Yoga Journal's: Beginning Yoga Step by Step Session 1-3 (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Great Introduction to Yoga..........2006-03-08

I brought this DVD on a whim from Walmart while on holiday in Florida. I had wanted to try yoga for a while and this dvd was on offer so I got it and I'm glad I did.

The uninterupted flow sequence is only 20 minutes long so it's not too taxing though when you first start your practice the sun salute sequence may leave you feeling a bit winded as I was and I thought I was fit - going to the gym and working out for at least 50 minutes a session 4 to 5 times a week, just keep at it as it gets easier I promise. Having practiced yoga consistently now for a little over a year I am able to complete this dvd session with no problems and because it is so short I use it on my 'rest' days.

Yoga works you out in a different way, it always feels to me like its from the inside out as you become aware of the parts of the body you use for each pose and you learn to listen to yourself and only take your body as far as it wants to go on any given day, then of course there is the breathing.

Natasha's style is clear and easy to follow and she shows you the correct body alignment for poses that people often get wrong. If you have never done yoga before, I recommend you do the tutorial a few times before you try the free flow sequence. Although the tutorial is longer - 35 minutes you get to pause between poses as Natasha advices and teaches so you get a chance to get your breath back before you get into it again. You also get the chance to follow Jason who demonstrates modifications of some of the poses that make them easier for yoga newbies to follow.

I like this dvd as the instructor is not a celebrity but an actual yoga teacher with many years of practice under her belt so you know you are learning from someone who has truly embraced the spirit of yoga and not someone who grabbed the opportunity to make a quick buck.

I would have given this dvd 5 stars if it were longer as it would have been nice to have a more challenging routine once the basics had been mastered but it does do what it says on the box so I can't really complain. If you are looking for something more challenging once you are comfortable with this dvd try Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti which I now use most days. It is a wonderful dvd providing a rounded practice with the ability for you to customize your practice sessions.

Great - if you know what you're doing!.......2005-02-16

I purchased this set with great hopes as I really like the style and presentation of Yoga Journal. I had a few months worth of yoga under my belt from a few years back and found this set pretty tough going at first, despite being labelled for beginners. It is laid out well and has a lot of information about alignment and modifying poses, which is important. However, the workout sessions are only 20 minutes long, tricky to follow and didn't leave me feeling as though I had a well-rounded session. Natasha's teaching style is very approachable, though - so if you know what you are doing and are just looking for a short, supplementary practice to go with regular sessions with a real teacher, this might be for you. Personally, it left me wanting a little bit more.

Yoga Journal's: Beginning Yoga Step by Step Session 1 [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Sun Salutes & Standing Poses

Yoga Journal's: Beginning Yoga Step by Step Session 1 [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Natasha Rizopoulos
Manufacturer: Bayview Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000F6Z4LO
Release Date: 2007-07-24

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Sun Salutes & Standing Poses.......2007-06-04

This is the first in a series of 3 DVDs aimed at the fit beginner to yoga. I am not fit but I can still manage to do the poses with some modification. The video falls into two halves. In the first instructional section you are taught how to do a variety of Sun Salutations and standing poses. Performing the full poses requires some experience, but some modifications for beginner are given. I was hoping the DVD would provide some insight into my own problem area; just how do you step your feet together going from Downward Facing Dog to a Standing Forward Bend? It doesn't. However, the DVD does give very good information on how to do the standing poses. The second part of the video is a 20 minutes practice session. Beginners have the option of doing a simpler version by opting to follow along with Jason, one of Natasha's assistants. One the down side the music is very monotonous. I also find it irritating that I can't skip the health warning; you really don't need to hear it every time you practice. I would say the practice session is a bit too fast in places for a beginner, even doing the modifications. And don't whatever you do watch Natasha's yoga demonstration or it'll put you off for life! However, if you want good instruction and a healthy yoga workout for someone with a little yoga experience, this one is well worth the money.

Yoga Journal's Yoga Step By Step, Vol. 1 [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Sun Salutes & Standing Poses

Yoga Journal's Yoga Step By Step, Vol. 1 [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Natasha Rizopoulos
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Yoga | Fitness | Categories | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B0001DMXCE
Release Date: 2004-04-20

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Sun Salutes & Standing Poses.......2007-06-04

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