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Living Arts
Usually ships in 1 to 2 days IPhone 3G used's review (Really? No verbal cues?) 『I consider myself an intermediate yoga practitioner. I found this DVD so frustrating! The first disc was overly wordy. I felt Seane wouldn't stop over explaining poses. (Good for beginners possibly?) Oh - and on that topic, she never named the poses. Odd? After watching ten minutes of the first disc, I popped in the second, hoping for some challenging flow.
I was shocked to find absolutely NO verbal cues accompanied her movements. Nothing. This is so disappointing considering you can do serious damage to your neck by looking up in full poses. I really can't believe Gaiam released this DVD. Did anyone on the editing crew actually think about what this might be like to actually follow? How am I to know when to when to move into different poses without watching the screen constantly? I've done hundreds of hours of yoga, and this was by far one of the worst DVD's I've bought. It's near impossible to follow.
I'm sure Seane is a great instructor... when she's actually instructing. I thought I was buying an at-home-yoga-class on DVD. I have no use to watch her move through a beautiful vinyasa.
Save your money. Skip this DVD.』
(Challenging&Good) 『My wife&I have a few yoga DVDs. We just got this one. Its challenging for us and Seane Corn is clearly very passionate about yoga. We wish she would have spoken a little slower.』
(This IS Vinyasa Flow!) 『So many teachers out there today claim to be teaching Vinyasa Flow, however, Seane Core IS teaching Vinyasa Flow! Shes a master at teaching breath with movement! She is also such an inspiration to anyone taking her class live... AND in this DVD. What I like the most, is the second DVD where you actually get to see her put it all together. Then, you truly get a feel for how beautiful Vinyasa flow is! My hat's (or should I say yoga mat) off to you Seane Corn... the Flow guru! TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION』
(Great beginner DVD) 『This is my favorite DVD right now. I just love it.
What I appreciate most about this DVD is the way in which Seane focuses on alignment and breathing in the vinyasa. I also found, for a beginner, that her explanations were very helpful and I notice something new about them every time I use the DVD. I also the way she builds up her "Sun Salutes...to their kind of completion" (as she puts it) piece by piece--I've found Sun Salutes kind of dizzying, so slowly assembling them bit by bit was very helpful. I appreciate very much how much she focuses on alignment. I find she hits a very happy medium for me between hyperactive ashtanga flows (hard for a beginner to jump into...) and the often slow pace of Iyengar beginners classes.
As someone who deals with anxiety issues, I found her discussion in the interview about yoga and her OCD to be very interesting and inspiring.』
(Excellent Instruction) 『My husband and I love this DVD and use it often to bring in the new day. We are very active and it feels like this DVD helps with all of our other sports which occur in hilly, challenging terrain. My usual pet peave with instructional dvds regarding lack of breathing and form instructions do not apply here because Corn explains all this in great detail while performing the movements. I appreciate this since you can cancel benefits of any practice/workout with improper breathing and movements. It is long but the chapters are arranged nicely; we usually break it into two segments, around 30 min ea(alternating days). There is also a full session without the instructions (we haven't used that yet since we still benefit from the instructions).』 『Vinyasa Flow takes dynamic yoga to a deeper level by integrating rhythmic breathing with conscious movement. As in all physical yoga, you will increase strength and flexibility - and by uniting body and breath, you'll learn to move from moment to moment with absolute awareness. The practice becomes a meditation in action, and can open you to experience the power of Spirit, the connection between us all. Seane Corn's passionate interpretation of this ancient, flowing style of yoga has made her one of the Nation's most sought-after instructors. In her first-ever session on home DVD, you'll experience a stunningly intimate program that will leave you feeling you've just left a one-on-one yoga lesson - with one of the most compelling and inspiring teachers of our time. For anyone who wants more from yoga than its physical rewards, this is a practice to strengthen the power of your mind and heart as much as your body - yoga to validate and celebrate the human experience and reconnect you to your personal sense of Spirit. This Deluxe DVD Edition includes unprecedented instruction&practice options: Instructional Session: Through informative, unscripted live-audio instruction, Seane guides a complete flow practice - with an emphasis on precise alignment - including modified Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, meditation and relaxation as well as instruction in Vinyasa breathing technique. 1 hour 12 minutes. Breath Session: The full practice without verbal instruction, demonstrated at a real-time pace driven by the breath and by the soulful music of Suzanne Sterling. This unique distraction-free template for movement and breath offers the ultimate experience of the powerful, meditative grace of Vinyasa Flow yoga. 1 hour. BONUS Interview: A riveting and candid conversation with Seane, - a glimpse into the personal journey, reflections and beliefs of a woman known for her refreshingly honest take on yoga, spirituality and life. 10 minutes.』
