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Hemalaya Behl's Yoga for Young Bodies
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DVD detailsActor: Hemalaya Behl DVD: Region Code 1 Format: Collector's Edition, Color, Digital Sound, Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen Running Time: 93 minutes DVD Release Date: 2004-09-15 Studio: Sli-fi Media inc
DVD Reviews of Hemalaya Behl's Yoga for Young BodiesDVD Review: Different Yoga Summary: 3 StarsThis DVD is very different from the usual yoga video. The two 30 minute segments offer some traditional poses along with some unusual moves that are very flowing. I didn't really feel the relaxed bliss that I do after a power yoga workout but this is great for a change of pace.
DVD Review: I love this yoga DVD Summary: 5 Starsall the practices in this workout are a good mix of postures and the spiritual, Hemaleya is an excellent Yogi and and i look forward to doing this DVD. i had been doing yoga for 6 months prior i have noticed an improvement in my flexibility and strength using the DVDs i've reviewed. Since the chakra shaker and Chill vibe are around a half hour its not a LONG time if you have a busy schedule or are adding this DVD to a normal workout like i am. Since i added this type of workout, it has absolutely helped my stress level and resulting tension headaches. Namaste!
DVD Review: fun workout! Summary: 5 StarsHemalaya adds up new movement to the classical poses of yoga. Refreshing and fun at the same time.
DVD Review: Average, and sort of surreal Summary: 3 StarsOnce again, I'm surprised at the rapturous reviews over this DVD. I own Yoga for Urban Living, and find it to be a decent workout overall. I purchased Yoga for Young Bodies because it seemed to offer the modifications lacking in Yoga for Urban Living, and I wanted to add some more variety to my morning routine.
I think my favorite feature in the Young Bodies DVD is the partners yoga. Behl offers about ten different poses you can perform with a partner, and some offer wonderful, deep stretches, such as the backbends. The Chakra Shaker and Chill Vibe are each about 35 minutes long, and are good quick workouts for mornings and evenings when you don't have a lot of extra time.
That being said, I think some of the features mentioned on the packaging are silly, especially being able to change the background. I initially thought this would be sort of a fun feature, but in reality, the background changes from a sort of "twilight" sky with red streaks to a "morning" sky of light blue. In reality, the differences are pretty subtle and nothing worth writing home about.
Also, the woman who is supposed to demonstrate the easier modifications for the beginning yogi or yogini doesn't often seem to recognize that modifications don't simply mean being more lax or slack in postures. She doesn't offer true modifications many times, and instead simply slackens or loosens a pose, which ends up looking sloppy.
All in all, I'm satisfied with this DVD, but I still remain surprised at the wonderful five star reviews, which were the same reviews which inspired me to make this purchase. I bought Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti at the same time, and am continually amazed that these two DVDs could elicit the same five star ratings.
If you practice yoga at home, I urge you to seek out Rea's DVD. I have been using it for about a week now, and find myself actually looking forward to waking up early to practice her DVD before starting my day. For someone who used to hate the early hours of the morning, this is truly a sea-change in behavior, brought upon entirely by Rea's understanding of the yoga beginner. Rea's DVD offers a "yoga matrix" which allows you to develop your practice. As I'm still a beginner, I'm excited at the prospect of using this DVD for years to come.
But back to Yoga for Young Bodies, despite its rather surreal setting (meant, I'm sure, to appeal to the teeny-bopper I just am not) it offers solid, half-hour routines that will add variety to your workouts. Just make sure you get the Shiva Rea DVD to really stretch and push your learning curve as well.
DVD Review: Another great yoga from Hemalaya! Summary: 5 StarsI agree with other reviewers. Yoga for Young Bodies will be one of my favorite yoga dvds (and I have lots of them). I like how the dvd is well chaptered and produced. You could choose the length that fit you, also there are modifications for all level (beginners, intermediates, and advanced). Hemalaya blends the traditional yoga with her own style very well. Big thumbs up from me!
Description of Hemalaya Behl's Yoga for Young BodiesBlending Taoist & Classical yoga with dance movement, Yoga for Young Bodies introduces the benefits of yoga to a new generation of enthusiasts. With 3 different workouts and 2 friends demonstrating beginner and advanced skill sets, Yoga for Young bodies is a complete mind & body workout, suitable for everyone. Its a fun, medium-paced set of routines offering many extras such as Partners Yoga & optional backgrounds, an originally composed, surround sound score and custom audio options. Featured yoga flows include: The Chakra Shaker -35 min. Feeling low? Looking for a way to recharge? Fuel up fast with this invigorating routine specially designed to build strength and generate energy that will stick with you all day long. Chill Vibe -35 min. Escape the things that drive us all crazy with this customized flow that teaches focus and strength. Relax your mind and feel good about yourself again. Stress Recess -10 min. Tense from a long day? The Stress Recess is a quick fix to rid the body of negative energy to get you back on track and feeling great. Chi for Two - 8 chapters Grab a friend and try out 8 different asanas and mini-flows made for two! Breath, stretch and focus on the new you!
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