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YOGA: Beginners Flow for Everyone
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This DVD is an introduction to Yoga for beginners. Maral gives both detailed instruction and simplified instruction that allows the progress of a beginner to expand with the video and the day. It is best to learn the poses with the detailed instructional tracks before using the simplified instructional tracks. The detailed instructional tracks progress slowly. This allows you to rest and helps you understand how to practice yoga properly and safely. This is also great for those refining their alignment techniques and learning to create stamina in their practice by holding poses for a longer period. The simplified instructional tracks move faster with less instruction to help you go deeper into a quiet body-mind experience.
This Yoga DVD is devised into sections (mini routines) that focus on an area and allow you to choose what you might want to practice on any given day. The sections are also combined into sequences to create a longer routines. The sections covered are:
*Breathing & Meditation *Backbends *Savasana
*Warm-up *Hip Openers *Neck Stretches
*Standing poses Level 1 *Twists *What is Yoga
*Standing poses Level 2 *Inversions *FAQ’s
The routines included are:
*Heart Flow : Meditation, Warm-up, Standing 2, BBend, Hips, Twists, Savasana
*Twist & Shout : Meditation, Warm-up, Standing 1 & 2, Hips, Twists, Savasana
*Invert & Evolve 1 : Meditation, Warm-up, Standing 1, BBend, Inversions, Savasana
*Invert & Evolve 2 : Meditation, Warm-up, Standing 2, BBend, Inversions, Savasana
*Full Series : Meditation, Warm-up, Standing 1 & 2, BBend, Hips, Inversions, Twists, Savasana
Teaching since 2000 and practicing since 1994 Maral has studied Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Anusara, and AcroYoga. To the many teachers that have generously donated their hearts to Maral’s growth: Michael Fukumura, David Swenson, John Friend, Jai Uttal, Govindas & Radha, and AcroYoga teachers Jenny and Jason, and of course her husband Manel and her Mama Leela who began practicing in 1977 and whom brought this practice to a little girl who never knew this is what her calling would be. Maral can be found at
www.ShanthiTribe.com
The devotion to community and peace on both a local and universal level are Maral’s intentions for herself and for humanity. The path of Yoga has given Maral tangible evidence and more importantly the energetic evidence to see and be involved in manifesting community and peace building.
Maral believes and teaches that the path of Yoga is a practice of devotion, devotion not in the sense of giving our power over to something else, but rather the devotion to the universal energy of love that is all pervading and unites us all inwardly as well as outwardly~ the heart of yoga. This is the balance that we play in our lives, the balance of inner & outer, right & left, yin & yang, feminine & masculine………….
Maral’s classes draw on the sacred texts of Yoga but into modern day understanding and language. The asanas are carefully sequenced with attention to pose and counter pose to create greater sensitivity so that when mantras are sung practitioners are able to connect deeper within to reveal a dynamic energy that pulsates within and leaves each person feeling connected to the universal energy of love ~ the heart of yoga.
“Yoga is our life, and our presence, our awareness in each moment, is our greatest gift.”
 Great Yoga Workout! , May 23, 2009
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Laura "Ivy" (USA Florida) |
I recently tried Yoga for Beginners Flow for Everyone by Maral Hadidi. It was very relaxing and great for beginners. It has 30 Routines from Simple to Full Instructional (15 Simple and Short Routines and 15 Long and Detailed Routines). The simple routines hardly have any cueing at all so I felt like I had to open my eyes constantly and turn my head to see what she was doing next. I recommend starting with the Full Instructional routines first where she does cue everything that you are going to do next. Maral Hadidi cues very well. Also, the simple routines doesn't hold the poses as long as the full instructional routines. The Simple Routines range from 57mins to 108 mins. The Detailed Routines range from 105 mins to 182 mins. It also has Simple Sequence and Detailed Sequence where you can choose to do meditation for only 3 mins (Simple) or 10 mins (detailed). It is very nice menu. I love where it was filmed. You can hear the birds singing in the background making you feel like your doing Yoga outside. I enjoyed this Yoga DVD.