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eoinfinnyoga.com
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (My favorite) 『I love this DVD and use it more than any of my other yoga DVDs. It is easy to follow and perfect for beginners, but also has a very good intermediate session (and you can run the two simultaneously). I highly recommend.』
(Pleasantly surprised) 『I watched this dvd first and thought that Eoins' voice would be irritating and distracting. Not the case. The sequencing is nice and moves at a good pace. It has several different poses that are are not in any of my other yoga dvd's. Filmed on the beach. The two students were "real" people. Yoga is about your here and now, and it was nice to seem the students quiver and not be able to reach their leg straight to the heavens. I would recommend this dvd to someone who has the basics and understands proper alignment in common poses as Eoin doesn't offer much instruction. One draw back.......the 7 practices are all the same.....just "chapters" added or removed to change the length of your practice.』
(practical, yet complete) 『I just finished the 40 minute at home practice, and feel renewed and at peace. I especially liked how well rounded/complete is this practice for being only 40 minutes long. The extra feature where he explains the benefits of each yoga pose are worth watching to improve your own practice instead of simply getting the work done.』
(Brilliant! Straight-forward yet comprehensive yoga class...) 『This elevates the art of yoga instruction DVDs to a new level. It's fantastic to see someone actually USE the functionality of a DVD to full effect to produce such a high quality product.
There are two basic 40 minute ashtanga sessions here - one for beginners, and one for intermediate level yogis (really, it's the same session but at two different levels of intensity). You can watch one or the other - or have BOTH on screen at the same time in order to modify between them. What a great idea!
Furthermore, you can choose music and/or a breathing backing track to keep you focused. Or you can choose silence and put on your own music. Even better, you can access individual sections on each of the key poses, where Eoin Finn takes you - in detail - into the pose, how to do it, how to get the correct alignment, and how to get the most from the pose.
I've been doing ashtanga for a couple of years now, using several different DVDs, and THIS is the DVD I've been waiting for. Simple but not simplistic; challenging but not impossible; educational but not patronising; straightforward but not boring; practical in terms of time (who can't spare 40 minutes in a day??), yet comprehensive in terms of what it covers in the session. This is a great introductory DVD, or perfect for experienced yogis who want to deepen their practice by focusing on the purity and simplicity of the key ashtanga poses.
HIGHLY recommended. Also commendable in that it adheres to a key principle that ashtanga yoga and the wellness it can bring are for everyone; not just those considered to have the "proper" yoga physiques...』
(I love Eoin!) 『I'm new to yoga and have tried countless instructors and DVDs. I've never clicked with any of them until Eoin. I love this DVD! It is great for a beginner yogi up to an advanced. I really like the DVD section where Eoin has an assistant demonstrate the pose while he describes how your body should be aligned etc. Eoin is really sweet and totally relaxing on this DVD.』
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KOCH VISION
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Yoga Zone: Strengthen and Tone) 『I love Yoga Zone Videos and DVDs. I find they are excellent for beginners and easy to follow without hurting myself. There are two 20 minute sessions on each video or DVD. I try to warm up every morning with a short Yoga practice. I do a 20 minute session during my lunch break. I try to do a session before I go to bed. I find that when I practice YOGA everyday it really helps to alleviate my body aches and pain that I have from sitting and working at a computer all day. If I stop practing yoga, the pain comes back and then I pull out my YOGA Zone videos and DVDs and start my practicing all over again.』
(Good intro to yoga, bad for anyone with a wrist, shoulder, or elbow injury.) 『Watch the video first, don't even try to do the poses. Then try to follow along, and be prepared to either rewind or skip.
