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Yoga For Inflexible People

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I don't normally recommend videos to people who are new to yoga. I've worked with several great yoga teachers over three years, and I know that it is important to have the opportunity to get feedback and advice from an experienced professional sometimes, in order to better understand the position and avoid injury. However, if you are getting started and don't currently have time to work with a teacher, I feel comfortable recommending "Yoga for Inflexible People" to you. The positions, and the movements into and out of them, are described very well on this video. Modifications with props such as blankets, blocks, and chairs are demonstrated and explained. The only thing I can think of that would make this DVD better would be a few minutes spent on the philosophy of yoga, and why it is counterproductive to "push" yourself into an uncomfortable position. When I first began yoga, I was, like most of us, inclined to push myself to the point of discomfort and a little bit beyond in a position, because I thought that that was how to "get better" at it. My teachers, however, repeatedly told me to find that place where it's uncomfortable and then ease off a little, and the exercise will actually be more productive, not to mention more pleasant. The importance of observing how your body responds when the pressure to perform is eased a bit cannot be stressed enough.

Nothing can take the place of a qualified and experienced yoga instructor, but this DVD is an excellent place to begin until you have time to work with an instructor, and a great supplement to a class to have at home.

As someone who is rather inflexible and who is beginning to explore the world of yoga, this is an incredible product!

I like to go to yoga classes, but have trouble fitting that into my schedule and following up in the weeks that pass between classes. So I had tried yoga videos by rodney yee and others, but found them to be far too fast paced to follow along, and had pretty much given up on them..

This is completely different from regular yoga videos or videos that have been transferred to DVD. There are sections on 1) standing poses, 2) seated poses, 3) strength and flexibility, 4) beginning basics and 5) shoulders and hips. It is made so that you can move between these sections to customize your workout and replay sequences within sections, when you want to see it again.
There's a ton on this DVD, something like 3.5 or 4 hours altogether, and it's fun to try and do different parts on different days.

I wanted to give it 6 stars, but amazon only allows 5!

It is very rare that you find a product that exceeds your expectations to such an amazing degree. I read about the DVD in Yoga Journal, which gave it an unbelievable review. I figured they were the professionals and they would know, they even said teachers should buy this DVD as a great reference for how to teach beginning yoga. And boy were they right! It has fantastic detailed instruction so you are safe to explore yoga at your own pace, but it really let's you access parts of the body that I didn't know even existed. And it is so relaxing! People who are looking for some fast paced workout to really sweat to might not be as thrilled, if that is what makes you happy (I got the Yoga for Athletes from the same company and these workouts are more challenging, but equally wonderful). Its message is at points subtle, but profound: observe carefully and you will be amazed! I have tried lots of tapes and this one doesn't have much fluff, but a tremendous amount of depth and worth many times its price. I CAN'T RECOMMEND THIS DVD ENOUGH!

If you want to be able to clip your own toenails when you're 85, this is the DVD for you.

I cannot understand the critcism of this DVD; "bland background, boring, expressionless face lacking warmth and personality...." PEOPLE! This is YOGA. It's supposed to teach us to focus inwardly. Those of you who require a pretty background and "personality" need some perky wench(s) in spandex at the beach screaming, "STEP IT OUT, STEP IT OUT!"

In time, I hope to learn all the asanas (poses) so that I won't need to watch it at all, although her voice is so soothing that I'll probably always want to listen, and that's saying a lot. "Personality" can wear very thin when you have to listen to the same thing everyday for months.

This is a perfect DVD for me...one that I'll actually stick to, and I'm now ready to get rid of all those aerobic/dance/yoga tapes stacked in the basement and gathering dust.

I used to be somewhat flexible when I was younger, but not anymore. I have been having back problems lately and my doctor said it would help if I were more flexible. I have been doing this DVD for about a month and I am feeling better in so many ways. I really started to feel the results after a week or so when I began to feel a better range of motion. It's not often that something comes along that feels like it can really change your life.

This review refers to "Yoga For Inflexible People" (Bodywisdom media)........

