A M and P M Yoga

I purchased this DVD shortly after beginning a regular Yoga class, so that I would be able to practice at home in my spare time. At first, I found this DVD to be a little too easy, in contrast with the class, but over time have grown to love it. I usually skip the relaxation part (at the beginning) and go right into the A.M. Yoga with Rodney Yee. Not only is the music soothing to the ear, but Rodney's voice is very calming and his nearly-naked body is in perfect shape. The A.M. portion features several stretches that really "wake up" the body and prepare it for the day ahead. His focus on the lower body (especially the part where he uses the strap) really works wonders. The P.M. section, with Patricia Walden is a little more difficult, but just as effective. The beauty of this DVD is, that the workouts are short, and therefore much easier to fit in to a busy schedule than some of the other 70 minute Yoga DVDs out there. If you have never done Yoga before, I believe that this would be the perfect place to start. Warning: It can be addictive. I now almost suffer from withdrawl if I go too long without doing some kind of Yoga on a regular basis. This DVD is considered a beginner's workout, which means the poses are not too complicated and are held for very short periods of time. Once you have mastered a DVD like this, try Rodney Yee's intermediate DVDs. Then you will explore much more difficult poses, held for longer periods of time, which can be very challenging. With both intermediate & beginner's Yoga, it is very rewarding to find that poses that seem initially impossible become easy with continued practice (and patience). I have since purchased several other Yoga DVDs and Videos, and must admit that the A.M. Yoga workout is still the one I do the most. If your life is full of stress, pop in A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners and melt the tension away. Namaste. Read more

"AM / PM Yoga" is one of at least ten yoga videos that I own and I have recommended it to more people than I can remember. I still even have the VHS, have bought and given away several DVD's, and finally decided to keep one for myself! I use this DVD often even though I have more advanced yoga videos or take outside yoga classes, because I particularly enjoy Rodney Yee's style of instruction which is guides the user very gently and slowly. Although I am not a physician or chiropractor by profession, I have sustained injuries, but I very much like Rodney Yee's style of instruction. It is great for someone who is just learning yoga, not accustomed to exercising frequently, or recovering from injury. This is also a great DVD for traveling or for someone who has a busy lifestyle - but wants to ensure that regular exercise is a part of his/her lifestyle and daily practice. There is just enough time to understand the practice, wake up those muscles and introduce you to yoga. It's very soothing and relaxing. I use the AM Yoga portion of it more than the PM, again because I like Rodney Yee's style of instruction compared to some of the other yoga DVD's that I have. I've bought several other DVD's with Rodney Yee, which are for a more advanced user, but this is great for the beginner or someone who practices infrequently. This is also very conducive for home use where there is no intructor to help physically with poses. One caveat for the beginner is to be careful holding some of the poses when you're doing it at home (or while traveling) and on your own. But do enjoy it and make it a part of your daily routine! Read more

First and foremost what this is not. This is not a yoga routine for weight-loss or cardio or any of the other get fit quick reasons many other fitness DVDs are made for. Once you understand what this is not, you can begin to appreciate what it is. This is a relaxing way to gently wake up in the morning and to leave stress behind after a day at the office. AM Yoga with Rodney Yee is an excellent way to gently work out the kinks in your body from a long night of sleep. It leaves you relaxed and ready for your day. From start to finish it runs about 20 minutes including the meditation at the end. I consider the AM portion to be a very basic introduction to yoga. It is a great starting place. Once you become more advanced, you may want to try A.M. Yoga for Your Week . Having a PM routine is a good way to relax and de-stress at the end of a long day. It is a more advanced routine than the AM section. Either they intentionally did this to invigorate you after a stressful day or it was bad planning. When you take into consideration the goals of this DVD, I think it is the former. The only drawback to this DVD is the long intro and advertisements that you cannot skip. It takes 5 minutes to get through them. But if you start the DVD and then go make coffee it is ready for you when you get back. Read more