Product Details

• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony
• VHS Release Date: November 3, 1998
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1573309885
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,795 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

"New" yoga? Not really. The asanas (poses) in this 55-minute routine are essentially variations on the ones that have been around for millennia. But Kathy Smith and cocreator Rod Stryker for the most part avoid the pitfalls of many yoga videos, which tend to undervalue proper instruction in favor of displaying beautiful bodies in the kind of impossible positions usually seen at the Cirque du Soleil. Split into two sections--the first one concentrates on sun salutes (a series of poses to generate heat and build strength and balance) and various standing poses; the second, shorter one is devoted to sitting and prone asanas--New Yoga offers clear, concise instruction, emphasizing the use of the breath and proper form and alignment (although Smith fails to mention why the latter is important; it's to facilitate the flow of the breath and blood throughout the body). Some of the routine is quite demanding, but experienced yoga people will have few problems and newcomers should catch on quickly. Plenty of alternative and modified poses are offered to accommodate both intermediate and beginning levels. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

139 of 140 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Feel great and watch your progress improve!, February 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - New Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Another great Kathy Smith tape! I am not an absolute beginner, but I am still very new to yoga and I thought this tape offered great instruction, along with more variety in the poses than other tapes I've seen.

After doing this tape only 3 times, I can see the difference in my flexibility and all the muscle soreness from other exercise has disappeared! The "beginner" in her video is always clearly visible, so you can always see the modifications to more difficult poses. This means you never feel frustrated that you can't duplicate Kathy's ultra-flexible moves, and that helped motivate me to keep with it.

All in all, I think this is a great intro to the benefits of yoga and I highly recommend it.

115 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have never felt more relaxed and peaceful!, December 22, 1999

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This review is from: Kathy Smith - New Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)

After exhausting many other relaxation efforts, I bought this video on a fluke. My daily life is extremely busy and stressful. By the end of my average day, my muscles and joints are sore, and very stiff. My head is full of worry and I generally feel lousy. However, that's all changed now. After only a few attempts at "Kathy Smith's New Yoga" program, I felt tremendous stress relief. I found myself breathing deeper, more fully, and with sound ryhthm. My muscles are growing more limber and I feel more at ease in my mind. Yoga does clear out the clutter in your head and body, using a series of deep breathing techniques combined with stretching and standing poses. It may seem challenging at first, but each and every time you complete the program you will find your muscles growing more limber and your breathing more relaxed and controlled. I recommend "Kathy Smith's New Yoga" for both the beginner (like myself) or someone more experienced. The tape flows very smoothly and is broken into two parts, so beginners are not overwhelmed. There are people showing both beginner and intermediate poses throughout the video, which cuts down on injury potential. Excellent video, you'll get your money's worth with this one!

81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Video you can own for beginner and intermediate!, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - New Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have done this yoga tape over and over and over again since I bought it in '95. The Ali Magraw video is badly put together, but great to watch, the yoga am/pm videos are way, way, way too easy, but this video by Kathy is the very best one I've ever seen. The jane fonda yoga puts you to sleep. Great job in this one, Kathy! Hope you do more yoga videos! This one is tops!