Yoga Radiance Review
This is a good workout, but it does expect you to know the basics going in. They do not give you the names of the poses most of the time and they don't spell out how to do them, though there is a basic talk-through. I like this, since it gets the narrator out of the way for all but the most necessary cues, but if you need things spelled out, it will be frustrating.
Also, it is important toknow your limits,some of the asinas are tricky and they don't give modifications, so give yourself time and don't be a hero,just do what you can and work your way up. Also, for the love of your back and everything breakable in your living room, if you can't already do a headstand practice up against a wall at the beginning! And just go straight up if you need to, don't worry about doing a straddle split right away. If you keep these things in mind, this is a great DVD that will give an intermediate beginner lots of room to grow and improve, which I love since there's nothing more annoying to me than buying a disk and being bored three months later because it's all too easy now.
The only thing that kind of bugged me was the fact that the instructors are very scantily dressed and there is something about some of the camera shots that felt distinctly, well, porn-ish. It wasn't bad enough to be overly distracting, it was mostly just moments of, "Really? That's a bit... unnecessary." It almost feels like the goal was to entertain the husbands while the wives do their workout or something. Like I said, though, it isn't too bad and once I started focusing on doing the movements I didn't really notice anymore.
Yoga Radiance Overview
Yoga Radiance Engage your mind and spirit! The Pure Joy of Yoga Discover the energy and youthful glow you've always wanted. Yoga Radiance will help you burn fat and increase your flexibility. From the spring warm up through the winter closing sequence you'll invigorate your body, mind and spirit with the power and grace of Yoga Radiance. Includes a special restorative flow -Lunar- a gentle evening series to prepare you for a deep and restful sleep. Learn from Southern California's master yoga instructors as they guide you through four seasons of renewal. A dynamic series of Vinyasa low yoga postures will take you to a new level.
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Customer Reviews
Great disc for advanced beginners - Dani Montlake - Jerusalem
I got this disc when I was a real beginner, and I found it fascinating and challenging. Now, a few years later, I see it as an intermediate level, classic yoga disc for when I have only 1 hour our less. If you skip the lunar sequence, you can get a decent work out in only 49 minutes!
You hit all the major poses (warrior 1 and 2, standing splits, half moon, back bends, head stands, triangle, etc.) plus a couple others like bird of paradise. There is no real core sequence though. However, the work out is quick and even good enough to make you sweat a bit.
The commentary is pretty straight-forward: no interesting metaphors or comments about life. While I usually find this annoying, I don't on this disc. The commentator's voice is nice and soothing. Music is gentle and interesting too. Filmed in the Yoga Loft in NYC, there is not a whole lot going on with the scenery, but it is clean and straight forward. If you are an advanced beginner this is a fantastic disc. After years of growing with this disc in my practice, I find that I still reach for it once or twice a month when I am short on time or sick of everything else.
Makes me sweat - Amelia Grace - Pittsburgh, PA
One of the few yoga videos I have found that makes me sweat while maintaining its integrity as a -yoga- video, versus a "yoga" video that is more like a fitness tape that uses some yoga poses.
I do wish they would hold some of the poses for longer though and I don't like how it is broken up into five segments because I usually stop before I get to the fourth one since I am tired and I know it is quite difficult. I think it should be 1 segment and then the last segment (the lunar flow) should be its own segment.
peaceful practice for a versed yogi - Mme Meliss - Pretty Paris
This dvd is pleasant to practice with. The music doesn't get in the way, the instructors are beautiful, and the voice-over is zen. I enjoyed the vigerous vinyasa sequences and the fact that there wasn't a lot of repetition. Poses like headstand, shoulderstand, and lotus may be too challenging for a less experienced yogi.
The dvd is divided into four seasons as well as a very short lunar flow. I like to do all four together for a longer practice, nearly an hour, or use the gentle lunar flow for days when I'm not feeling up to the intensity of a full practice. Yoga Radiance incorporates many poses into a concise practice. I reccommend this dvd to confident intermediate and advanced practitioners.
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