVD but if you have some background in yoga you'll be able to keep up. The only real criticism I have is he doesn't use the Sanskrit names for the poses. I like to know the true names of the poses as I'm doing them (I can't remember all of them off the top of my head), so I wish he did that. Otherwise, I'm very pleased.
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I really like this yoga DVD.  It's perfect for me since I'm a beginner, it takes things very slow, nice and easy.  The instructor is calm with ease cues and it's very relaxing too.  As always it arrived early.  Yes, I would recommend this DVD to anyone who is new to yoga and looking to take things slowly.
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I study with Chrissy in New York and was very curious to see how this DVD would be put together. I am happy to say that it was an absolute treat! Her instructions are clear, her sequence is at once intuitive and creative, and she manages to weave an uplifting message into each of the three mini-sequences. As someone who is always trying to bring new people to yoga, I am thrilled to have a DVD I can recommend to them whole-heartedly, with full knowledge that they will be able to follow and will almost certainly learn something about their bodies from this wonderful teacher.. Beginners, take your first steps with Chrissy!
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Yoga has always seemed rather "new age" for my taste, so my decision to try this DVD was a whim. However, after spending time with both the AM and PM yoga programs, I've decided that I may have misjudged yoga as a practice. I found both the AM and PM programs to be easy for a beginner to follow without being condescendingly simple.  I always feel energized after the AM program and feel like my muscles have gotten a challenge. The PM program is relaxing and really helps me distance myself from the stress of life and work. I'm always ready for a good night's sleep after this program. As a yoga instructor, Elena Brower is informative yet very soothing. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who has considered yoga but doesn't know where to start. I've thoroughly enjoyed having this one and use it often.