Yoga Zone - Flexibility and Tone (Beginners)

I am a total beginner when it comes to Yoga. I bought a DVD a few months back for beginners and I did not like it. I tried a beginners yoga class at the fitness center at my office and I felt that I could've gotten into it. Unfortunatley it was the only beginners class they offered and I am not good enough or confident enough to go to the "real" class. I was searching online for another beginnger's yoga DVD and I came across this one. After reading other reviews that raved about it, I thought "Why not?" I tried it this past weekend and I thought it was wonderful! The instruction was great. I didn't have a problem doing any of the poses and I liked how he described the breathing technique. When I was done I actually had to check the DVD case to see how long the video was. Imagine my surprise when it said "about 55 minutes." Not sure if that's wrong or not because it most certainly did not feel that long!!I encourage any one who is a newbie to Yoga to try this video. It helps to have a slight knowledge of how to do some of the poses, but it's not really necessary, as the instructor suggested watching the video first, then doing it.

I needed to start doing a yoga/stretching regiment as per my physical therapist's instructions. I was looked a lots of yoga DVDs at the library, and they were all a little to "intense" for me. I just need to get loosened up, I don't need a new religion. Yoga Zone seems a good balance to me. It just helps me stretch out without being to "new age-y"

Love Alan Finger, his voice is amazing and he is a great teacher. He puts a lot of emphasis on how to do the poses which is what a good teacher suppose to do. I have all his videos and I am a yoga teacher. Love his voice.

Yoga Zone - Flexibility and Tone (Beginners) does not disappoint. While it has several poses from the other Yoga Zone videos it incorporates them in a different series of moves. I am a true yoga beginner, I just started 3 weeks ago. If you have done yoga this may not be the right video for you. It is for beginners per the title. The music, vocal tone, lack of trying to rush you through a series of poses and a noncompetative feel make this a great place to start.

this is ok if you don't have much time and can't make it to group practise in a real yoga studio. the good thing is that they go through a very thorough set of postures and alan finger does an excellent job of communicating how the proper expression of that posture should feel, even though he's not there to critique you. the bad thing is that they only do each posture once so you don't get a real good stretch or strengthening in any one position or muscle group. the girls demonstrating seem a little uncomfortable and camera shy at times but finger remains calm, cool and relaxed and in complete command of the subject. will help if you use a real yoga mat. i tried with a traditional exercise mat and slid around a few times reducing the effectiveness of the posture.

I just love this tape! I don't have the luxury of being able to take a yoga class and this tape really helps me with my practice. I own a lot of yoga tapes and this is is one of my favorites. Alan Finger is a great instructor. He is very detailed with the postures and reminds you throughout the practice to breathe correctly. It covers the fundamental yoga poses and breathing techniques. I have noticed increased flexibility esp. in my hips and back since starting this tape. Some may complain it's a little slow once you've done it a few times but I find it a great reference tape and am never bored with it. It's a great supplement to Power Yoga. I'm very pleased with all the Yoga Zone tapes.

The soothing voice of Yoga Master, Alan Finger, guides you through the motions. This truly is a great experience.

This may be old, but it is still great for newbies. It doesn't look dated.

This is well explained and carefully takes you through a range of moves, but I was hoping for a small set of 30 min sessions much like the yoga zone programmes on tv, which this is not.

I used to have this exact same yoga workout (for beginners) on VHS. So, so glad to have it on dvd now!!

Great DVD, my person who received this was excited and happy.