Crunch: The Perfect Yoga Workout
Crunch: The Perfect Yoga Workout
| Level: | | Intermediate |
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| Item #8993 | $14.95 | In-stock: Yes |  |
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Two complete yoga workouts led by a friendly, down-to-earth instructor. They both feature a medley of classic yoga poses (e.g. downward facing dog, plank, warrior, cobra, triangle and mountain pose) "Joy of Yoga" provides the improved flexibility and relaxation benefits of traditional yoga without the intimidating attitude. Sara’s unusually laid-back style makes it unusually easy to do (e.g. "if your knees are doing this, just flop them out" or "now just kinda wiggle your fingers"). Her emphasis is always on enjoying the movement, not perfecting each one. It has more energetic, upbeat music than most yoga videos. The second program, "Fat Burning Yoga," also features classic yoga moves. Sara’s solid cuing and non-mystical style makes it an effective and exceptionally yoga workout. And by helping you achieve a balanced lifestyle and a deeper body-awareness, it provides a key element in weight-loss success (but it’s really too slow to immediately burn much fat...). It ends with a short, but intense, segment of traditional ab-focused floorwork. Bright, colorful, airy set. ©1997 & 2001. Note: VHS version is only the "Fat Burning" program; it does not include "Joy of Yoga." DVD has:
Chapter menus,
Music only option.
| Customer Reviews (or write your own review) |
Crunch: The Perfect Yoga Workout |
| Love it! |
| It's really hard to find good but short yoga DVD's. This one is an exception to the rule. I really like Sara, she's a natural, I feel quite well stretched after doing either of these sessions, my only gripe is the advanced yogi, it's a bit off-putting when you're struggling with a pose to be shown someone who looks like a piece of chewing gum. - posted by Kerryn on 10/2/2008 |
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| my introduction to yoga |
| I really liked this video. Sara Ivanhoe is a no-nonsense instructor that explains moves as you do them and makes even the novice "yogi" feel competent. There are people doing modified versions of each movement in the background. I usually stick with "Joy of Yoga" as I found the fat-burning DVD too challenging at the moment. It took me several attempts before I found my "groove" but once I familiarized with the sequences, I really enjoyed this. I do usually skip one couple-minute segment because I don't find it effective, but overall, this was a great introduction to yoga and it makes me want to search for more. - posted by alison on 4/23/2008 |
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| Understandable |
| I first bought this workout on VHS in 2002 when I first started practicing Yoga. I've had numberous instructors since (be it from a tape or in a class) and this remains my favorite. The VHS finally gave out and I'm ordering it on DVD. She makes it so easy, you don't even realize you're pouring sweat and breathing heavily. I love it! - posted by Janelle on 1/6/2008 |
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 Very relaxing! |
| It's difficult to find 30 min yoga workouts so I really liked this DVD, and I especially enjoy Sarah Ivanhoe's instruction (her voice is very soothing when she guides you through the relaxation pose!). It definitely isn't a fat burner and I do wish there was more variety of poses (besides downward facing dog) but overall it's pretty good for a short yoga workout! - posted by on 6/21/2007 |
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| Great Way To Start The Day |
| I actually like this dvd. Grant it I cannot do EVERY single exercise due to my unflexible wrists.It'll get better as I keep trying.The Joy of Yoga is great before I go to work or go to bed. Downward-facing dog is such a relaxing position where you can do most of your deep breathing. I stopped doing this dvd for about 6 months and I really can feel the difference. I am so stiff and to the point where it's ridiculous! I found the Fat Burning Yoga to be incredibly tough...there are so many of those moves that I have trouble doing. But at the end, I do have a small pool of sweat at the small of my back. I say it's worth it. If anything, give it a chance and save your opinions until the end of the workout...see how you feel and then form an opinion. Overall this is a good dvd. - posted by Stacey on 4/2/2007 |
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| Good instruction for beginners |
| I've only done the Joy of Yoga workout so this review is based on that. I thought Sara did a good job instructing and giving pointers along the way. Good for a beginner who is learning the positions. I agree that the way she says some words is a bit grating after awhile, but otherwise find her manner soothing and relaxing. - posted by Donna on 3/11/2007 |
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| Dissappointed |
| I was not to thrilled with this one. It seemed like all you did was downward facing dogs. I won't be using this again any time soon. - posted by Shauna on 5/9/2006 |
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| my new favorite! |
| I am a Yoga instructor and I loved this DVD. I did both workouts today (one this morning, one this afternoon)and loved them both. It was challenging, yet relaxing...I was starting to sweat! I also loved Sara as the instructor. She is very easy going and friendly. Excellent cues and she makes it fun. Great workout! - posted by polly on 3/13/2006 |
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| WONDERFUL! |
| I really love these workouts. They are exactly the kind of thing I want in yoga. I will definitely use this DVD often. It's excellent in every way. - posted by Leeya on 12/15/2005 |
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| My kind of yoga! |
| This is the best dvd for stretching and flexibility work if you like the yoga moves/poses without all the spiritual stuff. When I purchased this dvd, I also bought two other stretching dvds with more athletic stretches. However, I loved this one so much, I returned the other two, unopened. - posted by Moe on 6/28/2005 |
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