Flow and Yin: A Balanced Yoga Practice with Donna Helm-Yost
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DVD: Region Code 1Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-07-08
Studio: The Karma Yoga Project
DVD Reviews of Flow and Yin: A Balanced Yoga Practice with Donna Helm-Yost
DVD Review: Excellent, but you better know sanskrit
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent dvd! It flows very nicely and it challenges you to a degree. However, I would not recommend this to anyone who doesn't know sanskrit. If you are a beginner or just not familar with the traditional yoga posture language then you might get a little confused. I recommend also checking out Tamara's Yoga Fusion. She has a great voice, she does speak sanskrit, however, she also gives you the english name for the postures as well. Plus, you can pick and choose from chapters of postures that you want to work on if you don't feel like doing the entire dvd. TAMARA'S YOGA FUSIONDVD Review: One of the best yoga videos out there. Period.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used many different DVDs and CDs. Very few are stand the test of time. Donna's is excellent. She's a compassionate teacher, with a very approachable style. The practice is fairly demanding, so if you're a beginner, this is not for you.
Typically, I do the flow or vinyasa portion of the DVD and then my own seated postures. Her Yin section is very good, but I simply don't make time for yin on the days I do flow. Her Yin practice has some shoulder opening poses that are hard to find anywhere else. (If you want a stand alone yin practice that's great try Erin Fleming's CD.)
I've been doing this DVD for about a year and have yet to get bored with her or the sequence. The vinyasa portion is about 45 minutes long and incorporates almost any pose you might want to do.
The way Donna approaches her yoga is what sets this DVD apart from the rest of the pack: she's kind, understanding, and cheerful.
DVD Review: One of my favorites when I have 2 hours to practice....
Summary: 5 Stars
An EXCELLENT intermediate practice. The first segment of this video is an intense 50 minute flow sequence. The pacing of the sun salutations is moderate-to-fast, energizing, but not difficult to follow, and not before a nice long dangling Uttanasana (forward fold) to begin to warm you up. Following the fairly traditional warmup come some challenging asanas, (Parsva Bakasana (sideways crow), and a long Trikonasana series that includes Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle) for example) but instructor Donna Helm-Yost offers them as an option for those who can manage them, leaving plenty of modification options for those of us in the stages of approaching the full pose. Donna's instruction is excellent, helping the student to focus appropriately, never forgetting to work the dynamics of breathing into the postures, keeping the meditative mind throughout. The yin section is also excellently taught. It goes on just a little bit longer than I would find optimal, leaving me sleepy insted of energized, but others may not find this so. Donna has a good voice for teaching; soothing and down-to-earth. Her instruction rocks. The musical selection is inspiring without being at all intrusive. The studio setting is lovely, with lots of people of all shapes, sizes and levels of ability to suggest variations of the postures that might work for you. This has become one of my favorite yoga DVDs, and I reach for it almost any time I have 2 hours to devote to my practice. DVD Review: A GREAT addition to the yoga library
Summary: 5 Stars
I must concur with all the glowing reviews regarding this DVD. Donna is a skilled and caring instructor. I felt very motivated and relaxed in her hands. The production quality is terrific and very natural: You feel like you're in the room!
For those who like (need) a challenge, like myself, here it is. For those who want to sit longer with poses, here it is. It's TWO practices in one! You can choose one or do both, which provides an optimal and full workout.
I've spent nearly a year researching and building a yoga library. In the process I've bought some bummers and clunkers. This one I'm very happy to have bought. And the fact Donna donates a portion of every sale towards animals is another reason to feel good. Consider it a perk.
DVD Review: Thumbs UP!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a truly great video for the intermediate practitioner. The "flow" sequence is simply fabulous, much better than what some of the better known names have produced. You have a complete invigorating wonderful workout in about 50 min and believe me, you have sent oxygen and peace to the most remote cells of your body when you are through. The "yin" practice is also great working into the deeper you at all levels.
I really cannot praise this DVD enough and I also loved the personal touches and Donna should count me among her ardent fans. I only hope she puts out a new DVD soon and now I know what my friends are getting for their birthdays! If you are serious about yoga, you have to have this DVD, it's a promise.
Description of Flow and Yin: A Balanced Yoga Practice with Donna Helm-Yost
One of the perks of practicing in a yoga studio is the energy that envelops the room when we are surrounded by intention and drawn deeper in to the present moment. Flow and Yin: A Balanced Yoga Practice provides this studio-like environment as it includes students with different body types and practice levels sharing their energy with you as you practice with them.
Flow and Yin includes an energizing flow sequence to strengthen the muscular tissues and a grounding yin sequence to stimulate energy flow through the connective tissues. Flow includes sun salutation variations and yin provides deep stretching into the shoulders, hips, inner groin and spine. Flow and Yin can be completed together or separately. Combining these two styles of yoga can lead to a more peaceful mind, healthy body, and balanced life. May all beings benefit from our practice.
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