Search - Yoga Zone - Yoga for Weight Loss (Beginners) on DVD

Vigorous and energizing!

Sasha Castel | Canberra, Australia, formerly of NY, NY, USA | 08/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great tape. It consists of two "power"-type yoga workouts; one 30 minutes, and another that clocks in at about 20 minutes. Both feature poses that will challenge your strength, but in a good way. I think anyone can do it if they really concentrate!Al is a great instructor and he really explains the poses clearly. I'm not sure about the weight loss, but if you want to strengthen, stretch and energize, then this is your tape!"

Much better than others

DM | New York, NY United States | 09/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This video is really great. They give modified versions of poses so you can challenge yourself to varying degrees. They explain correct practice of poses and some common pitfalls. Great video for beginners, also good for intermediate.Definately a good workout, especially if you do the breathing technique described in the beginning. This is much better than the "Rodney Yee" tapes I've tried. My only gripe is that the music is kind of annoying."

What were the people who gave it one star thinking???

Karen Anne Webb | Centerville, UT United States | 08/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first saw the name of this tape on a recommended video list at DietSmart.com. Our climate currently limits one's ability to hike or bike outside; with a small child to consider as well, a tape seemed like a good option. I checked the reviews in this section and saw a bimodal distribution -- lots of 4's and 5's, and a small cluster of 1's. Since I've done some yoga and danced for many years, I tried it out. I honestly think the people who are saying it's too hard on the back are not listening to what the instructor is saying (I thought this meant he would keep you in the Camel position for 15 minutes!): he focuses a lot on breathing, lengthening and correct positioning, and his demonstrators give a modified version where one is possible. If you're new to yoga or to an exercise program, it might be wise to start with the conditioning section that comes at the end; otherwise, I think this is a great workout that tones mind and attitude as well as body. I've often blown off the meditative posture at the end of a yoga workout, but this video shows you how to use it in combination with affirmations to feel more positive about yourself whether you're losing weight or not. Love it!"

I love this tape!

Karen Anne Webb | 07/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always been curious about yoga, and I finally decided to try it. I just tried this tape for the first time yesterday evening, and I loved it! I am one of those people who has tried Tae-Bo and didn't stick with it, tried aerobics and didn't stick with it, etc. but I can definitely stick with this. I was sweating by the end of the workout, but I didn't feel exhausted and I wasn't trying to catch my breath like with other workouts.That has always been my main reason for not sticking with something, it made me too tired to want to continue or too sore to get into a regular routine. Today, I can definitely feel in my muscles that I worked them, but I am still looking forward to doing the yoga exercises again this evening.This is something that is easy to do 3-4 times a week because the workout is only about 30 minutes including the time to teach some basic poses. This tape will definitely get me addicted to yoga!"