This workout is NOT "Yoga for Athletes" or "Power Yoga". It is exactly what it says it is. "Yoga for INflexible People". If you have found yourself here because that is you, then I highly recommend this workout.It is gentle and slow(as it should be) and yes, uses props such as chairs, blocks and a belt to help ease you into the positions.If you are like me and have days when you could tell 24 hours in advance that it will rain, or haven't worked out for a while or even if you just would like to learn the basic poses for yoga, this program will awaken your muscles and gently ease you into all the wonderful benefits this program has to offer. You should be in generally good health to start with,and don't think that you will not be getting a workout...you will!.

The program is a progressive one. It will take you through several levels of movements and you can progress with the program or return to a lower level depending on how flexible or strong you feel. There are dozens of workouts to choose from, and the interactive menu allows you to customize them in any way you want. The six main catagories are 'Gerneral 'Workouts','Shoulders', 'Hips and Back','Legs','Energizing' and 'Quieting'. In each of these catagories you will then find about 6 subcatorgies that range from the very beginning level to intermediate. Each of those programs also ranges in time... from 15 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes.The instructor's voice is soothing and the demonstrator makes it easy to follow. Of course it is always a good idea to view the movements before hand, and I would suggest starting with the general workouts to get the moves down.

On my better days, I incorporate other workouts, but I am happy to have this one to use and feel like I am getting in a good workout on those other days. I feel my heart rate go up, so I know I am still burning calories, and the effects of the workout help me with improving my strength and flexibilty.There is also the added benefits of increased energy and the quieting program for stress reduction. No matter how often you use this one, it will not be the same thing every time. Mix and match the routines in many different ways. You may even find after a while that you may not need the chair, or the belt to help you through!

A Yoga Mat is also highly recommended to help maintain your balance, and for keeping carpet fibers and dust away from your face. Oh...and about the chair...make sure it is stable and stationary(don't ask me to tell you how I know this, trust me on that one!)

The DVD is a nice quality, a good picture and the music serene.

Remember to breathe...Eat healthy..and enjoy...Laurie

I had been looking for a yoga DVD that I could do despite neurological damage from Lyme disease. This DVD is great! It is divided into sections that let you select length of workout and body part focus. It also provides options for extra support for postures that are difficult for those of us who can't stand for a long time or have balance issues. Prior to my disability I did yoga for a few years and loved it. This DVD allowed me to return to yoga. It also helps me to decrease the use of medication for relief from muscle spasms.

I am a physician who suffers from chronic neck pain due to arthritis. I have tried physical therapy, therapeutic massages, etc. to minimize the pain with limited success. I bought this DVD about a month ago when my physical therapist suggested that I try yoga. The results have been striking. The daily workouts ease my acute pain and my chronic pain has been diminishing as the weeks pass. I am off all pain medications. I have improved posture and mobility. My physical therapy visits are more productive. I would recommend this easy to use DVD for everyone.

I actually planned on purchasing Yoga for Inflexible People but noticed that at least 45% of people viewing this item had decided to purchase Power Yoga instead. I thought that seemed odd but I thought - maybe everyone knows something I don't and if they can handle it so can I. I am pretty inflexible and have suffered through a few live yoga classes (I was the guy sitting on 3 stacked yoga blocks in the back).
Well I purchased Power Yoga and felt really ripped off. It was obviously for people that have some proficiency in yoga, that have flexibility and don't need lots of instruction.
Obviously the producers of that DVD are trying to pull a fast one
by purchasing their own products on Amazon, to be able to direct people to their titles.
Hopefully people will read this and not be lured into purchasing workouts not appropriate for their level.

This DVD, Yoga for Inflexible People, has many sections to choose from depending where you lack flexibility. Props are necessary and there is thorough instruction on their usage.

I am hoping that by practicing this DVD I will be able to move onto the next level in my yoga practice.

The routines are gentle and there is detail on how to do all the poses properly to ensure that you gain flexibility.

There are also modifications and other items to help those who need more help, such as using props if you want to, I still use them but find myself relying on them less.

It covers all areas where you may need to gain flexibility (arms, legs, shoulders) and overall is a good way to start yoga.