Prenatal Yoga
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Movie Reviews of Prenatal Yoga
Movie Review: WONDERFUL prenatal exercise
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is truly terrific. It is very easy to follow, and the instructions are very clear. As a long-time yoga lover, I am pleased to see that the video gives subtle but important safety instruction, along with emphasizing the usefulness of isometrics during yoga. In general, though, it is super relaxing. Three fifteen minute exercise segments plus a guided relaxation section at the end make for a perfect after-work yoga session. For the last couple of hours at work every day, I look forward to coming home, getting out my mat, and settling into these relaxing (yet challenging) stretches. I can feel my breath capacity expanded after completing the workout. After using this in my first and second trimesters, I am very impressed with the clear modifications and with having the different instructors in different stages so you can see how the modifications work. I hope to use this DVD up until the very end of my pregnancy. The relaxation benefits are incredible.Movie Review: Excellent DVD for strengthening and centering
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is wonderful for a relaxing and strengthening yoga practice. Shiva Rea and 2 other guides demonstrate the poses, modified for all three trimesters. The poses are a combination of modified yoga poses (like triangle and warrior) and relaxing stretches and movements (like rotating your hips and kegels), all of which feel wonderful on my uncomfortable body.
I was regularly practicing yoga before I bought this DVD, and now find it more enjoyable than my "live" prenatal yoga or other yoga classes that I attend.
Sometimes I complete the entire DVD (3 sections to total about 50 minutes) or I just do one section for a quick relief on my back when I don't have enough time.
I find that it is not "calorie burning" or a "workout", but at the end, my muscles feel tired and awake and I can sleep better at night. Highly recommended for women who appreciate the relaxing and strengthening that yoga can offer.
Movie Review: Practice breathing, stretching and relaxing
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent DVD for expectant mothers in all trimesters. My recommendation for newbies is to watch the entire DVD once, to be aware of what the poses are and it'll make your workout much more enjoyable.
The instructor plus 2 students, each in a different trimester, show 3 ways of doing each 'asana' or yoga pose. Do the poses gently, especially in your 2nd and 3rd trimester, and with practice they will be become easier and more fluid.
I especially liked the stretching moves. The backache and stiff joints of pregnancy are greatly eased by these. I am in my 5th month and have done the DVD once and loved it. I don't have the yoga block and strap that they recommend so I didn't stretch as far as I could have. But even without these, I had no trouble following the instructor.
I would highly recommend this DVD to any expectant mother - whatever your pre-pregnancy fitness level. I hope you enjoy it.
Movie Review: Great Yoga Video
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this video and the Crunch Yoga Mama video. I like both but I think this one is more in depth. I feel like I get a better yoga workout.
In response to some of the posts that had negative things to say...first of all I don't care that this video uses a voice over. Because once you do a video a few times you don't look at it as much. It didn't bother me at all. Also, so what if the instructor is not officially pregnant. In the video she represents first tri with 2 other women (one in second tri and one in third) behind her. I for one like it when the instructor says exhale and inhale because it helps me to remember which one is more beneficial for that particular move. The instructor's voice is soothing, the music is relaxing, and the setting is very peaceful.
I definately reccommend this video for those looking for a more in depth yoga video and not just and easy relaxing video.
Movie Review: Good DVD for first pregnancy
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm in my first pregnancy (only about 7w) and I really wanted to incorporate yoga into my prenatal health care practice. I've done a fair amount of yoga over the last several years, but I still found this DVD challenging and refreshing. I like that we get to see women at three stages of pregnancy, and it's great how the postures are modified for each stage. Also, I appreciate how she tells us the benefits (to women, to the baby, and to aid with pregnancy and labor) of each posture. My only "complaint" is that the women don't do the "mirror image" of the postures, so if you are new to yoga it might be difficult to follow some of them (especially the twists) at first. The other thing to be aware of is that she uses props (a block, a strap, a blanket and a chair). I have all these, but someone new to yoga should be aware that they'll need these pieces. Overall, I look forward to continuing my yoga practice with the help of this DVD!