Excellent DVD , May 25, 2009
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Lisa Granada "Lisa" (mpls, mn) |
This is a fantastic DVD for beginners. Her directions are explicit and she focuses on form, which I really like. I love all of the choices for different types and lengths of workouts. The natural soundtrack is very calming as is the location of the shoot. I am also pleased with Maral's voice. That is an important aspect for me if I am going to listen to someone direct me for an hour and half. I would recommend this DVD for anyone starting out, for those who have taken a break and are coming back into yoga, or for anyone just wanting a relaxed, calm yoga experience.
Impressive Yoga DVD for beginner and not-so beginner yogis , May 27, 2009
This DVD is very interestingly produced: there are two instruction types available for the sequences and poses, one very detailed, and another with less instructions. It is well-chaptered, with all the routine times indicated on the chapter menu, so this allows you to easily choose the routines you want to follow during your session. The different moves are well explained and executed. The shooting location is just wonderful and works well with Maral's very soothing voice. All in all, I liked the DVD very much, and think this is a great addition to anyone willing to get or improve their yoga technique.
I love this DVD! , June 2, 2009
I am having back pain for quite some time. I took advice from my friend and started to pratice Yoga. I've searched over the web, then I found this DVD. It is truly amazing. It has FAQ's, mini sections, routines sections, etc. For a beginner like me, it is very easy to follow. If I have neck pain at the end of day, I can simply just practice "neck Stretches", if I have back pain, I would practice Backbends or twists, etc.. Now my back is getting much much better. The DVD also gives me a relaxing quiet time everyday from my busy life.
Shiying Lisa Li
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I have been trying out some of the segments of the Yoga: Beginners Flow for Everyone by Maral Hadidi that you sent. Just wanted to give some initial feedback. I really like it so far. The detailed sequences are great for getting the little details down and the simple sequences for just an uninterrupted workout. I haven't gotten to the Routines yet, so I will probably have more feedback then. This is the first time I have tried videos from MyYoga Video and I am impressed.
After just three days, I am feeling that wonderful muscle hurt (you know, the 'good' hurt). Also, I have been having a shoulder problem and , in just these 3 days, I have increased my range of painfree motion. I can't wait to try out the other two videos that I bought, but I also couldn't wait any longer to send some positive feedback your way.
Thank you,
Rita C.
"Have wings that feared ever touched the sun?"
Simply Wonderful , May 21, 2009
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YogaGirl (san francisco, ca United States) |
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This is probably the most detailed beginning yoga dvd that I have ever seen. It has over 3 hours of yoga that is suitable for everyone. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced yogi looking for alignment tips, this dvd has it all.
I am an advanced beginner/intermediate yogini and I found the alignment instructions to be very, very invaluable. Maral has a natural teaching style that is not overbearing in the least.
Setting: A beach canyon. Very beautiful with the sound of nature.
Music: There is none during the yoga sessions, just the sound of nature and Maral's voice in voice over.
Menu: The menu is very detailed. It is divided into Simple vs Detailed instructions organized in yoga chapters with times next to each chapter of poses.
There is:
* meditation-sitting/breathing/meditation which consists of ujayi breathing instruction and a short meditation.
*warm-up- cat/cow pose, side stretch standing forward bend
* basic standing poses 1 & 2 - side angle pose, triangle, wide angle forward bend, tree, warrior 1 &2 (all of the standing foundation poses one would find in a beginners yoga class
* hips -hero, reclining hero, cow face pose, butterfly, fire log.
*backbends - sphinx bridge, bow pose
*inversion dolphin, legs up the wall, shoulder stand, headstand
*twists seating and reclining twists.
I may have missed a pose or two, but the dvd covers all of the poses that one would see in a beginners anusara or iyengar yoga class.
All of the above poses are organized into chapters
Breathing/Meditation
Warmup
Standing poses level 1
Standing poses level 2
Backbends
hip openers
twists
inversions
savasana
neck stretches
In the detailed section, the poses (within the chapters)are held for very long times with lots of instruction. In the simple section the poses are held for shorter times with minimal instruction. The time is listed for each chapter.
There is no matrix but there are short routines for each section. (see dvd description) with varying time lengths. You can select a chapter to work on, or do a routine.
Other details are audio sections with a FAQ's, What is yoga and Indian Kirtan (song selection from a Gobinda/Radna cd.
