Meditation for Beginners - DVD

I purchased this DVD three weeks ago and have been using at least one of it's programs every night since then.

The first program is a beginning yoga session lasting 15-20 minutes. I'm not very flexible but the stretches aren't overly difficult (except for downward dog... argh!). My only issue is that Maritza moves along pretty quickly and doesn't hold the stretches for more than a few seconds.

The second program is a body scan meditation lasting 15-20 minutes. This meditation is very relaxing and you have to focus or you will fall asleep. Martiza's soothing voice can calm a wild beast in a heartbeat. This meditation is very relaxing and can be used before bedtime to great benefit.

The third and final program is a seated meditation lasting 15-20 minutes and is my favorite. Maritza shares her insight from 20 years of meditation with master teachers and instructs the viewer as if it was her first time in class. I'm still trying to quiet my mind for longer than a few seconds but with practice and dedication Maritza's words have put me on the right path.

I'm strongly recommending this DVD to those even remotely interested in yoga or meditation.

When I started the tape, I was a bit annoyed at how relaxed Maritza was...she was almost slurring...and closing her eyes as she talked. I was so tense that it made me even more uptight. All that ended when we got into doing the routine. The yoga was quite simple, and really helped my body to relax.

Then with the guided meditations, my mind was able to relax as well.
I had the best sleep after doing it!
My only compalint...on my part is I wish that I had bought the DVD instead of the VHS tape because then you could just skip over the intro, and get down to working out that STRESS!

You will enjoy it! But be wary...go into it with the proper frame of mind. In order to be effective, you must take your mind/body connection seriously, and be able to let go.

I started using the DVD on a daily basis about two weeks ago, and it has begun to have a very real effect on the quality of my life. I spend about 40 minutes in the morning before I start my work-day with the DVD. The first 15 or so minutes are spent loosing up the body with a number of light yoga stretches, and then I use the first of two meditation programs which is called a "body scan". It's a meditation program that really puts you into a state of deep relaxation. It doesn't make you sleepy (though it might if you performed it in the evening), on the contrary, I always feel rejuvenated by the end of the routine.

I haven't moved to the second program yet, but I plan to next week. It's a seated meditation program that is meant to help you refresh and focus your mind. I honestly can't wait to get started!

This DVD took me by surprise. Do yourself a favor and buy it. Even if you don't get anything out of the meditation program itself, the production of the DVD is outstanding. It's like a trip to Hawaii. A very, very, relaxing trip to Hawaii.