Complete Yoga and Pilates Review
These DVDs are great for everyday use. The yoga hits all my problem areas (hamstrings, shoulders, back, hips) and the pilates gives you a good, tough, well-rounded core work-out. For an absolute 100% beginner, it may be a bit fast at first, but they offer alternatives, and you can always sit out of certain moves until you get the hang of it.
Complete Yoga and Pilates Overview
For thousands of years, people all over the world have used the simple movements of Yoga to achieve a more balanced life both physically and mentally. Pilates, another powerful form of conditioning, was developed over 80 years ago to help dancers and athletes condition their bodies for the rigors of performing, providing a full-body workout while enhancing core stability. Now you can receive the amazing benefits of both these timeless conditioning methods from certified instructors in
Complete Yoga & Pilates. This 4 DVD suite includes
Basic Yoga: Strength and Flexibility, Power Vinyasa: Whole Body Workout, Basic Pilates Mat: Core Essentials, and
Intermediate Pilates Mat: Whole Body Conditioning. When combined, these programs work to improve flexibility, promote longer & leaner muscles, enhance strength, improve coordination, increase energy, prevent injury, resolve postural problems and allow you to achieve better body control. Watch your body, mind and spirit transform with
Complete Yoga & Pilates on DVD.
Beginning Pilates Mat: Core Essentials
The Beginning Pilates Mat workout focuses on building an understanding of Pilates fundamentals as you identify and strengthen your inner core. This workout includes a series of carefully selected, well-balanced exercises that will safely introduce you to the various planes of Pilates movement. Many of the exercises on this DVD are presented with modification options, so you can fine-tune the workout for your body type, and progress at your own speed. Once you have a solid understanding of Beginning Pilates Mat and have effectively strengthened your core, you will be ready to move on to Intermediate Pilates Mat.
APPPROX. 45 MINUTES
Intermediate Pilates Mat: Whole-Body Conditioning
The Intermediate Pilates Mat workout builds upon the fundamentals detailed in the Basic Pilates workout, further strengthening your core and sculpting your body. Many of the exercises on this DVD are presented with modification options, so you can tailor this workout to the needs of your body.
APPROX. 55 MINUTES
Basics Yoga: Strength and Flexibility
Basic Yoga begins with a simple meditation to calm your mind and expand your awareness of breath. This is followed by seated warm-up stretches to begin to open your body and synchronize your breath, followed by an active phase during which you'll learn the basic poses that serve as the foundation for all yoga methods, including twists, and balancing and flowing poses. Finally, we'll have you check in with your body as you cool down and reward yourself with a period of relaxation and contemplation.
APPROX. 60 MINUTES
Power Vinyasa: Whole-Body Workout
In this practice you will be guided through a total-body workout that helps maintain flexibility and suppleness while building strength and well-being. This class is challenging, but modifications are always provided to allow the unique needs of different body types. You will be guided into a complete flow practice, including Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, core work, twists, meditation, and relaxation. Before beginning this routine, please be comfortable with the Basic Yoga fundamentals.
APPROX. 60 MINUTES
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Customer Reviews
VERY disappointed - Jeanne A. Tuger - Quantico
They talk about parts/muscle groups one has never heard from. I've gone through all 4 DVDs.
A waste of money! If you have already taken theses classes to know what they are talking about, you are in the dark.
If you took a beginner class which teaches what all the terms are, then get this. If you are unable to afford those VERY expensive classes, you will be watching it and feel like you're in a Calculus class.
I'm now stuck with this set. Not happy. I went back to the old fashioned gym in the apt building.
These are for the ADVANCED persons who've already taken the classes and can understand what they are talking about! Disappointing!
Pleased - HappyMomma - SLC, UT
I have only done the two intro DVD's so far but I have really enjoyed both. They are both pretty easy and relaxing as well as easy to follow. I am just a tinge sore the next day which is perfect!
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