Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10192 in DVD
• Released on: 2001-07-24
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 40 minutes

Amazon.com
Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses. Filmed in Jamaica, the content in this progressive workout is surpassed only by the white-sand beaches in the background. This regimen includes great information, cuing, and scenery--not to mention how relaxed you can feel after an intensive yoga experience like this. --Olivia Voigts

Customer Reviews

Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back
Excellent! I have been suffering for over eight years with a back that has almost left me disabled.

I bought this dvd with high doubts. I mean, I've been seeing docters and chircopractors for such a long time with such puny results.. what could this do for me, right???

I started doing it only a couple of times a week, and now I'm up to three times a week. I had never done yoga before in my life, but I definately see results. I feel as though my back is getting stronger and I am feeling better. Not overnight, of course... but I'm getting there.

I would definately recommend this dvd to anyone who has just about given up!

Healthy Back in the Short Term
This video and instructions are good but it is way too short, 20 minutes. I like the fact that one can choose to listen to the music without the verbal instructions.

Becoming a nightly routine
My back feels always amazing after this DVD, no matter what I've done to it that day (running, weights, driving to work, etc.) This poses are simple and easy for this beginner and they feel very good. I've started doing this every night as a stretching routine and I've been waking up in the mornings without the back/abs pain I used to have after only doing the DVD 4-5x/week for the past 4 weeks or so.

The DVD is divided into two sections, both with various twists, stretches and lengthening poses. The first section features more in the way of twists while the second more lengthening and even a few breathes of boat pose thrown in to strengthen the abs.

The DVD is filmed in Jamaica on the grounds of the Grand Lido Sans Souci and on the beach. The music is subtle with a little bit of a reggae feel to it. I am ready to book my flight and spend all day doing yoga.

As, Douglas, one of the instructors in the DVD would say, "that's niiice" and so is this DVD.