Best Yoga DVD or Program

dxtra30
dxtra30 Posts: 498 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking about starting to incorporate some YOGA in my exercise. What Best Yoga DVD or program is out there that works well and for beginners ?? Thanks!
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  • dxtra30
    dxtra30 Posts: 498 Member
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    dxtra30 Posts: 498 Member
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  • jimmie65
    jimmie65 Posts: 655 Member
    Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga or Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior.
    Same response I give each day when someone else asks the same question.
  • poptastic
    poptastic Posts: 151 Member
    Unless you've previously done yoga, I would really recommend going to a class at first, to make sure you are getting all the postures correct. It's so helpful to have someone helping you maximise the benefits, if you get it wrong you could be doing basically nothing useful, or even worse could actually hurt yourself.

    I've been going for about 2 years, once you've got the basic poses then you can just YouTube videos for sun salutations etc - I wouldn't really waste money on a DVD unless you're the kind of person who likes to do exactly the same routine over and over again!
  • GetFitE
    GetFitE Posts: 247 Member
    Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga or Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior.
    Same response I give each day when someone else asks the same question.

    Hmm...I will definitely have to look into those!

    I have an MTV Yoga DVD (http://www.amazon.com/MTV-Yoga-Kristin-McGee/dp/B00006JDTH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360767336&sr=8-1&keywords=mtv+yoga) and I LOVE it! It's the best Yoga workout I've done and close to what you would get in a class [I miss my regular yoga class :( ], but since the DVD is at my parents house, for now I do Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown or Turbo Fire Stretch 40.

    I haven't done this yet, but I was recommended trying the yoga sessions on OnDemand--I know usually Comcast/DirectTV/AttUverse usually have Fitness workouts on OnDemand--so I would look there for something before spending money.
  • GetFitE
    GetFitE Posts: 247 Member
    Unless you've previously done yoga, I would really recommend going to a class at first, to make sure you are getting all the postures correct. It's so helpful to have someone helping you maximise the benefits, if you get it wrong you could be doing basically nothing useful, or even worse could actually hurt yourself.

    I've been going for about 2 years, once you've got the basic poses then you can just YouTube videos for sun salutations etc - I wouldn't really waste money on a DVD unless you're the kind of person who likes to do exactly the same routine over and over again!

    I disagree--depending on the DVD, they will guide you through the proper moves-I know the MTV Yoga DVD I recommended has an Introductory session that is JUST for going over all the moves & they have a person during the workout to show you all the variations (beginner, intermediate, advanced). I started doing Yoga on a DVD before I started taking a class. Doing the DVD is what gave me the courage to take the class at my old gym. And you don't have to spend a lot of money on the DVDs either. I get most of mine for ~$8-10 which seems reasonable for me.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Go to a hot yoga class. It's the best!

    I can't do dvds anymore. I get so bored hearing the same vernacular over and over.
  • caramel1920
    caramel1920 Posts: 271
    Yoga for Weightloss by Gaiam. I got mine from Academy Sports, actually need to get another one because I used it so much, it doesn't work anymore! Also, everyone may not live in an area where there are yoga classes. I would personally love to go to a yoga class, but seeing as I live in a rural community, it's just not possible. This DVD does a great job at explaining the poses, as well as showing different levels of comfort/ability.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I'd really like to know, how do you tell if something is good yoga, bad yoga, or even if the person is just making stuff up on the spot?
  • poptastic
    poptastic Posts: 151 Member

    I disagree--depending on the DVD, they will guide you through the proper moves-I know the MTV Yoga DVD I recommended has an Introductory session that is JUST for going over all the moves & they have a person during the workout to show you all the variations (beginner, intermediate, advanced). I started doing Yoga on a DVD before I started taking a class. Doing the DVD is what gave me the courage to take the class at my old gym. And you don't have to spend a lot of money on the DVDs either. I get most of mine for ~$8-10 which seems reasonable for me.

    It's still not the same as having someone who can see you and correct your postures. , or push you to go further than you think you can. For ages when I started I thought I could do downward dog (how could you get it wrong, you'd think), but then one day the teacher came and adjusted my hips which totally changed my whole balance and made the posture feel completely different and way more challenging. I'm not saying self practise is useless but I do think if you have the opportunity to take a class with a professional, they will help you so much.
  • bltrexler
    bltrexler Posts: 180 Member
    Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga or Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior.
    Same response I give each day when someone else asks the same question.

    I agree, this is a great video because no matter how little time you have you can create something that works for you . I am a beginner to yoga and this workout complements my other gym time.
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    I personally love the DDP Yoga program ... It's more than just yoga, his goal is to get your heart rate up with pretty much zero impact on your body. It is pricy though, fair warning
  • Denise1224
    Denise1224 Posts: 150 Member
    I like Bikram hot yoga but there are lots of types out there... I would agree that an in person class is better than a DVD you have the motivation of the roomful of students and the instructor to make sure your postures are good to avoid injury. Plus if you search your area you'll probably find a few different types so you can find the one that works for you. Good luck & Namaste!:smile:
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    I think it really depends on what kind of yoga you are interested in, there are so many different approaches. You may want to check this out, it's a yoga quiz to see what kind of yoga you want to do: http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/quizzes_and_tools/stylequiz

    From there, you can search youtube or look for DVD's that suit what style you choose. I also agree with another poster who recommended taking a class, that is a great way to make sure you are doing the poses correctly. Even yoga can cause injuries if done incorrectly.
  • Jtorres326
    Jtorres326 Posts: 157 Member
    I second DDP Yoga. Very good dvd series!
  • dxtra30
    dxtra30 Posts: 498 Member
    I second DDP Yoga. Very good dvd series!

