Yoga For Beginners

I borrowed a few videos from my sister. This was one I liked enough to get my own copy. I've enjoyed the variety of routines it offers. Different lengths and focusing on different things like hips, backbends, strength and others. This is a very nicely done video. Good, clear instruction, lots of variety and a lovely beach setting.

My wife has been trying to get me to do yoga. I'm not the yoga type I told her I'd try a couple of her DVDs and see what I thought. I'll admit it, I was wrong about yoga. Half an hour in and I was hooked by how it made me feel. I started slowly, twice a week and have been sticking to it now for 4 months or so. Wish I'd listened to her earlier because I can see the added flexibility and different kind of conditioning really started helping me in my golf game, softball and other things like that.

I wanted to give yoga a try for help in flexibility,so I purchased this DVD, and it has far exceeded my expectations. I think it will help me with flexibility( I've only had it a week),but it has helped me, surprisingly enough, in relaxing. I think the mental health benefits will outweigh the physical benefits for me. One routine in particular, "a gentle unwind" has been just wonderful. In fact, I've just ordered Barbara's "Yoga for Stress Relief" because this routine came from that DVD. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants physical activity that is truly relaxing and calming.

This is a must have for the anyone trying to start practicing yoga. Barbara Benagh does a great job explaining the poses and there are shorter workouts that help you prepare for the longer 40 to 70 minute combined workouts.
The scenery is beautiful and if you find the sound of waves relaxing/inspiring you will truly love this DVD.

Barbara Benagh's Yoga For Beginners is a wonderful way to start. Her voice is easy to understand, listen to, and relaxing. The exercises are geared for beginners, but can be adjusted for those more experienced. There is a beginner section as well as an advanced section. When my husband did these with me, he noticed his back did not hurt for the next 2 days. I highly recommend this DVD.