Yoga Can Balance Your Life
by Dave Lockhart
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Actor: Julie RubioDirector: Dave Lockhart
DVD: Region Code 1
Format: Color, Digital Sound, NTSC
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-12-31
Studio: East Meets West Productions LLC
DVD Reviews of Yoga Can Balance Your Life
DVD Review: Much appreciated
Summary: 4 Stars
I really appreciate the accessible instruction and pace of Julie's DVD "Yoga Can Balance Your Life", as well as the beautiful place in which it was filmed. The length of the workout is good, and the level of difficulty challenging, but almost not noticeable because of the soothing tempo, tone of instruction and lush scenery. I would recommend this DVD to both those individuals just learning yoga, and those with some familiarity with the discipline. A very nice piece.DVD Review: Not perfect, but has some high points
Summary: 3 Stars
I have a mixed review for this DVD. There are plenty of pros. The scenery and film quality are beautiful. The practice is about an hour long and moves at a deliberate pace, giving you time to get in to and enjoy the poses. I especially like this for the standing poses which are often dashed through during a power yoga practice. Also, there are four balancing poses: half moon, dancer, eagle and tree. The DVD is well chaptered so specific pose sequences can easily be added on to another practice. I really enjoyed the standing and balancing pose sequences.
There are also several cons. The practice begins with a seated pose sequence which I didn't like and will probably skip in the future. (Rainbeau Mars' "Pure Tranquility" is a much better seated practice.) And as mentioned by another reviewer, the instructor gets you into the pose but doesn't tell you when to come out. So you'll be hanging out in triangle and suddenly hear that she's starting warrior 2. I also found it interesting that, like SophiaV, my back was killing me the night after I did this practice. Something to think about.
Beginners beware: This is definitely not a beginner workout as it lacks detailed explanations of the poses. However, this might be a plus for those with yoga experience who don't like a lot of chatter from the instructor.
Something else that warrants a mention: The sun salutations are very slow. I've never done them this slow before and she holds plank for what feels like forever. I found that doing the full round of three was demanding almost to the point of grueling. (She does mention that you can skip over rounds two and three.) By the third round I was definitely ready for them to be over.
Julie Rubio has a lovely, fresh presence. Her voice reminds me a bit of Rainbeau Mars sans the verbal imagery.
DVD Review: Not bad
Summary: 3 Stars
But could have been better. I haven't done this for ages, which is a sign that something isn't that much to my taste. I found the order of the asanas a little strange, and remember thinking that she went into camel a little too soon for my liking. It's a very pretty dvd, with a lovely setting, but the cueing was slightly off, something that irritates me greatly, especially when one knows that editing is easy!DVD Review: Beautiful and very well made!
Summary: 5 Stars
what I like most about this dvd is the outdoor setting (beach) and how the dvd is made. It's very well chaptered...I could navigate to each pose very easily. Ms.Rubio gives great form pointers...well worth the money!DVD Review: As much like a live class as you can get
Summary: 5 Stars
I took yoga for several years but due to a hectic schedule am unable to attend anymore. This video is very like the live classes I was used to. The pace is serene. You can really work on your flexibility with this DVD. She adds some unusual poses not seen in your average mass market yoga tapes---camel, neck stretches, lots of balance poses. The production quality is exceptional and the music pleasing and unobtrusive. Ms. Rubio is an excellent instructor. Can't wait for more of her DVDs.
Description of Yoga Can Balance Your Life
Check out this hot new Yoga DVD release, 'A Complete Yoga Workout for a Complete and Balanced Life' with San Francisco yoga instructor Julie Rubio. Take the first step to looking good and feeling great. Re-energize yourself and build the foundation for a healthier life. De-stress your mind and body. Do you feel like you never have enough time for yourself, like you are constantly being pulled in different directions. Perhaps you experience "never being quite present." Like when you are at work, you think of your family and loved ones, and when you are with your family or loved ones, you think about work and everything else "you have to do." If so, the meditative art of yoga and this DVD are for you. Start your personal journey toward wellness and serenity today by exploring this unique daily fitness regimen with instructor Julie Rubio. Leave your home or office for a private lesson with Julie in the ancient practice of yoga as you lose weight and improve strength, flexibility, balance, posture, vitality and circulation.Location Filmed entirely on location in Hawaii in a lush tropical setting with the sands of Ke'Iki beach and a turquoise bay in the background, Julie's private yoga session is aesthetically pleasing and inspiring. The gentle tradewinds, musical score, and Julie's soothing voice combine for a mesmerizing experience that puts you in a serene state of mind.
The quality of the video truly sets this one apart. As an independent filmmaker and producer, Julie enlisted the highest quality cinematography, post-production, editing and sound talent for her project. The crew was comprised of motion picture industry professionals and the location is stunningly beautiful. Incredible photography and the new age musical score make it a feast for the senses.
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