“…great for people young and old, stiff and flexible, and those with medical conditions, including arthritis.” Keli Ballinger, Harvard Center for Wellness.
Two full hours of material. Makes yoga accessible to almost everyone, including 16 chair-only sessions for people unable to stand.
Dozens of gentle and gently challenging routines, ranging from 5 to 85 minutes, are varied and easy to fit into busy schedules. Work on joint freedom, strength, stretch, loosening up, balance, breathing, and relaxation and meditation.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars An Excellent Yoga Instructional DVD
I was impressed with the variety and amount of material on this DVD, and how clearly the material was presented. I got an excellent work-out and stretch for every part of my body, not to mention relaxation, meditation, and breathing and balance work. The routines seem to be systematically designed and they are enjoyable to do; they also are especially helpful for people who have injuries or other physical limitations. Having taken yoga classes in the past, I was impressed by how effective the instruction was on this DVD and how great I felt after using it.
5 Stars Amazing!
I got this DVD for my Mother who is a 77 year lung old cancer survivor and who had to have a hip replacement a few years ago. My hope was that the DVD might get her moving a little, but in fact the DVD has become a guiding force in her life! She has gone from having an almost entirely sedentary lifestyle to practicing yoga with this DVD at least five times a week, and I have seen enormous improvements in her sense of balance, strength and level of energy. John Schlorholtz skillfully presents an essentially therapeutic approach to yoga practice and makes is accessible, non-threatening and practicable for those who really need it’s healing power. Wonderful and deceptively deep, finding this DVD has been a real blessing- I feel grateful to this guy!
1 Star Disappointment
I was very disappointed when I began viewing this DVD. I was hoping to find Yoga poses done sitting and perhaps gentle standing poses. However, in my opinion, there were no Yoga poses at all. Most of the video was simple joint releasing movements and basic stretches. Of course, this is all quite beneficial. My opinion, though, is that calling it “Yoga” is a bit misleading.
PJ
5 Stars Not just for Seniors–all ages and abilities
I am in my 40s with some back problems and I think these routines would be great for those in office jobs. I squeeze a in an 18 minute chair/standing routine before I start my day and it does wonders. I am purchasing a copy for a sister whose massage therapist says her trunk muscles are very tight and also for the woman who does my hair.
John’s instructions are easy to follow, but he does not “talk down” to his audience. His voice is pleasant to listen to–not chirpy like some fitness tapes. The pace is appropriate. He has helpers demonstrating as well so it is easy to see how to do it correctly.
There are written cautions about not to do certain exercises if you have certain conditions (ie: sore shoulder). There should maybe be a few more verbal precautions explaining which exercises might not be appropriate for those with osteoporosis, joint replacements, etc. but that alters the flow and yoga is about flow so that is probably why there are few verbal precautions.
5 Stars This is a great dvd
I like that you can pick the different exercise focuses along with the amount of time you want. It is very flexible.
