Comments on: Element Yoga for Weight Loss

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Once the instructor's ego trip is out of the way...
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The core of this workout is acceptable power yoga with the usual vinyasas--sun salutations and dancing warriors. It's fine for beginners with some yoga familiarity, has an acceptable flow, though there's little here I haven't seen in many other power yoga DVDs. Turner has a calm voice, gives some form pointers and cues well. I wouldn't recommend this to an absolute yoga beginner, but it might be all right for a first power style practice because the pace is slower than some.

Every "Element" DVD I've seen has been a worthwhile product.

I was annoyed though by Turner's introduction, that she teaches "celebrities," and is a "mind/body expert" holding a Master's degree in psychology. I can skip the ego display, thank you. Her affirmations, sprinkled throughout the practice (presumably evidence of this formidable mind/body expertise) were similarly juvenile to me. Anyway who claims herself a mind/body expert has just proven she isn't one.

I wish video instructors would teach without talking down to their audience.

By: Laura J

Laura J — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Outstanding Workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently started practicing yoga again after stopping a few years ago and have been looking for something new to replace my old DVDs. I bought one of another well-known yoga instructor's DVD and found it to be very challenging and not for beginners/intermediates as it was advertised.

Ashley Turner's "Yoga for Weight Loss" was just what I was looking for. The poses and pace make for an excellent cardio and core strength workout, and afterwards, I feel relaxed and accomplished. Ashley's voice is calm and encouraging and her instruction is clear and concise. I find her to be very motivational and look forward to more DVD releases from her.

As for the reviewer who's sour about the intro: I personally find it comforting to know that I'm taking instruction from someone who is qualified and think it should be mandatory for all instructors to give their credentials on their products. *smile*

By: Midwest Book Review

Midwest Book Review — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A gentle, wonderful, and easy-to-use resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hosted by expert yoga instructor Ashley Turner (who also holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology), Yoga for Weight Loss is a beautiful instructional DVD that walks the viewer through vinyasa flow yoga sequences and strengthening poses ideal for toning and improving one’s muscles. The vinyasa flows cause one’s heart rate to increase and provide a solid workout, while the strengthening poses help build muscle tissue. A psychological dimension to the workout promotes relaxation and tapping into one’s own power to create happiness from within. A gentle, wonderful, and easy-to-use resource, Yoga for Weight Loss is a choice supplementary pick for fitness DVD libraries. 53 minutes. Also highly recommended specifically for expecting and new moms is “Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga” ($14.98, 69 minutes) hosted by Elena Brower.

By: Mind Body Girl

Mind Body Girl — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Wonderful Workout!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I found this DVD to be absolutely wonderful! I thought it was practical and although I am at a very high fitness level I found it to challenge me very nicely. I did the DVD yesterday and I am already sore today in my obliques, upper glutes, legs and shoulders. I also believe that adding this yoga workout could promote weight loss! I felt so much better when I finished yesterday. I wasn’t fatigued or worn out. But I felt energized and in a “new place.” I thought the instructor was wonderful and calm. Element DVDs are fantastic! I look forward to more excellent workouts!

By: Madge

Madge — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This workout is surprisingly good
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like this DVD. It is easy to follow and the instructor is great; she is encouraging without being cheesy.

By: L. Kane

L. Kane — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Great video!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I went on a retreat with Ashley a few months ago, and was excited to hear that I could order the DVD for my home practice. She’s a fantastic instructor and more importantly a Life Coach! You get so much more than a tight tush with this one!

By: Tiffany T. Sanborn

Tiffany T. Sanborn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

almost as good as the real thing
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As someone who has taken a workshop at kripalu and gone to a retreat in vermont with ashley this DVD is almost as good as being live with Ms. Turner.

What you get on the DVD is a great workout in a short amount of time. You get bits of Ashley’s sage advice.

Since I live in Vermont and she (Ashley) in California, I am not blessed to be able to take her classes all the time, there for doing this DVD reminds me what is important and kick’s me into shape!

This is by far one of the better yoga DVD’s in the sense that you actually get a work out. I think alot of them are kept at a lighter pace so beginners wont hurt themselves, but I find them frustrating as someone who is more intermediate. Half the time I turn them off midway. To slow, or not enough difficulty. This one is not like that.

I will definetly do this DVD on a regular basis!