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Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses. Filmed in Jamaica, the content in this progressive workout is surpassed only by the white-sand beaches in the background. This regimen includes great information, cuing, and scenery--not to mention how relaxed you can feel after an intensive yoga experience like this. --Olivia Voigts

Product Description

Studio: Koch International Release Date: 07/24/2001

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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Take it very easy in the beginning and you'll be OK, June 3, 2004

By	R. A. Ward "speedbmp" (WV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had a bad back for the past five or six years, and nothing I've ever tried has really worked on it. I thought perhaps that "Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back" could help me. I'll just say upfront that I'm not an exerciser. I sit on my butt all day at work, and while I do common household chores, I get terribly bored with workouts and so I rarely do organized routines. I also had never tried yoga, although it seemed a lot more interesting than many workout styles I have looked at.

The instructors were quite clear and the setting beautiful. My back was also hurting pretty bad that first night because I overdid it without realizing it. I cannot stress enough that unless you are some kind of yoga master you must TAKE IT EASY when you are starting on this program. No matter how easy their movements seem, just be a lot more careful than you think you need to. After I experienced that terrible soreness, I continued doing the program but was much, much more careful. Now, after a couple of weeks, my back feels overall feels better and stronger, and the after-workout soreness has lessened considerably.

89 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but effective, August 1, 2001

By	J. A Carty "Jessie Carty" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have only been doing yoga for about 3 months and I am about 75 lbs overweight but I really love the Yoga Zone videos and DVD's. This one really does work your back muscles. I was very sore after the first use. Some of the poses may be quite difficult for the first time yoga practictioner but even for an experienced one you can really feel these excercises. This is a great one to alternate with Yoga for Abs.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really helped my back!, January 14, 2002

By	"maelinn" (Highland, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I bought this video after suffering from chronic back pain due to an injury. The movements are well explained and fairly easy to perform. In fact, I couldn't imagine I was really working my back. The next day, though, my pain was gone. I love this video and I recommend it to anyone with chronic back pain.