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 great yoga video May 4, 2010
Brian Atkins
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've tried many different yoga videos.
This is my favorite.
If you have done Bikrahm, the sequence will seem very familiar.
Awesome!!! October 27, 2008
Mary C. Holmes (Long Beach, CA)
All of Naader's DVD's are stupendous. Just make sure and pick the one that's right for your level of practice, and you can't go wrong.
 Proper Hatha Yoga as I was taught. March 6, 2007
Sarah (California)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
It seems the people who give this DVD bad reviews are unfamiliar with Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga generally consists of the same poses in the same order no matter who the instructor is. There shouldn't be a short version of the workout because the asanas should be done for a specific amount of time and in order.
Someone complained about the way forward bend is done but anyone who has been to a Bikram Studio has been taught to do it in the same way.
The background is, shall we say, retro but that's not what the DVD is about is it?
All in all I would say no yoga video should be the be all end all of anyone's practice only a supplement to proper instruction from a teacher. I know no one wants to hear that but it's really the only way to learn effectively.
The Power of Hatha Yoga January 11, 2007
Mireya Campos (US)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Certanly not for beginners, excellent workout for serious practitioners, clear, powerful, efective, no fancy decoration, just plain and pure yoga practice, higly recomended for flexibility and strengh.
This is great! October 14, 2006
YogaKat (Oregon United States)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
This is great!
I disagree with the other reviewer that this is faulty instruction, but I do agree that it lacks the menu and chaptering. You need to know that this is an intermediate practice, so the poses are not explained in detail. It also assumes you are able to determine your own level of practice and what your body can endure (definitely an intermediate practice)!
I love this practice and Naadar Shagagi will give you reminders about the postures and especially your breath. You will increase your will, concentration, strength, and flexibility by practicing this routine. I also would like to mention if you practice Bikram yoga that you will enjoy this DVD. It is somewhat similar, but will take you a level further than Bikram's beginner's class. The sun salutation, shoulderstand, fish, and many other posture are not in Bikram's routine. I would recommend practicing in a warm room for the most benefit. I love the music, especially at the end.
The first 40 min are standing postures, then a rest, then on to floor postures. Total practice is about 1.5 hours.
Here's the sequence of his practice:
Standing Paranayama (Breathing)
Sun Salutation (2 rounds)
Half Moon (2 variations)
Akward Pose (Naadar's performace is beautiful!)
Eagle
Triangle ( 4 variations)
Wide Leg forward bend
Warrior variations
Tree
Savasana (rest)
Leg Lifts
Knees to Chest (with forhead to knees to activate your thyroid gland)
Forward Bend
Cobra
Airplace
Lotus
Bow
Full Cobra
Half Tortoise
Knee Reclining
Rabbit
Camel
Inversion (should stand and plough with a great, long hold!)
Fish (advanced variation)
Bridge
Backbend (I love this!)
Alternating 1 leg forward bend
Forward Bend
Easy Pose (legs cross and forward bend)
Spinal Twist
Kalibati (Breath of fire)
Relaxation
Your own Meditation
The only thing I might mention is with some of the standing poses Naadar is not able to keep his knees together. You want to make sure you keep your knees together, but since this is intermediate you knew that already ;o)
Naadar is a beautiful, kind person and reminds you that Confidence = Courage = Strength :o)
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