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Sara Ivanhoe: Yoga Body Makeover |
  Non-authentic yoga |
| I tried each of the 20 minute routines. I never did try the sixth one on the balance ball. So my review is just on the first 5. I loved them at first! I thought that it was a perfect short video that really gets you challenged and sweating. It was very efficient. She does, however, incorporate a lot of non-yoga moves into her routine. As my love and appreciation grew for yoga, I eventually wanted to engage in a more authentic yoga practice. - posted by Cher on 1/29/2010 |
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| Waste of time (sorry, Sarah!) |
| These workouts are too short! I didn't even feel like I got a workout when I did them; better to go for a 20 minute walk or hop on the elliptical if crunched for time. I just sold these DVDs. Most of the moves are unchallenging. I do like Sarah and these workouts might be good for the older exerciser who has been sedentary for some time or someone who has never exercised and wants to try yoga. There just isn't enough challenge for me. One pet peeve of mine is "WORKING SO HARD!" Definitely for a beginner. My six year old was very good at these. - posted by Melissa on 9/15/2009 |
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| Ok workout, Too much DVD clutter |
| I agree with Bonnie, although it is a good enough workout that I will hit the fast forward button. The cueing could be better... she had often moved on to another pose but I didn't know because I wasn't looking at the screen. - posted by Sharyn on 9/6/2009 |
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| Too Much Intro |
| This video has an introduction spiel at the beginning of each workout segment. So before you can go on to the next workout you have to hear the same thing over and over again. The video itself is OK, not too challenging. I'm returning it. - posted by Bonnie on 8/19/2009 |
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| SUPERB! |
| I have just discovered yoga and this DVD is a fantastic addition to the Yoga for Dummies. I've stretched parts of my body that I didn't realize could be stretched and I've surprised myself with my flexibility. Sara's instructions are to the point, precise and very easy to do. The scenery and music on the DVD is very cool,calm and very relaxing. I wish the DVDs were a bit longer but I also appreciate that they are for when you are short on time and want to still exercise. I will continue to use her DVD for practicing yoga as her style of teaching for me is the best. I have been including this DVD with taebo for even more rapid results. Thank you Sara! - posted by Cee Doyley on 4/30/2009 |
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| Good yoga! |
| This is an enjoyable yoga workout. Sarah Ivanhoe is an excellent instructor. I wish the sessions were a little longer. She makes you want to keep going and the 20 minutes goes so fast. If you are looking for a new yoga workout, get this one. - posted by Diane on 1/25/2009 |
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| Can't live without it |
| I originally bought the Sara Ivanhoe Abs separate from the box set. I thought I would try it as I previously wasn't a fan of yoga. I found yoga a bit dull and too much on the spiritual side for me. Sara has a way of explaining the moves with ease and being relaxing without being boring or too much on the spiritual side. I have since ordered the box set and can't wait to receive it! Sara has opened my eyes to yoga which does make you feel amazing inside and out! There definitely is a spiritual thing that goes on but I like that I can figure it out on my own without someone telling me all about it. I highly recommend this box set! - posted by Nicole on 1/4/2009 |
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| Perfect! |
| I first saw Sara Ivanhoe on the Fitness Channels and liked the All Star Workout which led me to this site. I LOVE this dvd set. Can do one session at a time or two or three (I am not at three yet, but will be soon!). She is very clear, the directions are VERY easy to follow and you find your body doing things you didn't think it could very soon. Ms. Ivanhoe is very self-deprecating about the balance poses and tells you if fall over, just get up and try. Also no push to do everything perfectly. Go at your own pace is directed throughout the series. You wouldn't think 20 minutes would do much, but it does! - posted by Pauline on 1/3/2009 |
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| Excellent! |
| I love everything about this DVD. Sara Ivanhoe is a really great instructor, incredibly friendly and encouraging, and never makes yoga seem difficult or impossible to manage. There's very little of the "spiritual" side of yoga in this, which I really appreciate. Each workout is 20 minutes, except the bonus stability ball one (which is around 45, I believe). They have different areas of focus-weight loss, core, upper body, lower body, etc. I like tacking one on to the end of another tough workout, either cardio or weights. I work out 7 days a week, so I like to use one or two of these on a rest day over the weekend. She really uses different moves in each workout, so you could combine them for a long, interesting yoga workout if you have the time. I love it! - posted by Jamie on 12/9/2008 |
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| Buy it! |
| I have several of Sarah's and this is my favorite.I bought this a while a ago in the stores-it was sold as a 5 separate dvds set with no ball workout included and much more expensive than here.Beautiful scenery and so many varied poses make this a great dvd.Sarah is her usual self-no new agey stuff here.Each dvd is 20 min and I like the fact each dvd has different poses with no repetitions of poses between dvds..Some poses are easy and some require a fair level of expertise but Sarah is so easy to understand that almost anyone could do this tape following her instructions. You don't have to constantly watch the tv screen as her verbal instructions are so easy to follow.highly recommended. - posted by Dulcy on 10/16/2008 |