And if you have any arm or shoulder injuries, be aware that many yoga poses require you to put weight on sensitive joints. Make sure you talk to a doctor if you have any of these issues and stop if it hurts.』
(ultimate commercial yoga) 『This is the first yoga DVD I bought as a beginning student and it has a commercial interrupting the routine every five minutes or so. Avoid the earth quake caused by as the spinning yogas in thier graves and avoid buying this and all similar Yoga Zone DVDs at all costs.』
(Exercise..yuk) 『Great DVD. I have done so many workout tapes/dvds because I get so bored working out. I really enjoyed this workout and it will be awhile before I feel I need to move on to something else. I have been doing yoga for awhile so I am a bit above a beginner and this workout can be as challenging as you want to make it. I wish is has some specific ab poses but I still felt my abs get a workout with the other poses. I will be ordering more Yoga Zone DVDs.』
(A Great Workout for Busy Moms) 『As a busy stay-at-home-mom with two small children, I don't have time for a long workout session. The 20-minute sessions on this DVD are the perfect length. I like the blend of stretching and strengthening. After a session I feel energized and ready for another busy day!』 『Yoga Zone’s Strengthen&Tone lets you take aim at creating the strong body you desire with long, lean muscle tone. These two 20-minute yoga programs feature easy-to-follow poses to develop a completely toned body. Our lower body routine provides postures and stretches that open up the hips to release tension in your hamstrings and develop long, lean legs. The upper body routine guides you to build heat and move with your breath to target your arms, chest, shoulders and back. Both segments leave you feeling rejuvenated and balanced. Join Jen Monness, senior teacher on our acclaimed Yoga Zone TV show, as she encourages and motivates you, while providing great tips for alignment and proper form. Yoga will become the best part of your day with Yoga Zone’s formula of result-oriented programs with age-defying results. Consult your physician before your begin this, or any exercise program.』
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Gaiam
Usually ships in 1 to 2 days IPhone 3G used's review (Good for beginners) 『I really like this product. I've had it for almost 2 years. I like it because it is easily understood, safe and the poses are good for a beginner while still being challening. I like the length of the sessions to as they are easy to fit into a busy day. I use the PM yoga routine religiously after my runs at night to stretch muscles stressed from running, to relieve stress, and maintain flexibility. In fact, I bought this product to help me manage work stress and I highly recommend it for that alone.』
(Slow-paced, well cued, relaxing, easy 2 25 min routies) 『White waves wrote a great review in 9/22/2005. The scenery is beautiful, Susan's words are inspirational&on cue, but the pace of speaking is slow. This workout seems to be geared to absolute beginners with limited flexibility&endurance. There are a lot of short breaks between poses. There is heavy use of blocks&straps&many poses are modified. If you have decent flexibilty, just don't use these props. The AM starts with 5 min of breathing, then child's pose, lunges, standing fwd bend, chair pose w/breathing, mountain pose, modified standing thigh stretch, standing wide legged torso side stretches, triangle, side angle, standing wide legged stretch. Then sitting torso twist, butterfly (no going down), modified boat. Laying down, a simple sustained ab crunch, knee to chest stretch, knee to side spinal twist, bridge pose. Laying on stomach, raising torso on ground with hans still on ground. Then downward dog&sitting in meditation. PM: Begins with 5 min of scenery&mountain pose with breathing. Using towel, simple shoulder stretch, child's pose, downward dog, lunges, standing wide legged stretch, downward dog, child's pose, staff pose, modified sitting 1 legged fwd bend, sitting wide legged simple torso stretches, sitting 1 leg out to side torso side stretch. Laying down 1 straight leg to sky stretch, straight legs in air (very modified plow), knees to chest, knee to side spinal twist&ends in meditation. The Bonus 20 min breathwork is a more normal pace, beginners' workout with out props&full poses. Twisted seated position, standing fwd bend, mountain, modified standing 1 legged pose, warrior 1, standing stretch for thighs, wide legged standing fwd bend. Then half kneeling torso side stretch, then lying down: locust, bow&bridge, 1 leg in air stretch&to the side. Then ab work while on elbows&legs raised in various degrees. Then seated twisted sage pose, sitting 1 straight leg stretch, seated wide legged sterch&ends with seated 2 min meditation.
