Product Details

• Actors: Patricia Walden
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam
• VHS Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302481872
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,979 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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Yoga Journal's more advanced offering of yoga stretching exercises presents two routines for flexibility: back stretches and front stretches. Each routine begins with a short warm up, though if one is not already well practiced in yoga stretching techniques, not to mention already flexible, some of these stretches should not be attempted. Even the so-called "moderate" poses for those with less strength and flexibility are difficult to achieve. Patricia Walden encourages the viewer to practice often and work toward the stretching goals, and conscientiously demonstrates the stretches in a methodical manner. The principles of balance and strength in all parts of the body (achieved by practicing both front and back stretches) is a lofty goal for many, but one to work toward in small increments. The two distinct routines in this video are conveniently presented separately so that they can be combined or practiced alternately. (If you're not already on your way to yogic flexibility, in the beginning you may be sitting out a good part of this video.) The production value, like the other Yoga Journal offerings, is consistently good and even. Certain stretches require props such as yoga blocks, but chairs and phone books are a good substitute for the home user. --Gilia Angell

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If you're not already flexible, don't bother, February 20, 2000

By	Chris Theimer (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews

I found this tape particularly frustrating. It emphasizes backbends and nothing else. If you're trying to get overall flexibility(including your arms and legs), it's inadequate. Worse yet, if you've never been able to do a backbend, even as a child, you'll feel incompetant in no time.

If you want a good series (a) for more overall flexibility, and (b) with less intimidation, check out the Linda Arkin series.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent video, but not for beginners, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This tape was a wise investment for me. I am 47 and although the poses are challenging, they are all achievable. I have been doing some of them in a YMCA yoga class for about a year, but have found my attendance dropping off as it didn't fit my schedule too well. Having that small amount of practice was enough to encourage me to try Patricia Walden's workouts on Yoga Practice for Flexibility, and I have found them to be very beneficial. I would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in maintaining and/or increasing flexibility.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough and not for beginners, but excellent., July 7, 1999

By A Customer

I agree with some of the other reviews that this tape is for more advanced yoga students. It takes a lot of arm and leg strength, not to mention flexibility going in to repeat and hold backbends like she does. But if you are already on the road to being limber or have some good yoga time behind you, this is a tape with 2 very tough sessions that address flexibility as well as spinal health.