I was hoping for something a little more exciting than this...I've done yoga in classes at fitness centers, but this dvd kind of bores me...I'm constantly wanting her to pick up the pace a bit and go to the next movement. It's a long tape so I find myself eventually turning it off at the 40 minute mark because I've had enough.

This video was recommended to me by a friend because it targets appropriate yoga practice in all three trimesters of pregnancy. I do like how the video smoothly shows you modified poses for various stages of pregnancy. Overall though, I think the workout is a bit too simple. Most poses are not repeated more than one time, so I don't feel the benefit that I normally do from a regular yoga class. I may start watching it with the remote close by so that I can pause and do each pose a couple extra times!

This yoga video is worth the money, Shiva's voice along w/the music in the background will keep you relaxed from start to finished. The stretches are performed by 3 teachers and you can follow the one you're most comfortable with. My husband and I do it together and we always feel so relaxed and healthy afterwards. I have never done yoga before, and didn't realize how healing and wonderful it makes you feel. I definitely recommend it!

Juliette A.

I have been practicing yoga for about 10 years and found some of the positions in this a little difficult. It is definantly great for an experienced yoga practicer but I would not suggest it for a beginner. I am really happy with it and it will definantly keep a lot of the unwanted extra pregnancy pounds off.

At first I thought this video might be "too slow" (I am used to a regular and more vigorous Ashtanga practice) but I've come to really enjoy and look forward to the slower pace and very focused strength building postures. As I go through pregnancy, I am coming to find - everyday is not the same. I choose this on a day when I want to move mindfully and more gently. This is a good video to have in a collection and I use it frequently. Shiva does a good job explaining postures in detail and offering modifications depending where you are in your pregnancy.

I ordered this video in my 6th month to help with back and hip pain I was developing as a result of the pregnancy. I have honestly only used the video a few times due to my own lack of motivation but every time I do I feel great. I love how there are actually pregnant women in the video to follow depending on your stage of pregnancy. The moves are slow and comfortable and there is no need for fancy equipment. I just wish I had the motivation and drive to do this more often because the reward is great. I feel relaxed and energized at the end but most importantly, I feel comfortable which means alot!

Amazing, inspiring, refreshing class!!! Being pregnant is a sacred experience, doing yoga connect our physical body with our spiritual one, at the same time it help us to give the best quality oxygen to our baby and hug him with our soul! great gift!!!!

I was looking for a prenatal yoga routine that would not be too exhausting, yet give my body the stretch and tone it needs. This DVD is just that. It is nice to have the three ladies on the DVD displaying modifications for each trimester. You need a blanket, chair, block, and strap for different exercises and modifications. There is no need to buy special items, you can just use things from around the house to make it work! I like how Shiva stresses to not overdo any poses, only what is comfortable for you. The first few times I watched/did the tape, I payed quite a bit of attention to the poses. I would suggest after that to try not to watch the tape so closely and focus on your breathing, which has seemed to help me transition from pose to pose more smoothly. I have minimal experience with yoga, am 28, first time mom,and an average weight/muscle tone...if that helps get a better idea of where I am coming from. Also, I can't forget to mention the guided relaxation at the end...is AMAZING! I wish it was a little bit longer, but it is a nice treat. I highly recommend this DVD!

I think this is an excellent Prenatal yoga dvd. I love how there are 3 women in the dvd that portray all the different trimesters. This is very beneficial for the pregnant woman that is home doing yoga alone. Plus, the dvd is also broken down in segments so that the student can do the practice for only 15 minutes if she chooses to do so. I also highly recommed Wai Lana yoga for prenatal yoga. Either way, Shiva Rea give her heart to this practice and I'm sure that is comforting to anyone who's pregant and practicing yoga. TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION

As someone who entered my pregnancy at a time when I was getting little or no exercise, this was a perfect way to ease myself back into activity without overdoing it. I find this video very helpful for stretching in the morning and strengthening my back and core muscles. I have noticed an improvement in my posture and a lessening of aches and pains throughout the day. I would recommend this video to any woman who is looking for a peaceful way to connect with their baby and also improve their health.

