Quick Start Yoga for Weight Loss
DescriptionThe diet-free Quick Start Yoga for Weight Loss Program is designed to get you started fast and easy with weight loss success. The workouts boost metabolism, shape lean muscle and give you more energy. The step by step instructio. . . More >>
Quick Start Yoga for Weight Loss
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This title is NOT for weight loss. No way! Worse, it is messaged to women and might send an unsuspecting male running. The balancing portion (20 minutes and one of two workouts) opens with a bizzarre statement about womens’ menstrual cycles and seems to admonish women not to exert themselves during the monthly cycle, referencing this again in the same workout.
I contacted the company and asked to return it for “philosophical differences” as relating to the above, but they will not accept a return unless ordered directly from their site.
Rating: 1 / 5
I have taken yoga classes before, but never bought a DVD. I got this DVD, popped it in and realized that I needed bricks. I do not own any bricks and no where ON the box does it mention bricks are necessary for the workout. I had to go out and buy the bricks just to do the workout. The workout itself was alright, though she intros it as an “A. M. ” workout when it doesn’t say anything on the DVD itself. She also doesn’t name any of the poses, which is odd and annoying. I also don’t see how it is geared toward weight loss in any way. All in all, I was very disappointed and do not want to buy anything from Gaiam again.
Rating: 1 / 5
I see a lot of the reviews are about the weight loss portion of this DVD, and I have to say I have not used it much. However, I REALLY love the yoga techniques to get you going and then even having a monthly practice is really a nice touch.
I have to say I feel a lot of stress relief when I use this DVD program.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wouldn’t say this is an effective way for weight loss, but for someone who is just starting yoga, it was a good way to get started and get used to yoga. I did not read the back of the box (for props), you need 2 bricks, strap, & wedge. It is true, Suzanne Deason does not mention the names of poses, but I wouldn’t remember them anyways! I actually like Suzanne Deason and hope to find more of her DVDs. I only wished it came with a mini-book version so I could do them without the DVD. And yes, it is true ALOT of these kinds of instruction videos are sometimes not clear. But. . . if you are serious about this, I would recommend research. I found it is an effective tool for helping you better understand these kinds of things. Ask around, go to classes (if you can), etc. Lastly, did it work for me? Yes! I am a runner and these stretches made me feel so much better and relaxed. It teaches you how to breathe. I would not say this is the best yoga instruction out there, but I gave it a few trys and thought it was alright for me.
Rating: 4 / 5
This DVD is not meant to be a strenuous aerobic workout. It’s a gentle 30 minute quick-start for starting off the day and for those who are new to Deason’s programs. She does seem to aim the Energy Balancing portion of the DVD towards women, but most of her work is for women, and men can still benefit from the Energy Balancing too. This program is also good for those planning on taking on the full Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. When starting off and practiced by itself, that program can leave you a bit sore, as I have experienced many times over, so I find this DVD quite valuable. Be warned though, as many have already said, if you already have A. M. /P. M. Yoga for Weight Loss, this one won’t be necessary.
Rating: 4 / 5