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| Actor: Shiva Rea
Studio: Living Arts
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  401 reviews
Sales Rank: 3169
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.2 x 1.1
Model: LA-1123
ISBN: 1929143133
UPC: 029956002937
EAN: 9781929143139
ASIN: B00004U8H5
Release Date: July 11, 2000
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Love it! Just yoga -- no chanting!! January 15, 2003
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
This is a great yoga video. I've been a yoga fan for about 3 years now, although I'm no power yoga guru. The instructor is down to earth without being spacey (she represents the first trimester routine), and there are two other women in the background (one in the second trimester, one in the third) to demonstrate the different modifications you should apply in each trimester. All of my favorite poses are here...down-dog, plank, triangle, warrior, lunges, potted palm, squats,cat, child, and the video begins with some gentle moves to encourage flexibility in the lower back. My ONLY gripe is that I found a few moves a little too awkward, and some I felt weren't even safe...such as the deep squat done after the regular squats...granted the first two women sank right down into this pose and held it for quite some time, but it violated a lot of things I learned were "no-no's" in yoga (hips should never go below knees, knees should never go past ankles...). I love how the instructor included time for Kegels, although they were done in a very awkward position (sitting wide-legged on the floor) and may have been more effective sitting in the chair, sitting cross-legged, or standing, which is how I plan to try them next time. All you really need for this video is a mat (or some other non-slip surface), a sturdy chair, and a strap for the second trimester and beyond. I plan on applying my own modifications with my next session with this tape. It lasts almost an hour and is set in an earthy living-room type atmosphere with nice music and nice natural scenes between segments. I wish the there had been a little less floor work and a little more time for relaxation and meditation at the end (the position they get into is sooo comfortable) but again that's something you can modify on your own. I'll probably continue using this video well after my baby is born!
 Buy Crunch Yoga Mama instead... September 17, 2003
Laura Hamilton (Saratoga CA USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am 20 weeks pregnant and have been doing yoga for about 3 years, although I haven't been doing it since about week 9 of my pregnancy. I wanted to find a good video that would help me get back into my practice, stretch me out, and strengthen my muscles.
I bought Shiva Rea's Prenatal Yoga video and was annoyed by it. Although I am very familiar with common yoga postures, I couldn't understand what I was supposed to be doing from listening to her, and I had to keep looking at the screen to figure out what she was talking about. Then, as soon as I got into the pose, she would quickly shift to something else, so I never got to hold any pose for more than a few seconds. Annoying. She also drones on at the beginning of the video for a few minutes, which is minimally boring when you want to get started the first time, but REALLY boring when you are doing the tape on a regular basis and you have to fast forward through it every time. Lastly, I felt like I got no workout whatsoever from Shiva Rea's tape, and barely a stretch. Maybe if I had been able to hold the poses a little longer than the split second she allowed... The woman in her third trimester hardly did anything at all.Crunch Yoga Mama was MUCH better. I really liked the teacher. She was straightforward, and best of all, she was actually pregnant! She gave a better selection of poses, a bit more challenging, but still very easy, and I hardly had to even look at what she was doing...she was very descriptive when telling us what moves to do next. I liked the variety of pregnant women in her "class". She had women in all different stages, and they were all doing pretty much the same moves, except for one woman who was demonstrating modified moves for women who wanted to take it really slow. My only complaint was that I would have liked to hold the poses a bit longer, especially at the end, when she guided us into a closing relaxation/meditation poses that you normally allow at least 10 minutes for in a typical yoga class...in the video we got about a minute to relax and clear our minds before being told to get back up again. Between the two, I definitely recommend Crunch Yoga Mama over Shiva Rea.
Whew! April 30, 2001
the critic
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Aesthetically pleasing to watch which is very important as opposed to another prenatal yoga tape I own which was made in the 80's where the women have outdated hairdos and the exercises take place in a stark, white, hospital type room. In this video the women are pleasant to look at and the background is calming with breaks showing waterfalls, lilly ponds etc... I have never done yoga before however and I must say I was shocked at what a workout this is. They don't mess around here and by the time I am done I am wiped out. Perhaps it is just me and my wimpy body. Also, I find that some of the moves are not explained well and I have to watch it over and over again to get it right. I have done the video now about 7 times and I still am trying to get some of the moves correct. All in all, if you have the time to do a 50 minute workout with no interruptions (like my kids yelling "MOMMY"!!! during the middle of the relaxation segment)it is a challenging tape that I'm sure will keep you fit through pregnacy. They tell you that you can break up the tape and just do 15 minutes if that's all you have time for but with my busy day if I don't do it all in the morning before the kids wake up, forget it.
 Great Yoga Video August 23, 2004
Jessica Paige (NY)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought this video and the Crunch Yoga Mama video. I like both but I think this one is more in depth. I feel like I get a better yoga workout.
In response to some of the posts that had negative things to say...first of all I don't care that this video uses a voice over. Because once you do a video a few times you don't look at it as much. It didn't bother me at all. Also, so what if the instructor is not officially pregnant. In the video she represents first tri with 2 other women (one in second tri and one in third) behind her. I for one like it when the instructor says exhale and inhale because it helps me to remember which one is more beneficial for that particular move. The instructor's voice is soothing, the music is relaxing, and the setting is very peaceful.
I definately reccommend this video for those looking for a more in depth yoga video and not just and easy relaxing video.
Worth Purchasing April 1, 2002
S. Shinaishin (Northern Va.)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Prenatal yoga is worth buying for pregnant women looking for an at-home guide to stretching. The scenery and music are pleasant, and the instruction is easy to follow. It features one women for each trimester, who adjust the yoga exercises accordingly. I do it once a week, in addition to 3 days per week of one-hour cardio exercise/light weight-lifting sessions at the gym. I wish I had the time to do Prenatal Yoga more often; it's hard to find an hour to myself with my 2 1/2 year old son. This video seems to help ease backaches and stiffness associated with pregnancy. I view this yoga video as a convenient but important complement to my multi-faceted exercise rountine.
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