    This for beginners or for the experienced?
  • Jtorres326
    Jtorres326 Posts: 157 Member
    It sells three different packages with workouts ranging from absolute beginner to crazy advanced yoga. The beginner set is the cheapest and even has a foundations dvd called the Diamond Dozen which solely focuses on proper form. I highly recommend it.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Yeah, that's what I thought.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    doyogawithme.com

    the best
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Hulu.com has a health & wellness channel .... lots of yoga to try for free ..... Gaiam ... Yoga Zone

    Personally I need to click with the instructor ..... some instructors are too far out there.

    My fave .... "beginnerish" Sara Ivanhoe's Yoga Body Makeover ... this has 5 - 20 minute practices. Gets you started ...... down to earth style.

    Video Clips here:
    http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/sara-ivanhoes-yoga-body-makeover-5586
  • Ideabaker
    Ideabaker Posts: 517 Member
    I think it really depends on what kind of yoga you are interested in, there are so many different approaches. You may want to check this out, it's a yoga quiz to see what kind of yoga you want to do: http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/quizzes_and_tools/stylequiz

    From there, you can search youtube or look for DVD's that suit what style you choose. I also agree with another poster who recommended taking a class, that is a great way to make sure you are doing the poses correctly. Even yoga can cause injuries if done incorrectly.

    Took this online yoga quiz; it's a wonderful resource! Thanks so much for posting the link.
  • brendansmithptatc
    brendansmithptatc Posts: 20 Member
    A few years ago I found a DVD on Amazon called: Yoga for Inflexible People. I thought it was done well, had different sections for different body parts and had some pilates workouts on it too. It is still available and pretty cheap. Pilates for inflexible people is available too.
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    I've never done a beginners yoga. With that being said, I started with the P90X Yoga X. At first I couldn't do everything so I had to modify. After a few months I could do pretty much everything.

    The problem, in my opinion, is that a beginners yoga video won't give you something to work towards. You can always modify the more difficult moves and work towards them as you improve.

    The Yoga X is really long but at the end you will feel like a million bucks and sleep like a baby!

    :smile:
  • bex4health
    bex4health Posts: 45 Member
    I really liked the Kurt Johnsen's APY60 DVD set. You can get it on amazon, 10 weeks of dvd's. I really enjoyed it!!!
  • AestheticStar
    AestheticStar Posts: 447 Member
    Jillian Michaels "Yoga Meltdown".
    She gives modified variations so if you're a beginner, it's there for you. I've done this DVD once, & it was pretty challenging since I'd never done Yoga before, but very effective too. I'm going to start using it more, especially on weekends, probably on my day off since it's not overly strenuous to me.

    A lot of people have said the DDP Yoga. I want to look into that at some point because I've heard it's super good.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    I'd really like to know, how do you tell if something is good yoga, bad yoga, or even if the person is just making stuff up on the spot?

    You would look to see that the teacher holds a recognised qualification and was teaching a syllabus that holds to a recognised lineage and not - as you quite rightly say - making stuff up on the spot.

    There are those who range from non-effective to down right dangerous, but making sure of the above points should have you in the right range of teachers you can try classes with and find one you can commit to.
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
    All i do is yoga. Love it! I do it every single day for an hour.

    You've gotten a lot of great suggestions here, Kristen McGee and Bob Harper especially. I also adore the Bryan Kest Power yoga DVD.

    Now I subscribe to Yoga Glo. $18 a month.
  • YogaFitnessGuru
    YogaFitnessGuru Posts: 18
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  • kamyers1289
    kamyers1289 Posts: 129 Member

    I disagree--depending on the DVD, they will guide you through the proper moves-I know the MTV Yoga DVD I recommended has an Introductory session that is JUST for going over all the moves & they have a person during the workout to show you all the variations (beginner, intermediate, advanced). I started doing Yoga on a DVD before I started taking a class. Doing the DVD is what gave me the courage to take the class at my old gym. And you don't have to spend a lot of money on the DVDs either. I get most of mine for ~$8-10 which seems reasonable for me.

    It's still not the same as having someone who can see you and correct your postures. , or push you to go further than you think you can. For ages when I started I thought I could do downward dog (how could you get it wrong, you'd think), but then one day the teacher came and adjusted my hips which totally changed my whole balance and made the posture feel completely different and way more challenging. I'm not saying self practise is useless but I do think if you have the opportunity to take a class with a professional, they will help you so much.

    This is so true. I never thought I could do headstand, or shoulder stand, or Lord of the Dance. Until I could.

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