The 5 min trailer is still at gaiam com but not sure how much longer.』
(Nice Workout, but Weight Loss?) 『This DVD has two pleasant and well-balanced yoga routines, but the "weight loss" is just a title and a couple of kind words in the introduction. If you have a limited amount of time and want to maximize pounds lost, this isn't the right choice for you. Also, be warned that you do need props (blocks and a strap) to do the poses as instructed.』
(Not my first choice for the morning) 『This DVD gives two good structured workouts. They are propped but can be done without if you have some experience. I would say this is more intermediate than beginner as the queueing is somewhat basic and may be too quick of you are very new to yoga. I do find that I need a good warm up before I can do the AM workout as opposed to the AM section of the AM/PM yoga for beginners DVD. Still a good additional option.』
(Excellent shorter workouts; appropriate for beginners; great stress relief!) 『Having never done yoga in my life, I decided to give it a try to help reduce my stress levels. I have very little free time so I didn't want to have to commit to an hour at a time knowing I'd never do it. As a result of too much stress I was having trouble with my neck, shoulders, and back. The first week or so the poses were hard but not impossible to preform. I could really tell where the tension was in my body! I've been doing this dvd faithfully for almost three weeks and the difference is amazing. The tension is all but gone, I am much stronger in the poses, I feel much more relaxed and sleep better!
The program itself is put together nicely...soft, unobtrusive music; beautiful scenery; and the instruction is easy to follow with very clear explanations. Suzanne does use yoga blocks which I recommend...they really help in the morning workout when you are less flexible. She also uses a yoga strap and wedge. Obviously, you can't just do this workout and lose weight. As Suzanne says on the dvd, it's part of a healthy lifestyle.
Being a Christian, I hesitated to do yoga because I didn't want to be pressed upon by the belief system behind it but I don't feel that at all with this dvd. It's an excellent workout and I highly recommend it!』 『These exciting 25-minute programs, developed by renowned instructor Suzanne Deason, bring mind and body together into pure fitness twice a day! A.M. Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss is a revitalizing morning workout to help you wake up, energize and set your intentions for the day. P.M. Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss is a rejuvenating and relaxing program to help you release the day’s tensions and stress from mind and body, helping you to stay on track with your goals.』
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raviana productions
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (wish all MD's recommended these practices) 『These practices are a great first step before resorting to harsher alternatives. It's nice to be able to befriend and take care of the body in this gentle yet direct way. Ravi and Ana have created a comprehensive set of exercises for a variety of conditions. Doing them as a daily workout will keep you feeling radiant and energized. But it's easy enough to pop in the DVD when some health issue comes up and just do the section that addresses it.』
(IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!) 『Find out why everyone is talking about this DVD, Ravi and Ana are two truely gifted Yoga teachers, I have all of their DVDs and can't wait for the new ones. It really does work. Feel an energy feast after doing this one and peace of mind and ofcourse room for the new! Move on your Yoga mat and move your life! Open new doors and walk through them. The segments suit all. Clear your ailments and put some bounce in your step and stand taller than you ever have before. Come on let Dr Yoga knock on your door!!!!Thanks Ravi and Ana!!!!』
(Very Good) 『This DVD is really versatile, and has powerful sequences. I love the fertility and potency chapter, because in ten minutes, it helps rebalance my hormonal levels in an incredible way. Ana has perfect form and Ravi's instructions are very clear. This is a must have if you are short in time, as the chapters make it really easy to organize a personal session. This DVD is of a great value!』
(Endless Possibilities!) 『I am very impressed with all the different options this DVD presents. This, along with their Yoga Quick Fixes present short sets which can always accommodate you when the mood strikes. There is something for everything here. Whether you have a particular ailment or not, all the sets work on building and guarding your health as well as strengthening and toning your body. This is a good beginner to intermediate (I would imagine advanced yogis (if they actually exist would benefit too) workout with very little breath of fire, and I would recommend it to anyone at any level. The most challenging set is the Strong Bones&Muscle Tone and it really makes me break a good little sweat for the amount of time. After any short set from either of these DVDs I can jump in the shower feeling totally energized and connected to my core - and I love the fact that I can do it before work and feel I have really done a great practice before I have walked out the door! Wonderful!』
(Well-done DVD provides a wide variety of short but intense kundalini yoga practices) 『Dr. Yoga House Call is one of the latest offerings from the husband/wife team of Ravi Singh/Ana Brett. In the same style as their previous videos, House Call features Ana alone on screen, practicing on a small rug in an all-white room, while she and Ravi take turns providing voiceover instruction. You'll recognize some of the music and yoga sequences from their previous videos, but there's plenty that's brand new here as well.
