Yoga Conditioning for Athletes with Rodney Yee Deluxe Edition
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DVD Review: Great yoga/stretching for everyone, not just athletes!
Summary: 5 Stars
NOTE: This same DVD has been released under several different covers; it was originally a "Living Arts" title but is now being distributed by Gaiam.
Let me begin by saying that I am definitely NOT an athlete; I do exercise regularly at home (with a recumbent bike and strength/yoga videos), but I've never participated in any kind of sports activity. However, when I was first learning yoga, I borrowed this video from the library after someone recommended to me as a good overall yoga tape, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn't need to be an athlete to complete the workout. Since that time (almost 8 years ago), Yoga Conditioning for Athletes has remained one of my all-time favorite yoga practices.
Instructor Rodney Yee begins the practice with Opening, a 13-minute stretching segment using a chair. These segment includes some more traditional stretches, and the work focuses particularly on opening up the hips and hamstrings. Although I've never been naturally flexible, I was able to do all of the stretches without modifying. However, Rodney practices with two background exercisers, each of whom offer different levels of modifications if necessary. After the Opening segment, Rodney moves on to Conditioning, or 21 minutes of standing yoga postures. I particularly enjoyed how Rodney takes the time to hold each pose; as he does so, he explains how to work towards increasing your flexibility by gradually moving deeper into the pose over time. The standing work is followed by 17 minutes of yoga moves on the floor; this sweet Integration segment consists mainly of forward bends and twists. Finally, the practice concludes with a 5-minute relaxation segment.
I originally owned this practice on VHS, but I now have it on DVD, and the DVD version does offer several nice advantages. First, there is a camera option features which allows you to focus in on one of the background exercisers (as opposed to Rodney) if you prefer. Second, the DVD offers eight "mini" practices, each of 7-9 minutes in length. Although these practices are designed to be used for certain sports, I use all of them for a quick stretch depending on the the area I want to target (eg, Swimming when I want to stretch my upper body, Running when I want to stretch my hips/hamstrings, etc.).
This practice certainly IS appropriate for athletes, especially since throughout the workout, Rodney talks about how the exercises will benefit one's athletic performance. However, for those us who aren't athletes, this is an excellent, easy-to-follow yoga/stretching tape with an emphasis on both flexibility and balance. I would say that virtually all of the moves are appropriate for beginners; however, because Rodney does not explain how to do the yoga poses (he simply provides the name of each pose) some prior familiarly with basic yoga postures would definitely be helpful. Rodney is an excellent instructor, and over the years, he has become one of my favorites.
This practice still has a solid place in my yoga collection, and it is often the first title I recommend for those looking for a yoga video in order to increase flexibility.
Description of Yoga Conditioning for Athletes with Rodney Yee Deluxe Edition
Athletes can benefit from yoga to strengthen breath, increase flexibility and build functional muscle that will help them excel over other athletes. Gaiam's Yoga Conditioning for Athletes DVD is designed specifically for athletes interested in using yoga to cross-train. This yoga program also builds endurance, improves focus and strengthens key muscles used in many sports, from golf to football. Taught by Rodney Yee. Suggested props: mat, brick, strap, chair and blanket. 60 minutes. Discover how Gaiam DVDs like this gave one reader the support and motivation she needed to change her body...and her life.Bestsellers in DVD
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