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Product Overview
Yoga Zone's Ultimate Collection 6-DVD Set contains 12 full programs on 6 DVD's. These are among
the very best DVD's ever produced in the award-winning Yoga Zone series. This beautifully packaged
boxed set makes a great gift.
This boxed set contains the following 6 DVD's:
DVD 1: Evening Stress Relief
Filmed in Jamaica, Yoga Zone: Evening Stress Relief offers lovely scenery and
intensive relaxation for anyone who needs to unwind at the end of the day. This workout is
divided into two 20-minute practices that can be done together or separately. The first of
these two sessions starts slowly by introducing breathing techniques and yoga terminology. A
series of limbering stretches are taught to increase flexibility and allow optimum extension into
postures. Cueing is great here, as participants are frequently reminded to breathe in and exhale with
each movement. Poses that strengthen the abdominal muscles and a sequence of back bends are performed
with modifications offered throughout these postures. Meditation closes out the first session with
attention to eliminating tension and increasing breathing capacity. The second set
is staged on a sandy beach with greater attention to body alignment and active limbs. The major
muscles of the legs and arms are trained through downward facing dog and deep lunges. Postures that
lengthen the abdominal wall (like the cobra) are performed as the perfect complement to the preceding
abdominal work (in the first session). Breathing is also imperative here. Participants are reminded that
each exhale has the ability to move one deeper into a pose (participants are also encouraged not to force
their flexibility limits). This fine workout program is ideal for beginners and intermediates who are
looking to reduce tension and become more limber.
DVD 2: Fat Burning Yoga
Enjoy the health benefits of yoga while you boost your metabolism with this unique integrated system.
Filmed on location in beautiful Jamaica, a group of senior instructors will take you through a series
of traditional poses that promote weight loss. Yoga for Fat Burning features an easy-to-follow
flowing system of exercises that deliver maximum benefits in 2-20 minute streamlined workouts.
The end result: Increased energy, greater flexibility, and a healthier body.
DVD 3: Introduction to Power Yoga
"Power Yoga" has gradually become the aerobics of the new millennium, driven by a no-pain-no-gain
ethos that emphasizes sweat and strengthening over yoga's more subtle benefits. But this two-part, 40-minute
Yoga Zone program takes a more mild approach, hewing to the philosophy that the power of power yoga depends
less on aggressive, strenuous poses than on conscious awareness of oneself and the vital link between breath
and movement. Both parts rely on brisk, flowing repetitions of several vinyasas (connected series of poses).
The first includes some standing positions (mountain, warrior I and II, etc.), lunges, twists, side stretches,
and the camel backbend; those new to yoga will find the sequence alternating between the downward dog and
plank positions to be fairly demanding, but there's nothing outrageously hard here. The second part
again concentrates on the downward dog, one of the essential poses in yoga, along with twists,
stretches (like the "blown palm," a standing side stretch), forward bends, lunges and so on.
The virtue of repeating vinyasas-- i.e., moving in and out of several poses, one breath at a time--is that
it reinforces proper breathing patterns, and the instructors do a good job of reminding you when to inhale
and exhale, which is not so simple as it might sound. More warm-up time would be helpful--beginners and experienced
yogis alike should do some stretching before starting--but once you get going, the DVD menu allows for easy
selection of either part, or the various series within them. You can also do the practice without the
instruction, accompanied only by the music.
DVD 4: Stretching for Flexibility
Essential for anyone who desires greater flexibility and range of motion. The gentle opposition
movements used in the two sessions ease tight limbs and loosen muscles that are stiff due to
exertion or maturity. A non-aerobic way to regain and maintain a healthy, youthful body.
DVD 5: Total Body Conditioning
Build core strength, improve posture, and release stress. The two simple routines give you a full
body workout while promoting serenity and relaxation.
DVD 6: Yoga for Abs
Looking to develop those six-pack abs to show off on the beach? Then yoga is not for you. If, however, you want
to strengthen both your abdominals and your lower back, while keeping your stomach muscles supple but not
rock hard, then yoga's the way to go. This two-part, 40-minute program from Yoga Zone uses a variety of poses
(some of them joined together in flowing sequences known as vinyasas) that are obviously directed at the abs;
the scale pose (also known as the boat), for instance, will certainly work those muscles hard, as will the
table pose, the "forearm plank" (the upward pushup position, but with elbows on the floor), and others.
But both parts of the practice also incorporate a variety of other asanas, such as standing positions and side
stretches, that develop abdominal strength more subtly, as the instructors frequently remind you to tilt your pelvis forward
and tuck your stomach muscles in, thus gently but firmly engaging your abs throughout your entire yoga routine.
You'll work reasonably hard, but you won't endure endless series of crunches as you relentlessly "go
for the burn." With a selectable DVD menu, you can sequence the poses any way you like, or
jump to any particular section. You can also turn off the instruction and do the practice accompanied only by the
music track. This is a peculiar option; the point of practicing yoga is to take your awareness inside,
not stare at a TV screen, and the teacher's vocal guidance is usually an essential part of
that process. But if it works, go for it.
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