Product Details

• Actors: Tamal Dodge
• Directors: Andrea Ambandos
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: August 30, 2011
• Run Time: 67 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0058UHR6W
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,778 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

Raised in his family’s yoga ashram on the island of Hawaii, Tamal Dodge has practiced and taught yoga for most of his life. He is the co-founder of The Yoga Collective, one of the largest yoga studios in California, and is the owner/director of the Tamal Yoga School, a national yoga certification program. Also a dedicated musician, Tamal has recorded and released many alternative spiritual songs in addition to creating the music that accompanies the programs on this DVD. When he is not teaching at his studio or school, Tamal spends much of his time touring the world to share the benefits of yoga with people of all ages. His goal is not only to help people become physically fit but ultimately happier and more fulfilled.

Product Description

Yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress, increase strength, tone muscle, cultivate flexibility, and improve overall health. Filmed on a lush, tranquil location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these two 30-minute programs offer great variety for your practice. The Hatha session will relieve stress, increase flexibility and recharge circulation as it guides you step-by-step through a breakdown of static poses using the strap to aid in stretching. The Flow session will build strength and stamina by taking postures from Ashtanga yoga and sequencing them into a simple, natural flow that aids in weight loss, tones muscle, improves balance and calms mental focus. These two diverse programs may be practiced individually but are also perfect to complement each other in the same day. Enjoy both sessions as they create breath awareness and foster clarity between your mind, body and spirit to help you realize your optimal potential.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have yoga DVD September 24, 2011

By John Turner

If you are new to yoga and are looking for an at-home DVD, then you will love "Element Hatha & Flow, Yoga for Beginners" with yogi Tamal Dodge. The routines Tamal uses are geared for beginners for sure, but could be used as a nice, contemplative alternative for more seasoned yoga students as well. Tamal's calm demeanor and conscious approach enhance the flow of asanas that are both easy to grasp and also challenge you to listen to your body to find your own place to deepen each pose. As a yoga beginner, I was sometimes confused by the names of poses and found certain DVDs hard to follow. Not so with Tamal's instruction. Every movement and pose is very clear and easy to follow. This DVD is really well done. I highly recommend it!

56 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tamal's Yoga is great for all ages...Even 50+ September 28, 2011

By Annette Laborte

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Aloha & Namaste! I just received my kit today and absolutely love Tamal's approach for beginners such as myself. I am "50+" in age and I find Tamal's instruction so easy, peaceful and inspiring! It is perfect for any age and makes great birthday or holiday gifts for loved ones. The yoga strap is a nice touch and gift to his viewers. I especially love how he explains in detail the importance of breathing and he explains each step in detail. Tamal's voice and gentleness projects to the audience his love for this practice. Thanks to Tamal, I can now learn in the comfort of my home with ease, simplicity and confidence and I know that through daily practice, Tamal's yoga will be added to my lifestyle of 'spiritual' practice. I love the music and the beautiful landscape. The colors are inviting! The photography is exquisite and adds a calm and serene effect with the different panning of scenes. I hope that Tamal continues to create a series of DVD instructions so that beginners can progress and grow along with Tamal. Thank you so much Tamal for this beautiful project. Mahalo!Element Hatha & Flow Yoga For Beginners With Yoga Strap Kit

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars kicks butt (literally) September 12, 2011

By Sesa108

I'm a yoga instructor and will definitely be recommending this to students and fellow instructors! Because this is definitely, hands down, one of the best Yoga DVD's I've ever taken. The instruction is super clear and easy to follow, you could literally do it with your eyes closed. It's perfect for beginners, mid levels, and advanced. No matter what level you are, the 30 minute sequences put most hour-hour and a half work outs to shame! So whether you're looking to deepen your practice or get a good work out in, this will give you the chance to do both, guaranteed!