Customer Reviews

Sara Holliday's Prenatal Yoga: Second Trimester DVD

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I began practicing yoga several months before the conception of my first child and have been a faithful yoga follower ever since. I was disappointed during my first pregnancy when I switched from my intense power yoga routine at about 4 months into my pregnancy to the Shiva Rea prenatal yoga routine. There was no comparison. I was not challenged and lost most of the strength I had acquired in the months before. I'm 4 1/2 months into my second pregnancy now and was looking for something more challenging; something that would help me retain and build the strength I need to carry and deliver this baby while being safe and comfortable. I popped Sara's routine into the DVD player last night for the first time and was surprised that my muscles were even fatigued after some of the poses! It was a short enough routine that my 2 year old was able to entertain herself (mostly by watching me) while I practiced. It immediately relieved the back pain I've been starting to have and made me feel more energetic, flexible, and stronger than I have in weeks. If you are looking to stay fit during your pregnancy, I highly recommend trying this workout.

I am not yet pregnant but wanted to get my body in the best shape possible in preparation. I found the postures and stretches easy to accomplish and the workout relaxing and refreshing. I do work up a sweat doing this yoga workout and feel great afterward. The background scenery is very peaceful and tranquil. I would recommend this workout to any woman, pregnant or not.

I have many workout videos and bought three for pregnancy. This one I would not recommend. It is not a comfortable enjoyable workout, you are upside down most of the time and when you are pregnant that is not a good position and it makes it hard to enjoy the workout. Also my new DVD came with Sara's voice going at a high rate of speed, it is weird and annoying. I would however, recommend Leisa Hart's Fit Mama prenatal workout for fun salsa dancing cardio and yoga segments as well as stretches and relaxation. And Quick Fix Pre Natal workout, which is three 10 minute workouts, so you can do them anytime, even when you don't have much time or energy!

This video is great for the morning or when you are a bit tired. I am used to 60m ashtanga yoga so this video was a bit slow and basic for me. However, this video is incredibly relaxing. The birds chirping in the background are peaceful. Sara looks wonderful pregnant. But if you are looking for a little more intensity, I do not suggest this video.

This video has really helped me in my second trimester! I have strengthened my legs and my hips and definitely become more flexible! I love how she stretches because it has helped with my stretching stomach muscles! I have been pretty sick during this pregnancy and these videos are great because i can do them in my living room and not have to leave the house and i feel great after i am through! It has really helped with feeling good not only physically but also mentally! Thank you!

I first heard about Sara Holliday's prenatal yoga DVDs on the podcast Pregtastic and was intrigued from the start. This is my first pregnancy and though I hadn't done yoga before, I thought it would be a good low-impact work-out. Turns out that it was all that and more! The posses are very challenging and focus on core, back and lower body strength. The work-out really gets my heart rate up while strengthening and stretching my body. I've had some back pain on and off and I find that after this work-out the pain is completely gone. I'm so happy I found this DVD and definitely plan to get the 3rd trimester work-out too!

This workout is a nice and easy way to start out the day. I did it in the morning to stretch and ease into my day. My mind and body feels great after this short workout. Definitely a must try!!!

I had been practicing both Vinyasa and Slow Flow for about a year before becoming pregnant and this DVD was simply too slow paced for me. I didn't really feel like I got a good workout. I also didn't really like the fact that there was no music at all in the background. I have since purchased the Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga by Jennifer Wolfe and absolutely love it. It's much more aligned for someone who has yoga experience.

My compliments to Sara Holliday's. This is the best prenatal yoga dvd that I found so far. And I'm actually so happy with it that I stoped looking for any others. Sarah gives you a 30 mins of very relaxing yoga. Her voice is beautifuly soothing and the natural setting are so wonderful. First she works out the upper body, stretching shoulders and relaxing all the shoulder/neck area where the tension sets. After she concentrates on the lower body part, working lots with the harmstrings, stretching and strenghtening those muscles. She encourages everyone to follow its own rythm, to follow everyone's breath and their own pace during the asanas (yoga postures). I love that the workout takes 30 mins as it can perfectly fit into most people's schedule. Sum up, you will strech, strenghten and relax all your pregnant body :). I highly recommend this DVD to any pregnant woman. Thanks Sara!

I love this DVD because I can do it in the morning before work. It's short enough and easy enough to do at 5:30 AM. I would not advise doing this DVD while pregnant with a full stomach. That's why I prefer this in the morning on an empty stomach.