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Rating: - strengthen your mind and body
I bought these tapes because I wanted to increase flexibility and strengthen and tone my body. I found by buying these tapes I have strengthened physically, as well as mentally. I had always wanted to take a yoga class but I work the nightshift and have a toddler son, so commiting to a class schedule was difficult. I bought these tapes because of the high ratings on Amazon and great reviews by everyday people like me. I cannot stress how wonderful these Beginner Yoga Zone dvd's are. In one month I have increased my flexibility, strengthened my body, and I see muscle tone starting to appear. The instruction by Alan Finger is so easy to follow, even the first time through. There are 4 dvd's in the box set and each one is individualized and easy to follow, even if you have never done yoga before, like me. I see improvements in flexibility and strength each time through these tapes, and that is truly rewarding. There is a spiritual quality you get from yoga that will not be understood until experiencing it yourself. Yoga reminds you how wonderful you really are and to take time for yourself, you really deserve it. I will be buying more yoga zone tapes in the future, and I encourage you to do so too.
Rating: - Expert Instruction!
I first began Yoga in the latter 70's, but stopped when the aerobics craze hit full swing. I had also purchased Alan Finger's book "Yoga Moves" in the 80's, which is also available on video and is taken directly from the book, which came out in 1984, but is a little outdated now. However, the "Yoga Zone" tapes are his newest works and with them you CANNOT go wrong! My spine is out of alignment, which has caused some back and shoulder problems and pinched nerves. My chiropracter advised me to take Yoga up again. He couldn't emphasize enough how good it is for you, so after researching tapes and reviews for some time, I decided on this set. Alan gives VERY clear and detailed instructions throughout, so your are only limited by your own level of skill and capabilities, but that will change with practice. The workouts are nearly an hour each, but it doesn't seem long. Yoga is supposed to be as much introspective as it is physical, and the slow precision that Alan undertakes is the perfect accompaniment to tune into yourself as you perform the "Yoga Moves". Don't let the term "Beginner" fool you. I tried the Yoga for Dummies, which is very well done, but is for EXTREME beginners. This is more advanced than that, but not extremely so, so your goals should be easy to achieve with time and practice. Alan is a Yogi-raj and has practiced Yoga for 40 years now, so he knows what he doing and so will you if you follow these videos!!!
Rating: - The best prescription for fibromyalgia sufferers!
I got this set recently after concluding physical therapy for fibromyalgia. Much of what I did in PT involved stretching, so I thought, "Why not?" This is a great program...did the Stress Relief and Conditioning one last night--my back hasn't felt that good in over two years! Also, you can do this any time that is good for you. As a mom who works outside the home, this is the greatest asset because you are able to fit it into your life so well. It doesn't feel like exercise (though it certainly conditions you very well!)...you look forward to doing the program at the end of the day. Even my husband, who is a distance runner, does this program, as it benefits his running. I find Alan Finger's instruction very thorough, easy-to-follow, and soothing. His voice is great! Not sappy or annoying in any way...really pleasant, as a matter of fact. I am feeling so much better after doing this program regularly that I am going to ask my rheumatologist if I can try to discontinue my medication (Celebrex and others) and see if the yoga is all I need to feel good. I'd rather cope with my condition in a natural way, if possible! I highly, highly recommend this program! Get it, do it regularly and feel good!
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