Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Tree of FItness, Inc.
• DVD Release Date: December 12, 2003
• Run Time: 79 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00015NN94
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,276 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

Evamarie Pilipuf is a highly regarded personal trainer and sought-after yoga instructor based in the Chicago area. She is the President of Tree of Fitness, Inc. (treeoffitness.com), with over 16 years of experience in the fitness, yoga and dance industries. Evamarie holds a Bachelor’s Degree magna cum laude in Exercise Physiology, and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Weight Management Consultant. She is an AAAI/ISMA certified Yoga Instructor and has practiced hatha yoga for over 18 years. A classically trained professional dancer, Evamarie's inventive choreography fuses ballet and jazz with Afro-Caribbean and Flamenco styles, adding her own signature pizzazz to competitive fitness choreography. Evamarie is also a fitness competitor; her winnings include 3rd place at Ms. Fitness North America, 5th place at Fitness America's Bikini America Pageant, and cracking the top 15 at the Ms. Fitness USA Finals in Las Vegas, which was filmed for the Fox Sports Network.

Evamarie conducts her innovative classes and client sessions with a lively, down-to-earth demeanor, translating complicated exercise science into an easy-to-follow yet highly informative presentation. Her upbeat and humorous style appeals to practitioners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

Product Description

Studio: Bayview/widowmaker Release Date: 11/29/2005 Run time: 70 minutes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

182 of 183 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for beginners!, December 21, 2003

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"egaul31" (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Yoga: Gentle, for Extreme Beginners (DVD)

I chose this DVD because I would definitely consider myself an "extreme" beginner at yoga. I'm not very flexible and I've always felt self-conscious about my coordination. But I also have a weak back and I know I need to lose weight and exercise more. I LOVE this DVD. Evamarie immediately sets a relaxed and very manageable pace. Her voice is soothing and her manner is very down to earth. She has no one-legged balancing poses or "pretzel" positions (thank goodness for me), but what she does have is sufficiently challenging to make me feel like I've had a good workout. She is very explicit about proper form and allows for plenty of options if any pose feels out of your comfort zone. The outdoor setting is pleasing to eye, and the classical music is ambient without being overpowering. I feel like I'm well on my way to finally get into shape!

101 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great place to start, February 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Yoga: Gentle, for Extreme Beginners (DVD)

I bought this for my husband, because the usual beginner tapes/dvds were too advanced for him. He actually went through the entire time, and said he felt better afterwards. Any other dvd, he would have only lasted about 10 minutes.

Then... I became sick, and didn't practice yoga for almost two months. This was a terrific practice for me, to get back into the swing of things. Not too hard, but a good stretch and flexibility session.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurately titled -- Exactly what I needed, September 29, 2005

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Carol B. (Ashtabula, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Yoga: Gentle, for Extreme Beginners (DVD)

I'm a newcomer to yoga, and this DVD set my mind to ease about my ability to learn yoga at home (I don't have access to group classes as they conflict with my schedule). The flow of the workout is perfect, I don't feel rushed and yet her program design and instructions keep me focused. The time flies by and I feel much more calm upon finishing. I've actually recommended this DVD to a few friends of mine who have tried group classes yet felt they moved too fast for their level of ability. I think this is a great way for a person to get their first taste of yoga. It's now been a month and I'm already feeling stronger and more flexible. I'm no longer sore upon getting out of bed and I sleep much better. If you already have yoga under your belt, you'll probably find this workout too easy. But if you really are new to yoga, this DVD lives exactly up to its title.