Amazon.com: Trying to learn yoga from a videotape could try the patience of a bona fide yogi. How to know when your form is correct versus when you are risking injury? If you can't do that downward-facing dog with your legs as straight as the model on the tape, what's the best way? This beginner's boxed set solves the first problem through detailed and careful explanation of the asanas, then sidesteps the second by having two different instructors demonstrate both advanced and beginning version of each pose. It's a thoughtful, responsible, safe approach, one that reminds students to go at their own pace and to pay attention to their own bodies. Soft-spoken, non-intimidating Alan Finger begins each of the Yoga Zone's programs by demonstrating proper breathing technique. He then guides students through a clear, logical, and appropriately paced sequence of poses, emphasizing correct placement rather than throwing or forcing the body into position. The Introduction to Yoga program covers most of the basic asanas used elsewhere in the series, including the potted-palm series, cat, dog, mountain, and triangle, while subsequent tapes move on to more advanced variations on these fundamental yoga building blocks. The Conditioning and Stress Release program systematically relaxes every muscle in the body, and the more vigorous Flexibility and Tone uses standing exercises like sun salutations to build heat in the system and promote flexibility. Finally, the two sessions included on the Meditation tape provide a welcome reminder that yoga is about much more than just working out. Unlike many videos that bill themselves as "introductory," these Yoga Zone tapes will leave neophytes feeling relaxed and renewed rather than clumsy and confused. This is the boxed set to buy if you're looking for a nuanced understanding of how yoga works rather than just sweat-drenched intensity. --Mary Park
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Since getting this product about a month ago i can't put it down, it has changed my life for the better my posture has changed and my weight is controlled. Allan Finger is a very good host and the way ... Read More
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I have had excellent results after using this program for three weeks. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning a Yoga practice.
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I've only been through Yoga Zone's Introduction to Yoga and it is by far the best basic yoga instruction that I've seen. Alan Finger teaches in a simple, easy to follow manner and his team of Yoga practioners ... Read More
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I think this is a really good yoga video. The yogi is excellent at explaining the poses. My husband is a beginer, I bought it for him, and he actually uses it! I participate with him at times and find the video ... Read More
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"I have been taking a once a week class that I find to be "follow me" more than instructional. Being new to yoga I found this set to be great for a beginner and am looking for more DVD's with Alan Finger as instructor."
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