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Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Simple and Sweet, Beginner & Intermediate, a ***Practice DVD***

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Length:: 4:29 Mins

A Video clip from the actual DVD - all sound issues mentioned in other reviews have been fixed on the actual DVD. This is one of 4 musical tracks (one is no music). This is one of two instructional tracks.

As a teacher I'm always looking for ways to wind down and relax after work (preferably ways that don't involve mass consumption of alcohol!) I tried a Vinyasa yoga class with a friend and really enjoyed it, but it was a little too expensive to be a regular thing. I thought a yoga DVD would be an affordable way to try out my new hobby.

When looking for a yoga video, I tried to find one that would be good for a beginner (and I do mean beginner) like me, but also would still be useful once I got the hang of it. I chose Simple and Sweet because it looked like just what the title implied! It wasn't until after I received the video that I realized that you could change the soundtrack - there are different music selections and also different levels of verbal instructions. Genius! The first couple times I used the DVD I listened to the detailed instructions so I would be sure to get the poses right. But now I just need the names of the poses and I'm good to go. The different music choices make it a completely different experience each time (good for me, I get bored easily.)

The setting is beautiful - a sunset in beautiful San Diego, California. The narrator's voice is lovely and soothing. The poses are easy to get the hang of and they show modified versions for the less flexible crowd. I have no complaints!

I have found that this video has helped me feel more relaxed and yet also more energized. I think I'm going to buy these DVDs for my teacher friends for their birthdays. Some of them really need to relax.

This was not what I wanted but can't return it. There is no instruction, no pose lessons nothing. Just a bunch of people going through this flow routine. It's more a let's sit and watch these people do the same thing over and over instead of learning or doing it yourself. Very unhappy with it. Buy "Yoga: Gentle Vinyasa Flow" with Zyrka Landwijt instead! It has 6 routines, 3 1/2 hours of practice for beginner to Intermediate AND demonstrates 23 basic poses so you can learn to do it correctly!

where do i begin! i love that this video has 3 different soundtracks to choose from. i normally have to mute my videos because the soundtrack or the repetition of the instructions start to annoy me. but with this video, you have options! you can choose between detailed instructions, or keywords for the poses.

i'm a beginner with yoga, but this video was easy to follow yet challenging, and after finishing it, i felt rejuvenated! i like the relaxing atmosphere that this video creates. it's set outside, and the sunset is amazing!!

i definitely recommend this video for everyone!

I was introduced to yoga about 4 years ago with Bryan Kest's Power Yoga 1,2 & 3. I fell in love with yoga and thought all yoga DVD's were similar to this. Was I wrong!!! I bought DVD after DVD (Rodney Yee, Ana Brett, Mark Blanchard, to name a few) and was SO disappointed. There was always something lacking for me and I ended up selling them on Ebay. I realize everyone has their own preference in style, but the flow, poses, music and length of holds are important to me, and I like Kest's style. I thought I was going to be limited to Bryan's few workouts until now. This DVD is WONDERFUL!!! Very similar in flow to Bryan Kest, but what can I say? I now have choices in music and choices in how much instruction I want. My new to yoga boyfriend loves this workout also. I find the flow similar to Bryan Kest Power Yoga 2, but not alot of twisting poses. We were both very impressed with the final relaxation at the end. I am very pleased and highly recommend! I can't wait to try other videos produced from [...]

This DVD comes with an instructional practice and an asana timing practice. I really loved the asana timing option of this DVD. No need for chatter or too much instruction. The teacher just cues you when it is time to move to the next pose by just saying the name of the asana. Nice for those of us who don't need instruction on how to get in and out of asanas. With that, 99% of the DVD is silent (except for the music, if you choose music, which you don't have to). For me this is great to help me get more into the zone of my breathing and meditation, and be less in the critical mind. All DVD's should have this option. For me, it makes for a deeper practice! ~Namaste~

Good Video for the days I can't get to the studio. However, sometimes the poses are not held for the same amt of time on each side, I just pause until I feel I've balanced out the poses.

It was satisfactory. I thought there would be more variety of positions instead of the repetition of positions.

They really named this one right. The flow of movement is simple and very soothing for a true mind/body experience. Jennifer explains things well and inspires us to do better each time we watch the video and listen to the pose desciptions. The poses are suitable for beginners, yet can be adapted for the more experienced pracitioner. Then, when we feel as though we have it down pat we can switch to the other sound tracks that allow us to hear the pose names along with different background music. It is like having three products in one. The scenery and camera angles are interesting to watch and a relaxing experience without even doing a workout. I recommend this video for someone looking to get started with Yoga, or for someone wanting a great practice at home.

After months of not doing yoga to my old DVDs (I'd grown bored with them), I watched this one and got inspired to begin again. I like the gentle reminders to breathe, and the different music. Being able to choose which of the versions I want to work with each time provides the variety I need to keep me focused. This is an excellent DVD to get me back into the flow again.