The Method: Baby & Mom Pre-natal Yoga: Amazon.ca: Video

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Relaxing, strengthening, and allowing oneself to feel rather than think have long been associated with ancient yoga practice. Instructor Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa expertly ties this essential combination of physical experiences together in a gentle exercise video for pregnant women of all fitness levels. Prior to the 45-minute routine, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa discusses the role of yoga in helping with pregnancy; the calm and security that develop through guided breathing and gentle movement are transferred from the mother's body to her growing baby. The nonimpact routine itself provides ample warm-up, toning, and conditioning portions, as well as a deep, head-to-toe relaxation and visualization segment. Ten pregnant students (all pleasantly unrehearsed) stretch, bend, and learn along with the viewer, to the peaceful sounds of a live band consisting of wood flute, bass, quiet drum, and shimmering bells. Every bit as enriching for the soul as it is for the body. --Liane Thomas

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5.0 out of 5 stars The New Method: Baby & Mom - Prenatal Yoga, July 6 2004

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Michelle M. (Manchester, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby and Mom: Prenatal Yoga (Full Screen) (DVD)

I loved this yoga workout! It was a little weird at first, but once I got used to it, I did it 2-3x/week for 5 months. This is my fourth and best pregnancy and I feel I owe it all to this yoga workout.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Excrutiatingly earnest and unpleasant, May 18 2004

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poesis (Western MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby and Mom: Prenatal Yoga (Full Screen) (DVD)

Gurmukh takes her yoga VERY seriously. Indeed, her intense relaxation is made even less relaxing by her grating voice. She seems to be pleading and whining for your admiration (but in a very "relaxed" way, of course.) If you're looking for a California guru, she might be just what the Maharishi ordered (she's got a turban to prove it) but if you're looking to bond with your baby, take private, mindful breathes, and find a "yoga-mind" for your pregnancy then look elsewhere. We sent it right back and got YogaMama, the Crunch DVD. Surprisingly, although Crunch has a rep as a powerhouse NY workout, YogaMama has all the true reverence, mindfullness, and spirit that this one lacks.

Don't let the turban fool you, underneath it is a California New Age girl. It's not suprising that they don't show the star of this video on the cover.

This video is a disservice to all those who are serious about yoga.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoy this workout, April 30 2004

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This review is from: Baby and Mom: Prenatal Yoga (Full Screen) (DVD)

I too have been doing yoga for years. All different forms of it. This DVD is based on Kundalini Yoga. For some who are looking for typical asanas found in Hatha or Ashtanga this is not that. It is more focused on the 3rd eye and the Chakras. Opening certain areas of the body to release energy, to relax and feel centered. It is also focused on the breath. It is arguably the oldest form of yoga there is. It is rather primal. Some may find it a bit silly. But in my experience it is not the yoga that is silly but the person doing it. Childbirth is a primal thing. If you can get over yourself you will enjoy it and it WILL be helpful in the delivery room. And that is, after all the point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is fantastic
This is a fantastic workout!!! I regularly did yoga before pregnancy & am so happy to have found this DVD. Read more

Published on April 28 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very relaxing video
Well I loved this video, I have nothing bad to say about it at all.
I have tried Yoga in the past when I was not pregnant and I could not get into it. Read more

Published on Mar 10 2004 by Bridy