Yoga Zone – Postures for Pregnancy

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Pregnancy calls upon a woman's physical, mental, and emotional resources like no other life experience. Part of the highly touted Yoga Zone exercise series, this prenatal fitness program gives equal time to meeting all three of these demands and delivers an invigorating yoga routine in the process. Yoga master Alan Finger expertly coaches his wife, Greta (seven months pregnant here)--and viewers--through 35 minutes of instruction. He begins with a tremendously helpful and informative lesson on proper breathing and posture, followed by evenly paced segments of stretching, strengthening and balancing, more stretching, and relaxation. While Greta quietly moves into each pose, Alan gently guides viewers through nearly every sensation and benefit to be achieved by following her lead. His narration is constant but never distracting; rather, his reminders about ideal alignment, complete bodily awareness, and focused breathing add to the overall excellence of this tape. Designed to build a sense of power, peace, and strength in the mother, Postures for Pregnancy also strives to bring love, health, and radiance to the growing child. A solid choice for pregnant yoga students of all skill levels who appreciate detailed guidance. --Liane Thomas

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A great relief for a changing body

Review Date: March 1, 2003

Reviewer: Andee Kinzy, New York, NY USA

I got this DVD as a gift and was a bit surprised and disappointed when I realized that it was the husband explaining all the moves while his wife demonstrated. I mean, we're supposed to get advice from other women, right? However, I gave it a go and tried it a couple of times.

I have to admit that the techniques (or postures) in this video have helped me the most. It's not a yoga workout. It's simply different postures that you can get into to help relieve some of the pressures on your changing body. I find that I use it more as stretching ideas than an actual workout.

I also miss it when I don't do it - my body starts to feel more constricted and uncomfortable.

Again, this is NOT a workout video. For that, I'd suggest Rocki's Prenatal Yoga video. This one contains different poses and detailed information on how to do the pose properly. Most of the different poses are accompanied by a reason for the pose - i.e. This one relieves the neck and shoulders, this one helps with tension in the back of the legs, etc. So that after you've done the video a couple of times, you quickly pick up on the different poses you can do when you only have time for a momentary release. For instance, your lower back is hurting, so take a moment to stand against the wall and slide down into a squatting position. Then get up and continue on with what you're doing. (Although your office mates may think you're a bit odd, they tend to excuse any weird actions during pregnancy.)

Excellent video, great for upper back and shoulder problems

Review Date: September 20, 1999

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I am three months pregnant with twins, and have found the hatha yoga poses in this video to be helpful in maintaining strength and flexibility. I have problems with chronic tightness in my shoulders and neck, and the video is excellent for alleviating stress in that area. The video also focuses on teaching you how breath differently while you are pregnant, and I found the breathing exercises to be helpful and relaxing. I have two caveats about this video. First, it may be difficult for someone with no previous yoga experience to understand all of the instructions. Although I think a novice would still get a lot out of it. Second, I found that the pelvic tilt and sit-up induced some cramping. Other references I have read about yoga during pregnancy recommend not lying on your back to do pelvic or abnominal exercises after the first trimester. So I just fast-forward through that part of the tape.

Easy for Yoga beginners, Relaxing

Review Date: August 4, 2000

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I had bought this tape and not used it, but 2 months into my pregnancy my husband begged me to try it to see if it would help relieve my stress a little. I'm not sure it was a great work out, but it did get me streching and moving a little and really did help me calm down and feel a little more peaceful. I've never done yoga before and found the instruction simple and easy to follow.

Every pregnant woman should use this tape!

Review Date: October 21, 2000

Reviewer: Sheryl M. Gomez, Santa Ana, CA United States

I absolutely loved this tape! Every day I looked forward to doing yoga because of it. I was never really that good at yoga before I was pregnant, but with the added flexibility from pregnancy and the great video, I felt very confident. I still do yoga to other Yoga Zone tapes, but I miss this one. My only recommendations would be to buy some music (because it doesn't have any), and do the tape every day! Did I say that it helped with labor -- that was a plus!

captures the essence of yoga with emphasis on pregnancy

Review Date: July 28, 1999

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I am not a serious yoga student but have dabbled in yoga for over 15 years. The video beautifully explains the essence of yoga while accurately demonstrating the postures. The focus on health during pregnancy, relief from discomforts and preparation for labor are emphasized with the selected exercises. The yoga master and his wife are the stars of the production which adds to its beauty. I always feel rejuvenated, balanced, and relaxed upon completion of the tape. If you have never done yoga before, you may not understand some of the principles demonstrated, but I urge you not to let that get in your way. I highly recommend this video.

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