Customer Reviews

Prenatal Yoga: 20 Routines for Common Prenatal Issues for Each Trimester - Iyengar Style

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

As I started my third trimester I was happy I bought this DVD even though I had some others. This one seems to really understand what I am going through as my body changes (okay, I am bigger now) and the issues in the trimesters with a selection of routines for each trimester and the changes.

Very well thought out DVD and addresses what I feel. The backache routine is helpful, and I am also really enjoying the energizer and general routine. I am actually still able to do some yoga now, it is easy and gentle.

I am nearing the end of my second trimester and this is my second pregnancy. My first was very easy and I was happy to continue with a modified version of my fairly intense pre-pregnancy fitness program. This time around I wanted something more nurturing and something I could do at home.

My midwife suggested yoga. I had done some post-natal yoga however I would say I am a beginner. I purchased 2 DVDs and we reviewed them together. She felt both would be fine for me. I am using both of them although I find myself reaching for this one more often.

There is plenty of material on this DVD and it will take you through your pregnancy. It offers routines for each trimester and has been very helpful with dealing with not so wonderful symptoms that can come with pregnancy.

There is only one model demonstrating the routines. (A different one for each trimester). These woman seem to be very experienced and not just pregnant models. I prefer to have only one person to watch.

The instruction is very detailed but easy to follow. This isn't a fast paced workout so you have time to follow the direction, get into the pose, adjust as needed and you won't feel rushed to move along to the next one.

I picked this up to continue my yoga and hopefully help with some issues and so far it is working - the routine for morning sickness has really seemed to help the last 10 days or so and that alone makes this worthwhile to me even if I do not use anything else. I had bad morning sickness the first time I was pregnant and it was happening again.

There are sections for all trimesters (I am only using the first right now) and like Denise Austin's video, this one seems very focused on keeping exercises safe. There is alot of good information about how to use the DVD, proper positioning of your body with support where needed, and other items.

A quick look at the later trimesters looks good and they look tailored for proper physical support, but I have not yet used them.

If you are looking for a pure workout DVD, then you probably want to pass on this one. This DVD, however, is PERFECT for what it says it does - highly effective and which focus on your health at the same time.

They may move more slowly than a traditional "workout," but if you are feeling bloated, having trouble having sleeping or having other issues this will take care of it in a safe and well thought out manner. There are some general things for just feeling better also.

A definate plus to add to help you out. I use this 2-3 times a week to feel better, and the back pain poses makes it worth the price in and of itself. I grew along with each of the people doing the poses (there is a different one for each trimester)

If you want some nice gentle things to just focus on yourself and feel better, you should get this. It takes a few moments to set up (the first time until you know what to expect, and there are clear instructions at the beginning of each thing to do.) If you are impatient or not one to focus on details to make sure everything is done cautiously, find something else.

If you are pregnant and have had Morning Sickness, Back Pain, Bloating or pretty much any of the other things that we go through during the trimesters, you owe it to yourself to get this DVD.

It is designed to provide you with gentle, and what I have found very effective, yoga routines to help you out. Plus there are some general things to do on those days that you just want a gentle yoga workout.

Mary provides very good introductions for each trimester and carefully lays out what to expect physically (which you may or may not know, but even if you do it is interesting in the context of yoga.)

The instruction is very well planned out and I felt safe and comfortable so far using this DVD, Mary makes sures to set things up so to have all the physical support and positioning.

It is more of a treatement and relief DVD, together with good stetching and relaxtion, more than a workout DVD, which was just what I wanted. If you are looking for a very active workout, other DVDs may be more to your liking. But if you want relief and safe yoga, this is extremely good and should be kept around for the days you need it.

My yoga teacher suggested getting this DVD. I am somewhat new to yoga and this DVD is perfect for me. It is not a flow yoga DVD (ie fast and working up a sweat) - don't expect this. The routines are geared to addressing pregnancy issues such as fatigue and back pain rather than getting into perfect shape (Leisa Hart's "Fit Mama" is good also if you are looking for this. Right now it is about feeling healthy and feeling energized so this DVD really hits the spot for me. With 20 routines on it, there will be lots to do for most people - great value. Highly recommended.

This video has some really good stretches, but I thought it was pretty boring. I am still doing this every night before bed because it does seem to help prevent the back pain I was having before. This video alone is not enough exercise for pregnancy. I do more strenuous exercise in the morning and then do this at night to relax before bed.

I started with Iyengar style yoga classes about 6 months before I became pregnant. It's a type of yoga that relies a little more on props and you spend more time getting in and staying in a pose. Being not so flexible and having some back issues it was a good choice for me.

I had hoped to take pre-natal classes at the same studio, but at the beginning of my pregnancy I just wasn't up for going after a day at work. I wish I'd have found this DVD sooner (I'm at the end of my 2nd trimester now). The ones I did get were much faster moving and didn't use much if any props. I wasn't comfortable with that on my own.

For any pregnant woman who is new to yoga or looking to use yoga to relieve pregnancy symptoms and be more comfortable, I think this is a good choice. There are routines for each trimester that deal with specific issues we face during those times and offer modifications that make it very safe for you and your baby.

I also appreciate that I only have one model to watch doing the routines appropriate for where I am in my pregnancy. With other DVDs I found it difficult to keep my eye on the one in the room at my stage.

I just got this in the mail today, and I am really disapointed. Its very poorly made, the instructor voice is a little anoying, and they dont give enough time in the poses. What they should do is tell what pose they are explaining at the BEGININING, so that if you have done yoga before, you can go ahead an get into the pose. The way they do it is spend so much time explaining it that there is only a few seconds actually in the pose. I assume after watching it a few times, I will remember which one they are doing, so I dont have to wait to go into the pose. I dont like how many props they say are required. I dont mind the blocks and blankets, but the chair and bolsters (pillows)... its just a little too much. Maybe for someone new to yoga, they might be needed. But some of the poses she is doing, you do not need THAT much modification - like modified downward dog (using a chair) in 2nd trimester?? Other prenatal yoga videos - Jennifer Wolfe - do them fine without a chair. I wanted a video that would be a lighter, easier workout than the Jennifer Wolfe one, and this one is too slow and too much trouble (props). I will probably use it some since i already bought it, but without some of the props. I would only recommend this to someone that is new to yoga and needs the extra support & instruction.

Update
I changed my reveiw from 2 stars to 1 because I only used it twice, both in the 2nd trimester. I tried it in my third trimester, but it was tooooo easy!!! I really hate this video and it was a complete waste money. DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE ANY YOGA EXPERIENCE, AS THIS WILL PROBABLY BE WAY TO EASY AND VERY ANNOYING VIDEO. Oh, it has NO flow, which is also very annoying for someone who has done yoga before.

I just got this video, and don't like it for a number of reasons. First, the yoga studio is old and really gross, it looks like a moldy basement. For some reason I think Yoga is more relaxing in an open, fresh and clean atmosphere. The photo on the front is certainly deceiving! The other huge problem is that you have to do most of these poses up next to a wall, which I don't have. I read the instructions closely before buying, and you do need a few things like a blanket, etc. I have all that, but no wall! It is annoying. Now I can't use the DVD at all. Almost all the routines are the same but in different orders. Not my favorite to say the least.