I've been doing Yoga and Pilates for years (well before I was pregnant) but I found this workout kept changing from sitting to standing to laying to using a chair and that wore me out before the workout really got going. I've used other work outs where you spend time on the floor doing the appropiate exercises, then a chair or blocks, then standing, etc. But not consently switching back and forth. I also have a Pilates video by someone else and it is much more taylored to pregnant woman. I thought that this one expected too much and easily wore me out. I thought the way the instructor talked was very annoying. It did not make me relax but irratated me.

I love this DVD, it has yoga for all stages of pregnancy and isn't too painful. Definitely recommend it!

Very easy to follow. Nice music and speaking voice - not irritating like many can be. Makes my back and hips feel great almost instantly!!!

I have been using this video since the beginning of my pregnancy and I am now almost 6 months along. I find that I appreciate it more as time goes on, because many of the poses help alleviate lower back pain I have from the changes in my body, and I can tell I feel stronger as my body keeps getting bigger. The background music is nice, the instructor's tone is pleasant, and the routine as a whole has a nice flow to it.

It's perfectly fine and safe to use during pregnancy. I'm a person who exercised 3-4 times a week prior to getting pregnant however and it was far too easy for an intermediate exercise enthusiast. I by no means am a "power" exerciser, but this seemed to not push me even in the slightest bit - maybe that's its intent - I was wishing for a little more.

I ordered this DVD along with another prenatal yoga video (Jennifer Wolfe), and find that this one is less challenging as a workout than the other. It is very well done, though. She is a very thorough instructor, and definately is well focused and educated on the needs of pregnant students. While this may not be the equivalent of a yoga fitness class, I feel that it is excellent for relaxing stretching and muscle toning throughout pregnancy. I would probably recommend it more to those in their late 2nd and 3rd trimesters, or those that have never done yoga before.

This video is great for all of the various stages of pregnancy. There are modifications for all three trimesters and even variations on those. Strongly recommended for pregnancy. I found it to be a little slow paced in my sixth and seventh month but perfect for the rest of the pregnancy as I was limited in my movements.

This program is wonderful. I have been doing yoga for 5 years, and, although it does not challenge me in the usual ways (backbends, inversions, etc.) it definately opens up the hips and is preparing me for birth. I highly recommend it to all pregnant women.

I have used other Shiva Rea CDs, so I expected this to be more challenging than it actually is. However, it does offer good stretching that feels good and complements my other excercise. I like the option of doing the full 50 minutes or choosing shorter pieces of that, and the demonstrations of the three women that represent each trimester make it very easy to follow appropriate modifications. I'm just entering my third trimester, and I think I will find it particularly valuable in my last few months.

If you have never done yoga before try something else. I had never done yoga before and thought this would be a good place to start. I started a few weeks before I actually was pregnant and I could barely get through the first half. I had no idea yoga was so hard. By the third-trimester though I was really into it. It helped so much for my lower back pain. I've had lower back pain for a few years, then was in an accident in 2006, then another one when I was about 8 weeks pregnant. I really feel like this saved me during my pregnancy once I got the hang of it. My son is now 2months old and I still do this from time to time when I want something more relaxing than my cardio and weights.

I started prenatal yoga early in my pregnancy by going to a class once a week. This DVD and the one by Colette Crawford was recommended by my instructor. I got them both, and I would say both are pretty good.
I would recommend C. Crawford's DVD for earlier times during pregnancy, or if you have previous yoga experience. There are a bit more challenging poses in that one such as the warrior pose. Towards the end of my pregnancy, I ended up using only the Shiva Rea's DVD, as she presents nice/light alternative versions (for second and third trimesters) in case you are not feeling you can do the regular versions of the poses. I did more Kegels and squatting than what is on the DVD.
I strongly recommend prenatal yoga for a healthier pregnancy and birth. It helps feel more relaxed and energized. It was very useful for me to have a pretty stress and problem-free pregnancy and get mentally ready for natural childbirth.

