Yoga For Beginners II (Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics)

Yoga For Beginners II (Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics)

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Brand: Yoga.com
Performer: Patricia Walden
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-11-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Gaiam
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Movie Reviews of Yoga For Beginners II (Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics)

Movie Review: Yoga Basics it is, and a good starting point.
Summary: 5 Stars

First of all, let me say that Patricia Walden is awe-inspiring and that she radiates an almost preternatural calmness, which makes any of her programs soothing and relaxing to watch even if you don't actually try the poses.

As for this DVD, I started working with Patricia Walden's earlier release, Yoga for Beginners, and then bought this DVD from another company after seeing it listed as "Yoga for Beginners II" (which the other company claims will be the new name for the video). While there is some overlap between the two programs, they are very complementary and go nicely together. However, this is really more of a Pre-Yoga for Beginners program than a "II." The poses are generally (but not always) less difficult than the poses in Yoga for Beginners, and the standing forward bend is done in a very modified form. However, this program focuses much more on seated poses and twists than Yoga for Beginners does, and helps to increase and broaden one's exposure to the yoga practice. Also, there is somewhat more of a focus on the "flow" of the poses in this program than in Yoga for Beginners. The one real drawback to this DVD is that the explanation of each pose and the time given to the student to change from one pose to the next seem somewhat short, and I sometimes find myself hurrying to try to keep up, but I suppose that's why DVD players have pause and "rewind" keys on their remotes.

I recommend this video to anyone who is fairly new to yoga and wants a soothing and not-too-intimidating program, and to anyone who has been working with Yoga for Beginners and wants to learn more about the seated poses and twists. However, with this DVD or with any other yoga program I have found, I also recommend that you purchase a good, basic yoga book so that you can read pose descriptions and look at pictures on a much slower and more detailed level, so that you will better understand how the poses should feel. "Total Yoga" by Tara Fraser is a very good basic book which I found both helpful and enjoyable, and "Yoga - The Path to Holistic Health" by B.K.S. Iyengar is also very helpful for the beginner. The Iyengar book is especially helpful for some of the more basic poses because of its 360-degree photographs and detailed instructions as to corrections to be made and points to watch for when practicing.

Namaste, and a peaceful practice to all.

Summary of Yoga For Beginners II (Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics)

Includes 5&ndsh;part workout. Special DVD edition includes many extras including a fold&ndsh;out pose guide,exclusive,in&ndsh;depth interview with Patricia Walden,menus that let you jump right into workouts,and a bonus 30&ndsh;minute yoga class with review,additional instruction,and new poses.

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