Yoga: Gentle Vinyasa Flow
by Sean Riehl
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Actor: Zyrka LandwijtDirector: Sean Riehl
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Anamorphic, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 210 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-11
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Real Bodywork
DVD Reviews of Yoga: Gentle Vinyasa Flow
DVD Review: Boring...not for me
Summary: 3 Stars
I had initially ordered this DVD with two ideas in mind. One, to have a nice relaxing and gentle practice on my days off from my major exercise, or even to do after my regular exercise for flexibility and stretching. The second to learn Flow yoga better before trying Shiva Rea's more advanced style.
I tried this DVD today. It was certainly better than the first DVD, but after so many downward facing dogs, I was starting to get bored with this one too. She narrates as if she is reading a book for a 5 year old (one other reviewer also mentioned her narration style, only I was not able to get past it like the other reviewer was). I made it about half way through the shorter intermediate routine, and then stopped. Zyrka's style is very much instructional, which I also find boring. As I tried her first DVD and this one, she makes me feel like yoga is drudgery, something I have to get through. There is no feeling of joy or that yoga can be a pleasant thing.
I also have the impression many of the reviewers are hard-core yoga followers, and that this DVD may offer something for them to get "deeper into their practice". I am not a hard-core yoga follower. For me, I exercise on regular basis (elliptical, brisk walking, strength, flexibility, stretching), so yoga is simply something that complements the other fitness activities I do. I do understand getting a better understanding of the poses or breathing with yoga, but this DVD didn't do that for me.
If you are like me, and do not like Zyrka's style, and are in reasonably good shape but still fairly new to yoga, you may find Shiva Rea's Beginner's Flow yoga a better alternative. If you are very out of shape or are a couch potato, then Zyrka's beginner flows are probably more appropriate. For me, Shiva makes yoga a joyful experience, and something I should enjoy doing. It was much more appropriate for me.
One other comment on the Pose Guide on Zyrka's DVDs. It is a nice add, although I think it would be very difficult to watch the whole thing from start to finish. I have another yoga DVD that also has a guide but this guide is interactive. Meaning that while you are going through the practice, when a new pose is introduced the name of the pose is flashed up on the screen. You have a few seconds where you can press enter on your remote control and it will bring up the practice guide for that particular pose so you can view it while you are doing it. It then returns back to the practice and you continue on. I think this kind of guide is much more usable.
Description of Yoga: Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Move, Breath, Flow! Explore the power and fluidity of Vinyasa yoga with this comprehensive yoga DVD! Increase flexibility and strength while learning to integrate your breath with each movement. Zyrka s insights and gentle guidance make this learning experience as rich as a one-to-one class. This is a beginning to intermediate yoga dvd. Featuring 6 yoga sequences each with their own difficulty level and length: two half-hour sequences, two three-quarter hour sequences, and two hour sequences. This means that you can choose your level, and amount of time that you want to practice, and this yoga dvd will give you exactly what you need! Let Zyrka s soothing voice & clear guidance lead you to peace and tranquility! This Yoga DVD also features a unique Pose Guide section that gives detailed instruction on 23 poses including positioning, common mistakes, pose benefits, & contraindications. This means that you can learn the basics of each pose, without having to listen to detailed instructions that you already know during the main sequences. Filmed in Santa Barbara, California in high definition, with over 3½ hours of footage.Bestsellers in DVD
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