Restorative Yoga Practice
by Deborah Donohue
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Actor: Deborah DonohueDirector: Deborah Donohue
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 270 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-18
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Real Bodywork
DVD Reviews of Restorative Yoga Practice
DVD Review: Yin-like yoga, but wish there was matrix menu.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a lovely restorative yoga practice with many options. You will need a bolster, strap, and blankets. All of the yoga positions are done on the floor with the exception of the morning 1/2 sun salute. Each position is held from 3-8 minutes.
Each practice is composed of recorded segments that are pieced together and many are repeated throughout the DVD, not always my favorite type of practice because it's somewhat choppy. This DVD however is better than many I've tried. The transitions are good, but it would have been better with a matrix-choice menu where you could build your own sequences.
In addition the music is a little too loud. I have to turn my TV up to hear Deborah and then the music is a bit too loud and not the best quality (although I do very much like the soothing flute music). Deborah gives an explanation about getting into the pose and provides a bit of encouragement to relax. Other than that you get to relax and enjoy. I sometimes go into other poses throughout the segments and practice other favorite yin-yoga postures. Her voice is very soothing and DVD is filmed both in the red studio and along the coast and mountains in Santa Barbara.
Here's a run down of the sequence with listing of each posture on the DVD:
Meditation, 12 minutes:
An absolutely wonderful chakra meditation.
Deborah leads you through in Savasana (lying resting pose)
Using color to bath different parts of the body (chakras)
Morning, 15 minutes:
Greeting Sun Meditation (seated)
1/2 Sun Salutation (standing)
Mid-Day, 45 minutes:
Simple Supported Backbend
Legs up the Wall
Elevated Twist
Resting on the Belly
Dragonfly (wide-leg forward bend)
Savasana (lying rest pose)
Evening A, 55 minutes:
Mountain Brook (leg and back support resting pose)
Supported Bound Angle (reclined butterfly)
Supported Sleeping Swan (1 leg forward, 1 leg back, forward bend)
Reclining Hero (legs bend, lying back)
Side Lying Stretch
Supported Child Pose
Savasana (lying rest pose)
Evening B, 55 minutes:
Mountain Brook (leg and back support resting pose)
Reclining Cross Legged Pose
Legs up the Wall
Supported Spinal Twist
Forward Resting Angle Pose (butterfly with bolster)
Savasana (lying rest pose)
Restful Sleep, 85 minutes:
Supported Reclining Pose
Supported Bound Angle (reclined butterfly)
Mountain Brook (leg and back support resting pose)
Supported Bridge
Legs up the Wall
Supported Spinal Twist
Supported Dragon Fly (wide leg forward bend)
Supported Child Pose
Savasana (lying rest pose)
Music is by Scott Sheerin.
Clothing is by Marie Wright
Blankets/Props are by Drishti Yoga (in Santa Barbara)
DVD is by Real Body Work
Please also see my other review on Amazon of yoga DVDs including those by Sara Powers and Paul Grilley
DVD Review: Low Quality Production
Summary: 2 Stars
I wasn't thrilled about the production quality of this DVD. I was expecting something more professional but most of it is shot in a room and it looks quite amateur. I wouldn't recommend. DVD Review: Well-done DVD offers the opportunity to experience the benefits of restorative yoga at home
Summary: 5 Stars
In this DVD, instructor Deborah Donahue offers six different sequences, four of which are purely restorative, plus a meditation and a slightly more active morning routine. She provides live instruction and utilizes various props, including several blankets, a bolster, a strap, and blocks. The Main Menu of the DVD lists the following options and times for the practices:
*Introduction
*Meditation, 12 minutes
*Morning, 15 minutes
*Mid-Day, 45 minutes
*Evening A, 55 minutes
*Evening B, 55 minutes
*Restful Sleep, 85 minutes
*Credits
Donahue conducts each of the four restorative sessions in a similar manner. For every posture, she begins by describing the setup, including the props that will be required for the pose. Then, after providing guidance on how to come into the pose, she simply allows time to rest in the posture, only occasionally providing additional brief reminders on breath or alignment (and sometimes making small sounds, such as "ahh!", as well). Finally, she cues coming out of the pose before moving on to the next one. Postures are held anywhere from 2-10 minutes (averaging about 5-8 minutes), and each of these four practices ends with the same 15-minute relaxation segment (some of the other segments appear in multiple practices as well).
Restorative Yoga Therapy offers a unique opportunity to practice this worthwhile, relaxing, and very gentle form of yoga at home. This DVD is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners, although some basic familiarity with yoga terms as well as the use of yoga props would definitely be beneficial.
DVD Review: Great DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was ill several years I ago, I was looking all over for a DVD such as this and could not find it. I used Judith Lassiter's book for restorative poses but I do so much better with a DVD. I am so glad to have found this now. Although, I am now well, it is wonderful to do restorative poses when you don't feel up to par or just want to really relax into poses. It is a great adjunct to a regular yoga routine. DVD Review: Such a good discovery
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so excited and hopeful to find this Restorative Yoga DVD. I have fibromyalgia and my yoga practice had been suffering because it became too difficult and painful for me to continue my usual routines. I needed guidance and the right instructor to show me the techniques that are gentle and quieting to my body and provide just the right balance for my particular challenges. Deborah Donohue is that instructor and I have been enjoying yoga again and finding a renewed sense of tranquility.
Description of Restorative Yoga Practice
Explore deep relaxation, rejuvination and healing by experiencing restorative yoga. In this style of yoga, each pose is held for several minutes supported by blankets, allowing the nervous system to completely quietand return to a state of balance, while gently stretching and opening the body. This DVD features 6 sequences including a 12 minute meditation, a 15 minute morning session, a 45 minute mid-day sequence, two 55 minute evening routines and one 85 minute sequence for restful sleep. A total of over 4 hours of yoga practice! Note: This style of yoga requires at least 4 blankets and a bolster or some large pillows in order to maintain the poses. Filmed in Santa Barbara, California in high definition, with over 4 hours of footage. Widescreen.Yoga DVDs
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