DVD : Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Koch International
EAN: 0741952611899
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: KOCH VISION
Manufacturer: KOCH VISION
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: KOCH VISION
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 24, 2001
Running Time: 40 minutes
Sales Rank: 13754
Studio: KOCH VISION
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Product Description:
Studio: Koch International Release Date: 07/24/2001
Amazon.com:
Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses. Filmed in Jamaica, the content in this progressive workout is surpassed only by the white-sand beaches in the background. This regimen includes great information, cuing, and scenery--not to mention how relaxed you can feel after an intensive yoga experience like this. --Olivia Voigts
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Rating:  -
I suffer from chronic pain in my upper back and someone suggested I should try yoga. Our local library had this DVD so I checked it to give it a try. Well, after the first time doing the two short sessions on this DVD my back pain was completely gone. Now I can get out of bed in the morning with no stiffness and my back is completely free of pain. The yoga positions are pretty basic, probable beginner level positions but never the less they are effective for getting the kinks out and helping to relax the muscles. The setting as one reviewer already mentioned is beautiful. Both instructors are very effective at describing each of the poses in their routines.
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The short and quick version --
PROS
1. Always releases tension, stress and pain in the back ( at least for me).
2. Lots of cues and reminders to breath, and good visualizations and explanation techniques that really help put you in the correct form.
3. Two short sessions of 20 minutes each makes it easy to fit into a regular work out schedule. Could be a good 'stretch' for after aerobic work outs.
4. The instructors are not overly perky, nor pushy on the spiritual aspect that some yoga tapes offer.
CONS -
1. Pretty simple poses; not much challenge or room to grow if you are at anything more than beginners status.
2. For some, frequent cues could be annoying. Such as those with more yoga experience.
3. DVD itself is short overall compared to most yoga dvds. Which could be a downside for some. But for the price tag, I still think its worth it.
My longer review with a little more detail-
I first took a yoga class to fulfill a required health course credit in college. I enjoyed it so much that I have dabbled in it for years Never as steady as I would like, but some classes here and there, and several videos.
I have always had some back issues. I have horrible posture, and slight scoliosis. This often leads to back pain. Yoga had always helped somewhat, but I wondered if there was specific DVDs for the back, like there ... Read More
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Excellent! I have been suffering for over eight years with a back that has almost left me disabled.
I bought this dvd with high doubts. I mean, I've been seeing docters and chircopractors for such a long time with such puny results.. what could this do for me, right???
I started doing it only a couple of times a week, and now I'm up to three times a week. I had never done yoga before in my life, but I definately see results. I feel as though my back is getting stronger and I am feeling better. Not overnight, of course... but I'm getting there.
I would definately recommend this dvd to anyone who has just about given up!
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This video and instructions are good but it is way too short, 20 minutes. I like the fact that one can choose to listen to the music without the verbal instructions.
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My back feels always amazing after this DVD, no matter what I've done to it that day (running, weights, driving to work, etc.) This poses are simple and easy for this beginner and they feel very good. I've started doing this every night as a stretching routine and I've been waking up in the mornings without the back/abs pain I used to have after only doing the DVD 4-5x/week for the past 4 weeks or so.
The DVD is divided into two sections, both with various twists, stretches and lengthening poses. The first section features more in the way of twists while the second more lengthening and even a few breathes of boat pose thrown in to strengthen the abs.
The DVD is filmed in Jamaica on the grounds of the Grand Lido Sans Souci and on the beach. The music is subtle with a little bit of a reggae feel to it. I am ready to book my flight and spend all day doing yoga.
As, Douglas, one of the instructors in the DVD would say, "that's niiice" and so is this DVD.
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