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Best yoga DVD?

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 28/01/2014 03:57

Am old knackered ex dancer in early 40s with some yoga experience (classical sivananda/Hathaway).

Want to practice at home, already do plenty of dance/ fitness classes so not seeking this as main fitness activity. Basically shallow and stressed would like nice music, preferably accompanied by outdoor scenery, clear direction, relaxation as well as strength work, emphasis on breathing and correct alignment.


. I've heard good things about Tara Lee.
And I've got a 20 quid amazon voucher.

Any suggestions?
Tia

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 28/01/2014 03:58

Bloody autocorrect. Hatha! Not Hathaway! Ffs!

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woodlandwanderwoman · 28/01/2014 04:29

I have a Tara lee one and it's excellent, does all the things you say you're looking for

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Ardiente · 18/02/2014 17:58

I like Sean Corne and Rodney Yee

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margaretofsavoy · 18/02/2014 18:00

There are quite a lot of workouts on youtube. If you search 'vinyasa flow' some quite good ones come up. Free as well.

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SofiaC3 · 18/02/2014 19:55

I really like the Yogalosophy DVD

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Mitchy1nge · 18/02/2014 20:23

I've been doing Rodney Yee's yoga for athletes and it's dull as shit and is my least favourite sort of yoga (straps and blocks and stuff) BUT I think it's really helping, you can ring the changes with strength or conditioning and there are sports specific mini workouts too to help areas that are prone to stiffness or injury or whatever

my best ones that I like just for fun of doing yoga are the shiva rea dvds, but wouldn't recommend them to someone who isn't already quite bendy or strong

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Suzannewithaplan · 18/02/2014 20:51

you tube yogatic is good

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MrsMook · 19/02/2014 22:32

I've got a few Rodney Yees and really like them.

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Mitchy1nge · 19/02/2014 23:09

I hate his face, I just hate it!

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chickydoo · 19/02/2014 23:24

Sivananda is Hatha. ( sorry being a bit pedantic)
Anyway DVD's are no compensation for a good teacher, how can a DVD adjust you? I've come across many people who have practiced through DVD's and sometimes they are the hardest to teach ( lots of bad habits)
Anyway depends what you like. Classic Sivananda is pretty far removed from modern vinyasa styles of yoga. Sivananda is the same sequence every time, with more focus on a yogic lifestyle rather than asana.
If you do want a DVD. (Some yoga is better than nothing) The simon Low yin/yang is excellent he is a great teacher. You could try Sarah powers for interesting sequences, she is also a highly respected teacher.
If you want something interesting but strong and very challenging try Sharon Gannon & David Life (Jivamuktu) they are intense but great.
For a bit of yoga groove to funky music anything by Shiva Rea is great.
You could also register with 'my yoga online.'A very informative American website that has a selection of teachers, styles and classes.
Hope you find what you are looking for.

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sweetassugarhardasnails · 22/02/2014 18:35

I do the Ultimate Yogi dvds alongside attending a class every so often, I find it compliments each other quiet well. Although you could easily do just the dvd.

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anotherbitofcake · 12/07/2014 20:47

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