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Instructional (General)

Providing an unusual focus for an exercise release, instructor Dolores Munoz focuses entirely on working with the butt in this entertaining workout from The Trainer's Edge series. A boxer and bodybuilder, Munoz shares her extensive knowledge to help builder a firm, toned butt that all exercisers can be proud of!

"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... Less

55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Some people take up yoga to build strength and flexibility; others are primarily looking to reduce stress and tension. This 55-minute program, while purporting to address both groups, is actually much more appropriate for the latter. Yoga Zone founder Alan Finger does an excellent job not merely emphasizing the importance of the breath--the single most vital element of any yoga practice--but also explaining yoga breathing techniques, followed by a series of easy stretches (for the neck, shoulders, arms, and such) and a variety of standing, sitting, and lying poses beneficial to yogis of all levels. The pace is gentle, the sequence of poses logical, the instruction clear and constant; beginners will be challenged but not intimidated, while more advanced types might find it a welcome... Less

Release Date: 2004-12-07, Rating: NR (Not Rated)

The best-selling SKINNY BITCH books offered a tough-talking reality-check to out-of-shape women everywhere, and this exercise program continues the call-to-arms. Yoga techniques are employed in these exercises aimed at revitalizing the abs, arms, legs, and buns. With these techniques in hand, it's only a matter of time until viewers are looking and feeling great.

From the rugged Pacific Coast instructor Samuel Barnes leads viewers through an invigorating practice that utilizes both the traditions of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Specially designed for beginners this ELEMENT program offers a purifying mind-body experience that kills stress and renews the spirit.

Release Date: 2002-04-23, Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Release Date: 2005-11-29, Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Includes two yoga programs, bonus How to Use Props-Active Yoga Instructional/Min i-workout and in-depth interviews with Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden.