Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Dharma Moon
• DVD Release Date: February 8, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00070Q8HW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,413 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, March 26, 2005

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YogaKat "YogaKat" (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Om Yoga Class: Beginner/Intermediate (DVD)

This is a good routine to follow, but I have one gripe. You have many different choices of yoga practices (type and length), but it's all identical segments pieced together. I would much rather have just a couple practices, but a unique flowing series rather than broken up chuncks repeated. The main practice is quite good with a fun warm up followed by sun salutes, then standing poses, shoulder stand, then deep relaxation which is a full 80 minute class. At the beginning and throughout the DVD Cyndi goes into discussion on props, form, etc. and you can't skip over it or you'll miss the actual practice. I don't want to listen to this at every practice, so I have to grab the remote and fast forward and that ruins the flow. Her instructions are good, nicely paced, and poses are held for a good length of time. Also, you get extras including a very nice demonstartion by Cyndi Lee, detailed instruction of chadarunga dandasana and forearm balance, a tour of the OM studio, and OM testimonials. Overall this is a very good DVD for your collection

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More, please!, March 12, 2005

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HappyYogi (MT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Om Yoga Class: Beginner/Intermediate (DVD)

I hope this is just the beginning of what we see from Cyndi Lee and Om in the way of instructional DVDs. I was lucky enough to have lived in New York and experienced Cyndi's classes (and the classes of her other excellent instructors at Om) "live." I'm happy to say that the essence of those classes come through loud and clear on this DVD, including her ability to make an hour and a half, energetic workout a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Having moved to a different part of the country, I couldn't be happier to have a trusted and respected yoga teacher in my living room. This DVD will provide beginners with a solid foundation in the yoga asanas, or poses, with clear, helpful instruction. In addition, unlike many other DVDs aimed at beginners, it won't be discarded after a few weeks of the viewer having become overly familiar with the sequences. They are challenging and well orchestrated enough to keep even more advanced yogis happy for quite some time. I also really enjoyed the aspect of this DVD wherein Cyndi allows her students to demonstrate the poses while she continuously instructs them with verbal guidance as well as hands-on corrections. She doesn't try to "wow" the viewers with her own abilities, and focuses instead on being the excellent instructor she is (there is a modest, beautiful introduction in which she demonstrates poses for those who would like to see her take on yoga). The tone of the DVD is one of clear, precise instruction balanced with Cyndi's lighthearted, playful approach to yoga. Eagerly awaiting more ("Om Yoga Intermediate/Adavnced Class," please)!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, May 25, 2006

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J. Mc. (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Om Yoga Class: Beginner/Intermediate (DVD)

I should have checked the Amazon reviews before I bought this dvd. As a beginner, I didn't want to spend too much and the dvd looked very beginner friendly - offering many different versions of the class...as someone else noted below, they are all the same! There is nothing 'beginner' about this dvd. There is no real explaination of the movements, Cyndi goes through each move very quickly and gives no real guidance if one does not have the flexibility that an intermediate student has. Ultimately, I had to return 2 copies of this dvd as they were both very poorly made, skipping and stopping. After checking Amazon, I went back to the bookstore and purchased Seane Corn's "Flow" Uniting Movement and Breath. I really like this one! You only have Seane to focus on - she moves slowly and deliberately, so that you know each movement by the time the session is finished. I am very thankful for Amamzon and everyone's reviews. I will always check Amazon first!