Yoga Zone - Sunrise & Sunset

I've had several Yoga Zone DVDs in my collection for some time. I love the 20-minute practice format, esp on busy weekdays when I simply cannot get to an evening class. I've done both PM programs several times; they are challenging, but not so difficult that you can't do both, if time allows. Recently, I opted for the first "Sunrise" practice (there are two of each) as an alternate to Rodney Yee/Patricia Walden AM/PM Yoga. As I get older, I definitely notice a tendency to have a stiff back in the morning, and these practices work wonders. They are gentle enough for the morning, but also energizing, a great start to the day. The evening practices contain lots of hip openers etc, which are great after a long day of sitting at a desk. As always, YZ instructors are thorough and engaging. Will make a nice addition to your yoga DVD collection.

Unlike most of the reviewers of Yoga Zone videos, I wasn't familiar with it. Never saw it on TV. Now I wish I had bought one of the bigger collections. The people are real, down to earth, not perfect. There are two 20-minute routines. It's very straight-forward, easy to follow and they go at a perfect pace. I've been doing yoga for several years but my flexibility is somewhat lmiited. The video takes place outside at a resort in Jamaica somewhere with Calypso-type music in the background. There are two instructors and one does the more advanced and the other does modified, so you can follow whichever you want. Both of the routines make me break a sweat. For me, this is a great video that I can pop in either for 20 or 40 minutes. It goes by really fast!

I've practiced yoga for five years, and enjoyed this video. However, I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who is just beginning, working on an injury, or attached to slow, intraspective practice. The instruction is fast-paced, and the basics of posture, balance and alignment are not well-explained.

I love yoga zone, especially Al & Jen, so this tape was a great fit for me. The 20 minute practices are perfect when you don't have a lot of time in the morning or evening (and if you do, you can combine it with other 20 minute practices from other yoga zone dvds to get a good workout). The first session really 'wakes up' your back, which is a nice gentle reminder throughout the day to keep sitting tall. The second is concentrated on legs and hips - but it's all worth it when you hit the final stretch and feel the release.

This is the second Yoga Zone DVD I have used, the other being the Yoga Zone - Introduction to Power Yoga. This DVD contains two 18 minute workouts. The first is an easier morning workout. Aside from one section in the middle in which you spend lots of time balancing in a lunge and in a warrior pose, the workout is not that strenuous. The second workout is a lot more demanding, and is good for burning stress at the end of the day. If I have any criticism, it is that the first workout isn't enough to get me really energized, and the second workout is too strenuous to do every day. I honestly prefer the first workout on Intro to Power Yoga to either of these workouts, but these two workouts are useful for mixing things up here and there. 18 minutes of yoga a day for 8 weeks has produced some fantastic results for both my wife and me, so if you are looking for a good way to get in shape that won't take too much time out of your schedule, Yoga Zone is for you.

I have a lot of yoga dvds and this is by far my least favorite. Not at all what I expected it to be. Don't see how they think one is for morning and one is for evening. I think the morning is a time when you should work gently on flexibility cause you are stiff. This dvd doesn't really work on flexibility at all. The dvd is like an aerobic workout that uses yoga poses. If you are doing yoga for exercise alone this might be good for you. That is not what yoga is about for me. If you want a good one, try the Gaiam AM and PM yoga with Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden.

I've always liked Yoga Zone routines. This one makes me feel so good afterwards. Relaxing, stretching but with a bit of a challenge for your muscles as well. The only thing I don't like about Yoga Zone is they are never quite 20 minutes. The 2 routines on this DVD are 18 minutes each. However, if you want a longer workout, just do both!

I have been doing Yoga with the Yoga Zone DVD series for 7 weeks now. I purchased this to add to the variety of my practices. Given that I am newbie, this is a wonderful DVD to follow and I feel wonderful after I am done. I believe I have become addicted to Yoga! Better than being addicted to chocolate!!! I recommend that you give this DVD and the other Yoga Zone DVD's a go. I find them rewarding and I am sure you will too.