Search - The Essential Yoga on DVD

Not for the serious practitioner...

Kirstie8 | New England, USA | 05/19/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I just purchased this 2 dvd set because of the incredibly low price (school book sale). I am somewhat of an intermediate practitioner and find that the cues are sometimes not accurate, the names of the poses aren't often correct, the video quality is so-so, and as one of the other reviewers wrote, there are many choppy sequences which results in the lack of a full "class" of yoga postures. A series of yoga poses should ALWAYS include breathing at the beginning and end, as well as an ending relaxation. The dance section is fun though, and if you already know your body and how to properly do these poses, it can be a decent supplement to your other dvds and classes."

Too much to choose from...

V. Gray | Ohio USA | 11/09/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This DVD was chopped up into segments that didn't give you the length of the programs. If you decide to do a few of each section then you would have to stop the program and forward to the next. I would have preferred a Hatha yoga workout with relaxation and meditation at the end. The relaxation tends to be skipped on most dvd's as the do not feature the body scan which is the most important part of the relaxation exercise. I like a dvd that flows like a class..with a beginning and a definate end."

Great for the Beginner

D. J. Draper | Berthoud, CO USA | 10/21/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This DVD had everything I was looking for: an introduction to some of the basic yoga postures (such as the tree and downward dog), as well as a great stretching workout for the whole body. The wonderful British accents of the instructors are terrific for relaxation--another big plus. Although the editing is a little sloppy (it's obvious that some segments were spliced in from other videos), it can be overlooked in light of the overall package. This two-disc DVD is probably not for the hardcore yoga enthusiast, but perfect for the newbie. Because it provides such a wonderful balance to my cardio and weight-training regimen--and because it feels so darned good--I actually look forward to popping it in the DVD player."