Customer Reviews

Fertility Yoga with Monica Morell, Ph.D.: Guided Relaxation & Therapeutice Practice, with Offered Modifications

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some of the reviews below sound so enthusiastic it makes me wonder if they are friends of the DVD's author. some of the reviews below seem overly harsh. I land somewhere in between, but closer to the positive side.

I like the flow of the poses. I've done challenging yoga in the past, but since then I've had injuries, so I needed a medium-level practice. this dvd fit my needs well, and I imagine if you are a beginner, as long as you aren't adverse to trying new things, you could make it work for you (she offers easier versions of some of the more difficult poses).

the biggest criticism i have was mentioned below: two poses are left out; they are done on one side but she skips them on the other. (The poses are bent-leg triangle and reverse triangle.) it's unfortunate that they didn't catch that problem. however, the fix is simple -- pause the DVD and do them on your own; you've already heard the instructions for the first side so it's pretty easy to do.

some people mentioned problems with her tone of voice but i had no problems with it. most of the yoga instructors i know have a vocal quality like that. she seemed very direct, straightforward, and gave me the info I needed to get the pose done.

what i really liked is that the series does seem well-tailored to fertility. as far as I can tell, it was not only relaxing in general, but really helped with blood flow and relaxation-energy to that area of the body. I rather liked the chanting -- it seemed to send vibrations right where you wanted them -- although i'm too embarrassed to do it if my husband is at home!

i haven't used the other fertility yoga dvd's so I can't compare. but i chose this one based on comparing amazon's customer reviews, and as far as I can tell so far, I made a good choice. I've only been using it 3 weeks, so it's too soon to tell if it has made a difference, fertility-wise. But it has really helped my relaxation and my attitude towards ttc, and I know that can only be good.

My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and I found myself very stressed out about trying to conceive again. I loved Fertility Yoga video with Monica the first time I tried it, as it helped me find balance and relaxation. Yoga typically bores me, but this video has a lot of different poses and moves quickly enough to keep me engaged. I would highly recommend it for any woman.

I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years. I started with classes, which I now take maybe one per year, and currently work with tapes. Most of these poses were beyond beginner (such as 'Threading the Needle', which can be dangerous for people with previous neck injuries) and didn't offer much in the way of attainable modifications.

The production is amateurish at best and the yoga model looking into the camera is greatly distracting. The models were obviously people from her classes and not professional instructors as you can see them struggle with the poses as well as breathing.

I recommend that you will better spend your money on 'Yoga 4 Fertility' with Brenda Strong. Her voice is soothing and her instruction is very thorough.

Best of Luck!
Krista J. Essler, LAc

This is a great DVD for anyone trying to get pregnant. It has really helped me to relax and deal with the stress associated with fertility treatments and life in general. It's also great to be able to get exercise in a way that does not interfere with my efforts to get pregnant. Since most doctors and books warn you not to do any strenuous exercise, I was starting to feel out-of-shape and lethargic. Monica Morell's fertility yoga routine is geared specifically toward women trying to conceive, so it's not only safe, it also enhances fertility.

The DVD is easy to follow, with clear instructions and modifications for beginners like me. I am not very flexible, but after doing this routine, I always feel a lot more limber. It has even helped get rid of some of my aches and pains!

Good luck - I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.

I've had this DVD for a month now and I find it's a great way to relax and unwind at the end of the day. I haven't tried it in the mornings yet but I will soon, I think it sets a positive mindset and helps me feel grounded. Monica has a slight upstate NY accent...sounds like Watertown, NY. But she's genuine and encouraging, doesn't talk too much. She gives just enough information for you to understand why these poses help with fertility, but really anyone can do it. My fiance wants to do it with me to stretch, breathe, and relax.

I will have to mention that there's one participant on the video who's kind of distracting, she looks into the camera awkwardly rather than just doing the poses as though the camera isn't there. But when you're focusing on doing the poses you hardly notice her.

The DVD also contains some testimonials from women who now have babies!! So that's inspiring, and each of them did Fertility yoga to support their efforts to conceive. It's a wise purchase if you're looking for some hope and a sense that you're doing one more thing in support of your fertility.

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Update as of November 2010: I became pregnant shortly after using this DVD. Prior to using it I had been trying for a good 10 months. Our daughter is turning 3 next week! Working on baby #2 now. Good luck to all!!

I have never written a review before but I had to post one here because I was really blown away by this fertility yoga video. I ordered it a couple of months ago and fell in love with it instantly. Monica has a dynamite fertility yoga session for women who are trying to get pregnant. She sets a really nice pace using women in her video that are all very different so that you can relate well to at least one of them. She gently leads through a sequence of traditional yoga poses that seem to be carefully sequenced to enhance fertility. I could actually feel a difference after the first time. I practiced this yoga regularly. I began to experience some unbelievable physical and emotional results. I became stronger and had some of the best cycles ever. I know that there aren't any silver bullets but I really believe that it was this fertility yoga tape that helped me become pregnant. All I know is that I was having all sorts of trouble getting pregnant before this yoga, then once I started doing this yoga I felt a real change in me - both physical and mental and now I am pregnant. So I believe that it really, really helped me. I think that here we have a qualified yoga instructor who is also a psychologist who also understands the condition of fertility. The net result is a very effective yoga therapy. I did try other yoga videos but they did not seem to work mostly because I felt like a guest in someone's house. With Monica's yoga, I felt completely comfortable and at home.

I really have enjoyed Monica's DVD. I find it relaxing, inspiring, I feel great after the session. There are a lot of hip openers, great for fertility. And her words are so encouraging and gentle, just what is needed while going through the difficult time that infertility can be. I would highly recommend this tape for anyone trying to become pregnant at any stage or if you just want to relax and feel great!!

This is a wonderful yoga DVD. I have tried yoga in the past and decided it wasn't for me. However, when my husband and I started trying to conceive after a loss, I decided to give Fertility Yoga a try. And I LOVE IT! The DVD is put together wonderfully - as a beginner, I found it easy to keep up with and very relaxing. It gave me the means to spend time focusing on myself and relaxing my whole body. Monica's calming voice is soothing and she explains the poses perfectly. I highly recommend it! I am now 10 weeks pregnant after using the DVD for one month. Best wishes!

I absolutely love this video. It's a great combination of stretching, toning and working on my balance which really helps me focus and be calm. It also feels great. The instruction is clear and I like how she offers modifications if you are not ready for a particular pose. She does a great job of focusing you on your deep breathing which really helps to elicit the relaxation response.

My husband begs me to do my yoga as often as possible as he loves to see my happy and relaxed. (I'm sure I'm a nicer wife after my practice!)

I am an avid yoga fan, and have spent many hours working out from home. This dvd is by far the best I have found. The workout is perfect for me and the stretches are just what I was looking for. Many of the yoga videos on the market do not compare to this one, and I would recommend this video to anyone who wants a complete workout, regardless of fertility issues. Thanks Monica for a WONDERFUL video!