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Rodney Yee: Yoga Burn [DVD] [2005]
Average customer rating
4.9
(30 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Rodney Yee: Yoga Burn [DVD] [2005]
Customer Rating
5
Burning awareness
on October 2, 2009
Posted by: IvySantaFe
from Undisclosed
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This is a beautiful, mindful, and potentially powerful yoga practice. It is true that there are no big surprise poses in this sequence--all are well-known, fairly basic level poses. The main audio option contains some instruction, but mostly about moving into and out of the poses; there is not much about alignment within the pose. Complete beginners may need more instruction and modifications than available here. The other audio option omits instruction at all, containing only prompts for moving from one pose to another. The basic poses, simple instruction, and deemphasis on speed makes this dvd a good place for advanced beginners who have some knowledge of the poses to deepen their understanding of them, and for anyone, irrespective of level, to work on the mindful awareness aspect of their yoga practice. The intensity in this dvd comes, not from speed or difficulty of poses, but from deep, slow, conscious repetition of fundamental asanas, with the time to build awareness of movement into, within, and out of them. Yoga is not meant to be a purely physical activity. The awareness aspect of yoga is rightfully considered advanced practice, and the familiar poses presented here allow the mind to take precedence. The point is not merely physical endurance (though, if done right, this sequence will also challenge the body in that way). The purpose is at least twofold: physically, to develop long and lean muscle through slow repetition of simple postures, and mentally, to use the simplicity of the poses as a platform for developing presence and awareness with each pose. Yoga is, after all, about the mind-body connection, and this practice aims at allowing the time and space for working on this crucial element. For those ready to move their yoga practice beyond the physical dimension while still developing the body, this is a lovely practice dvd. The asanas are presented in small cycles of three poses or so with about three repetitions each, so it is hard to present an exact sequence, but here is a list of poses, roughly as they appear in the practice: Staff, Flying Crossed Legged Pose, Cobbler, Half Boat, Boat, Simple Crossed Leg Twist, Cat, Down Dog, Plank, Cobra, Single-legged Down Dog, Triangle, Warrior 2, Standing Forward Bend, Chair, Standing Side Stretch, Warrior 1 and 2, Low Lunge with backbend, Low lunge with hands in reverse prayer, Bow, Cobbler with forward bend, Head to Knee forward bend, Wide Angle forward bend series, Seated Forward Bend, Back Stretch, Reclined Bent Knee Twist, Bridge, Reclined Leg Stretch, Reclined Crossed Leg to Chest, Corpse.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Pamelamay
from Tully, NY 13159, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have nerve pain throughout my body. The 50 minute session helps me with my pain. I am loyal. I do this every morning 5 days a week. I have more energy and less pain. I started with the beginners session and worked my way up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: LoveYoga2
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the BEST yoga video I have ever seen! It helps tone muscles and it is so meditative! I HIGHLY recommend it to those who are all different levels. You can build up your strength at your own pace. I have personally given this DVD as a gift to at least five (5) other people!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Mms1
from pittsburgh
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I only got through one half of this practice. I was absolutely engaged to be one with the breath and the movement. Rodney's form and demonstration bring me to new focus on my own body movement and I found an incredible state of mind and body.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent all-over workout
on April 15, 2013
Posted by: Mindycat2
from Killarney, MB
Verified Purchase:No
This is an excellent video! The slower speed let you feel each pose, and you really feel like all areas get a good workout. No arm balances which is nice some days!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Multi Purpose
on January 28, 2011
Posted by: nshue
from Birmingham AL
Verified Purchase:No
I got this DVD,hoping for more intense exercise. I found that the yoga is so flowing, it's actually meditative for me too, plus keeps my muscles working; strengthening and de stressing, all in one Actually, someone else mentioned "hypnotic"....it is...the time flies by and when you're done, your muscles have had a workup and you are all de-stressed. Awesome DVD.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent video
on March 10, 2015
Posted by: Bella53
from Olympia, WA, USA
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Excellent video with great instruction. You really do feel the burn, also relaxing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Focused, awesome flow
on September 26, 2016
Posted by: jet
from Virginia, USA
Verified Purchase:No
Have only done this once so far (just got it) but really enjoyed it. Slow, focused movement was strengthening and invigorating. Music was minimalist and in the background, the way it should be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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