Prenatal Yoga
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Movie Reviews of Prenatal Yoga
Movie Review: love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved doing this dvd during my first pregancy! I was sad that during my second pregnancy because I was unable to do yoga due to breathing problems, but I defiantly recommend this work out to any one who wants to feel amazing while pregnant! The collection consists of three work outs and a relaxation section. Although Shiva Rea is not pregnant, all the models are pregnant and represent the three trimesters. The yoga moves are designed to accommodate your growing bodies need during the trimester. Do I feel that this helped with child birth...no, but it help through the uncomfortable portions of pregnancy, especially through the hot days of summer. Her focus is on staying healthy for the baby. There is never any reference doing yoga now to get back into pants latter. This should be how all prenatal exercises programs should be! Sadly, so many tell us how we should look based on the medias distorted representation of body image. But I guess that it what sells. Do this work out for yourself! Continue to do Yoga after your pregnancy is over, because it will help your body recuperate. Do not go crazy with your postpartum weight loss, it is not good for you and not realistic. Yes, the starlets are losing tons of weight with in months but they trainers, nutritionist, and full time nannies helping them get red carpet ready. Is this realistic? No. Eat healthy, stay strong, and losse weight for yourself.Movie Review: Awesome dvd. Perfect for me in my 3rd tri - expecting twins!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am expecting twins, and am in my 30th week. I have been so uncomfortable lately, tight, and needed something to help me feel better. I got this as a gift. I have done yoga before pregnancy for 2 1/2 years regularly and loved it. I stopped going to classes once I got pregnant because of morning sickness, and haven't gone but twice since. Now that I've done this workout, I'm going to do it every day. It was amazing. I loved that there is a model for each trimester. I just followed the woman in her third. But there is one doing modifications for 2nd trimester, and first.
As an athlete who worked out a lot before pregnancy, I never expected being as exhausted and sore as I am. But carrying twins, I have felt like I've run a marathon before I've even started my day. This DVD is for those woman who need good stretching, breathing, and relaxation. Don't expect to get cardio. But at this point in my pregnancy, I can only handle the bear minimum. This DVD was fantastic. With the modifications for each trimester, you can make it as easy or hard as you like.
I have recently ordered two other DVD's, and I'm hoping they compliment this one. But if I did this each day the rest of the trimester, I wouldn't mind that either. I HIGHLY recommend this video, especially for woman late in pregnancy who want a pick me up but can't handle strenuous, or intense exercise.
Movie Review: Great if you like to "hold the pose!"
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently seven and a half months pregnant, and I had been using a different prenantal yoga DVD (The New Method) until just a few weeks ago. I felt frustrated with the New Method DVD because I could tell how much flexibility I was losing, and it was NOTHING like the yoga classes I had taken every week for the past couple of years, but it was free, fun, and fit in well with my cardio and strength routine, so I just went with it.
I decided to purchase Prental Yoga with Shiva Rea, and based on previous reviews, I was skeptical that it would be challenging enough for me. But I LOVE it! It's the same sort of hatha-oriented poses I am accustomed to. Most importantly for me, it requires you to "hold the pose" as opposed to doing vinyasa or ashtanga-style "flows" like with The New Method. For me personally, holding a stretch for a good long time and really breathing through it is the only way to really increase/maintain my flexibility.
Shiva's voice is soothing (although some of her pronunciation can be a little distracting), the modifications are mostly appropriate (I still do some poses the second trimester way even though I'm in my third trimester now), and I feel GREAT when it's over. I highly recommend this for other pregnant yogis who like to "hold the pose!"
Movie Review: Shiva Rea vs. Elena Brower vs. Kristen Eykel
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently tried all three of these prenatal yoga dvds and they each have some good qualities. I am 6 months pregnant and started yoga 4 months ago, so I am a beginner. Here is my rank order:
1. Shiva Rea Prenatal Yoga
2. Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga with Elena Brower
3. Yoga for your pregnancy with Kristen Eykel
I like Shiva the best!
- 3 women on the dvd showing modifications for each pose, based on your trimester
- great pace & poses for beginners
- easy to follow and plenty of time to move from pose to pose
- shows how to use a chair, blanket, strap, & blocks for comfort
- has plenty of relaxing time at the end
- easy comfortable tone throughout
Elena does not have any other women on the dvd with her, so she does not offer any modifications. Her poses are a little more advanced for a beginner. She does offer a great pace and relaxing feel. Lots of leg work.
While Kristen does have 2 other women on the dvd with her she talks too much for my liking. It was hard for me to focus on my breath with her talking all the time. She also offers much more advanced poses and moves too quick for a beginner like me. I would only recommend this for someone who is more advanced.
Movie Review: Definitely recommend
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this video during the early part of my last pregnancy (I went on bedrest at 20 weeks so I couldn't do yoga beyond that) and I found it very easy to follow. The exercises are simple and the directions are clear, and you can see what each of the models is doing with each pose and there are explanations and close ups of the modifications for the second and third trimesters. There are three models to follow one for each stage of pregnancy and even if you are not that far along you can modify your poses according to the other models if it is more comfortable for you. I do not practice yoga on a regular basis and the only other time I have done any kind of yoga was during a previous pregnancy. Best of all I felt energized and relaxed after doing the exercise routine in this video.
Shiva Rea has a soothing calming voice and the music and background are very unobtrusive. I liked this video so much I am planning to get her postnatal yoga video now that I've given birth.
I also want to respond to a previous reviewer and let others know that the intro can be skipped by pressing the skip forward button on your remote control because it is a little long to watch each and every time. However it should be watched at least the first time.