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Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies

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This workout will de-mystify the mystical so that anyone can experience the fabulous benefits of yoga. Today, many people use yoga to help alleviate back pain, reduce stress, and increase flexibility.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ DV12037
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2001
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Sara Ivanhoe
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Starz / Anchor Bay
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005LQ08
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 607 ratings

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dandeliondreamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners-- even burns calories
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2003
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I had wanted to try Yoga, even tried another tape at one time and just didn't care for it. My hamstrings are really tight, and I've always felt that I just could not do the exercises-- the other tape I did confirmed that opinion because it just jumped into major stretching without much warm up, and did not show any modifications. It also was a little irritatingly "new age"-- and though I know that meditation is a crucial part of Yoga, I was not interested in turning it into a religion-- which the other tape seemed intent on doing.
So this tape, with it's no nonsense approach, coaxed me into liking it. Some of the stretching is hard-- I can certainly see why people like Madonna are so buff in the arm muscles-- it takes effort to do the poses for the 6 breaths you have to hold them. The instructor is not too "simperingly" sweet, but clear, precise, and friendly. No annoying giggling, or over coaching like a cheeerleader ("come on, you can do it, you deserve to be fit cause you're a great person" blech) I feel I can continue doing this workout for a while, learn the basics, and maybe move into more complex work, which the later half of the DVD provides.
You should have a chair handy when you start, and maybe one of those easy to find yoga mats (I got mine half price at a discount store). Also, maybe a towel, and some sort of band (a belt might work, but they sell special yoga bands too) for one of the poses. Try to clear your head as much as possible-- since you have to breathe through your nose, if you have any allergies (which I do) try to control the stuffiness if you can. (I know that sounds weird, but it will make it more pleasant if you can do the breathing). There is an option on the DVD for instructor cuing only-- so you can play your own music and still get the cues.
Finally, for people worried about calorie burning. According to a website that I use to monitor calories burned vs. activities (it's free-- write to me if you want to learn the URL) the 51 minutes of stretching yoga that this DVD/video gives you burns a total of 165 calories. You burn approx. 3 calories per minute. It's not exactly boot camp, and it is not cardio, but combined with a cross-training sort of program, this is a good light calorie burning day stretch. It's important, when you're trying to sculpt those muscles, to stretch them out. This video/DVD will be a crucial step to doing that. This may not be the DVD/video for people who are into the more spiritual aspects of Yoga, but she does address them some, enough for those of us who don't want to go too far into it. But it's a great one for getting started.
Good luck!
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kerry holcomb
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2003
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I recently began exercising regularly to lose weight and get fit. I was curious about yoga for a while, but never got around to trying it. I purchased the Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies thinking this would be perfect for me, because I had never done Yoga and was totally clueless as to where to start. Sara Ivanhoe is a great instructor. She starts off slowly and shows you how to do each move. She takes time to set up each pose correctly so that you get the most out of each one. Although the video is basically for beginners, there are also modifications you can work up to. I have to say, after using the video for about a month I feel more flexible and strong. I wasn't planning on using this video to lose weight, but I think it has helped me achieve my goal of becoming more flexible, which has been beneficial to my exercise routine. The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because after a few weeks I started fast forwarding the first part of the video where she explains breathing and how to set up each pose. Other than that, I think its a great start for beginners, and those who have never done Yoga in their life. I can't wait until I am able to work up to Sara's next Yoga video
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Lunataina
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Beginners & Do-It-Yourself
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2002
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This DVD is excellent for starting out in yoga. I have been interested in Yoga for years, but due to lack of funds and time have never been able to actually go to a yoga class. Instead I bought several videos, some better than others. The problem was that I always felt I was doing things wrong, and unfortunately non of the other videos ever took the time to really explain what I was supposed to be doing. This DVD is different. It explains in detail the correct way to perform each posture without being condesending, tedious or intimidating. It gives down-to-earth instruction for people who want to learn yoga, without necessarily getting deep into the spiritual aspect of yoga. The DVD allows you to skip to specific poses which you may want to review, and it includes a basic 12 posture workout and an intermediate workout which goes into 9 poses you can graduate to once you feel comfortable with the first 12. After watching this DVD I am able to go back and watch and follow my other yoga videos knowing that I am doing the postures correctly. I also feel much more confident about moving on to other yoga videos with more challenging postures. Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies has really helped me improve my yoga practice. I would recommend it highly to anybody who wants to start practicing yoga, as well as people who, like me, have had some experience with yoga but are still not quite sure they know what they are doing.
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A. North
5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle and thorough introduction to Yoga
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2001
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After being frustrated by Patricia Walden's "Yoga Practice for Beginners," I was concerned that I just couldn't do yoga. I felt confused and ungrounded. I bought Sara Ivanhoe's "Yoga for Dummies" and was gratified to find it a clear and friendly introduction to yoga practice.
I found Sara to be an appealing and gentle instructor. She started out by covering breathing, something notably absent from Walden's tape. As Sara described the details of each pose, I felt confident that I was doing them as correctly as possible. She shows modified versions of postures using a split screen, something I appreciated. While I felt challenged in the workout, I didn't feel overwhelmed. I experienced each pose at a deeper level than I had with the previous tape. This was a great place for me to start.
While the IDG standard icons (tip, myth, etc.) and their accompanying sound effects were a bit annoying, I felt I could block them out and focus on Sara's instruction. I know that I will probably move on to other yoga videos in the future, so I'm okay with having extra details on this tape. I do wish the relaxation post was held longer (I liked Patricia Walden's version) but Sara's execution fits with the pace of the rest of the tape.
If you're new to yoga and unsure of your flexibility, I recommend you start here.
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Battery Charger This is not my front door as I live in an apartment. I suspect it was delivered to 211 Glenn Hawthorne Boulevard. I'm in a wheelchair and don't want to pick up my order. Please deliver it to my apartment at 25 Glenn Hawthorne Bolavard apartment 211. thank you
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for Dummies
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
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Another favorite exercise DVD that I enjoy. I like Sarah Ivanhoes attitude when I slip up and make a mistake. She tells me to forget about it and to keep moving.
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Diogo Martins
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for iniciants , and a do it yourself (with no personal teacher)
Reviewed in Spain on January 12, 2013
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Simple , but effective . Recommend to anyone lookind to Yoga for integration in life , well explained . Good for those who just want a do it yourself solution in the pursue of Hatha Yoga for personal health and realization . Defently recommend in the cases just quoted . Do it yourself :-) !!!
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Lizzy
5.0 out of 5 stars a great start
Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2010
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I had never done Yoga before and I thought it might be kind of hard to learn it from a book.
This DVD is perfect for beginners !

