Customer Reviews:
Easy to follow and very pleasant to participate in.......2007-06-06
I bought this DVD together with Suzanne Deason's "Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss" DVD, but with no prior experience to Pilates. As much as I raved about the other DVD, I actually preferred this one in terms of seeing very rapid results if you follow the workout on a regular basis.
It is paced well, so I found I wasn't getting bored, or getting confused by the change in positions. I really liked the fact you can either watch the two modified versions of the exercises either alongside the original position or seperately - I found it easier to focus when I had the fully modified version on its own, yet the combined version allows you to see how each modified pose relates to the original.
The workout lasts for just under an hour, and if full effort is put in then you will indeed feel pleasantly knackered, but with lots of energy. The instructions are clear and precise, yet with a gentle and friendly manner. You are advised when to inhale and exhale, and how to avoid common mistakes such as overstraining your neck.
I'm still using this DVD at the fully modified version of the exercises, so cannot fairly comment on if this DVD is relevant for those who have experience of advanced Pilates. I thoroughly reccommend this DVD for beginners or intermediate levels though.
A great DVD which I cannot reccommend enough without sounding like I was payed to review it.
Disappointing.......2007-03-01
From the positive reviews from others I was expecting something better.
My problems with this DVD are as follows:
1. There is no information on the box or on the DVD to tell you how long the various exercise sessions are. This wouldn't matter if the sessions were short, but they all see to be 45 minutes or more. I like to be able to plan how long I spend on exercising and this DVD doesn't help that.
2. The instruction sound track at the difficult level also includes the instructions on how to do the the same exercise at a lower level. This means you are being talked at a lot and you spend much of your time listening attentively only to find the instructions do not apply to you. This is not restful.
3. The camera angles are not always suitable for explaining what she is doing.
4. The terminology she uses on the sound track for the names of the various levels is not the same as that use in the written menus in the DVD screens. This is confusing.
A previous reviewer is right, it is a very calm DVD. Almost too much so for my taste. There must be better DVDs out there.
Calming and effective.......2006-12-13
I loved this DVD, very calm, perfect setting, the exercises are easy and very well explained..A definite must have for home exercisers!
Pilates made easy!.......2006-05-11
good clear instructions with extra information if required. moves easy to follow, ideal product for newcomers to Pilates. Have yet to see the weight loss though.....
Pilates - Conditioning For Weight Loss.......2006-03-25
This is a great pilates workout. It offers all levels, so beginners and advanced alike are catered for. It is a good hour long, so it is a complete workout, and works different areas of the body. The moves are referred to by their name, rather than with lengthy explanations, which for me (a more advanced pilates person), was great. Yet there is the option to pause and select an explanation for beginners too. The location is really nice, and Suzanne Deeson is not at all annoying in her instructions. Positions and movements are paced well to be effective and smooth in transition. Highly recommended.
Customer Reviews:
Rodney Yee one of the best.......2007-11-01
I have been into yoga for about 5 years now and practise 4-5 times per week in a yoga room in the house I live in, in Spain. Rodney Yees instruction is second to none, you do not need to look at the monitor just listen to his voice which is soothing yet motivating. This dvd is fab, really hard work for 30 minutes, not for a beginner though. I have all of Rodneys dvds and they are all super, I am working on completing all his moves in his advanced class which as yet not managed but maybe in a couple of years I may. These dvds coupled with David Swenson primary series are the ones that should be bought for all yoga enthusiasts.
Namaste
Clare
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hard, but you'll love this.......2006-08-06
I was getting slightly bored with doing regular yoga alone, and since I'd wanted to do martial arts for years (just never had the time or money), I thought I'd give this a go. And I absolutely loved it from the first time I did it!! I'm doing this practice 4-5 a week now, and starting to see results especially in the abs, arms and thigh areas.
So, what this DVD is about: It starts with a 20 minute yoga section, that is based on one type of a sun-salutation. for the whole time your weight will be entirely either on your arms or your legs, as you "flow" between poses via the downward facing dog. For the whole time you will be using some muscles to the full, and there is no resting. This really gets your muscles going.
Then, there is an about 20 minute martial arts section, that includes punches and kicks. for anyone who's done martial arts for a longer time, these will be fairly basic, but for anyone like me who's never done it, this is the bit that will really get you sweating and sore the next day. The fast kicks really test your balance as well as muscles.
The last bit is few minutes of meditation, which is done standing up.
And the bad points: practically nothing, but I'd say that the limited number of poses and movements is going to cross your mind at some point after you've been doing this for a few weeks. However, don't let this discourage you from starting. All the kicks and punches they show you are the basics you have to master perfectly before being able to move to more fancy movements and still look graceful. and this will take some time.
Also on the DVD are a pose guide, that shows you clearly and slowly how each pose is done correctly, and a shorter workout for when you've mastered the basics and require less guidance during the practice.
