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Kripalu Yoga Gentle DVD

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Although there are many yoga videos that claim to be "relaxing," most move too quickly to allow you to truly relax into the poses. I'm happy to say that Kripalu Yoga: Gentle is different, as it delivers exactly the gentle, relaxing yoga practice that it promises. The video consists of two half hour practices (the first is slightly longer) designed to be done either together or separately. The main instructor, Carolyn Lundeen (Sudha), provides a soothing, instructive voice-over to the slow yet steadily flowing practice. Although many familiar poses are included, they are frequently motified to be more gentle--eg, Eagle pose done with the arms only.

Unlike many other yoga videos, this practice begins in a seated position. After a focus on breathing, you do simple seated stretches to begin warming the body. Next you move to your knees for a lunge series and additional twists. Following this, you do a series of three very gentle sun salutations: this is a very relaxed, slow-moving but flowing version of the sun salutation postures. Finally, you will do some standing poses (Warrior I, II, and Triangle) before moving back to the floor for reclined postures.

The first program ends in relaxation pose, and the second practice picks up from this point. Towards the end of the second practice, there is a several minute long "free" period during which Carolyn and her two assistants perform whichever poses they want; they instruct the viewer to do the same. I actually found this to be somewhat distruptive to the flow of the workout, as I would have preferred Carolyn's guidance to being left to my own devices. Overall, however, I found this to be a unique, soothing, and relaxing yoga practice which I thoroughly enjoyed.

My wife just started yoga classes, and loves this DVD. The exercises are easy enough for a beginner, especially one of her tender years (60)who is not as limber as she used to be.

I am not an experienced yoga enthusiast. This dvd is excellent for an aging baby boomer with no prior experience.

I had this from netflix for about two months before I decided to purchase it. The gentle yoga is very relaxing. You can do either one hour or two half hour programs. The instructor talks while you do the positions so you don't have to look at the TV the whole time. As a beginner, I felt this very effective at stretching and relaxing my muscles. I don't know if someone really experienced would find it challenging enough. I'm overweight and was able to do it. There are no weird poses. Just nice, gentle stretching.

This is a great gentle yoga practice. I heard once that if yoga doesn't feel good, it isn't yoga. It might be something good, but it's not yoga. While I'm not expert enough to know if this is technically true, I do know that up until this video, I'd never had the experience of a yoga practice that consistently felt good.

This is truly a gentle practice, full of suggestions for modifications that allow you to enter into the practice without being an expert yogi or necessitating a trip to the chiropractor the next day. I feel wonderful when I'm done with this practice.

The tape is set up into two approximately half hour practices that are easily combined into one if desired. I don't know the name of the teacher, but she does a wonderful job of being calming without being corny, and manages to keep the emphasis on the flow rather than herself.

I highly recommend this tape. I bought it based on the Amazon recommendations and am glad i did.

My husband and I are in our 50's. Both active. We find this DVD a great 30 minute evening relaxer to do together. Great for first timers or experienced yoga students. There are two routines on it so that you can alternate to avoid overuse of muscle groups.

I am very satisfied with this DVD. The practice flows
and is very good for someone who is looking for a gentle
practice without alot of conversation. I would highly
recommend this DVD to friends.

So no fancy leotards or manic music, but a lovely gentle, calm meditation with some great yoga exercises, led by a great teacher. Used regularly, you feel more vital and at the same time more relaxed.

I have tried many yoga videos/DVD's and I keep coming back to this one. There are two work-outs of around 25 minutes, so you can have a change, or you can combine them into one longer work-out.
I reckon you will end up loving this if you want to get into a calm space.

Of all the yoga DVD's I have, this is my current favorite. I've used it many, many times and it always leaves me feeling stretched and relaxed. The poses are very clearly explained and demonstrated and even a novice like myself was able to get a good session from it the very first time I used it. Very highly recommended.

An easy to follow gentle yoga instructional DVD with a nice variety of selection for practice at home.