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Gaiam Ashtanga Videos - A set of two Ashtanga videos by Gaiam staring acclaimed yoga instructor Nicki Doane.
I’ve been practicing yoga for about two years now. One of the most difficult things for me has been making it to the studio. Life’s been just a little bit crazy and even though I know how much better I feel after Yoga, I’ve still procrastinated. So I lucked out with the opportunity to review this product.
This is a two disk set that includes Introductory Poses (85 minutes) and Beginners Workout (100 minutes). This set is geared to the beginner and I had to remind myself to check my ego and approach this as a beginner would.
I started with the Introductory Poses disk. The disk covers the basics of Vinyasa poses, including sun salutations and instructs the fundamentals of Ujjayi Breathing.
I thought the poses were explained thoroughly by instructor Nicki Doane. She really emphasized the importance of using your breath as you move through salutations. I remembered that this seemed distracting at first but as I’ve grown through my practice I can attest that this is vital stuff.
I enjoyed the second disk better. The beginner’s workout has a reasonable pace and takes you though some of the most common poses in the practice. Beginners will find it challenging and exhilarating.
Overall I think this is a very good choice for the beginner or someone who would like to try yoga in the privacy of their home before joining a class. The beginner workout is a good disk to have on hand if you are someone like me who maybe is not making it to the studio as much as you ought to be.
My only criticism is that not enough modifications are offered or explained. One of the best things about yoga is that everyone can do it. You do not have to be super flexible. All poses have a modification or optional pose of some sort. But a big rule of yoga is to listen to your body and if you follow that, you will be great!
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