Ali MacGraw - Yoga Mind & Body | 
 enlarge | Director: Claudio Droguett
Actors: Ali Macgraw, Erich Schiffmann
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $12.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  237 reviews
Sales Rank: 5194
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 53
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D34344D
ISBN: 0790786834
UPC: 085393434427
EAN: 9780790786834
ASIN: B0000DI88C
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: December 30, 2003
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Product Description
Amid breathtaking White Sands desert landscapes accompanied by a hypnotic musical score Ali and others demonstrate a dynamic low-impact workout by master Erich Schiffman. Experience the mind/body well-being that comes from Ujjayi breathing the Cat Pose Sun Salutations and 10 more routines. Join the growing number of fitness enthusiasts enjoying the muscle-toning stress-reducing benefits of yoga. Year: 1994 Director: Claudio Droguett Starring: Ali MacGrawRunning Time: 55 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 085393434427
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Clean white sand and a cool predawn sky are the backdrops for this stunningly produced video, complete with an upbeat New Age soundtrack. Don't be put off by the MTV-like camera work, as this video constitutes an excellent, well-balanced workout. Ali MacGraw and a supporting cast of something-for-everyone models work through this 50-minute routine, overseen by yoga master Erich Schiffman. The first minutes focus on ujjayi breathing, then MacGraw leads us through a complete practice of shoulder stretches, sun salutations, back bends and twists, and standing poses. No equipment is required, but a sticky mat is recommended. Unlike other videos targeted for beginners, Yoga Mind & Body does not offer modifications for difficult poses and so is best suited for practitioners with some previous experience. --Jhana Bach
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 I never get tired of this dvd! August 18, 2008
I've been using this yoga video since 1994. It is fabulous! No part of it is annoying, unlike other exercise videos that start to grate on your nerves after a while. As a complete beginner, I didn't find it too complicated and it continues to inspire me as my skills have improved. It took me many, many times to stop feeling like an ugly duckling and start to feel like a graceful swan while I was doing the poses. The standing pose flow and the bow pose continue to be my biggest challenges.
This is my third copy August 14, 2008
I've been doing yoga with this dvd for over 10 years. I've finally worn it out and I'm purchasing a new copy (I gave my spare copy to a friend years ago, and she still uses hers regularly). The reason this is the best yoga video ever is because: 1. the beautiful scenery and visuals (I can relax and zone out while I work out); 2. the perfect yoga music which never gets old (and the music is not just peaceful, it also becomes powerful and motivating during the challenging poses and flows) 3. the sequence and poses always remain challenging; and if you're not up to a full routine you can just do the first 20 minutes (warm up, sun salutations and one balance pose) and be finished with a great work in no time. This dvd is NOT great for someone new to yoga, as it does not focus on teaching yoga. The focus here is on DOING yoga once you've already had professional instruction on all the basic poses.
 Music is distracting August 6, 2008
I borrowed this DVD from a local library since it got wonderful reviews.
As most said, it is a stunningly beautiful DVD but I found the music very distracting. There are some tribal music, middle eastern type music which I don't find particularly suitable for Yoga. Also, the music is too loud and I can't hear the instructions very well. If you are very experienced and don't need any instructions you should be able to turn down the music but if you like to hear the instructions, you will find very difficult to listen to.
Overall, I would not recommend unless you are a very experienced with Yoga and don't need any instructions (so you can turn down the sound).
Great yoga workout June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this after hearing about it from a yoga studio owner in Pennsylvania. I have a bunch of DVD's on the subject and consider this the best so far.
 Wonderful and gorgeous April 29, 2008
This video is visually stunning, the setting is on the sand in a desert. It is quiet and relaxing, nice music and the poses are suitable for a beginner to intermediate. Overall a wonderful video, although I found myself distracted by the scenery quite a bit in the beginning.
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