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Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners - DVD [2009]
Average customer rating
4.6
(59 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 59 reviews
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners - DVD [2009]
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for the rank beginner
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: burghatty
from Pittsburgh, PA
I had tried yoga classes a few times, but had always been frustrated by not knowing exactly how to perform the poses properly. Sometimes I could tell that something didn't feel right, but wasn't sure how to fix it... and in a big class, the instructor doesn't have time to adjust everybody. This DVD was the perfect solution for me. The pose guide went at a great pace and showed me how to make sure I was in alignment, and the two brief workouts are so quick that I never feel I don't have time for them, yet they definitely make me feel good. I'm going to buy another DVD or two with longer workouts to supplement this one, but for the real beginner or someone who is intimidated by the thought of starting a practice (like me!), this DVD is a great solution.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fabulous beginning yoga
on February 26, 2010
Posted by: BrittanyLynda
from Vancouver, WA
What a fabulous DVD!! Shows the basic poses and how to do it properly. Teaches all the wherefores and whys. Is also a good workout in itself. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on February 23, 2010
Posted by: Niely
from Undisclosed
I very much appreciate the instruction and instructors. But now I want to go to Molokai!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Super helpful
on February 13, 2010
Posted by: Neomiko
from LA/OC, CA
I first bought the Yoga for Beginners Kit (mat, brick, strap & DVD) and discovered that the DVD expected you to already be familiar with the poses, which I wasn't. So, since it was on sale on Gaiam.com, I purchased this DVD. Although it doesn't have all the poses out there, I think it gives you a great start. Rodney and Colleen are very thorough in explaining most of the sun salutation poses, and reinforcing how to do them properly. The two routines - rejuvenating practice and restorative practice - provide me with a good way to practice the poses and flow of breath together in a sequence. Since I'm such a beginner, it's been really good for me to work on my proper alignment and necessary pose modifications. I found that the practices are not too fast, not too hard, and not too simple, and the more I do them (almost every day), the more comfortable and easier it becomes, and I find that my flexibility is slowly increasing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good but I want more
on January 27, 2010
Posted by: Dana804
from Richmond, VA
I like the varied routines for each morning, but I guess I was looking for a little more. I consider myself a beginner as far as skills go, but I like having options to make some of the moves harder. In some classes I take, the instructor gives a low and high option for certain moves. I wish this video included that because it gets slightly repetitive after a while. However, I like the speed at which the poses are explained. It's a nice, easy AM "wake me up" kind of DVD.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Rodney yoga for beginners
on January 20, 2010
Posted by: flyright
from Undisclosed
I purchased a Rodney Lee DVD previous to this one and having minimal experience was lost. I then purchased this DVD and went through the pose guide with the detailed instructions. I then progressed to some of the programs, and found them not just simple to follow but very enjoyable. The nice part is that with the limited time I have I have no travel time to deal with and can perform these exercizes at a time convient to me. When I equate the time I use this DVD and the enjoyment and physical benefits that I believe I am obtaining it may be one of lifes biggest bargins. I find that my posture and breathing have improved and I have many less aches and pains jogging.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great!
on January 20, 2010
Posted by: RedChaiLove
from Undisclosed
I absolutely love this DVD. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and I cannot say enough good things about Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman. The video is the perfect pace for beginners, and as slow and low-key as it seems, I can feel it in my arms and legs. Practice guide is wonderful, and gives great tips on keeping proper form. I look forward to pursuing my yoga practice, and this is a great place to start. I do think the sections are a little too short, as one reviewer stated. It would have been nice to have a feature that lets you play both practices all the way through. But other than that, perfect!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Intro to Yoga
on January 10, 2010
Posted by: Kippy
from Undisclosed
Rodney Yee is a terrific guide to the poses! Worth the money... My only complaint would be that it isn't quite long enough.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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