Intermediate Yoga - DVD

I have been using INTERMEDIATE YOGA as a regular part of my exercise routine for several years now (without getting bored of it) and for that reason alone would recommend it.

Filmed outside in Maui Hawaii this is a great 1 hour practice for those looking for a bit of a challenge. If you have some experience then all the poses are familiar here just done with more detail and accuracy. And in all honesty the only parts that I consider intermediate would be the head and shoulder stands sections. As usual Rodney Yee's voice instruction is impeccable and there is a nice calm even flow to the sequence of postures.

Beginning with as short interview Rodney explains the DVD we then start with Sun Salutations (which move quite quickly) transitioning into detailed Standing Poses (including some balancing moves; Warrior3 & Half Moon) then Inverted Poses (done against a wall) Backbends (Bridge, Upward Bow, Camel) Twists and Hip Openers (very good section) Shoulder Stands (with strap) and finally a short but nice relaxation.

Sometimes when I'm not feeling `intermediate' or need a shorter workout I just do the Sun Salutations & Hip Opening sections. These are my favourite parts and a great workout in itself. Although there isn't a chapter menu, the practice is broken into 8 separate sections, so you can easily skip around as needed.

Props needed Mat, block, strap, blanket and a wall. Namaste.

Sections included;
Sun Salutations
Detailed standing poses
Inverted Poses
Back bends
Twists & hip openers
Shoulder stands
Foreword bends
Relaxation and seated mediation

I have only just received this dvd and gone through it twice, but I can already tell that it will be in my workout rotation for a very long time. I have been practicing yoga for 5 years and using Rodney Yee's instuctional DVDs from the start.
In my opinion, his are the best to begin with and once you gain strength and knowledge in the poses, you can move on to workout like this one. I would recommend this DVD to those who have been practicing for a few years- there are headstands and handstands and shoulderstands. A challenging and effective workout.

This one is beyond what a person with wrist and hand arthritis can do, but there are parts I found great. I'm sure folks who are able to do Rodney Yees power yoga dvd's would like this.