Customer Reviews
no longer intimidated by yoga 
2008-10-08
I rented this DVD from my library about a week ago. I'd always wanted to try yoga and although I'm in pretty good shape, I'm not that flexible so yoga intimidated me. Within 2 days of working with the DVD I knew that I had to buy my own copy off of Amazon! (BTW I just paid for regular shipping, but the DVD arrived in a day and a half. Nice!)
I loved the sheer variety of routines on this DVD. They are split up into two levels, "as you get started" and "as you progress". Only a week into it, I'm still finding the "as you get started" routines very challenging but not impossible. I think that there's enough on this DVD to keep me interested and learning new things for at least a year or two! If you're like me and you've never tried yoga, let me tell you that during the excercise you will work hard (like any good excercise) but after completing one of Barbara Benagh's yoga routines I find that my breathing is deep and slow, and feel like I've just had a full-body massage (QUITE unlike any excercise I've ever done!!!)
Her instructions are so clear that it's easy to follow along. She's challenging but very encouraging, making sure that you don't feel bad if you can't get into a particular pose, and offering you other easier options if you need them. She somehow offers lots of information while using very few words, this helps to keep her instrucions understandable to the novice.
I also want to add that I wanted to learn yoga without all of the "emptying your mind" new-agey type of stuff, and this DVD definately lets me accomplish that. I believe in freedom of religion and I don't look down on yogis who practice the way that they wish, and likewise as a Christian I felt that my beliefs were respected in this DVD. I just want to excercise, not change religions, and Yoga for Beginners allows me to do that.
Wonderful for beginners! 2008-10-08
I wanted to start doing yoga. I chose this dvd, and I absolutely love it! It is easy to follow, and the instructions are clear. Many different workouts you can do. Would not hesitate to suggest it to a friend. If you're looking to start yoga, buy this dvd. You will not be disappointed.
Great DVD But....... 
2008-10-05
This was a great DVD that I used about 8 times. Now I can not get anything on the menu selection to play.
Yoga For Me 2008-10-02
I had tried a couple of classes but this was easier for me to learn with since I was able to learn at my own pace at home and review sections easily to work with them.
The instruction and the details that are provided realy helped me along in learning the poses and I am now feeling comfortable in doing the basic routines. I am starting to work through more of longer routines and making some progress. I am very satisfied in what I have learned so far.
The interview is very worthwhile to watch. It helped answer questions for me in getting a basic understanding of what to expect over time in using the DVD and in yoga in general. Barbara was able to make me, as a beginner, feel comfortable with her words.
Overall a very good DVD.
Good Part Of What I Am Doing 2008-09-20
I am getting back into shape and doing wlaking, jogging some carido and other things.
Added Yoga to the mix becuase I tried it once awhile ago and never got back to a class.
This DVD has helped me start on the yoga workouts. Good instruction and I like it.
Learned Alot 2008-09-14
From the Editors of Body + Soul Magazine comes a new line of DVDs designed to excite, inform, inspire and encourage your quest toward a balanced and healthy whole life. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to be introduced to Yoga and it helps you to explore and experience the numerous benefits of yoga. There are 8 routines to help build strength, increase flexibility, improve your health and vitality and transform how you look and feel. Routines are led by renowned instructor Barbara Benagh who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 60 minutes. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua, which adds to the overall experience of tranquility. DVD HIGHLIGHTS: 8 customized, targeted routines, exclusive interview with the instructor, routines from 10 - 60 minutes, includes articles from Body + Soul magazine. Amazon.com description. Release Date: 10/24/2006.
Excellent DVD for the Beginner 2008-09-06
This is an excellent DVD for the beginner. And, just because it says beginner doesn't mean it should be TOO easy! Yoga SHOULD be about challenge. Challenge of the mind, body and spirit. If there was no challenge, how could you learn anything. I would recommend this dvd to any new student. We always have choices of what postures we can and seriously cannot do. TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION
my favorite by far 2008-08-30
I had taken some yoga classes at the gym before but sometimes it was too challenging. Barbara takes you through a good pace with room for progression, so this DVD can last you a long time before moving on to something more advanced. The poses are challenging but not impossible, making me feel motivated to keep using this DVD. I like how you can choose the workouts to last from 20-70 minutes, so I can choose which one to do depending on how much time I have. You can target your exercises for specific parts of your body, like hamstrings, or choose a type of workout like the energizing one or quiet evening one. This was a well designed beginners program. No excessive distracting comments, no embarassing looking poses that you wouldn't want to do in front of other people, tips on checking your posture, etc. I would highly recommend this -- no wonder it's the best selling yoga DVD on Amazon.
Starting the day with Barbara Benagh 2008-08-29
I rotate among several beginning yoga classes and several DVDs/tapes, and I like Benagh's Yoga for Beginners best. I especially recommend this DVD if you intend to exercise before work. She has a soothing voice, the ocean views are lovely, and the degree of difficulty is appropriate. She also is the most articulate of the instructors I've experienced--she explains details of body position that others overlook, yet she seems to speak relatively little -- you really can get absorbed in the practice.
A DVD For Beginners 2008-08-29
I purchased this and AM/PM earlier this year and it was a very worthwhile purchase. This DVD has alot of routines to start learning basic moves with good instructions on form and alignment, and then gives you longer routines and some more poses:
STARTING
Backbends
Standing Poses
Strength and Balance
Sun Salutations
Seated Hip Openers
LONGER ROUTINES
Basics
Energizing
Strength
Rejuvenate
Breathing and Centering
Quieting
Barbara's voice and instruction, coupled with the beautiful beach setting, makes this a wonderful DVD to learn with.
