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Product Overview
"Go at your own pace, don't strain!" Alan Finger reminds viewers in the introduction to this Yoga Zone workout.
They're words of wisdom for anyone who's ever tried (and failed) to emulate the moves of some perfect-looking
human pretzel on what purports to be a "beginners" videotape. In contrast, Finger's gentle, refreshingly detailed
Introduction to Yoga begins with basic breathing techniques and moves on to some of the most fundamental poses
in any practice, including lunges, twists, cobra, dog, triangle, and even a corpse pose tutorial that comes
complete with guided relaxation. (Later tapes in this series build on the asanas taught here, adding more advanced
variations and positions.) Two instructors demonstrate different versions of each pose, one for more
flexible advanced students and one for less flexible beginners. We even get to see one student topple out of stork
pose! Calm, thorough, absolutely unrushed, this is a great tape for those who've never taken a yoga class in their
lives. Even experienced students, however, may find that the relaxed pace helps them reach a deeper level of understanding
of how body, mind, and breath can work together. Fittingly, the credits roll over Finger and his fellow instructors
demonstrating advanced positions of impressive strength and beauty; like the tape itself, it's
a perfect introduction to the continuing rewards of yoga practice.
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