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Leslie Sansone - You Can Do Yoga

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Hi everyone,
I am someone who does not like to exercise. Through walking with Leslie Sansone I have begun to finally realize that, even though I don't want to exercise, once I walk a little, I feel infinetely better, healthier. I have tried to do yoga before. I bought a nice, easy video from someone and I could not do it. I hurt my back, couldn't do any exercise for months, it was so depressing. About a year passed and I decided to give yoga another try, since I have back problems and thought yoga might help. I bought a yoga video and it was more of the same, I couldn't do the poses, the instructors were super skinny and wanted you to be a human rubberband and I am not.
Recently, I saw that Leslie Sansone had a yoga video and I thought, never mind, I'm not going to waste my money again. As I read some of the reviews I thought I would give it a try, but this would be the last time. Once I received this DVD, I was finally able to do yoga instantly! I couldn't believe yoga could be so easy and feel so good. I actually look forward to doing yoga now and to exercising. I've been doing yoga every day since I got the tape and I want to highly recommend this DVD to anyone out there who has never tried yoga and who may think they can't do it because they are not skinny or flexible. I am not skinny. If I can do it, anyone can do it and the benefits are amazing! You will feel great once you do this workout and you will feel empowered enough to order a more thorough one, like the one I just ordered - Yoga for Inflexible People.
If you love Leslie Sansone's Walk away the pounds videos, you will love Leslie Sansone's You Can Do Yoga video. Try it! You will not regret it.

I've never done yoga before and I was able to do this DVD just fine the very first time. Some may find it too easy, others will find it just right.

It's very relaxing. Great to do at the end of a long day. The actual workout is approximately 30 minutes. Leslie takes 15 minutes to introduce you to all the poses first (all together, it's appoximately 45 minutes long). Once you learn those, you can just skip to the workout after that.

I like to do this DVD after doing one of Leslie's Walk Away The Pounds videos because it really stretches the muscles after the aerobic workout. I recommend to anyone just starting out with yoga or anyone who would like to relax after a long day or an intense workout.

Kathleen

I'm no newbie when it comes to yoga, but when I saw that Leslie Sansone had done a yoga DVD, I had to try it. This is great for beginners because she thoroughly explains each pose and the proper form. The routine itself is slow and relaxing in pace, so that you can feel all of the benefits of each pose, and a wide variety of poses are explored. The transition into and out of each pose doesn't really flow and it's awkward at times. The background music isn't great but it could be worse. There are NO other exercisers in the background, which I loved, because I could really focus. This is a great, thorough introduction to yoga. Also check out Karen Voight's Yoga Sculpt.

First time being introduced to Yoga, I really didn't know what to expect. This DVD turned out to be real simple. It has 3 selections: 1) Complete Workout consists of both an Introduction of the poses and the actual workout; 2) An introduction of the poses; and 3) The Workout. After watching the Introduction of the poses, unless you need to review the poses, you really have no use for the first 2 selections, and just go straight to the Workout.

I like the fact that it is elementary. It's very easy to understand, and Leslie Sansone is a great instructor. The workout is also pretty short. I think this is great for someone who just wants a simple Yoga session to de-stress and who doesn't have a lot of time.

If you have a great memory, after watching the DVD a few times, you probably won't need the DVD and can do the workout on your own. I also think that this DVD is great for people who like to workout with machines, weights, etc... Many of us don't like to stretch before and after the workout, and this DVD can be incorporated into your regular workout to stretch out your muscles before and/or after working out as warmup and/or cool down.

I am on Weight Watchers and I am trying to add a variety of exercise into my life. I have heard people talk about YOGA for years but never thought it was for me...until I bought this DVD.

Whether you are 120 lbs. or 280 lbs.-- you will be able to do this exercise routine. Whether you are in the best shape of your life or just starting an exercise routine for the first time in your life.

Leslie covers the basics like no one else can. She is easy to follow and easy to understand. I fell in love with YOGA this first time I did this DVD.

I LOVE it!!!!!

This DVD starts with about 17 minutes of instruction on the yoga poses to be used (which can be skipped) and is followed by about 25 minutes of a very easy to follow, basic yoga workout. This workout is easy and short enough to do at any time of the day and is great for beginners who want a very general intro to basic yoga poses. If you don't have 25 minutes on a regular basis, you are also encouraged to take a few favorite poses and work on them on your own. So you can be creative and do your own short workout if you so desire.

If you're naturally flexible and want to be challenged, however, you may out-grow this DVD quickly, although I think it's still worth looking into and keeping as reference. Also, one thing that would improve the instruction is a little more explanation on what muscles the different poses target and work out, although she does provide some at the right moments. Also, there is just the right balance of talking and illustration at a relaxed but consistent pace. She's obviously a very seasoned instructor and is easy to learn from.

When I got this DVD, I sat down with every intention of just watching the whole thing through once before actually trying it, but by the time Leslie was done with the introduction, I felt that I could do all of the positions in the actual session. Leslie shows you beginner moves so that you don't hurt yourself on your first try, and accelerated moves to work up to. I am a larger woman and was able to do all of the moves and felt great afterwards!!

I have 6-7 of Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, which I love and have been doing for 2 years now. After a back injury (unrelated to the exercise programs), I wanted to start yoga to increase overall flexibility and strength in my back. I thought this dvd would be a great start, however, Leslie fails to provide enough instruction for each pose and I think a true yoga master would take issue with her technique for many of the poses. A final criticism is that the actual workout is very short--too short given the price of the dvd. Really, only the most basic poses are covered here, the ones that people are likely to have already heard of. Down Dog, Triagle, Cobra. All are wonderful poses but just scratch the surface of what yoga offers

I would recommend the Yoga Zone Beginners dvds, lots of instruction in to proper form and modifications for the true beginner. Six weeks of doing yoga 3-4x a week has already made visible changes in my body and I am amazingly more flexible.

I am a big fan of Leslie, so it is no surprise that I liked this DVD. I was looking for something to help with my flexibility, balance and relaxation. Since I knew absolutely nothing about Yoga, I purchased this workout first.

This workout gives you just enough instruction to get started, and that's exactly what I needed. After about 2 weeks, I was more flexible, more balanced and I could stretch farther than I ever expected!

This workout is for extreme beginners. After about 2-3 weeks you will definitely be ready to move onto "real" Yoga.

I have tried numerous yoga videos and this is the best one I have found so far. I suffer from Fibromyalgia and by no means am I flexible. This is the only video that didn't have me twisting into a pretzel and in pain the next day. Leslie includes a section where she explains all the poses (name and how to do it) and then another one for the entire routine (explaining modifications along the way). She is also easy and enjoyable to follow (no group of people with her) and I feel wonderful after doing the routine.