Jane Fonda:Yoga Exercise: Video: Amazon.ca: Video

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It was probably inevitable that Jane Fonda, who played such a defining role in the aerobics boom of the 1980s, would be on the yoga train as well when it started rolling in the 1990s. And on this tape (recorded in 1993), she does a good job of it. The focus is on the "sun salutation," a connected series of poses that builds strength, flexibility, and balance, and with repeated practice this offers what Fonda calls "an excellent full-body workout." The program is divided into three sections, any one of which can be practiced on its own. The first breaks down the various poses comprising the sun salute, while the second is devoted to several repetitions of the salute itself; three variations are offered, two incorporating some of Fonda's own techniques and one that's closer to the "classical" or "Series C" salutation. The final section (which might actually be a better place to prepare for your practice than to finish it) focuses on relaxation and breathing. Fonda's manner is brisk, but her instructions are clear and concise, and while the tape isn't especially difficult, it should prove challenging enough for beginners and most intermediates. --Kelly Welldon

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great stretch for an old video, Jan 24 2009

By	LisaD (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

I have always loved this video..I really liked that it was filmed with just Jane doing the work out as opposed to seeing various people behind her following along. This felt more like a private session-the poses were smooth and manageable and quite easy to follow. It is a great start for a beginner who is just starting out or easing back in to the routine. I just wish this was available in DVD now instead of VHS.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Introduction to Yoga, May 12 2003

By	L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

"Jane Fonda's Yoga Exercise Workout" is not only the most wonderful introduction to Yoga, but it makes you want to come back for more. Although I work out several times a week, I am new to Yoga, and was absolutly amazed at how I felt after just the first class. It gave me energy, improved my balance(when you get to be a "certain age", these things start to dwindle), and
left me feeling like I'd done a real workout.Even my abs felt it!

Jane encouragingly guides you through the three segments of this tape. In the first segment she takes you through the most gentle yet invigorating 20 minutes of stretching and toning in which you will also be introduced to the movements and the terminology.
There are times when the level of movement is increased, but Jane reminds us to just do the level we feel most comfortable with and there are insets showing the different levels we can follow.

In the next segment you'll be learning the Yoga Sun Salutation. It is a progressive routine that picks up the pace as it goes along, but again Jane let's you know it's okay to go at your own pace. This segment lasts about 15 minutes, but it's a truly effective program.

The last 15 minutes may be the most wonderful 15 minutes you can spend in a day. The time is spent strictly on relaxation techniques, that will make you feel wonderful as well as relieve stress. This is a section that you can do anytime you feel the need, as no warm up is required.

I have had this tape some time now, and although it took me a few times before I completed the whole tape, each time I used it I felt a renewed energy and good about myself. Five stars to Jane and this class for turining me from a skeptic to a believer. I started out adding this just once a week to my work out program, I now incorporate it twice weekly and I really look foward to those days. It's truly a great workout for any age.

I also think you can't go wrong for the price. If it's something you've been wanting to try, you can do it without investing too much, and after a while if you decide you want to move on to a more powerful workout, this tape has given you a great start!

What a Feeling!...enjoy...Laurie

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle, Yet Effective, Jan 24 2003

By	V. T. Helton (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This was the first yoga workout tape I ever bought. At first when I started doing it, I had to keep looking at the tv to make sure I was doing the moves right. But I after did it several times, I got to where I could do it without having to look at the tv. In fact, she says you will get to where you can do it just by following her voice. She gives excellent cues for each move and breathing. I do this workout at least once a week and have really increased my felxiblity. I really love stretching exercises, and this is an excellent whole body stretch. I love the way she has you flow from one position to another. It's almost as if it is all one move. Great for anyone that is just beginning in yoga, or for someone that has been doing yoga for awhile and wants a nice change of pace.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner tape.
This workout is excellent for the beginner, and the not terribly flexible. Alternate positions are shown and you can progress at your own rate. Read more

Published on Aug 22 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars so slow.......
I do not have anything against Ms. Fonda but this tape, even with the use of sun salutations, is slow slow slow. Read more

Published on Feb 11 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Jane probably learned this from the VietCong
Taking the Eastern skills she learned from the VC during her visit to Hanoi, Jane learned the inner peace of Vietnamese Yoga. Read more

Published on Jan 17 2002 by Johny Bottom