Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies (DVD, 2001)

I'm very into fitness so I've owned my share of fitness videos. I've never found a Yoga video that I cared for until now. This one features very easy-to-follow instructions with modifications for those who are more or less flexible than average. The instructor speaks calmly and isn't annoying - one of my primary complaints about other instructional fitness videos. It's great for me, and even my two year old joins in the fun. I'd recommend this DVD to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of Yoga.

Yoga positions are sometimes difficult to learn. Not with this DVD. It makes it so easy even a DUMMY can do it.

The instructor, Sara Ivanhoe, is great at describing exactly how the stretches should be done to avoid injury. The instructions are very precise, great for beginners!

This is the easiest Yoga DVD I have found yet. Sarah Ivanhoe is clear and concise. What is so good about a DVD is that you can fast forward to the actual exercises once you are comfortable with your form and breathing. This has me inspired and is an excellent stress buster, or even use this as a tool to wake up in the morning before going to work. I decided to buy it because of stress tightened muscles from work, kids, marriage and LIFE in general. This is my mini escape when I can't get away for a few days. The price was just right and the seller was most excellent with the fast shipping. KUDOS to eBay you saved me cash once again!

I THINK ALL THE "FOR DUMMIES" BOOKS ARE PRETTY WELL DONE. THEY USE HUMOR TO HOLD YOUR ATTENTION. THIS BOOK IS ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR BEGINNERS I THINK. I'VE BEEN DOING THIS AWHILE BUT I ALSO READ SOME TIPS AND IDEAS I HADN'T THOUGHT OF OR HAD THOUGHT OF IN A DIFFERENT WAY. I'M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD IDEAS. THIS BOOK HAS SOME.

It a good video for a yoga beginner like me but I agree with others that the first part of the video moves slowly. I like the second part which is about a 20 minute yoga session and I think I'll be watching that part much more.

This DVD was recommended by by doctor to exercise my back problems. I was not disappointed. It has helped with core strength and flexibility. Great starter Yoga DVD.

Dave Alexander

Came across this DVD, it was a great price so I bought it. This DVD is easy to follow, great for beginners.

This company was very prompt with delivery. I had to communicate with them and they were very prompt in responding. I would do business with this company anytime. I wish more were like this............

I am thrilled about this Yoga workout that I have stumbled upon by accident! It's a great workout with a great instructor who goes slow, and explains how to accurately perform each move so that you are doing them correctly. If you are new to yoga or are just looking to be able to know how to do a few beneficial poses then this is for you! This DVD makes me want to get up and do my yoga, it makes me proud that I can do it and leaves me feeling great, which is something I never thought I would experience with a yoga dvd.

just what i paid for and it was fast delivery no hassle free shipping. it came as described and works great.

Very good DVD for yoga beginners. Experienced people would probably not enjoy it, the instructor takes a long time between stretches to explain things. Most stretches are simple, with variations for anyone who is not too flexible yet. The instructor is easy to understand and not annoying like some other workout instructors can be.

I just love this DVD because it is so relaxing to do. It is a really good exercise DVD for anyone who wants to learn yoga. It has really simple moves that most people can learn. It is really simple to do in the privacy of your home, and the instructor is knowledgeable about the subject.

Great seller, and great condition of dvd. I love it!!! I decided to buy it because I was going to purchase the book version. But then I found the dvd.

For 8 years I have read the For Dummies books. I was introduced to the computer for dummies series when Ibought my first computer in 2000. I enjoyed these boos so much because they had cartoons and that funny guy giving pointers. For years I was and still am a Yoga student. Yoga is and should be a private and personal adventure for a person. That is cartoons and funny guys didn't have a place in people doing Yoga exercises. Musing about this, I was checking out the VHS tapes for movies at Meijers and saw some tapes on Yoga. Basic Yoga Workout For Dummies was in the VHS group on Yoga. I took it home and put in the VHS tapes cabinet to play it later. The next morning I got up shoved the the Yoga For Dummies tape in the VCR. Nothing happened. I wiggled a few wires. Still nothing.
I took the VCR into the repair shop and found the unit was blown. The TV ran for a year before it was blown. When we went shopping for a new TV, we came home with a Panasonic TV/DVD Combo. It won't play the VHS tapes, including Basic Yoga Workout For Dummies. I ran back to Meijers's to pick up a DVD Yoga For Dummies.No such luck. What they did have was Yoga Weight-Loss Workout For Dummies on DVD. I didn't know who Chris Freytag was but if she was an instructor for Time Life she had to be good.No I didn't need to loss weight. I am 4 foot 11 inches and wigh 130 pounds, Just right for my height. Yoga exercises like the mountain, cat, downward facing dog, triangle, tree and Warrior 1,2 and 3 can also help you with tension or stress, sleeplessness, headaches, and backaches as well as weight control. I enjoyed the funny guy as an animated character on the Yoga For Dummies series. The Funny Guy slows down the yoga workout. He point out tip on what you may do wrong on a exercise. The guy shows you how to go in and out of a stretch safely. I enjoyed using Chris Freytag's You For Dummies so much. I was ready to buy Sara Ivanhoe's 2 set: Basic Yoga For Dummies and Beyond Basic Yoga Workout For Dummies and a Meditation set witch I found. Sara Ivanhoe is lower keyed than Chris Freytag but explores more area in Yoga like meditation.Sara teaches you how to monitor your performance to know when to go on to the next level. I really am more relaxed and enjoy using these 3 DVD Yoga For Dummies for my yoga exercises.

I highly recommend this DVD, it is easy to follow, and really has helped me with beginning yoga. If you are new to yoga, or just need to tune up your skills, this DVD is for you!

Very specific instructions; great for first timers! Beginner's half of the DVD goes slow- the intermediate picks up the pace quite a bit.

I want to try out Yoga and seem the DVD on ebay, so I though I buy it. I like it because it was low price and got it pretty quick. Thank. Jo Crane