It contains two workouts.
The first one is called the "daily dozen" and is a programm designed for your "first time". It isn't difficult or hard but eases you into the positions and focuses on teaching you how to breath right.
Then there's a second programm that contains all of the "daily dozen" but without that much introduction and with increased speed [e.g. shorter breaks between the yoga-positions] and another new yoga-pose, perfect if you have already done the first programm a couple of times and don't need that much instruction.

All of the positions are explained very well and there's also "modifications" in case you want to intensify the workout or in case you find the pose too hard.
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Alan Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for dummies like me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2009
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I bought this because (for a whole load of reasons) I never seem to have time to commit to an organised yoga class.

It turned out to be an excellent and very useful purchase. There are two ways you can use it. If you're a complete beginner, as I am, you can go into the section which shows each of the twelve featured asanas (poses) individually, and spend time going over a particular one until you "get it" and can do it without having to constantly refer to the dvd. Alternatively, if you are comfortable with the asanas, you can opt for the section which allows a complete runthrough of all 12 asanas in sequence.

You can of course go straight into the runthrough if you wish, but if you find you're having difficulty with a specific asana then a quick visit to the first section will allow you to focus on that one and (as I mentioned earlier) go over it again and again till you master it.

Where appropriate, Ms Ivanhoe also offers suggestions for aids you might find useful, along with easier variations on specific asanas. These provide a simple yet highly effective way make the asanas more accessible to those of us who are a bit less flexible or who perhaps have some physical restriction on their range of movement. She also caters for those of us who might want to "push the envelope", by highlighting a few more challenging variations on some asanas.

Ms Ivanhoe demonstrates the asanas clearly and informatively, with a bit of commentary as she goes. Her voice is easy to listen to, and her tone is friendly, encouraging and entirely non-patronising. She's lovely, too (but then I would say that, I'm a guy......)

Buy this dvd. Now.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2020
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This made it easy to know if I'm doing the exercises correctly. Great for beginners
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