Product Details

• Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: September 6, 2002
• Run Time: 73 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006L2ZU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #413,437 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Actor

As a yoga instructor, I often encounter "veterans" of the Sun Salutation who, much to my surprise, do not perform its component postures correctly. This is a problem, because poor technique increases the risk of injury and dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the routine. Forunately, after a few classes under my instruction, they are brought up to speed and begin to see the great results they've been missing out on. This was the motivation behind "The Sun Salutation Survival Kit, Intermediate"; I wanted to provide video audiences that same access to the Sun Salutation's many potential benefits.

Product Description

You may already be familiar with the sun salutation, but are you sure you’re performing it correctly? In the experience of host Evamarie Pilipuf, whose background in exercise physiology and classical dance gives her a unique edge in movement analysis, the answer is probably not. As she eloquently demonstrates in this eye-opening, 50-minute yoga workout, there’s more to the sun salutation than just calling out the names of the poses. Your instructor should be delivering an exhaustive verbal inventory of each posture to best ensure proper form and reduce the risk of injury. Locking the elbows, rushing through the poses, and dropping the shoulders excessively during the lowered plank are just three of the many common mistakes made in this sequence. By addressing the sun salutation’s intricacies, you’ll unlock powerful muscle-sculpting potentials for your upper body, legs, abdominals and back. If you are completely new to the sun salutation, this video is a must if you plan to learn it at home. In addition to its customized yoga routine, this video boasts a 20-minute post-workout tutorial to further explore selected yoga techniques, answer frequently asked questions, and deliver a bonus "Park Bench Yoga" routine.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for intermediate yoga practitioners, November 12, 2002

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This review is from: Yoga in Nature Series: The Sun Salutation Survival Kit - Intermediate [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I couldn't believe the 50 minutes went by so fast, but boy, did I feel the muscles on the back of my arms! I've been doing yoga for a couple of years now, and was surprised at just how much of a workout I received. Ditto for the low back, which is good because I tend to be weaker there. A tip to those trying the tape for the first time: take full advantage of those gentle reminders to modify the degree of difficulty based on what's comfortable for you, especially for the Cobra stance....trust me, you'll still get a great workout. And while I was thrilled to feel my leg and arm muscles working, I equally enjoyed the subsequent "cool down" section of easy floor poses and of course the final relaxation/meditation. I also found the bonus post-workout program extremely helpful-I'm actually using a few of the "Park Bench Yoga" stretches periodically at my desk! Overall, a challenging, nicely instructed yoga workout, with plenty of information besides. This video will definitely keep me busy for a long time.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely production, November 14, 2002

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This review is from: Yoga in Nature Series: The Sun Salutation Survival Kit - Intermediate [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Just as in her previous video, which I love, Evamarie gives great instruction. Plus there's the gorgeous scenery, lovely soundtrack - which doesn't drown out her instructions - and an innovative workout - it's not just sun salutations but a well rounded workout. She shows how to safely approach the poses, and her instructions are very detailed and clear. She also mirrors the poses - which is quite unusual in yoga videos - I personally find it very confusing when instructors don't do this. There's a nice relaxation at the end of the workout too which is always welcome! After the workout she gives further instructions to answer any more questions one might have, and a great extra - park bench yoga - a routine one could even do at the office. Very useful!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique teaching style, August 27, 2003

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Bundita (Arbovale, WV USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yoga in Nature Series: The Sun Salutation Survival Kit - Intermediate [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Evamarie's teaching style is unique and lovely; she guides you fluidly through the sequences, emphasizing flow and proper body dynamics over strict form. I was struck by the way she never stops moving throughout the entire class. For those who like a stiller approach, this is not the tape for you! In the warmup, she guides you through a series of wrist and hand exercises that feel like a prelude to a bellydancing class. The sun salutation she teaches is broken out into steps more like one might expect from a beginner's lesson, in fact, I'd place the difficulty level of this tape somewhere between beginner and intermediate. I only give her 4 stars because I think the breath, an essential element of flow, was not given sufficient emphasis, and because there were two occasions when she seemed to proceed without telling the listener, a slight problem when you're doing the yoga and not watching the tape. Aesthetically, the tape has nothing lacking; nice outdoor setting, and Evamarie's voice is low, soothing and easy to listen to. I even found her foofy costuming a pleasant contrast to her personal style which is entirely down to earth.