Customer Reviews

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga, Single Chair Yoga Vol. 1

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I am a Kripalu certified yoga teacher. I also did Lakshmi's chair yoga teacher training at Kripalu. I was looking for something to recommend to one of my yoga students, a paraplegic, when I bought this DVD. This DVD would be perfect for anyone in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. Lakshmi includes an instructional section that breaks down each pose with great detail, and then a shorter version of the class without the instructional detail. Her delightful personality shines through and the class feels wonderful. She includes two classes, one is an energizing series and one is a balancing series. There is also a relaxation track. I have Lakshmi's audio CD, but I like this DVD much better. The DVD is much easier to follow because of the visual queues. It appears to be recorded in her home which is decorated nicely with greens and purples, adding to the sense of calm one feels viewing the DVD.

If you are an absolute beginner and need to begin from a chair, then this DVD will have some useful information for you. Having said that, I need to say that I was disappointed in the content, as I am a certified yoga instructor and was looking for some fresh ideas for chair yoga since I teach this, as well as floor yoga, on a regular basis. The problem, as I see it, is not so much with the DVD as with its description. If the description had said this DVD is for beginners only, I would not have purchased it, and therein lies my dissatisfaction. It was also my understanding that this comes with a book. It does not. You get the DVD with some simple instructions, and that's it.

I would highly recommend this video for those who need a more gentle form of asana. Lakshmi is thorough in explaining each pose and compassionate in her delivery. This is great for anyone rehabilitating or in a wheel chair as well as for those who do not have as much mobility as the average person.

A great Product. I got it for my Dad who is suffering from RH & found that it helped his condition. He regained mobility and flexability not to mention his mental well being.
In fact it worked so well I bought my own to do in the office to relieve stress and all the health problems associated with being a pencil pusher.

I have Multiple Sclerosis and one of the side effects is stiffness of my muscles. This chair yoga routine is perfect for me. I do it every day in the morning outside in the sun (getting my Vitamin D) and later again toward the evening. The disk and illustrations are beautifully organized and wonderful to follow. This has helped me immensely and I highly recommend it.

I teach a Senior fitness class at an Asst. Living Home and this video is just what they needed. The balance routine is very rewarding. Challenging but not to tough.

I believe the most important basic element of yoga is the breath. This video shows a beginner the basic breath techniques for the belly breath and the rib breath. Exercises are simple and precisely explained and demonstrated. I highly recommend it for anyone who may be intimidated by the human pretzels and the sanskrit names for poses.

If your goal is to sit, breath and relax this is fine. If you are interested in being led through gentle, seated movements to gently maintain or regain some flexibility....look elsewhere.

Lakshmi includes accupressure and breathing techniques into her routine, which I find very interesting. Her approach is very welcoming. If you are looking for a challenge or a great variety of poses, then this is not the DVD for you. Her style, however, was exactly what I was looking for.

I bought this DVD for my aging parents. They love it, and are using it several times a week. Dad has mobility issues in his older age, and his flexibility and stamina have improved. Good testament!