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Fat Burning - Yoga Zone - DVD

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This was one of my first yoga DVD's, and still one of my favorites. Even after work, when I don't feel like doing anything, this dvd feels great.
I tend to think that if I'm going to spend time on exercise, I don't want to just stretch and relax, so I was worried about yoga -- but this dvd has me sweating and working my muscles every time.
The segments are totally separate so you can do one or both.
I liked this one so much that I bought a bunch of other Yoga Zone DVDs, and I still like this one the best. Some of the others are so obviously a tv show that they still have the instructor saying "we'll be right back after these commercials" - and you feel like a chump for spending the money instead of recording it on the VCR! But this one doesn't have any of those breaks and the instructor is sweet and not annoying.
I agree, this DVD alone will probably not be enough to make you lose a lot of weight, but it is a great alternate day workout, or do one of the segments in the morning and then the treadmill at night, etc... It does work your muscles and make you feel more "aware" of your body too.
Enjoy!

this dvd is good stretching for body, working the leg and arm muscles and the lower back. Not too effective for abs. Trying look for a better one. But it is a good introduction to yoga.

Wow.. now that's a workout. I never thought I would ever sweat in a yoga class. I have actually had comparable workouts in the gym. The poses are show in two different abilities, which is good especially if you're a beginner. I have no doubt that if you do this video often, along with a healthy diet, you'll lose weight and become stronger. The only thing I really didn't like about this video was that there isn't a cool down period. It says there is but it only consists of sitting on the floor, then that's the end.

For yoga, this really makes you move and does built heat and increase your heart rate. I got into Yoga as something different from aerobics but quickly realized it does not replace cardio - it supplements it. This workout, though, does what it promises - as well as being relaxing, it also really works you out. I consider myself to be in the best shape of my life and can get through an entire hour of kickboxing and still think this is a good supplemental (or even a good light-day full workout).

The sequences move quickly. This is "supposed" to help you create heat and burn fat. This isn't for those new to Yoga. The workouts are short which is good, but there is a lot of movement within the poses. Overall, an ok DVD. By the way, the scenery does nothing for the workout itself.

This was my latest purchase in the hunt for a great yoga tape library and it was a great reward. I have been in search of a good flow routine and this gives you two 20 minute routines. You can do them on their own or combine them and get that wonderful fatigue from pushing yourself. The instructor has a great voice and explains the positions well. A beginner could do this as there aren't any difficult positions, but you must have strength in your legs to keep up. A great find.

Normally you cannot go wrong with a Yoga Zone video, but this is not one of my favourites. A number of the sequences (especially moving from downdog to updog) are too difficult for a beginner like me without much arm strength. At first, I found the instructor's cueing a bit confusing at times and she does not clearly explain modifications for beginners. I put the dvd aside for a few months until I built up some strength and now am able to enjoy the workout.

This DVD is great. It has two 20 minute segments, so you can do a 20 minute workout or the whole 40 minute workout. When I had done the complete DVD a few times I felt like I had been lifting weights at the gym. (I could barely sit!!!) This would be a great video for yoga beginners, if you are a little in shape. The instructor gives great instructions and modifies the poses if you are not as flexible or as strong.
This DVD got my heart beating and some good sweat going.

After using several other yoga videos, I found this one to be a little boring and unmotivating. The instructor is very well educated/trained in yoga, and gives detailed directions for getting into positions, and excellent breathing instruction. It doesn't go through very many different poses, though. Instead, they do a pose, hold it a long time, then add a new component and do it again, and so forth. Good challenging level -- I can certainly see how these moves would burn plenty fat! There are 2 segments on the DVD...one more challenging than the other...but both lack enthusiasm and encouragement, and are focused on specific instruction and explanation, rather than providing an element of relaxation and supportive dialogue, so that the viewer will look forward to tomorrow's workout.

I purchased this DVD a few months ago but this was the first time I actually used it. I thought the workouts looked too easy and I've never done yoga before. I was not tired at all and the instructor didn't really explain the poses at all. I wanted something that was good that would work my heartbeat up but this one didn't. However it was actually easy to do, only I had to watch their body movements to do the poses. If you want something that is relaxing this is the tape to get, otherwise it doesn't feel as a fat burning yoga at all!!