This DVD is truly terrific. It is very easy to follow, and the instructions are very clear. As a long-time yoga lover, I am pleased to see that the video gives subtle but important safety instruction, along with emphasizing the usefulness of isometrics during yoga. In general, though, it is super relaxing. Three fifteen minute exercise segments plus a guided relaxation section at the end make for a perfect after-work yoga session. For the last couple of hours at work every day, I look forward to coming home, getting out my mat, and settling into these relaxing (yet challenging) stretches. I can feel my breath capacity expanded after completing the workout. After using this in my first and second trimesters, I am very impressed with the clear modifications and with having the different instructors in different stages so you can see how the modifications work. I hope to use this DVD up until the very end of my pregnancy. The relaxation benefits are incredible.

This is a great exercise dvd that helps you relax, stretch, and strengthen. Whenever I have a headache I pop this dvd in and do the yoga routine. I do this routine two or three times per week. I supplement this with walking 30 minutes on a tredmill about two times per week. You will need a normal height chair, yoga block, yoga strap, and blanket to do this workout.

This is great, and the best part about it is the fact that they have the different trimesters to follow!

I used this video throughout the 9 months of my pregnancy. I averaged about 4 workouts a week. There are three women in the video, each doing the postures for their trimester. Excellent for flexibility and not strenuous. Music is cheesy, so I muted it and played my own music on the stereo.

I got this DVD for x-mas when I was 10 weeks pregnant. I'm now at 34 weeks and I've done it a couple different times during my pregnancy, but its just not that challenging. I never break a sweat or get my heart rate up. It does help to stretch out sore muscles, but if you expect an actual workout like traditional yoga, this is not the right DVD. I gave up on it and have been going to a pre-natal yoga center nearby that has been much more beneficial.

I really enjoyed this video, I usually have a really hard time with Yoga videos, the host usually seems really airy, and I usually start laughing at them. In this video she is soft spoken but I could take her seriously. It was really enjoyable to do the video, I didn't feel like I was straining to keep up with her. I particularly liked the different levels you could follow, and options she gives for any one move. Perfect from beginning to even after your pregnancy.

I couldn't exercise after 32 weeks because of PTL but this was an excellent workout and now I'm going to use it post partum!

I bought this DVD while I was pregnant with my first child. I occassionally have lower back problems and this DVD was fantastic. It has modifications for each trimester and I'm so glad I bought it. I was so happy with it I decided to buy Shiva Rea's post natal yoga as well. Also, it's not just great for pregnant women...when my back bothers me now, this is still my favorite yoga DVD to work out all the kinks.

Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea is the best. It was an absolute life saver for me. It was the first time I have ever done Yoga constantly and Shiva Rea explained the poses very clearly. I loved the three different women to follow depending on the trimester or personal comfort. In the past I have had a hard time finding a Yoga disc that I liked and have been disappointed in them after I buy them. I found this disc and my local library and loved it. I was so sad when I had to return it and immediately purchased it form yself. I will give a copy to anyone I know that becomes pregnant. Doing the Yoga not only helped with lower back pain but it helped me stay relaxed (a calm mommy is a calm baby) and boosted my energy.

I may change my mind about this DVD as my pregnancy progresses (I am currently 24 weeks and have only previewed the workout because it doesn't look challenging enough), but I like something more aggressive, requiring NO props (not even a chair). Shiva Rea is, of course, a great yogini, but this is not my speed. I prefer Jennifer Wolfe's Prenatal Vinyasa Flow DVD's.

If I could bump this to a 4.5 / 5 stars, I would, not quite a 5. I like that there are options for every trimester, I wish it were a bit more difficult, or offered more advanced options every now and then.

The section on pregnancy massage is great, get your husband/significant other to watch it!

this video is absolutely great. I feel much better. the nausiness goes away. It gives you a real energy-boost and it calms you. It is really a must-have for all future moms. good luck. maya

This is a wonderful video. I am pretty out of shape, but I am able to do the whole video every time. Also, it has helped my sciatic pain tremendously with only a few sessions. It is relaxing and I recommend it for anyone!

I generally don't enjoy yoga but bought some dvd's for pregancy so I could retain my flexibility and build my stamina.I didn't make it all the way thru this yoga video. This dvd was just too boring for me to continue but I can't pinpoint what exactly about it I didn't like about it. One good thing is that the one workout does cover each trimester of pregnancy. There are modified yoga poses for the second and third trimester which is nice.