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Flexible Times (15 Minutes+) and Targets Makes Me Flexible
I travel alot (cars and planes) so I started developing issues with my back, the seats wreck havoc. Someone recommended yoga to help and I found this DVD. It is perfect for my needs.

It is set up to target areas (Hips & Back, Legs, Shoulders) and also provides sections of General, Energizing and Relaxing routines. I started originally with the Hips & Back section, but now also use some of the other sections. The variety is great, each section has about 1/2 dozen routines or so. Just as important there is a wide range of times so I can choose what I want. About 1/2 of the routines on the DVD are 30 minutes or less and 1/2 of those are 20 Minutes or less, so there is a good selection for me on the days when I have less time. (I take a laptop with me when I travel and find these short routines great when I am on the road.)

Another thing I like is the use of props, the strap and blocks really helped me get into positions comfortably, but as I progressed I found I used them less (and of course you do not have to use them if you are comfortable without them.)

To the extent that there is a negative, the set is not a beach scene, but it is not a concern for me because I am trying to learn. I much rather have the flexibility I am developing as oppossed to the beach, and I have enough photos from my trips if I want to look at beaches :)

I am not as flexible as I want to be quite yet, but feel the improvements when I travel

good attention to detail but...
so boring! It is hard enough for inflexible people to get down on the floor to do yoga why bore them silly in the process? I am a dance trainer and am always looking for new flexibility "tricks"for my more iinflexible students. I did learn a few things here(which is why I gave an extra star) but I think there are more enjoyable ways to increase one's flexibility.
For fast results and a more fun workout I would recommend any of Ana Brett & Ravi Singhs DVDs over this one. Their Ultimate Stretch Workout or Beginners and Beyond are great for those who are stiff as a board and would like to see some quick progress.

Conflicted-Almost impossible to rate this
Very clear, detailed instructions, excellent for someone who wants to meticulously focus on individual poses, as well as complete a large variety of sessions.
However...the asana demonstrator is excrutiating to watch. I got it despite the reviews pointing out her lack of charisma; after all I figured it is merely a matter of personal taste. Not so. She has a totally flat affect; a downturned mouth, a sour expression, and seems devoid of any personality; comes across as a depressed robot. Worse still she is unusually ungraceful for a yoga teacher. She may do the asanas with great attention to detail, but it is unpleasant to watch her.
I was torn between appreciation for the voice over details,(the voice over is pleasant) the excellent pace, and the only occasionally annoying music, and feelings of being tortured by looking at the demonstrator.
If you can take it, the lessons are very good. I am willing to put up with it because of this. Note: I have many other yoga DVDs, some with instructors I love, some I find annoying. I have never seen anything even remotely like this.

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