Like its sister video, Yoga Quick Fixes, Dr. Yoga House Call has over 3 hours of footage, which provides wonderful variety but can feel a bit overwhelming. The Main Menu offers the following options:
*Play DVD *Tune In *Breath Primer *Energy Warm-Ups (14 minutes) *Dr. Yoga Remedy Options *Dr. Yoga Quick Sets *Deep Relaxation *3 Amazing Meditations *Closing Prayer
The Main Menu leads to several sub-menus as described below. Dr. Yoga Remedy Options: Fertility&Potency (10m), Bye Bye Back Pain (11m), Strong Bones&Muscle Tone (13m), Anti-Arthritis (9m), Heart Helper (12m), Breast Cancer Prevention (4m), Immune Invigorator (7m), Brain Booster (13m), Eagle Eyes (10m), Inflammation Relief (6m) Dr. Yoga Quick Sets: Move Your Energy Move Your Life! (10m), Flexible&Free (16m), Strong as Steel (13m), Health&Happiness (16m), Kundalini Yoga Superset (34m) 3 Amazing Meditations Amazing Minute Breath (6m), So Darshan Chakra Kriya (3.5m), Sa-Ta-Na-Ma Meditation (14m) [These same meditation sequences also appear on Ravi and Ana's other new release, Dr. Yoga House Call.]
As you can see, House Calls offers sets designed to address more chronic conditions--unlike Quick Fixes, which focuses on more common, transient issues. I also found the practices on House Call to be more active than on Quick Fixes, including more use of Breath of Fire and more arm movements, which made the practices feel pretty challenging at times.
If you are a die-hard Ana/Ravi fan, you will probably want to add both this DVD and Quick Fixes to your collection. However, if (like myself) you are more of a dabbler in Kundalini Yoga, you may prefer Quick Fixes, which in my opinion contained practices that were more generalizable as well as a bit less strenuous.
In summary, this is a well-done, well-produced DVD of energizing Kundalini yoga practices, and I give it a final rating of 4 1/2 stars.』
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KOCH VISION
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent for toning and burning caloried) 『This is a great CD both to tone the body and also it get's your heart rate up. This DVD definitely works your glutes(buns). This has two 20 minutes practices and it's great to do before work in the morning. It's amazing what a short yoga session can do for you when it targets specific areas.』
(Great energy booster!) 『This DVD was included with the 6 disc Ultimate Collection (which I highly recommend) and is my absolute favorite out of all the Yoga Zone DVDs I own. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the instructor, Jean, can be a little mundane at times. She can come off sounding scripted and even stumble over her words which I find amusing. She's not as engaging as some of the other instructors like Jen Monness but she gives you one hell of a "tune-up"!!
When I began these sessions I had just finished a semester long yoga class in college (while supplementing with Yoga Sculpting on my days off) so my stamina/endurance was already pretty high. I found the sessions to be a wonderful way to boost energy and immediately incorporated them into my daily yoga routine.
