Yoga Journal's Prenatal Yoga [VHS]

by Gaiam

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Release Date:2000-07-11
Label:Gaiam
UPC:029956002937
Binding:VHS Tape
Published By:Gaiam
ASIN:B00004U8H5
Category:Video

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The best thing about this prenatal yoga program is that there is a model for each trimester. Instructor Shiva Rea demonstrates each of the stretches and exercises for the first trimester, and two pregnant women show modifications for the second and third trimesters (they're even dressed in different colors for easy reference). This removes the self-doubt home-exercisers often have about the safety of certain moves--especially in that cumbersome final stage of pregnancy. Using gentle voice-over instruction, Rea and her assistants take viewers through a half hour of meditational stretches using blocks and chairs for support. She follows that up with 16 minutes of floor work: lunge pose, bridge pose, child's pose, plank pose--all with the necessary adjustments. She winds things up with a four-minute guided relaxation on her back--the traditional position--with the second-trimester woman on her side and the third on her side with one leg up on a chair. By including the different adaptations, Rea has made a program with the flexibility to carry an expectant mom through her entire pregnancy--and beyond, if she wishes. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Customer Reviews

Easy to follow - Reviewed on 2009-07-02
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This was a very easy workout that is simple to follow especially since it offers three different women (at each of the stages of pregnancy) as models for all of the steps. It gives a good basic yoga class. It's not the most creative or challenging workout, but it will do for a do-it-yourself guide to get someone started.
It's Ok, but annoying - Reviewed on 2009-06-26
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I was annoyed for the fact that through the entire dvd when she tells you to exhale, she misses the "H", and says "exale." If stuff like that bothers you, don't get this.
Basic but it works for me - Reviewed on 2009-06-12
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I didn't have a regular yoga practice when I became pregnant so for me this DVD was fine. The moves are basic and easy to follow. As others have noted there are 3 women to watch, one for each trimester. I find that helpful to see what options there are for me as I progress in my pregnancy. It was also reassuring to know that the moves I had been doing because they just felt good were OK to be doing. It helped confirm that pregnant women are not overly fragile!

If you are a hard core yogi, this may be too basic and simple for you.

Shiva does have an annoying way of saying 'exhale', but I have gotten past it. What I think GAIAM, the producers of the DVD, could have done to make this better, is segment out Shivas intro. It is obnoxious to have any workout DVD that treats you as if it's always your first workout. I just end up hitting fast forward right away, then I get my mat and materials ready while it gets through that section.
good as i expected... - Reviewed on 2009-06-07
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this vhs tape is as good as i expected. It works, and it is what it was advertised to be! i love this yoga video.
Good stretches to ease tension. - Reviewed on 2009-06-05
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I started looking for a yoga DVD as something low-impact that would help me in preparing for birth and in easing some of the body aches and pains I was experiencing even in my first trimester. I bought this video when I was about 14 weeks, and am at 19 weeks now.

This DVD does that. I have had no back pain (upper or lower) since starting to do this video. I don't even do it regularly, but do use the video about 2 - 3 times per week, and pair it with other exercise like walking.

I have no yoga experience, and didn't even really like yoga before when I tried it, but this is a great video for beginners. The explanations of the poses are thorough and simple to follow. I don't find myself getting bored, since there are three parts to the video (that I do): preparation, standing poses, and floor work. I always feel better after doing this video. I feel energized, my muscles and joints feel looser, and I am more relaxed.

I don't do the relaxation (the last) part of the video yet, but I might once I get closer to my due date.
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