Customer Reviews

YogaWorks for Everybody: Body Slim

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In addition to YogaWorks Beginners' AM/PM, and YogaWorks Fit Abs DVDs, YogaWorks has the BodySlim DVD whose focus is on weight loss. After trying out the other two DVDs, I was excited to work out to this DVD. This is an intense and challenging workout that increases body conditioning and strengthens the core. During the workout I could feel all of my muscles shaking and my heart rate going up. I like to challenge myself during this workout, but afterwards I feel so energized that it is all worth it. I am convinced that if I keep on working out to this DVD, I will continue to lose weight. I usually bring this DVD with me when I travel to help me maintain my workout routine and use it as an alternative to going to the gym.

Love this video. I have defined my arms and abs especially. I workout with it at least 2-3 days a week. Everytime I use it, im engaged and focused. The switching between standing poses(slow burn) and cardio moving makes it so that it is strenth and cardio.
I would rate this as a intermediate to high intermediate level yoga(but not advanced). When first did this video I had to use modfications(showing in video) or break at certain points, but dont get discouraged. I think that after 2 weeks, I was pushing through and feelng good.

Another reviewer gave this a 1 star because it wasnt a mind/body style. To that I would argue that any yoga is mind/body. Its your time with your body, breath, and your strength in building your power. This happens to be a slimming class which is moving, not still meditation. I wouldnt punish the video for being what it is. If you want meditation, this isnt for you. If you want strength and definition and weightloss- this is your video. Good luck. Namaste.

Intelligent yoga exercise sequence taught by a very experienced teacher from YogaWorks in Los Angeles. The instructor, Jesse Schein, gives clear and concise instructions during the main "Body Slim Class" segment which is just under fifty minutes long. This DVD also includes a fourteen minute "Learning Guide" by another YogaWorks instructor that covers the basic building block poses, how to perform them correctly and also the sanskrit names. Jesse Schein's "Body Slim Class" starts with some floor warm-ups and then progresses through a standing sequence. During the "Body Slim Class" Jesse talks you through the sequence and demonstrates it at the same time, while a room of students follow along. One of the students models a modified version of the sequence for beginners. Jesse is a very popular yoga instructor with a loyal following and teaches a PACKED class in Santa Monica. I highly recommend this DVD if you're looking for a challenging workout taught by someone that knows her stuff!

For someone who is not terribly experienced in yoga and is looking to tone up and lose weight, this video is perfect! I love that there are both cardio and slow burn sections woven together. Even though I'm not very flexible, I could do all of the poses and sequences. If you can't keep up with the video, there is an easier version that is shown as well.
Overall, this video is great. The instructor is motivating and very precise. I can already feel a difference in the way I feel since I've started using this. I would absolutely recommend this DVD.

I just tried this yoga workout via Comcast On Demand and loved it. Its the first yoga workout I've done that really made my entire body sore and really fatigued my muscles. I run on a regular basis so this yoga DVD is a nice addition to my workout. Since Comcast On Demand is no longer playing this yoga class I decided to purchase the DVD on Amazon!

I am addicted to this video. I am a beginner and I started with the YogaWorks Beginners video to get used to all of the basic poses. When I first tried the Body Slim video, I was pretty discouraged. It was really difficult for me to keep up and at times, I just had to stop and watch in amazement. I decided to keep practicing the Beginners workout for about two weeks, and after that, I was able to do the entire Body Slim workout. I need to use some of the modifications, but I can keep up with everyone on the video and it is a fantastic workout. It really gets your heart pumping, but during the slow burn routines you are able to find your breath and cool down again. I love it! I do this complete workout 2-3 times a week. In combination with the Beginners video (I rotate between them), and after about two months of doing these workouts, I can see and feel a huge difference in my biceps and calves, and I am also seeing change in my stomach and thighs. Highly recommended!!! I always feel energized after this workout, even into the next day.

I used to go to YogaWorks when I lived in LA and have been searching for a decent Yoga class and/or video ever since we moved back to the DC area. Nothing has quite lived up to the classes at YogaWorks so I was so insanely happy when they released these dvd workouts! While their classes will always be superior, the Body Slim comes pretty close and it had me sweating!! I highly highly recommend it! It goes by super fast and before you know it, you're cooling down and you've had a fantastic workout. Love YogaWorks!!!

I workout between once and twice a week with the yogaworks body slim video and it always makes my body feel like it's gotten a great workout. I like how it starts off with easier cardio and slow burn sequences and works up to more challenging postures. It has also helped me with stress and tension; my upper back feels a lot better (I am in front of a computer most of the work day). Would highly recommend this video.

I love this video because you get good, deep stretches as well as cardio in one workout. If you have never done yoga, the instructions are clear enough for you to follow and one of the instructors does modified versions of each exercise. If you have done lots of yoga, you will still get a good workout.

I love this video. I did it initially through my cable company's on-demand service, and as soon as it was over I immediately got on Amazon and ordered the DVD. I do this almost every day now and it is fantastic! Cardio has always been difficult for me to stick with, but with this routine I am so focused on my breath and alignment that I barely notice the physical exertion until I'm finished and covered with sweat. Probably not ideal for someone who is very new to yoga, as you move through poses very quickly during the cardio sequences. But, for someone with a bit of experience with the basic poses, this is a fantastic work-out.