Product Details

• Actors: Abby Lentz
• Directors: Richard Whymark
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: HeartFelt Yoga
• DVD Release Date: December 15, 2007
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0013BK168
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,839 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

Abby Lentz is the creator of HeavyWeight Yoga for people who are overweight or obese. She has led retreats and presented at the Obesity Health Conference, as well as taught at numerous corporate and government agencies. A marathoner, cyclist and triathlete Abby has practiced yoga for over 38 years.

Product Description

Selected by More Magazine as Best Workout DVD Dozen! Named to Fitness Magazine's Fit 50 List!<BR> This remarkable DVD delivers the benefits of yoga, even if you are overweight or obese. Gain increased flexibility, build strength, improve balance, and reduce your stress all through the unique Heavyweight Yoga practices on this two hour DVD. Make these benefits a part of your life today. With over two hours of instruction and inspiration, Yoga for the Body You Have Today is designed so you can create customized classes that fit your time and lifestyle. Working with the Three A's of HeavyWeight Yoga - Awareness, Acceptance and Affection - you are guided by Abby Lentz.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

140 of 140 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars At last, a yoga for me1 March 3, 2008

By J. M. Mapes

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a heavyweight woman who just turned 50, and I've wanted to learn yoga for years. After trying to learn on my own, then trying to take a Bihkram yoga class and failing at both, I thought I'd have to give up. Then I heard about this DVD, and thought I'd give it one more try. This DVD understands my unique needs, says yes you can, and here's how. I suggest watching all of the instructional segments first, otherwise some of the details like fan folding the blanket for starting the warmups will be missed. The verbal instructions are thorough, but I'd encourage watching the long session entirely before attempting to do it. That makes it easier when the DVD is hard to see because of the position we're in. Abby doesn't move too quickly, and although it's challenging to hold some of the poses at first she encourages us to be as kind to ourselves as she is to us. It's an awesome DVD.

87 of 90 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars At last! Yoga instruction that is practical for overweight people or beginners May 31, 2008

By L. Elsby

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The instructor is probably considered obese by medical standards, yet she provides a great example of how a heavy person can also be fit and flexible. Her instructions are clear and practical, even to the point of demonstrating how to move a large belly out of the way to get the best stretch. This video is obviously designed for overweight people, but it would be equally useful for normal weight beginners or seniors. The introduction is a little bit amatuerish, but don't get discouraged. The instruction portions of the video are excellent.

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga - Accessible to Everyone April 18, 2008

By Ginny Beal

Format:DVD

As a yoga teacher, I'm often asked to suggest a video students can use at home. I would highly recommend Abby's DVD for anyone interested in learning to do yoga for their individual needs. Her instructions are very clear and easy to understand. Abby's explanation of using props, and her demonstration of postures make yoga accessible to those new to a yoga practice or familiar with yoga. This DVD is a must for any collection.