Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers
by Ian Albert and Mark Holmes
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Actor: Sarah PowersDirector: Ian Albert and Mark Holmes
Brand: Pranamaya
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Dolby, NTSC
Running Time: 252 minutes
Published: 2005
DVD Release Date: 2005-10-25
Studio: Pranamaya, Inc.
Product features:
- Over 4 hours of practice material
- 2 unique 1-hour Yin yoga sequences with commentaries
- 1-hour vigorous Vinyasa sequence
- 40-minute Sun Salutation sequence
- Guided meditation and relaxation
DVD Reviews of Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers
DVD Review: A bit disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
I was looking forward to this DVD. It is well worth it's money for all the material offered. I was looking for the yin practice particularly. These are wonderful. I found myself comparing it to other yoga DVD's and this is harder for me to concentrate on in the vinyasa flows. I think it's because there's no music during class and that Sarah talks too much and too slowly without any variation. It's seems much slower paced even with the flow practices and I just can't seem to get with it as much as in some of the other yoga DVD's that I have. I think you need extra help for staying power when you are going it alone. This just wouldn't work for a beginner. Yet the practices themselves are truly excellent. DVD Review: excellent
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the first time i've taken time to write a review of a product. I highly recommend this dvd.
You can group the yin, savasana, meditation and hatha practices together to customize your practice- to vary your practice from 20min to 2 hours. It's the most flexible yoga dvd i've purchased- pun intended.
Also like that you can choose whether to listen to detailed instructions or listen to the abridged version, which is a function of Paul Grilley's great yin yoga dvd.
DVD Review: A variety of Yin and Yang practice options on one DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
In this DVD, yoga instructor Sarah Powers offers a unique blend of yoga practices. As she explains, her work strives to integrate the Yogic and Buddhist traditions and to encourage balance by providing both Yin practices, which are more receptive, and Yang practices, which are more active. Given this, the DVD includes six main practices: two active flow practices, two Yin practices, savasana, and meditation. In all of the sequences, Sarah is leading a class of 7-8 participants, each of whom are practicing the postures at different levels. Sarah frequently walks around the class performing adjustments, and she encourages modifications as well.
The Main Menu of the DVD is set up to allow the user to select Vinyasa Practices, Yin Practices, Savasana & Meditation, Guided Sequences, and Special Features (includes Sarah's Biography, Teachers, and other info). I have broken down each segment as described below.
VINYASA PRACTICES
In each of these practices, Sarah places a strong emphasis on focused breathing, particularly integrating the prana from the upper half of the body with the lower.
1. Sun Salutation Practice (40 mins.) Here Sarah methodically leads the class through a slow and deliberate series of sun salutations. Each round includes a different lunge variation, ending with hanumanasana (splits) in the final round. Sarah adds some strength moves, such as chaturanga repeated three times in a row, as well as some other unique variations, such as a simple locust with the legs moving in and out.
2. Vinyasa Flow (55 mins.) The first 15 minutes of this series opens with a very slow round of sun salutation B. Sarah then instructs what she calls a standing sequence flow. Staying all on one side, she leads the class through warrior 1, warrior 2, reverse warrior, and then a series of variations which move between intense side stretch and warrior 1; this was a physically demanding series which really worked the glutes. She finishes with revolved triangle and standing split before moving to the other side. Next comes some simple backbending with a locust series and camel, and then the practice finishes on the floor for a reclined hand-to-foot series and happy baby pose.
YIN PRACTICES
A 7-minute "Notes on Practice of Yin Yoga" precedes these practices; Sarah explains the three principles of Yin Yoga (finding edge, practicing stillness, and holding poses a long time). During the Yin practices, Sarah weaves in talk of Buddhist theory and includes stories and anecdotes; however, both practices also include an "abbreviated audio" option. Most postures are held for five minutes.
1. Yin Kidney (49 mins.) This practice focuses on the Kidney/Urinary channels, which means that the emphasis on backbending postures; simple twists are included as well.
2. Yin Liver (57 mins.) This segment, which address the Liver/Gallbladder meridians, focuses more on hip-opening postures. However, this practice also includes a few backbends, twists, and forward bends.
SAVASANA. This is an 11-minute sequence that can be added on as an option to the vinyasa practices. It includes both spoken guidance from Sarah and time for silent reflection during the second half, which includes a singing OM chant.
MEDITATION. Sarah begins this 31-minute segment with a 7-minute introduction to meditation practice. She describes the three stages of meditation--outer, inner, and innermost--and explains how these stages move from the most basic, mainly focusing on the breath, to the more complex, involving other sensations. She also reviews the three inner attitudes involved in meditation (impartiality, non-judgmentalness, and cultivating interest). In the final 10 minutes of the meditation practice, Sarah's talking becomes less frequent, allowing more time for silent reflection.
In the DVD's liner notes, Sarah offers tips for how to sequence the practices to best suit your needs on a particular day. However, the DVD also includes a "Guided Sequences" section, which contains 10 pre-arranged practices ranging in length from 60 to 154 minutes. Sarah encourages the user to listen to one's own experience to chose how to best use this DVD. Overall, this DVD provides an excellent introduction to Yin Yoga with the additional option of more traditional vinyasa practice, although those who are used to more fast-moving "power" vinyasa yoga may not appreciate Sarah's more methodical style. Similarly, some might find Sarah to be overly chatty during the Yin practices but I found Sarah's voice to be soothing and thought that her storytelling added a distinctive element to these sequences. I would recommend this DVD to all levels of yoga practitioners who are interested in experiencing Sarah's unique approach.
DVD Review: Yoga DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the very best Yoga video I have ever purchased for a home practice. After using the exercises on this DVD for about a year now, I can clearly see the need for a Yin practice as part of any serious yoga practice. The meditative postures release your spirit in a way no other form can deliver and Sarah Powers insights are right on. There is so much on this DVD (even some complimentary vinyassa sequences) that you may never need to buy another yoga dvd. Great job Sarah! I highly recommend this DVD.DVD Review: Unwind at the end of your day
Summary: 4 Stars
I originally bought this dvd for its fertility enhancing yin practices. But, after a few hectic days at work, I discovered another more immediate benefit. I went through one of the two(liver or kidney) yin practices and I literally became completely relaxed, almost falling asleep. Coming from a person with stressed induced insomnia, this is an amazing feat. Beyond the beneficial relaxation, Sarah brings you deeper into the thinking behind the poses, not only from a spiritual Buddhist perspective but the physical connections of the Chinese meridians.
It's well worth the money. You receive several individual classes or sequences based on your ailment of the day. This adds up to more than $100 worth of yoga classes at a studio but now at your own time and pace.
Description of Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers
Join acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher Sarah Powers for a beautiful meeting of yoga and Buddhism. This DVD is a powerful journey into awareness and insight using asana, vinyasa and meditation. Sarah presents her unique blend of Yin yoga, vinyasa yoga and the meditation traditions of Buddhism to create an energetic yet safe environment for profound inner exploration. Highlights from the DVD include:
Over 4 hours of practice material
2 unique 1-hour Yin yoga sequences with commentaries on Buddhadharma and Chinese medicine
a 1 hour vigourous Vinyasa sequence
a 40-minute Sun Salutation sequence
a 10-minute guided Sivasana relaxation practice
a 30-minute guided meditation practice
programmable sequences for a variety of practice combinations
detailed menus guide you through a wealth of information
suitable for all levels of yoga and meditation practitioners
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