I'd recommend this to absolutely anyone, especially those who are looking for something extra to their yoga practices.
excellent for dancers and yoga enthusiasts.......2005-10-04
This is a really good forty minute workout, which balances yoga with meditation and precision martial arts work. It's a perfect extension from yoga practice and helps to develop both strength and cardiovascular fitness.I would definitely recommend it for people that are becoming bored with standard yoga and want a challenging, accessible workout with the potential to develop core strength and lean muscle tissue. Very accessible DVD, with the option to complete a shorter workout with less instruction.
Customer Reviews:
yoga-conditioning for weight loss.......2007-11-25
The worst buy ever... even a 90 year old granny can do better than what is shown.. unbelievable rubbish, this DVD is a waste of time and money full of blabla and silly slow music and ridiculous backgrounds... forget it
One of the Best.......2007-04-27
I've got a few yoga DVDs, and this is one I go back to all the time.
Don't know about you, but I'm not terribly fit, or a stick, and that was one of the reasons I got this DVD over others. One of the best things about it is that there are four levels of workout, which one can work through depending on flexibility/ fitness/ how you feel that day. This makes it a fitness DVD with great potential to grow with you as you improve. Plus there are additional tips you can access to improve your practice throughout the DVD.
Suzanne Deason is a very good instructor, she talks through the postures with care and attention, but without being annoying or doing that terrible 'look at me and how supple and fit I am' thing that many fitness DVDs do. Nor is it simply an excuse to wear pretty yoga clothes and look at the scenery as so many are. It's practical and achievable, focusing on mind-body connection to bring well-being as as much as fitness, which is very important for those of us who see gyms, aerobics and treadmills as mechanical processes which don't help us to want to get fit. This is a practice you will want to do, because of the sense of relaxation and being in the body which it leaves one with.
Great for beginners and intermediate.......2006-08-01
This DVD shows you 4 difficulty levels so you are able to use it from absolute beginner to intermediate. I found the routine challenging at first, but not so difficult that I didn't continue. Moving from the full modifications to the other levels can make a big difference in how challenging the program is for you.
I enjoy Suzanne Deason as an instructor, she's easy to listen too and not at all annoying.
Great dvd!
Good, but... .......2006-07-07
In pure yoga terms, this is the best programme I've seen. It is 'yoga' based rather than 'exercise' based, and pays due heed to the mind/body aspect of yoga. If I have reservations, they are a) the DVD offers only one program, where others offer two or three, so boredom isn't a problem, and b) there's a slight break in the recording in one section on my DVD, which obviously spoils concentration.
For those new to the practice of yoga, this is an excellent introduction. Suzanne Deason's delivery is quiet and understated. She doesn't draw attention to herself the way other presenters do, which means you find yourself concentrating on the yoga itself, rather than any idiosyncrasies she might display.
fantastic. Try it out!.......2006-03-07
This DVD is one of my favorite. It was the first yoga practice I brought. You can choose between four different levels of workout. The full practice is done by Susan Deason herself (she is really very supple. I hope that when I have practiced for as many years as her I am half as good) and the basic level is done by another lady who modifies the poses so basically that it is suitable for all to do and still recieve great benefits. The other two levels just fit in between and are modified accordingly. I should like to point out that the only 'skinny' one is Susan herself. The other ladies doing the practice have 'problem areas' and/ or tight hips etc proving that we all start somewhere and can still be profficient at this activity even if we are not as tucked in as much as we would like.
I think that this practice would be good for anyone, not just those who wish to loose weight. Begginers would find it very useful.
Customer Reviews:
Terrific music!.......2008-02-22
I love this dvd. The AM section lasts about 25 minutes which is just right for me in the morning. This will leave you feeling great and ready to start the day! I'm not really into the chanting but I skip over those bits. I adore the music with this dvd, it just works so well with the moves. Once you've got the hang of 'breath of fire' you're on your way...and Ana looks so happy doing it all. Great to do all this with your eyes shut - fab.
Customer Reviews:
2 workouts one 1 dvd.......2005-07-19
I love karen voight and have nearly all her dvds and videos .so when i saw this new one i very nearly bought it luckly i went on her web page first and found out that it is 2 workouts on 1 dvd.(burn and firm +yoga sculpt) so if like me and you have already got these two workouts then dont get this one if not it is a great money saver.
Great varied exercise DVD!.......2004-12-15
This DVD contains a mixture of cardiovascular exercises, weight toning and yoga. You work on different body areas everyday of the week, and the variety helps relieve the "boredom factor" associated with many home fitness videos. However, I'm not a keen yoga fan, so have skipped the yoga parts on this DVD. With regards to the other parts of the DVD, Karen Voight is an excellent fitness motivator, and I like the fact that she always performs herself on her fitness videos, and doesn't just stand there and order someone else to do the moves.
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- Pilates: Principles [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Power Yoga Total Body [2005]
- Power Yoga Total Body [2005]
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