A.M. and P.M. Yoga
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Movie Reviews of A.M. and P.M. Yoga
Movie Review: Rodney has encountered a new fan
Summary: 5 Stars
The last time I had done yoga was about ten years ago so I decided to pick it back up with Rodney Lee due to a number of recommendations. This DVD contains two excellent yoga practices which are perfect for virtually all levels of yoga practitioners, particularly advanced beginners to intermediates and it was perfect for me. Although both practices are labeled as being 20 minutes long, the actual time varies a bit: AM Yoga has a 4-minute breathing exercise followed by a 12-minute yoga program, and PM Yoga is approximately 24 minutes. Both of these programs are probably doable to those new to yoga, they do assume some prior familiarity with the poses (total yoga newbies will find Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice for Beginners to be an excellent place to start).This disc has beautiful scenery and music which is a plus.
The AM Yoga provides a practice so gentle that I've frequently performed it upon first waking up and while still in my pajamas. He also starts with lying down relaxation, which I think is not necessary in the morning (I catch myself falling back to sleep). The simple breathing exercise helps your mind to focus, and then the basic twists and other poses which follow help your body to awaken. Rodney Yee is an excellent instructor who provides flawless cuing and who has an extremely calm, soothing voice--ideal for anyone who is not a morning person! PM Yoga is a very nice practice for winding down, relaxing, and stretching. It also begins with a short focus on breathing, encouraging you to turn your attention inward "where it's quiet." The practice moves from a seated to a kneeling position and also includes traditional standing poses such as a warrior and lunges. This is a great end-of-day workout or a quick practice to fit in anytime you need to relax. Patricia Walden is also a very good instructor, but her cuing is not quite as accurate as Rodney's.
Overall, I highly recommended this DVD as an essential component of your yoga home practice collection.
Movie Review: Excellent DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this DVD shortly after beginning a regular Yoga class, so that I would be able to practice at home in my spare time. At first, I found this DVD to be a little too easy, in contrast with the class, but over time have grown to love it. I usually skip the relaxation part (at the beginning) and go right into the A.M. Yoga with Rodney Yee. Not only is the music soothing to the ear, but Rodney's voice is very calming and his nearly-naked body is in perfect shape. The A.M. portion features several stretches that really "wake up" the body and prepare it for the day ahead. His focus on the lower body (especially the part where he uses the strap) really works wonders. The P.M. section, with Patricia Walden is a little more difficult, but just as effective. The beauty of this DVD is, that the workouts are short, and therefore much easier to fit in to a busy schedule than some of the other 70 minute Yoga DVDs out there. If you have never done Yoga before, I believe that this would be the perfect place to start. Warning: It can be addictive. I now almost suffer from withdrawl if I go too long without doing some kind of Yoga on a regular basis.
This DVD is considered a beginner's workout, which means the poses are not too complicated and are held for very short periods of time. Once you have mastered a DVD like this, try Rodney Yee's intermediate DVDs. Then you will explore much more difficult poses, held for longer periods of time, which can be very challenging. With both intermediate & beginner's Yoga, it is very rewarding to find that poses that seem initially impossible become easy with continued practice (and patience).
I have since purchased several other Yoga DVDs and Videos, and must admit that the A.M. Yoga workout is still the one I do the most. If your life is full of stress, pop in A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners and melt the tension away. Namaste.
Movie Review: Two excellent practices for virtually all levels of yogis
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD contains two excellent yoga practices which are perfect for virtually all levels of yoga practitioners, particularly advanced beginners to intermediates. Although both practices are labelled as being 20 minutes long, the actual time varies a bit: AM Yoga has a 4-minute breathing exercise followed by a 12-minute yoga program, and PM Yoga is approximately 24 minutes. Although both of these programs are probably doable to those new to yoga, they do assume some prior familiarity with the poses (total yoga newbies will find Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice for Beginners to be an excellent place to start). I have been practicing yoga for several years and am now at an intermediate level, but I continue to use both of these practices on a regular basis.
AM Yoga provides a practice so gentle that I've frequently performed it upon first waking up and while still in my pajamas. The simple breathing exercise helps your mind to focus, and then the basic twists and other poses which follow help your body to awaken. The practice is led by Rodney Yee, an excellent instructor who provides flawless cuing and who has an extremely calm, soothing voice--ideal for anyone who is not a morning person! PM Yoga is a very nice practice for winding down, relaxing, and stretching. It also begins with a short focus on breathing, encouraging you to turn your attention inward "where it's quiet." The practice moves from a seated to a kneeling position and also includes traditional standing poses such as a warrior and lunges. This is a great end-of-day workout or a quick practice to fit in anytime you need to relax. Patricia Walden is also a very good instructor, but her cuing is not quite as accurate as Rodney's.
Overall, I highly recommended this DVD as an essential component of your yoga home practice collection.
Movie Review: Yoga that's actually relaxing
Summary: 5 Stars
I keep being told that yoga is supposed to be relaxing, but until I found this DVD, my perception was the opposite. My first yoga class was a disaster; my legs hurt so much that I could barely walk for the next three days. Most DVDs I've purchased see yoga as a sport and similarly try to make it hard on the muscles, but this one is different.
A.M. Yoga with Rodney Yee is my favorite. Mr. Yee has a soothing voice that gently relaxes my body. Instead of strenuous poses, the workout focuses on stretching and meditation. A beginner who has no familiarity with yoga terminology could easily follow along. All the positions are fairly natural and gentle. The only flaw is that I do not think this workout would make me "energized" for the day; instead it makes me so relaxed I feel as though I can fall asleep afterward.
While Patricia Walden also includes meditation and relaxing exercises in her P.M. Yoga workout, she also includes some more strenuous standing poses. I would not recommend this workout to a true beginner because she does not provide enough instruction on how to adjust the pose if you are not flexible enough to do it. In the middle of holding a pose, the screen would occasionally flash to an easier version with props, but this was not shown or described enough to really help a novice. Once you know your own ability and how to adjust poses to your own flexibility level then you can safely tackle Walden's workout. The props bonus instruction on this DVD will help somewhat, but you really need a comprehensive instructional DVD in my opinion.
If you are looking for a strenuous workout that will build your strength, this is definately not a good buy, but if you want a relaxing way to begin and end your day, check out this DVD.
Movie Review: Review of AM / PM Yoga
Summary: 5 Stars
"AM / PM Yoga" is one of at least ten yoga videos that I own and I have recommended it to more people than I can remember. I still even have the VHS, have bought and given away several DVD's, and finally decided to keep one for myself! I use this DVD often even though I have more advanced yoga videos or take outside yoga classes, because I particularly enjoy Rodney Yee's style of instruction which is guides the user very gently and slowly. Although I am not a physician or chiropractor by profession, I have sustained injuries, but I very much like Rodney Yee's style of instruction. It is great for someone who is just learning yoga, not accustomed to exercising frequently, or recovering from injury. This is also a great DVD for traveling or for someone who has a busy lifestyle - but wants to ensure that regular exercise is a part of his/her lifestyle and daily practice. There is just enough time to understand the practice, wake up those muscles and introduce you to yoga. It's very soothing and relaxing. I use the AM Yoga portion of it more than the PM, again because I like Rodney Yee's style of instruction compared to some of the other yoga DVD's that I have. I've bought several other DVD's with Rodney Yee, which are for a more advanced user, but this is great for the beginner or someone who practices infrequently. This is also very conducive for home use where there is no intructor to help physically with poses. One caveat for the beginner is to be careful holding some of the poses when you're doing it at home (or while traveling) and on your own. But do enjoy it and make it a part of your daily routine!