Posted on Monday, 2nd November 2009 by oildrops
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Brand GAIAM Mind-Body-Health
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4 out of 5Title notwithstanding, Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss isn't likely to promote weight loss any more than lots of other videos will. But that's not a knock--it merely reflects the fact that anyone who practices yoga regularly and conscientiously can both shave off some extra pounds and significantly reshape his or her body. With four different instructors simultaneously demonstrating a single program, each providing different modifications of the same poses, Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss delivers a thorough, well-organized practice that can be undertaken by users at all levels of experience, fitness, and flexibility. After a gradual warm-up sequence, Suzanne Deason and her fellow instructors lead you through a series of standing asanas, back and forward bends, twists, and so on, with the proper technique and function of each pose explained clearly and concisely. The result is a workout that's challenging but not overwhelming and that should stand up to plenty of repeated use. All in all, another good offering from Living Arts. --Kelly Welldon ....read more
Tags: Conditioning, GAIAM, Loss, Mind-Body-Health, Weight, Yoga
Posted in Health Fitness, Healthy Choices | Comments (10)
November 6th, 2009 at 12:00 am
One of the best beginning yoga DVDs out there
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Of all the many beginning yoga DVDs that I have tried, this one wins hands down. It is easy to follow and Suzanne is very thorough in her explanations. The 4 different instructors showing 4 levels of technique is a huge plus. In 2 months I have greatly increased my flexibility and my sense of well being. Highly recommended, esp. for beginners!
November 9th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Love It!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used this dvd in the past and lost it….Now I have found it on Amazon and it is just as amazing as it ever was. It is a full yoga workout that causes you to loose weight and gain control in your core and other muscles. It tones and tightens and increases flexibility
November 9th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Ugh!! Terrible
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’d been doing yoga for about half a year when I bought this DVD. I wanted something that was still simple, but with some different poses. I liked the idea of the personal trainer to explain some of the poses in greater depth, never did get around to using it.
Suzanne is a terrible instructor. She doesn’t give clear direction on how to transition from one element of a pose to another. These are her directions to go from standing Forward bend to Victorious pose: “Sweep you arms forward and breathe, breath”. She is terrible, frustrating and a waste of money in my opinoion. I will never buy anything with her again.
November 12th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Great Yoga DVD
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I already had the VHS tape of this program but with nothing to play it on any longer, I ordered the DVD. Lots of bonuses on the DVD! If you are a beginner to Yoga, this is a great place to start. One word of warning, you will not lose weight just by purchasing the DVD. You must actually DO the Yoga routine for it to help.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Yoga DVD by Suzanne Deason
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Simply a great DVD. The instructions were smooth with a rythmic pace that can be followed easily by anyone primarily the beginner.
Love it. I use it practically everyday. As a matter of fact, I have bought other instructional DVDs since owning this one and the others are a disapointment. So i will be buying antoher one of Ms Deason’s DVD very soon.
Great product. thanks.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:00 am
One of my favorites
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For beginners or those less flexible this is an excellent DVD. It’s one of my favorites, not too long, great instruction, instruction for different levels of fitness and overall a good, yet gentle workout….I recommend it to clients all the time and now own the DVD because my old VHS just wasn’t cutting it any more.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:00 am
BEST all around yoga DVD for the bucks…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve purchased several yoga DVD’s over the past 5 years. This is the only one I turn to again and again. Suzanne’s cuing is great, her voice is melodic, and by the end of the program, I am in a much better place mentally than when I started. Don’t let the title fool you; this is a great little yoga workout (especially for those of us over 40). Well paced (not too quick or too slow) with a good combination of poses. Really works well for those stuck at a desk all day!!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:00 am
This was just what I needed
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Some reviewers are saying this is not a “weight loss video” but i disagree. I’ve been trying to work out since I was ten. Because of aerobics- I permanently ruined my left knee, for a long time workouts=pain and permanent damage. So when i bought this it was purely to meditate and stretch. After the first session, my back felt better than it had since i was a child. I have upper and lower back pain as i work on computers all day. Nothing else worked to allivate the pain but this video, so i did it all the time. To my suprise, i did lose weight. I found myself one day, lower than my high school weight. I never intended to lose weight but i am more than pleased. I believe it also helps with depression. Why well… because it brings relief. It makes you aware that you are doing something good for yoursef and your going to feel better and look better and when you feel better it starts a chain reaction it the right direction for a change.I feel like this video saved and changed my life for the better and i tell as many people as i know about it.
November 25th, 2009 at 12:00 am
confusion about the Title/contents
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I watched the Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss – Deluxe DVD Edition from my Local Library.
It was so good.For the basic Yoga poses this DVD is good, well balanced, Easy to do.It has 10minute warm up then 45 minutes yoga poses.
It has 5 workout levels.
1- unmodified version
2-1/4 modified
3-1/2 modified
4- 3/4 modified
5 – combined
After doing few modifies ones I did the unmodified version an di liked it.
Thats why I ordered 3 DVDS of the same type.
What I got had only 4 levels.
It doesn’t have teh Unmodified version. I was so upset, I asked Amazon about this , The sent me replacemnet DVDs at NO cost.
But those are also have the same problem.
Contacted the CS , she said I can return all the DVDs and they will refund the money.Yes they did refund the money. I ordered 3 DVDs from AMAzon market place which also has the same problem.
I can say the GAIM- who distrubutes this DVDS has marketed so many versions of the same DVD.They cut corners here and there.Really no body can tell what is inside the DVDs by looking at the title.
Suggestion to GAIM- Please market 1 version with out any confusion in DVD titles.
But Amazon did very good.They tried their best to replace the DVDs .Atlast they refunded my money.The custmoer support at Amazon is excellent!
I can live with the other 4 workout levels.
But What I got from local Library is the excellent one.
Why should they market a DVD with same Title and different contents?
November 29th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Good for increasing flexibility in hips and hamstrings
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This DVD is a great stretching yoga program for people with tight hips and hamstrings (like myself) or for more mature adults new to yoga. Don’t plan on losing weight doing this DVD alone. As with any yoga or pilates DVD you buy with weight loss claims you will need to do cardio of some kind regularly and eat sensibly. Note: if you have fairly inflexible hamstrings you will need to purchase a yoga block for support. Other equipment you’ll want–mat, a blanket to fold up, and a towel or stretchy resistance band.
What I love:
The instructor spends a lot of time stretching out your hamstrings–it feels great.
There are four women showing various levels of modification so I know where I am and what I’m working toward
Its easy to follow
Its a relaxing series of poses
When I am disciplined and do the DVD several times a week I become more flexible.
What I would improve:
There are no men in the DVD so my hubby doesn’t want to do it
It would be nice to work up a little sweat, but whatever
BTW, I’ve had this DVD for 2 years. I only stopped using it when I was pregnant. It’s a nice DVD to have in your collection, but don’t expect much toning or weight loss from the DVD alone. Keep your expectations at hamstring and hip flexibility and you’ll find it worth the money.