Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
by Andrea Ambandos
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Director: Andrea AmbandosBrand: Koch International
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 40 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-07-24
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: KOCH VISION
Movie Reviews of Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
Movie Review: Back Saver!
Summary: 5 Stars
The short and quick version --
PROS
1. Always releases tension, stress and pain in the back ( at least for me).
2. Lots of cues and reminders to breath, and good visualizations and explanation techniques that really help put you in the correct form.
3. Two short sessions of 20 minutes each makes it easy to fit into a regular work out schedule. Could be a good 'stretch' for after aerobic work outs.
4. The instructors are not overly perky, nor pushy on the spiritual aspect that some yoga tapes offer.
CONS -
1. Pretty simple poses; not much challenge or room to grow if you are at anything more than beginners status.
2. For some, frequent cues could be annoying. Such as those with more yoga experience.
3. DVD itself is short overall compared to most yoga dvds. Which could be a downside for some. But for the price tag, I still think its worth it.
My longer review with a little more detail-
I first took a yoga class to fulfill a required health course credit in college. I enjoyed it so much that I have dabbled in it for years Never as steady as I would like, but some classes here and there, and several videos.
I have always had some back issues. I have horrible posture, and slight scoliosis. This often leads to back pain. Yoga had always helped somewhat, but I wondered if there was specific DVDs for the back, like there were for arms and abs and such. I found the Yoga Zone Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back DVD.
When I first tried the DVD out, I was a bit disappointed. It seemed like there wasn't a lot of variety, and I had hoped for more poses, and it didn't seem at all challenging. However, I noticed that whenever I was having back pain - usually after killing it with some pilates or aerobics and not keeping correct form - that doing this video always eased the pain. That in itself is enough to make me love this video.
I also like the frequent cue-ing on the breathing. When I have stepped away from Yoga for awhile, its nice to have frequent cues to remind me to breath. I also like the two 20 minute sessions which allows me to fit it into my workout schedule much easier considering I have two young kids at home. I also really like to do one session after an aerobics work out to stretch my back and other muscles.
Although, those frequent cues and the short sessions could be cons for those who are well into yoga at this point. Maybe another 20 minute session with more focus on strength of the back would have been nice.
I would actually probably be more likely to rate this 4.5 stars than 5, but 4.5 isn't and option, so I went with the five considering what a wonderful effect it has on my back pain and the great job that is done with cues and explanations.
All in all, if you have back pain, its worth it to try this out!
Summary of Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
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