As with all the Yoga Zone DVDs, I appreciate the encouragement the instructors give to only go as far as you're comfortable while providing suitable alternatives to those who are not as limber. They make sure you understand that breath and posture are major components of each pose (especially important for beginners). They provide gentle reminders on how to breathe and when to breathe so that you can use your breath to better your technique and move deeper into a pose.
I'm ashamed to say I let myself fall out of practice. Now that I'm turning back to yoga, this DVD is still by far my favorite. I'm not as strong as I used to be so I find that the poses challenge me. I really do feel myself "building heat," I break a sweat now and I can feel my heart rate increase. I enjoy the second session which focuses entirely on posture, breath and leg strength. Unlike exercise, which can leave you feeling drained, I feel refreshed and energized. For something to open my eyes in the morning, it beats out Starbucks any day!』
(deceptively challenging) 『This was the first yoga tape I ever bought and it was a great introduction. I could follow the workout even as a newbie to yoga and grow with it. I find that as I'm building strength, I'm putting more into the workouts and getting more out of them.』
(Yoga Zone Quality) 『You just can't go wrong with Yoga Zone. I wanted a little more challenging routine for my morning workout and this is perfect. Thanks Yoga Zone for creating another quality workout.』
(Elevates your heartrate, not a relaxing tape) 『I use this DVD as a cardio substitute when I cannot do my regular cardio exercise. It has 2 20-minute sessions that could be done separately or together as I do them. The tape elevates the heartrate and keeps it elevated during the entire two sessions. Jean was very easy to follow and the poses flowed together very well. Ackward Chair and Ski Chair poses were a challenge and the thighs get a good workout with all the balancing poses she does. You can make this workout as hard as you want just by changing how deep you go into the poses. Modifications to each pose were always mentioned. I thought session 2 was harder than session 1 but that could be because my thighs were already tired from doing the first session or because session 2 are all standing poses. I highly recommend this tape to anyone regardless of experience or flexibility. It was fun and provided a good alternate workout in a short amount of time.』 『This addition to the series focuses on the areas that contain the most fat on the body. Through two 20-minute sessions, this workout is good for beginners and intermediates. Cduniverse.com description』
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Mobility Limited
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (The Perfect Yoga) 『This DVD is perfect for someone with limited mobility to get the body moving and get some form of evercise. You can do as much or as little as you like. This DVD is for those who want to experience the milder forms of yoga and that have full mobility or for those who are chair bound and everyone in between. Very easy and fun to follow.』
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Bayview Films
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Best starter for the series.) 『I really enjoyed this DVD. I feel that this workout is the easiest of all three tapes. While this workout is by no means simple, it is will get you moving and help you build up strength for the next ones. This tape has no balance on your hands type work (i.e. no crow positions). My advice: start with this DVD then move up.』
(As advertised) 『For anyone who has ever bought a workout DVD and been disappointed that said DVD was something other than what they expected -- this is not that DVD. It is exactly what it says, and it does what it says it does to your body. I bought all three DVD's but this first one is the only one I've tried so far. I also own Brian Kest's "Power Yoga" and several Rodney Yee Yoga DVD's. I have purchased Baron Baptist's videos also but, since I had Brian Kest and Rodney Yee, I didn't see a need to confuse myself with something else, so I gave them to my sister.
I wanted to give this Budokon a try because I am a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and wanted something that incorporated what I love to do anyway with a eye towards fitness rather than martial arts. What's so nice about this program is that he very clearly gives a lesson on each of the various new moves independent of the actual workout. That way you can practice the moves, then get into the workout. So many DVD's just jump right in and expect you to keep up. Not this one.
Anyway, very highly recommended. I use it as much as my Brian Kest DVD.』
(if you want something different but it.) 『I bought this dvd as well as the strength dvd because of the yoga aspects included. The best thing about this dvd is it gives instructions on each move. You can start the practice and when a move comes on, hit a button on the remote to go to the instuctional segment, then push another button and it will return to the routine where you left off. NICE!!!!
