Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back | 
 enlarge | Director: Andrea Ambandos
Studio: KOCH VISION
Category: DVD
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 39047
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 40 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.7 x 0.6
MPN: KCHDKOC6118D
UPC: 741952611899
EAN: 0741952611899
ASIN: B00005K9PO
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: July 24, 2001
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Product Description
Studio: Koch International Release Date: 07/24/2001
Amazon.com
Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back presents the fundamentals of posturing and breathing in this approachable 40-minute workout that includes two 20-minute sessions focusing on spinal rotation and muscular strength. The back is central to supporting all movements; conventional workouts often do not include exercises that strengthen the lower back. Yoga Zone gives excellent instruction here, and participants are taught poses that utilize both the lower and upper back. The warrior pose and forward bends are just a few of the postures performed here that can improve spinal flexibility and help to avoid future back injuries. Beginners should find the first set easy to follow (the postures within this section are modified versions of what is yet to come). The second set incorporates some back bends and deeper poses that require greater agility and strength. Despite the increased difficulty here, participants of all levels can improve their flexibility without being overwhelmed by impossible poses. Filmed in Jamaica, the content in this progressive workout is surpassed only by the white-sand beaches in the background. This regimen includes great information, cuing, and scenery--not to mention how relaxed you can feel after an intensive yoga experience like this. --Olivia Voigts
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 Back Saver! August 23, 2008
A. Gauthier (Sterling Heights, Michigan United States)
The short and quick version --
PROS
1. Always releases tension, stress and pain in the back ( at least for me).
2. Lots of cues and reminders to breath, and good visualizations and explanation techniques that really help put you in the correct form.
3. Two short sessions of 20 minutes each makes it easy to fit into a regular work out schedule. Could be a good 'stretch' for after aerobic work outs.
4. The instructors are not overly perky, nor pushy on the spiritual aspect that some yoga tapes offer.
CONS -
1. Pretty simple poses; not much challenge or room to grow if you are at anything more than beginners status.
2. For some, frequent cues could be annoying. Such as those with more yoga experience.
3. DVD itself is short overall compared to most yoga dvds. Which could be a downside for some. But for the price tag, I still think its worth it.
My longer review with a little more detail-
I first took a yoga class to fulfill a required health course credit in college. I enjoyed it so much that I have dabbled in it for years Never as steady as I would like, but some classes here and there, and several videos.
I have always had some back issues. I have horrible posture, and slight scoliosis. This often leads to back pain. Yoga had always helped somewhat, but I wondered if there was specific DVDs for the back, like there were for arms and abs and such. I found the Yoga Zone Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back DVD.
When I first tried the DVD out, I was a bit disappointed. It seemed like there wasn't a lot of variety, and I had hoped for more poses, and it didn't seem at all challenging. However, I noticed that whenever I was having back pain - usually after killing it with some pilates or aerobics and not keeping correct form - that doing this video always eased the pain. That in itself is enough to make me love this video.
I also like the frequent cue-ing on the breathing. When I have stepped away from Yoga for awhile, its nice to have frequent cues to remind me to breath. I also like the two 20 minute sessions which allows me to fit it into my workout schedule much easier considering I have two young kids at home. I also really like to do one session after an aerobics work out to stretch my back and other muscles.
Although, those frequent cues and the short sessions could be cons for those who are well into yoga at this point. Maybe another 20 minute session with more focus on strength of the back would have been nice.
I would actually probably be more likely to rate this 4.5 stars than 5, but 4.5 isn't and option, so I went with the five considering what a wonderful effect it has on my back pain and the great job that is done with cues and explanations.
All in all, if you have back pain, its worth it to try this out!
Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back April 7, 2008
Beth Rodriguez
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent! I have been suffering for over eight years with a back that has almost left me disabled.
I bought this dvd with high doubts. I mean, I've been seeing docters and chircopractors for such a long time with such puny results.. what could this do for me, right???
I started doing it only a couple of times a week, and now I'm up to three times a week. I had never done yoga before in my life, but I definately see results. I feel as though my back is getting stronger and I am feeling better. Not overnight, of course... but I'm getting there.
I would definately recommend this dvd to anyone who has just about given up!
 Healthy Back in the Short Term April 5, 2008
Aten Akhe
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video and instructions are good but it is way too short, 20 minutes. I like the fact that one can choose to listen to the music without the verbal instructions.
Becoming a nightly routine February 21, 2008
Dougie Fresh (New Hampshire)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My back feels always amazing after this DVD, no matter what I've done to it that day (running, weights, driving to work, etc.) This poses are simple and easy for this beginner and they feel very good. I've started doing this every night as a stretching routine and I've been waking up in the mornings without the back/abs pain I used to have after only doing the DVD 4-5x/week for the past 4 weeks or so.
The DVD is divided into two sections, both with various twists, stretches and lengthening poses. The first section features more in the way of twists while the second more lengthening and even a few breathes of boat pose thrown in to strengthen the abs.
The DVD is filmed in Jamaica on the grounds of the Grand Lido Sans Souci and on the beach. The music is subtle with a little bit of a reggae feel to it. I am ready to book my flight and spend all day doing yoga.
As, Douglas, one of the instructors in the DVD would say, "that's niiice" and so is this DVD.
Yoga Zone - Yoga for a Strong & Healthy Back February 17, 2008
oldwoman (Raleigh, NC)
Only had two basic classes in yoga. Found this fairly easy to follow.
Purchased this because of bulging disc. Better purchased before injury.
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