The Pursuit of Happy Hips with Eoin Finn
by Eoin Finn, Bjorn Enga
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Actor: Allison Forsyth, Eoin Finn, Insiya Rasiwala-Finn, Shannon Bahrke, Tracey DelfsDirector: Bjorn Enga, Eoin Finn
Brand: Eoin Finn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 300 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-12-18
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Blissology
Product features:
- Contains hours worth of multiple workouts
- Advanced level yoga DVD workouts, but can be modified for beginners or intermediate
- Released December 2009
- Over four hours of vinyasa yoga
DVD Reviews of The Pursuit of Happy Hips with Eoin Finn
DVD Review: happy!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been working my way through the 4 routines and over 4 hours of yoga that are presented on this DVD. This yoga is, as Eoin might say, pure honey! The hips are a huge joint, the connector between the upper and lower body. Eoin stresses the importance of bringing good energy to the hips-- "When we unlock the hips, stress disappears, our movements become more efficient, and our outlook on life becomes positive." I like positive! This DVD definitely focuses on the hips by offering various front and back hip opening postures like stretching lunges, pigeon and cow/face variations, as well as strengthening for the hips in strong warriors, lunges, and balancing sequences.
The first routine I did was 79 minutes long, titled "World Championships Hips." This was the "big kahuna," offering hip work and opening, core strength sequences, and a well balanced practice of forward and back bending, and twists. The whole shebang!
A few days later I tried the 51 minute mellow flow, "Easy Street." This routine employed classical sun salutations which I LOVED, as well as a lovely mermaid stretch posture that I tucked into my "favorites" queue for the time being.
The following week I took it "All Downhill" with the 43 minute routine. This was well balanced with just enough challenge to refresh me, but leave me feeling pretty Zen. Hip openers here included standing pigeon and half-frog pigeon.
Finally, I finished my disc with the 57 minute "Hot Chocolate" flow. This was challenging! Chest openers were welcome in the first part of the class. The core strengthening sequence in plank and forearm plank was demanding, but rewarded with some amazing stretching. The relaxation was nice and long, well earned.
The music was great throughout, as were the narration voices. Sometimes it was Eoin, sometimes a woman (who I'm guessing might be Insiya Rasiwala-Finn). The cueing was phenomenal. I found that I could completely listen to the cues and do the practice without watching the video at all. The poses were broken down with great detail, without being obnoxious. Trikonasana, for example, was set up in stages to truly feel the alignment. The hip openers, particularly pigeons, were directed with great care. Each pose came with an explanation- why do it, where to feel it, what to activate. I find this approach extremely important for both beginner and experienced practitioners. I did find myself over thinking some of the postures as I was led into them more slowly than I typically move, and for me...thinking can be dangerous. So finding a balance here was a personal point.
Another feature I enjoyed was the relevant quotes, quips, stories, and yoga-ish thoughts that were presented between cues. The whole package of the music, voice, and words made me feel like life was really "all good" as I breathed into each flow.
One aspect I did find myself wanting on was more warm-up, maybe starting a little gentler with some breath work, joint moving, and spine warming. This is just a personal preference I suppose, and I could certainly do my own warm-ups when I do the sessions again. The "Easy Street" flow offered a longer sun salutation warm-up, but the other routines jumped right into the fitness, with only one or two sun salutations. I did appreciate the upper body strength offerings of the double chaturanga though.
Even though I could have listened to the exceptional guiding without watching the video, I couldn't help but look in awe (envy??) at the beautiful settings that the disc showed, (sunsets, mountains, urban and deserted beaches, fields of flowers) and the great supporting cast that demonstrated various options of the poses. Although I did find myself wondering...where are all Eoin's guy friends? As far as the technical stuff of DVD-ing goes, the production is top notch.
The DVD extras include a great section on knee safety and alignment, which is key when practicing hip opening poses in yoga. Another extra features the connection between yoga and sports, with interviews from yogis, sports extremists, and in-betweeners, along with an "athlete's meditation." The website also offers downloadable routines and PDF files of the routines.
Hips are happy, body is happy, mind is free. Shanti Shanti Shanti!
Description of The Pursuit of Happy Hips with Eoin Finn
Eoin Finn is back with his much-anticipated December 2009 yoga release. Shot against the majestic mountains of Whistler and the stunning beaches of Vancouver, BC, the location of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this yoga DVD stars world-class athletes and lululemon elite ambassadors. For beginning to advanced yogis, the multiple workouts help to unlock your full mind-body potential while increasing strength, endurance, and serenity. With over four hours of flow style yoga designed by one of Canada's most beloved yoga instructors, Eoin Finn. These workouts both address the needs of athletes while enhancing inner peace and calm. The routines range in various lengths and intensity levels. Hip-opening, core-strengthening, shoulder-opening, twisting, backbends (front-body stretches); breathing and centering practices. Some routines are physically challenging while some are about chilling out and restoring balance. Since all people by nature are equal but all hips are not created equal, the DVD offers variations for both the super-stiff and the super-bendy using Eoin s All Levels, All Good approach. The instruction is clear, precise and pays particular attention to alignment. You will move seamlessly from pose to pose in a fluid practice.Bestsellers in DVD
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