Customer Reviews

Prenatal Yoga with Mimi Solaire

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
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This prenatal yoga video was enjoyable-they even had a cheesy thing at the end where there are pictures of babies floating out of the sky while twinkle twinkle little stars plays which my family enjoyed.

My favorite two sections were the flow section (basically floor and standing poses along with modified sun salutations) and the strengthening section. I liked that you could choose chapters and it wasn't almost 2 hours long like some of the other videos. It also didn't require any props.

This video isn't high on the difficulty rating but was enjoybale to do

I have 4 pre-natal yoga DVD and I choose to do this one most of the time, my back is much better, it is really a pity that it is not as popular as the shiva rea pre-natal dvd, I found it after searching a researching a lot. For anyone looking for a gentle but very effective yoga practice I highly recommend this dvd.

I really enjoyed this prenatal yoga video. The best part of it is that all of the poses and stretches are "safe" for any stage of your pregnancy and your level of your practice. Mimi introduces modified downward dog and other modified inversions, so even if you are not an advanced practitioner you can still perform them, avoiding vena cava syndrome. My favorite modification is the sun salutations towards the end of the "flow" section. The "strengthening" section takes you through more core poses to help you relieve stress, relieve tight backs, and reach a calm state-of-mind in a gentle and calming way. Another nice thing about Mimi's video is that throughout her practice she is narrating the class explaining the benefits of each pose. Very enjoyable and great to do with other members of you family even if they are not pregnant =)

This recording really strikes a good balance between a peaceful atmosphere and a straightforward method. The voiceover is fairly matter-of-fact, which could seem sort of cold, but I think with repeat use that's really MUCH better than a too-sweet, dreamy voice. (If I'm going to end up memorizing every word after using it a million times, I'd rather it be mostly descriptive.) And it does create a very mindful mood, regardless.
The structure is great, divided into real chapters so that you can skip around if you want. For my needs it's just the right amount of difficulty. I'm very out of practice at the moment, so it's still challenging, but she leaves plenty of room for making this as intense as you need it to be while still keeping it safe for pregnancy. In some places I don't feel the poses are held long enough, but then of course you can just hit pause and take it at your own pace.
One complaint: I found the "Twinkle, Twinkle" thing pretty annoying: it comes just as you're settling into a modified shavasana and are ready to relax. But it's easy enough to pause at that point, too.
Overall, highly recommended.

I wasn't looking for an intense yoga work out, just one to help relieve back ache, stretch and just relax. I got this one and the Shiva Rea video and I really like the Mimi Solaire one better. I have used it through each trimester and the only thing I had real difficulty with is the child pose in the third trimester.

The voice is slightly monotonous but is good at explaining the poses. And they do some extra things that you might not think of like rolling your ankles to help with swelling. The Shiva Rea one does have a special section totally devoted to kegals if you forget to do them though...

I mainly did this video before work in the morning and noticeably felt better on days that I did it versus days I skipped.

I like the fact that it shows 3 different woman in the 3 trimesters. It shows you how to modify the poses if you are unable to do them or become uncomfortable. It's definitely a good workout. It gets my heart going and the stretches are great! I was impressed.

I am in my first trimester and I did prenatal yoga at a center throughout my previous pregnancy.

This video is easy to follow, with clear all-English instruction and modifications demonstrated. The instructor's voice is calm and soothing without being syrupy or new agey.

I didn't find it that challenging or interesting, however. I will probably need to mix it up with other videos throughout my pregnancy to stay interested in my practice.

i really enjoyed this dvd. for me it is the perfect and (most important) completely safe workout for pregnancy!

it is suitable for all levels and i love that the moves can be made more challenging with slight modifications. it is a great way to keep fit/stretched and i love peaceful practice at the end of the workout, because i am so relaxed when it is over.

I have been doing yoga for 10 years now and so when I found out I was pregnant I made the switch to pre-natal yoga. I tried two other DVDs before finding this one and this is the best so far. I find it to be a good workout. It is relaxing and yet still challenging. I like how if focuses on loosening up tight neck and shoulders that result from having to sleep on your side and best of all it really helps you focus on connecting with your baby. The ending is really cheesy and it's difficult to meditate to "Twinkle, twinkle little star" which is why I have it 4 rather then 5 stars.

I just received this in the mail and finished the DVD. It is exactly what I wanted. Very soothing and calming. This is not a yoga work out DVD like Power yoga. It is very calm and I think well suited for beginners. I haven't practiced yoga for 5 years, but I could do this DVD.
I picked this DVD over the others listed because I did not want a work out, just relaxation and stretching. I highly recommend this to someone who wants the same