Customer Reviews

Men's Back Health Through Yoga

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I am a middle aged-man who has suffered through back issues for years. A good friend recommended this Instructional Video to me, because it helped him. I truly feel that this DVD will be beneficial to many, many other men who have neglected their backs over their lifetimes. I currently am in a "desk" job, and participate in strenuous activity (sports, yard work, leisure activities) on the weekends, and only occasionally during the week. This DVD has taught me how to develop better posture and how to train my back to work better for me. In the last 3 months I have noticed a huge improvement in my flexibility and a reduction in the number of days that I experience back pain. I have also found that my overall back strength is much better. I believe that the approach to training in this video is very well geared to men, especially to those who are unfamiliar with the benefits of the entire Yoga experience. I found the music to be relaxing and enjoyable. I also believe that a large part of my motivation to continue to pursue this training had to do with the instruction being led by Loredana, who is a very attractive woman, with a soothing voice, reassuring confidence, and a relaxing demeanor.... Miles

I recently purchased the Men's Back Health through Yoga, and I must say I am thrilled. I have had chronic back pain for about six years, and it had gotten to the point that I was having trouble going up stairs, sleeping for more than an hour at a time, and even getting out of bed in the morning. I have seen countless doctors who could find nothng wrong with my spine. Visiting a chiropractor has helped some, but I have been completely miserable for over a year.

I began using the program last week, and already I am able to climb stairs and get out of bed like a normal human being. I still hurt, but the severity is greatly decreased. I cannot do the poses as well as the people in the video, but I can feel progress already. In fact, I have trouble even finishing the video, but I manage. When I do finish, I feel like a new man. It's simply unbelievable.

I am no yogini but I have done a little yoga before. When you see "Beginner" in the title of a yoga dvd, you never really know just how basic or beginner it is. This dvd was so well reviewed I decided to try it. I found it to be very basic and rather slow. It's a decent workout, but I was hoping for more. In particular, it would have been nice to have added an intermediate and/or advanced workout option, along with some more ab work. I found it to be a little overrated.

This video and her class have greatly increased my flexibility. I am an avid tennis player and runner but the years were causing me to have severe back and hip pain. I had never participated in Yoga until I discovered this program. Now after a semester of classes and watching this video my back and core muscles have more mobility and improvement in muscle strength

As an older man, I have had back problems due to many years of playing a variety of sports and running. I was skeptical at first but now that I have been using these non-impact stretching excercises, my back and core muscles are much improved. It takes a little time to become comfortable, but this is well worthwhile for those, like me, are just starting out in Yoga. It allows you to go at your own pace. This is very useful.

Great introductory DVD into yoga, particularly for us men. I had a nagging back injury that would never quite heal. I would constantly worry about my back and about hurting it again. I was never interested in trying yoga until now. I have used this DVD and it is a great way to ease into yoga and to work on helping your back. Based on my five month experience with this DVD plus a class so far, I believe that you don't need to do a lot of complicated, exotic poses to see benefits. Rather, consistently doing a set of well thought out poses geared towards certain body areas and having a positive attitude can work wonders if you're patient. It has taken time, but to my relief, my back has improved tremendously so I couldn't be happier! Excellent for keeping a healthy back injury-free, too!

I thought since others gave such a great review, I would buy it for my brother. I even accompanied him and at the end I was "that's it". Its very, very,very basic. I've seen better DVDs that dealt with back health care for elders. Im selling my copy because its not even worth pressing play for me. They should have included an advanced or intermediate level. One of my favorite dvds so far is Peggy Cappy, Back care basics.

If you are someone who has suffered from a herniated disc do not buy this video. Nearly every move was one that my husband's therapist had warned against!

I have done some other yoga in the past and this one was perfect for what I was looking for. It was not that long and great moves. Something I can do several days a week to improve my back issues!

I worked out with the video and it was great! After completing the workout my back and whole body felt much better. The reward from working out to this video is worth the efforts.