If you are interested in the yoga part, then that really is only good for half the dvd, the first half. the second half moves into martial arts moves, which are too fast for me and a bit hard on my joints...the jerking action of some of them. It may help improve strength. I can't tell you as i haven't stuck with this routine. I do think about it but i really enjoy the bryan kest yoga dvds. he is my favorite choice hands down. for me i feel like i get strength, stretching, and calmness from his workouts. If you like the mixture of yoga and martial arts, then go for it. Not so much my thing.』
(Hard core Yoga&Martial arts in a flowing workout to cultivate body awareness) 『I rented this online&wow, Cameron does NOT fool around. Even though this is mainly a 55 min advanced yoga workout in terms of stretching&body awareness, this has many poses&movements that are from Martial arts like Kung Fu, Judo, grappling movements. The workout is great in that it's interactive that if when demonstrating a move, if you need more instruction, by simply hitting the enter button, you can access the detailed instruction in the tutorial. Automatically it will take you back to the workout right before he does the move so you can then follow along more easily. The set is simple&the lighting/production values are high quality gorgeous.
There are many menu choices: Play: 55 min workout Tutorial: 70 min of Cameron teaching you slowly w/a model for several minutes for each of the 18 movements/poses since many he does are not in any other workouts out there that I know of. DVD Settings: Audio - music&voice, music only, voice only, commentary Meditation - w/ or w/o beginning or end or both Spinal Warm-up - w/ or w/o DVD Extras: Bloopers - Cameron's running joke of play attacking the marker guy many times, love his down-to-earth, modest line for re-doing over&over the 5 min meditation portion, "I mean how many times do we need to see me mystical'?" him pretending to be an '80s aerobic instructor&other honest, commendable bloopers. Action Demo - Cameron showing his amazing flexibility, martial arts mastery&yoga advanced poses strength. Also has him&another guy showing advanced martial arts fighting/grappling that are awesome. Trailers - his other recent dvds of this series&movie 11th hour
This is not for those who don't work out regularly&don't have good body strength like being able to do a crow or better strength. This is also not for those who aren't at least advanced beginner yoga practitioners who know the basic poses&can execute them safely. I tried this workout, and got about 15 min before he did that switch feet pose that requires you hold your body weight on your straight arms for a second at a time&I couldn't do it. I enjoyed the beginning starting with a 5 min meditation, then cat/cobra switching poses, downward dog/cobra switching poses, downward dog/bent knee/foot to hand stretch, bent knee/foot to hand hip opener though&my spine&hips felt much more relaxed.
Video previews&more at his site: Budokon com』
(Original) 『I like this. I was so interested in what was going on, the time passed quickly. The next day I had a sore rib cage, the good kind of sore, though. Also, the tutorials will help with all yoga movements in general. It's an effective workout and it's fun.』 『BUDOKON - FLOW&FLEXIBILITY
Budokon Flow and Flexibility will change the way you move forever. These carefully chosen techniques from the Budokon System (combining yoga, martial arts, and meditation) will teach you to address areas of weakness and limited range while cultivating kinetic chains of energy and seamless transitions. The special 30 minute bonus tutorial guide (one on one technique guide with Cameron Shayne) makes this DVD perfect for both the Budokon novice and the seasoned practitioner. With a perfectly balanced blend of Budokon techniques such as Rolling Wave, Dancing Dog, and Water Wheel along with foot and hand striking combinations, this DVD promises to be like nothing you have ever seen before. The DVD also contains a bonus director's commentary, consisting of a personal and in-depth discussion of the art of Budokon, revealing founder Cameron Shayne's motivations and perspectives on creating this unique art form.
What is Budokon? Budokon is a ground breaking mind and movement art form that draws from ancient yogic martial arts and meditation traditions seamlessly blending the two into one revolutionary practice. Budokon's creator, Kancho Cameron Shayne has devoted his entire life to the study and mastery of body organization and awareness through the classical arts of Yoga, Martial Arts and Meditation. His keen understanding of mind/body dynamics, coupled with an eye for the complex qualities of movement has made him one of the most acclaimed and sought after mind-body-spirit innovators in the world.
