Gentle Yoga for Every Body

I'm brand new to yoga. I'm working on getting healthier by fixing my health problems which have been caused by a very poor immune system all of my life. I am not thin at all, and definitely not flexible enough for standard yoga, nor healthy enough for that as well.I found this DVD by doing a lot of searching on Amazon and Google. I saw that it was specifically geared toward those who were not as flexible, not as fit, etc, so I decided to buy it. I am glad I did.Honestly, the first time I watched some of the DVD I chose the first (top left?) video from the most gentle section. I was laughing inside, because I was ignorant of the fact that just exercising your eye muscles and rolling your shoulders and remembering to breathe and focus on the breath was very helpful. Though it hurts my eyes to do that, so I don't, but it is a great introduction to Yoga.I put the DVD away for a few months since it just didn't seem like somethign I could get into. I had bought a yoga mat, 2 blocks (as a set) and a cotton strap at the same time as the DVD so I had what I needed to start.I just started using the DVD about a week ago. I decided to start with the Gentle Routine (middle section) and the Hips video which is the left column, middle title. I have been malnourished due to severe health issues with not being able to eat unless I have an awful reaction to the food, and have a lot of numbness over most of my body, and have definite weakness due to lack of proper nutrition (maybe B vitamins or Zinc, something...) and could barely stand up out of bed, or the couch or worse, the toilet. My legs were weak enough for me to require being in a wheelchair OR non-stop use of a walker... Knees giving out when walking or standing, etc.After that first morning doing the full routine I felt so much better over all but was still weak, and could barely get off the floor. The only way I still can get off the floor is to put my right knee on one of my blocks, left knee on the other, hands on a chair or couch and then fight to get up.The next morning I woke up and noticed that my legs were stronger! It was actually a significant strength increase! So I've been doing some form of leg exercises every day (minus one day this week). Either 30 minutes of yoga (that Hips routine) or 10 minutes of stationary recumbent bike. Both have great benefits for me, though i feel much better overall when I do the Yoga.I am no longer falling when I try to get up but can't due to lack of strength and stability. I no longer fall when simply trying to sit down on the couch (where i sit halfway then fall due to lack of strength). My knees are much less likely to buckle for no apparent reason.My core is strengthening, I am starting to gain a little bit of feeling back in my abdomen and legs. I am so very happy to have purchased this DVD! I am now ready to continue doing Yoga every day! I am now hooked!Cons:Scenes in the individual videos seem disjointed, the video freezes in between scenesThe Title Menu takes longer than normal to load and be usable, it seems to have been made using low quality materials and proceduresPros:JJ Etchells has a very calming voiceThe routines are doable (for the most part) for me right now, and I will be able to do the others soon I'm sureThis has helped me tremendously in only a week!Not super expensive to buy.I highly recommend this DVD for those who are interested in starting Yoga but have physical challenges preventing them from starting at a more "typical" pace or set of routines. My mom was even able to do the same routine I do (the Gentle section, on floor and seated version for Hips) on the floor on my yoga mat even though she is has a severely degenerated spine due to multiple forms of arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid) and likely has osteoporosis. She did much better than I ever expected and completed the entire routine! I was very happy to see that. So this is even doable for my mom with her severely degenerated spine. Heck yeah!

I just received the dvd and have begun working through it. The inclusion of the talk by HH The Dalai Lama is a welcome addition and goes a long way into helping connect the physical poses of the dvd with a more full lifestyle. The best definition for yoga, in my view, is "unity," and as such, full yoga practice needs to go beyond the physical. Emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects are real parts of life, and the unifying of these with the body is my goal with yoga. While the dvd did not really get into how the physical practices might serve to bind the whole being together, the Dalai Lama's discussion of compassion and being serves as a very worthy reminder and hint at what might be gained.So far, I have found the routines easy to follow, but a little bit rushed at times. I have realized that my broad chest means that I am still inhaling while the video instruction has gotten half way through the ex-hale. Adjusting to this is not really difficult fortunately as once I view it, I can practice easily at my own pace. I am also noting that the video does a good job at reminding the viewer to proceed at the appropriate personal pace. I cannot quite stretch and twist my arms as well as the instructor, while my waist movements seem to go even further than the instructor. Given this, it is easy for me to see that where I need work and am able to work with the video to find ways to get my waist to assist my arms.I would like to know more about coupling Bhakti, or devotional yoga with that Hatha yoga of the video, but realize that this is not the intent of the video here. What is promised is delivered. I have found that Crowley's Eight Lectures on Yoga (yes, Aleister Crowley. He was not quite as beastly in my view as he is usually portrayed), which is easily available for free on the net, serves to cover a lot of the philosophical and historical ground, which I consider important, and then coupled with the the physcical moves and Dalai Lama's words on the dvd, I have a pretty full program. I should not forget to recommend attention to the diet when working on one's lifestyle of course. That might be a very personal matter, certainly, but I would really think that it is very important to keep in mind when practicing yoga of any sort.I should note that I am not really a beginner to yoga, but am trying to return to practice, so it is possible that I have something of an advantage here. In short, the dvd does not provide the whole picture, but does what it promises. Other supplemental research is most likely a good idea for any student, but what is appropriate is bound to be a matter of personal preference. I am sure there are not many others out there, for example, who are going to find running to Aleister Crowley much help, lol.

I have a bad shoulder/arm due to injury, as well as some more generalized joint problems, so was looking for something gentle that would allow me to safely improve my flexibility. This DVD fits the bill.It's broken down into three difficulty levels -- Very Gentle, Gentle, and Gentle Challenge. Within each of those levels are a variety of different routines that you can choose from, depending on your needs and abilities. I am still only on the Very Gentle level, but have found a routine that works very well for me. I'm not yet able to do all of the exercises in that routine, but am improving each day.The instructor explains and demonstrates the poses very well, and she's very clear about not having to push yourself if a pose proves too challenging. This allows for a comfortable pace tailored to your specific needs. It also feels great to see progress -- something I couldn't quite do one day, I can do a bit better the next, and better still the next.The setting is calm and relaxing, and it's very easy to keep up with and follow the routines. I'd thought that yoga wasn't something I would be able to do at all, but this DVD has proven me wrong.For people who are super fit and flexible, this DVD is probably way too beginner-ish. But if you have any kind of physical or mobility issues, or just lack flexibility, give this a try. The different routines take various approaches that ensure there will be something for everybody -- for me, the routine sitting in a chair works best, but for others the lying down routine might fit the bill, for example.Very pleased with this so far and would recommend it to anyone who thinks yoga is out of their reach.

This video is awful. After each pose it fades to a scenic background and then back to a different pose. It takes a long time between poses. Also, even the challenging gentle yoga routine is too easy. I was not impressed with it at all!

It's ok not quite what I expected but I'll use it.

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