Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 2
• Studio: Sony
• VHS Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004RF7F
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,738 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Re-release of old videos -- be careful before you buy this!, May 10, 2000

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This review is from: Kathy Smith's Wellness Mind and Body [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video consists of snippets from Kathy Smith's "New Yoga Basics" and "New Yoga" videos -- both of which I already owned before buying this one. I'm pretty disappointed with Kathy Smith for doing this -- it should be noted on the packaging that the routine comes from old videos. Luckily I found it at a reasonable price, but it's still annoying.

As for the workout itself, it is a good, time-efficient yoga workout. It also comes with an audio tape which I haven't listened to yet. I just wanted to put a caveat out here for those of you who may already own the previously released videos.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good start for stress relief, October 6, 2000

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MarE (Grand Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kathy Smith's Wellness Mind and Body [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Kathy Smith's approach is even and an excellent start for those who are interested in bringing more balance into their hectic lives. Both the video and audio, in tandem, introduce novices to the concepts of yoga and meditation without being overly "new age" in presentation. For those who are curious about yoga, I would recommend this set as an introduction before purchasing any other tapes, as it gives the flavor of yoga without overcomplicating it. Some beginner tapes are so overwhelming that they end up gathering dust. Kathy and Rod are a great team in presenting effective relaxation and stress relief moves. The audio is a nice introduction to meditation, although I find meditation tapes by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Shakti Gawain more effective. It is a nice compliment to the video, especially if you are a traveling business professional and would like to destress in your hotel room after a busy day. For those who are already familiar with yoga practice and meditation, you may find this too basic and maybe disappointing. I do like Kathy and Rod's other yoga tapes, so if you use this as an introduction and then use it to move onto other's in the series, you should be satisfied. It is excellent for day's when doing a full yoga routine may be too much, but you need to regain your center, focus.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good intro Yoga tape, January 21, 2002

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Heather Ryan Stoker (Bellbrook, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kathy Smith's Wellness Mind and Body [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I bought this tape because I want to improve my flexibility without making a 1-hour long commitment every time I sit down to do it. Some of the poses are difficult for me, but I am just starting out and expected a bit of a challenge. Kathy takes her time with each pose and doesn't rush, so there is plenty of time to check that you are doing it correctly and don't hurt yourself. If you want to try Yoga, but find most of the tapes out there are more than you want to jump into right now, then this is a good tape to help you begin.