Yoga Journal's Beginning Yoga Step by Step, Volume 2 (For Beginners by Natasha Rizopoulos) Review
This DVD, the second in the Step by Step series by Yoga Journal, has the same great features that the third had: an instructional portion going over all of the postures it covers in detail, followed by a "flowing" workout to use once you've mastered the instruction. Also included is an option to follow along with Jason, one of the assistants, in case you need to modify for most of the workout.
Based on what I've read on other sites, I think this is going to be the most popular of the three releases. First, it's that "just right" level of challenge- not as basic as the first (not that there is anything wrong with basic) but not as daunting as the arm balances in the third. Second, the fact that it's promoted as increasing flexibility, which most people associate with yoga, probably contributes to its popularity.
This release covers back bends, twists and forward bends. Included are Ujjayi Breathing, Half Sun Salutation, Sun Salutation A, Cat/Cow, Hero, Downward Dog, Plank, Locust, Cobra, Upward Facing Dog, Camel, Bridge, Wheel/Upward Facing Bow, Easy Seated Pose, Easy Seated Twist, Half Lord of the Fish, Staff, Head to Knee and Seated Forward Bend. All of this is followed by a peaceful (but short) relaxation in Corpse for 2 minutes.
Although there are a few postures that might scare beginners off (Camel and Wheel come to mind), the tips and modifications included should allow most people to feel comfortable attempting the postures. As in the other releases, the instructor also shows and discusses some of the common alignment errors, paying special attention to protecting the low back.
Although it is included as part of a set, I think this practice is very complete and someone could feel good about using this as a regular part of their routine without feeling like they were getting an unbalanced workout. The fact that the flowing practice takes 20 minutes (and the extended instruction is still only 35 minutes) is a bonus.
Yoga Journal's Beginning Yoga Step by Step, Volume 2 (For Beginners by Natasha Rizopoulos) Overview
Yoga Journal’s Yoga Step-by-Step The Total Guide to Beginning Your Home Practice
From the editors of Yoga Journal, Yoga Step-by-Step gives you all the tools you need to build a complete home practice. The session begins with 35 minutes of step-by-step instruction from acclaimed yoga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos. She then leads you through a vigorous 20-minute vinyasa flow sequence that incorporates what you've learned into a workout that builds both strength and stamina. If you are less flexible, modified poses help you build the kind of home practice that's best for you. Practice daily and bring the serenity you experience on the mat into your everyday life.
Featurin a 35-minute active instructional session, a 20-minute flowing workout. Poses are suitable for beginners and advanced beginners
Exclusively on DVD: Follow along with Natasha or her assistant Jason, who demonstrates modified poses for less flexible people, understand the benefits of each yoga pose with medical commentary by Yoga Journal's medical editor, Timothy McCall, M.D, and learn alignment principles and correct common mistakes with Yoga Chalk Talk™, our exclusive "live drawing board."
Session 2:
Bending & Twisting Poses for Flexibility
Enhance your flexibility, lift your spirit, and brighten your mood with this series of bends and twists. Backbends bring energy to the body, while forward bends and twists calm the nervous system. As the poses help you become more flexible on your mat, so too will they help you become more flexible in facing your daily life. Second in the Yoga Step-by-Step series, Session 2 is a complete home class that grows with your yoga practice.
Other Yoga Step-by-Step titles:
Session 1: Foundation Poses for Strength & Stamina
Session 3: Balancing Poses for Focus & Energy
If you are new to yoga or are less flexible, this video shows you how to modify some poses using yoga props. To follow along, you'll need two blocks, two blankets, and a strap.
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Customer Reviews
Great for stretching - R. Ockay -
I really like this DVD for light yoga; this second disc is quite a bit less of a "workout" than the first disc. I got the first disc, then the third (and couldn't do any of it-- too advanced), then this second one. They are all very different. The first one is very good for stretching the lower body and tones your quads very well (with the length that you stay in the warrior poses), and the third one is more advanced poses with a lot of headstand variations, but this one stretches your core a lot. There are a lot of poses that stretch your back and a couple that get your abs really well. I feel very loose and relaxed when I'm done. "The resting pose" at the end of your session is several minutes long, unlike in the first disc, and allows deeper relaxation. I would recommend this disc to everyone.
Yoga s Journal Step by Step vol. 2 - Leyna - Pa.
I really like this Yoga video. It flows vey nice and Natasha has such a soothing way and voice. Highly recommend.
A little fast - Tish Tosh - Kentucky
I have Yoga Step by Step Vol. 1 and 2. I love them both! Natasha moves a little fast though. I like the fact that Jason is on there for those who can't get into some positions. I've been doing yoga for years now and I enjoy these videos.
Excellant instruction - red indian - LA
I have been suffering from back pain for the past year or so and back bends have been very helpful in taking some of that pain away. The instruction on this dvd is superb. After watching the dvd once I realized that I wasnt doing the asanas perfectly. Just one session of the yoga practice on the dvd made me feel far better that I had in months. Natasha takes great care to explain alignment, breath and modifications for each of the asanas covered. There are many very useful features on this including chalk talk, and watching a beginner practice the asanas which were especially useful. Truly an excellant video.
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