What I liked:
The detailed instruction was excellent. Her teaching has a lot of anusara yoga elements to it. As such it is a very heart centered approach. Even though I have been practicing yoga for awhile, I appreciated the detail. This is a slow paced dvd, which is good for all. Beginners will appreciate the pace and even those who are used to fast paced yoga wil like this pace for days when you want to slow down. When I did the dvd this morning, I was recovering from a bad cold and used it more as a restorative practice.
What I didn't like:
This is a small quibble, but the simple instruction has too little cuing. I found myself craning my neck to see what she was doing. In the simple section she just names the pose and by the time she names the pose, she is already in it or heading to a new pose.
I suggest that you do the detailed instruction first (time permitting) so that you know what's coming next as the cuing/editing in this section was a bit erractic or non-existent. For example, in the meditation section, they editing out the mantra meditation. In savasana, they edited out the meditation. Sometimes she was moving but there was no instruction. Just little things that made the detailed instruction so tasty were editing out to make the simple segments shorter. There was way too much dead air.
One more thing, headstand at the wall (or in her case, at the rock) is included here and I personally don't think a beginner should attempt headstand on their own. As such you couldn't see the placement of her hands, because her hair was in the way. I think safer poses would have been half handstand or half forearm balance at the wall. Like I said small quibbles. Not enough to change my 5 star rating.
Overall thoughts:
Excellent yoga dvd for everyone regardless of level. You will definitely get something out of this.
A MUST HAVE FOR THOSE NEW TO YOGA!!! , May 27, 2009
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jj8429 "Jill" (duluth, minnesota) |
I received this DVD as a gift. I cannot say enough good about this DVD!!! It's invaluable for learning the poses & improving your form, especially for someone new to yoga. I am truly impressed with the quality and time that went into the chapters. The "mini routines" are great, you can choose what body part(s) you want or need to work for the day. I have tried countless DVD's of all levels and this one is heads above ALL OF THEM. The "nature" background is very soothing and relaxing. I HIGHLY recommend this DVD for those new to yoga.
Highly Satisfied , May 28, 2009
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D. Mickens "samadhi seeker" |
I currently teach yoga and even though I have been practicing for several years I find it is always a good idea to return to the basics with a beginner-level routine in order to take the time to revisit proper form. Many so-called beginner yoga routines are not for true beginners. Yoga: Beginners Flow For Everyone is, with one exception - the headstand portion of the inversion routine. Despite the fact that it is performed up against a "wall" (a wall of a rock outdoors), I believe the dolphin pose performed during the backbending segment would have been a better beginner option for headstand. Aside from that, the poses offered were very appropriate and taught with intelligent sequencing in mind.
Maral's instructions were very clear and she demonstrated the use of props for a majority of the poses. I liked the thorough pace and the breakdown of the sun salutation in modified form during the warmup (i.e. low lunges and bent-knee chaturangas). Maral's teaching style is serene and uplifting. I enjoyed her voice and her cueing style. I particularly enjoyed her Hip Openers section where she demonstrated both an active and passive version of pigeon pose. I have only ever done the passive forward folded version. The active version had arms extended overhead with the line of energy of the body drawing up out of the legs though the belly on up to the hands. I was most impressed with her entry into Gomukhasana (cow-faced pose) from a cross-legged down dog. That's a new one to me!
The option to include both a detailed and a shorter, simplified narrative on the DVD is a great idea. I have yet to do all sections from both options but what I have done is great so far! I also like the option to do either individual segments or to do set routines.
The DVD also had a few audio portions that discussed yoga FAQs and information. I personally found these to be informative and recommend that those new to yoga explore these time and again as they journey through their yogic path. The DVD production quality is good and the scenery is beautiful. The locations include a gorgeous red-hued canyon with some trees and and a peaceful shoreline, possibly along the same rocky canyon. When I was following along with the video in my living room with the windows open I thought the birds I heard were coming from outside my house but they were actually in the video! The natural soundtrack was that crystal clear! It was soothing and did not detract one bit from the routine.
It is my belief that beginners and non-beginners alike would benefit from and enjoy the quality instruction of Yoga: Beginners Flow For Everyone. I will come back to this video again and again.
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