Element: Yoga for Beginners

Element: Yoga for Beginners

Element: Yoga for Beginners
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Actor: Elena Brower
Brand: STARZ HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 51 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-12-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: ANCHOR BAY

Movie Reviews of Element: Yoga for Beginners

Movie Review: Enjoyable for strong beginners but not suitable for novices
Summary: 4 Stars

This is a 51 minute yoga program taking place on a lovely ocean cliff surrounded by colorful flowers.

Elena Browers has a gentle, soothing voice. I appreciate that she reminds us how to hold our gaze, breathe and even "slightly smile" (this becomes a thing - it's kinda cute). The music is very soft and New Age sounding.

The main menu has two choices - Play and Chapters. The submenu for Chapters has these parts:

Breathing and Warmup
Standing Poses/Sun Salutes
Twists/Hip Openers
Backbends
Forward Bends/Stretch

So one can certainly do the the disc in sections, but it's plain this is intended as an entire workout.

The postures are straightforward enough, but I admit being surprised the DVD is marketed for beginners. I have a hard time imagining a yoga novice would be able to follow along. One is expected to know what many of the postures are without discussion, and things move strongly and quickly. The only real rests are downward dogs until the backbending section (which finally provides a few crocodiles).

While Elena shows a mastery of graceful pose transitions, the choice of pigeon pose and the forward half split are odd beginner choices. Someone who is not very strong will need to create rests a few times, even though none of the poses are complicated. A strong, more advanced beginner will enjoy this DVD, however. I will add this to my rotation for a good basic yoga conditioning.

Recommended for advanced yoga beginners or possibly strong fitness buffs interesting in seeing what yoga is about.

Summary of Element: Yoga for Beginners

The instructor, Elena, was kind enough to answer some questions from Amazon.com about the Element line of DVDs.


You have an impressive list of celebrity clients--Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts and Rebecca Romijn among others. What do you try to bring to a yoga practice that draws in people who literally have access to the best teachers in the country?

Each of my clients receives what I've learned from my teachers; attention, precision and authenticity. Celebrity or not, I always offer my complete focus in order to understandably articulate what each student needs, speaking to their bodies, their minds and their hearts. Ultimately, the alignment cues I offer are not just for the physical pose, they're intended to help my clients to observe and refine their inner connections, enhancing every experience.

What are the biggest benefits your students reap from yoga?

Consistency and healing. My teachers have taught me to attentively offer meticulous alignment instruction so students may have a direct experience of healing. When you're consistently aligned physically, your breathing deepens, your mind and heart begin to work in clear harmony with one another, and invariably your body heals in a subtle way. This healing, whether physical or emotional, is reflected in every one of your interactions and relationships.

Who is this workout good for?

If you're curious about yoga, this is an inspiring introduction. if you've got a practice already, you'll find this is a respectably challenging sequence for a led home practice. And if you're giving the gift of yoga to a friend, this DVD sets the standard for beauty and production quality. .

How do the Element DVDs differ from other workout programs?

Element DVDs are presented by teachers who have spent many years learning, practicing and teaching; it's an honor to be included. Each of us endeavors to offer a strengthening practice to challenge you to shift toward balance in both mind and body. In particular, this yoga sequence will provide practitioners of all levels with an uplifting, motivating practice for years to come..

Tell us about the connection between this production and the efforts to reduce global warming.

Anchor Bay Entertainment recently became a corporate sponsor of the Arbor Day Foundation. For every four Element DVDs sold, a tree will be planted in a national forest- so when you're harmonizing within yourself, you're also harmonizing with the environment. Over the course of 50 years, that single tree can provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycle $37,500 worth of water, and control $31,500 worth of soil erosion.


Yoga is one of the best ways to cultivate a connection between your mind and body. It tones muscles increases flexibility calms the mind and can improve overall health. Filmed on a lush tranquil location overlooking the Pacific Ocean this unique beginner yoga sequence will teach you yoga breathing and take you step by step through a full range of yoga poses that will strengthen stretch and revitalize your body. You will notice results from your very first practice and as you become familiar with the postures both your yoga practice and your body will evolve in an uplifting and truly empowering way.Elena Brower is a Certified Anusara Yoga instructor and has been teaching for over 10 years. She is the founder of Virayoga in Soho and has been featured in such prestigious publications as The New York Times Yoga Journal and In Style magazine. Named one of New York City's top yoga teachers by Fit Yoga magazine Elena's clients include Gwyneth Paltrow Naomi Watts Minnie Driver Eva Mendes Carla Gugino Christy Turlington and Rebecca Romijn. Her teaching encourages observation connection empowerment and healing.Element is proud to support the Arbor Day Foundation. For every four Element DVDs purchased a tree will be planted*. In addition to generating oxygen trees provide air pollution control and decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide levels thereby reducing global warming. www.arborday.org *up to 20000 trees annuallySystem Requirements:Length: 51 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS/YOGA Rating: NR UPC: 013131535099 Manufacturer No: DV15350

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