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The best thing about this prenatal yoga tape is that there is a model for each trimester. Instructor Shiva Rea demonstrates each of the stretches and exercises for the first trimester, and two pregnant women show modifications for the second and third trimesters (they're even dressed in different colors for easy reference). This removes the self-doubt home-exercisers often have about the safety of certain moves--especially in that cumbersome final stage of pregnancy. Using gentle voice-over instruction, Shea and her assistants take viewers through a half hour of meditational stretches using blocks and chairs for support. She follows that up with 16 minutes of floor work: lunge pose, bridge pose, child's pose, plank pose--all with the necessary adjustments. She winds things up with a four-minute guided relaxation on her back--the traditional position--with the second-trimester woman on her side and the third on her side with one leg up on a chair. By including the different adaptations, Shea has made a tape with the flexibility to carry an expectant mom through her entire pregnancy--and beyond, if she wishes. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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5.0 out of 5 stars A piece of cake!, Sep 27 2006

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S. Moir "Cardless" (AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea (DVD)

While I was entering the world of pregnancy for the first time I came across many yoga videos that were somewhat vigorous, straining or much too scary.

Skipping through the library the only video left at the stand was Shiva Rea's Prenatal Yoga. Quite truthfully I wasn't expecting much from "yet another yoga video".

Long story short, I loved this video because you didn't have to stress yourself if there was something you couldn't do. Baby loved the rocking-judging by all her kicking. The instructions were simple yet challenging, relaxing and achievable. After a while the poses became a piece of cake so it didn't take much motivation for me to get dressed in the morning and put the video on before breakfast. I got excited about being more flexible. I felt great, even energised so much that I'd walk around the block for 30 minutes after the workout. I also loved how the 3 trimesters were split between 3 ladies so I would follow the woman according to the stage I was in. (Didn't come across that in any other video.)

Most of all by my surprise my husband was willing to practice his skills in massage as instructed by Michelle Kluck also included on the video. What an awesome idea! Coupling massage with yoga just makes sense.
My husband even started showing off to others of how much his pregnant wife does yoga which made me feel embarrassed but invincible at the same time.

All thanks to being flexible after constantly checking the video out by alternating between two different libraries and extending my hireage about four times and never stepping a foot into a gym, my labor took an excruciating 37 minutes!

A personal THANK YOU Shiva Rea and co.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ok. It depends..., April 23 2003

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This review is from: Prenatal Yoga (VHS Tape)

The usefulness of this tape depends on what you're looking for. If you haven't been exercising a lot before pregnancy, this is likely suitable. You'll certainly get a good amount of toning and relaxing-stretching that will make you feel pretty good.

Unlike some reviewers,I didn't mind the fact that the tape uses voice-over, but i found the instructor to be a little too "relaxed" for my taste --that is, she doesn't convey enough energy to get me going. I was a regular exerciser before I got pregnant (pilates and running) and so, I found this tape to not really be enough. If you have time to exercise 2 hours a day, you might combine it with a brisk walk or light run to get a more satisfying workout. But, if you're like me, an hour max is all you can spare. Actually, I haven't touched this tape since getting Leisa Hart's "FitMama". The latter includes yoga along with some fun salsa-dance aerobics, as well as kegels and stretching--it just feels like a more complete, efficient workout.

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5.0 out of 5 stars exactly what I was looking for!, April 25 2006

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This review is from: Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea (DVD)

I, too, agree that her pronunciation can be annoying at first ("eggsale" definitely grated on my nerves). But after you get passed that and the names "Britta" and "Poppy", you'll see that this is definitely an effective video that will help you stretch exactly what you need to stretch when pregnant. There are a lot of hip stretches which have helped me sleep at night. Also, the video has three people in different stages of their pregnancy -- this, too, has been very helpful. Shiva Rea's clearly narrates every move, so after a while, you don't have to even look at the TV screen. This is probably the best excercise video that I have used, mainly because it is what it is -- nothing special, nothing too crazy, just great stretches to help you in your pregnancy. Just talking about it makes me what to use it right now!

The bonus massage portion of the DVD is amazing! My husband followed the instructions and the massage was incredible. Definitely take advantage of this part of the DVD.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bad
Never received it, I had to ask a refund. A bought a similar one from Rea Shiva and it is propably the worst yoga DVD ever. Read more

Published 3 months ago by ACP

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad for a beginner
I thought this video was just ok and I will be keeping it mainly to try the massage portion at the end as I progress through my pregnancy. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Michelle