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, LLC
• DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002LCKPM8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,877 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HeavyWeight 2 an upgrade from the 1st, June 9, 2010

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Ivy P. Garcia (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Change the Image of Yoga (DVD)

I ordered HW2 because I loved HW Yoga and I wanted a new routine to choose from. I was disappointed that HW2 was not a completely new routine. This is an improved version on HW Yoga. Easier to understand the selections and I liked that you got to see her class and the different adaptations made by her students. For the most part the routine is the same although she has added some wonderful hip stretches and the balancing pose is different. If you had to order one of the DVD's get HW2 but if you already have the first you might not want to get this one because it's not that different from the first.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safe, fun and accessible yoga workout for people of all shapes and sizes., September 16, 2009

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Ginger M. Hunter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Change the Image of Yoga (DVD)

As a plus-size person with a history of chronic back pain (slipped disc) I have tried just about every fitness trend out there and have found yoga to be the perfect practice. I use yoga to build core strength, tone and relax, and am so happy with the flexibility and calm that it has brought to my life. However, I have never been impressed by the DVDs and videos available on yoga, they rarely go beyond basic poses and many of the poses are improbable for the everyday person, much less a person of size, or one with chronic pain from past injuries. On a purely personal note, I also find it disheartening to try to mimic the actions of professional athletic models who are ½ my size. :(

This DVD is a godsend. Centered around a Kripalu yoga practice, Abby Lentz and her students provide an excellent, inviting work out that makes yoga accessible to everyone. Abby places safety and comfort above all else and she knows the unique concerns that face people of size and those living with (or just wanting to avoid) injury. Modifications are demonstrated among the class members, and the class is truly made up of a variety of people of all ages and sizes who each bring different challenges to the mat. (There is a neat interview section where you can learn more about the class members.)

The poses can be relaxing or challenging depending on how you use them, and Abby talks you through each, explaining not only what she is doing, but the small details that are often overlooked in group exercise which make you feel like it is a one-on-one session with her. Each move is achievable, regardless of your size, Abby goes beyond the call of duty to bring yoga to every person. Both Abby and the class members make you feel that you can enjoy the benefits of yoga NOW, regardless of your size.

Best of all, Abby's nurturing, relaxing personality shines forth throughout the DVD. You hear it in her student's interviews, how much both yoga and this yogi have changed their lives. Abby does not push weight loss, or any new age ideas, instead she simply encourages you to love the body you are in and make it stronger, more flexible, and to gently go past your own limitations. In a word, Abby is acceptance.

The workouts are a great balance between a livable weekly routine that does not get annoying after repeated viewing (although I do sometimes mute the voice and just listen to relaxing music) and gentle instruction for the absolute beginner. I recommend watching the entire DVD once, and then trying out the poses, that way you can have any props you need at the ready, and have no intimidation about a pose, or what comes next.

In conclusion, this DVD allows you to set aside an hour of quiet time just for you, in the privacy of your own home with no fear of judgment or injury and with the help of a few simple props that you can find around your home, bring the world of yoga into your life. Anyone can do this, and everyone should!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Encouraging Instructor with Diverse Students!, October 24, 2009

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AlwaysLearning "Happy2Be" (ALPHARETTA, GA, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Change the Image of Yoga (DVD)

I really like this video for many reasons. The most important for me is that it is like being in a real yoga class specifically designed for people with larger, rounder bodies. The class begins with breathing, moves to warm up, then yoga postures, then relaxation. It follows a vinyasa type flow by coordinating breathe to movement. Then movement is followed with a rest period to reflect upon the results of the movement. This is how I originally learned yoga. Because the instructor is Iyengar certified and a big woman, she knows how to provide the instructions that are important for larger bodies. There are no references to weight loss. Instead focus is on appreciating the body as it is. I enjoyed the diversity within the students and enjoyed the section of the video where each describes their yoga journey. Soft music accompanies the instruction. I bought the instructor's first DVD but I like this one much better. You will feel relaxed and energized.