A.M. and P.M. Yoga

"AM / PM Yoga" is one of at least ten yoga videos that I own and I have recommended it to more people than I can remember. I still even have the VHS, have bought and given away several DVD's, and finally decided to keep one for myself! I use this DVD often even though I have more advanced yoga videos or take outside yoga classes, because I particularly enjoy Rodney Yee's style of instruction which is guides the user very gently and slowly. Although I am not a physician or chiropractor by profession, I have sustained injuries, but I very much like Rodney Yee's style of instruction. It is great for someone who is just learning yoga, not accustomed to exercising frequently, or recovering from injury. This is also a great DVD for traveling or for someone who has a busy lifestyle - but wants to ensure that regular exercise is a part of his/her lifestyle and daily practice. There is just enough time to understand the practice, wake up those muscles and introduce you to yoga. It's very soothing and relaxing. I use the AM Yoga portion of it more than the PM, again because I like Rodney Yee's style of instruction compared to some of the other yoga DVD's that I have. I've bought several other DVD's with Rodney Yee, which are for a more advanced user, but this is great for the beginner or someone who practices infrequently. This is also very conducive for home use where there is no intructor to help physically with poses. One caveat for the beginner is to be careful holding some of the poses when you're doing it at home (or while traveling) and on your own. But do enjoy it and make it a part of your daily routine!

I purchased this DVD shortly after beginning a regular Yoga class, so that I would be able to practice at home in my spare time. At first, I found this DVD to be a little too easy, in contrast with the class, but over time have grown to love it. I usually skip the relaxation part (at the beginning) and go right into the A.M. Yoga with Rodney Yee. Not only is the music soothing to the ear, but Rodney's voice is very calming and his nearly-naked body is in perfect shape. The A.M. portion features several stretches that really "wake up" the body and prepare it for the day ahead. His focus on the lower body (especially the part where he uses the strap) really works wonders. The P.M. section, with Patricia Walden is a little more difficult, but just as effective. The beauty of this DVD is, that the workouts are short, and therefore much easier to fit in to a busy schedule than some of the other 70 minute Yoga DVDs out there. If you have never done Yoga before, I believe that this would be the perfect place to start. Warning: It can be addictive. I now almost suffer from withdrawl if I go too long without doing some kind of Yoga on a regular basis. This DVD is considered a beginner's workout, which means the poses are not too complicated and are held for very short periods of time. Once you have mastered a DVD like this, try Rodney Yee's intermediate DVDs. Then you will explore much more difficult poses, held for longer periods of time, which can be very challenging. With both intermediate & beginner's Yoga, it is very rewarding to find that poses that seem initially impossible become easy with continued practice (and patience). I have since purchased several other Yoga DVDs and Videos, and must admit that the A.M. Yoga workout is still the one I do the most. If your life is full of stress, pop in A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners and melt the tension away. Namaste.

I'm not what you would consider a typical yogi. In fact, I always viewed Yoga as sort of a joke. But after tiring of weight training and cardio(UGH!), I took a chance on yoga. I was a little scared because I'm not exactly the most flexible person but this DVD quickly soothed all of my fears. AM/PM Yoga for beginners is a great introduction to yoga. The DVD is broken into 2 segments: AM Yoga featuring Rodney Yee and PM Yoga with Patricia Walden. The AM Yoga segment runs around 20 minutes including centering, meditation and the actual AM Yoga workout. It is a very gentle and soothing introduction that even a complete beginner can quickly master. Rodney Yee is a great instructor as he easily transitions you from pose to pose with his hypnotic voice guiding you along the way. You will need a yoga strap for a couple of the stretches in AM Yoga. PM Yoga is a bit more challenging as Patricia Walden takes you through a similar but more intense workout. It is also roughly 20 minutes in length. Walton uses yoga blocks to achieve some of the PM Yoga poses but they are not essential. Both workout definitely have their rewards. AM Yoga centers, relaxes, awakens and invigorates the body for the day and PM Yoga centers and relaxes the muscles for rest. Overall, if your looking to get into yoga this DVD is a great place to start and at a very reasonable price. Highly Recommended.

I got this DVD to re-start a yoga routine and hopefully find relief from back pain. I started with the AM yoga and was pleasantly surprised at the simple, easy-to-follow instruction and immediate effect. After 3 a.m. routines, my back was better than new. It requires quite a bit of space to practice as one has to extend ones leg fully to one side and then the other (while lying on ones back) at one point of the exercise. Using the yoga band is very helpful especially for those whose muscles are tight. A blanket is also called for towards the end but instead of buying some kind of yoga blanket, I just use a thick towel or throw. The P.M. yoga is perfect after a day of sitting at work for hours. It's stretches seem to me more challenging than the A.M. portion. So much so that I require yoga bricks/blocks to perform the moves without feeling like I'd topple over. Whereas the A.M. yoga is mostly done on the floor, the P.M. is mostly standing and bending to the sides. It stretches the back and shoulder muscles much more but does so rather gently that at the end of the exercises and meditation, I find my mind in peace and quiet and ready for bed. I have to say though that I sweat slightly from this so after a quick shower, I'm wide awake again! The same amount of space is required for P.M. as for the A.M. yoga. My estimate would be a 6x6 space would make executing these exercises comfortable. I have less space than that so I adjust myself along the way to get the best possible workout.

I bought this Yoga DVD after assessing my day to day life and concluding that I had too many stressors affecting my mood and my body. I had heard from numerous friends that Yoga was an enlightening activity that could, if done properly, help bring balance to my life and help de-stress everyday situations and events. I'm glad to say that this DVD has helped do just that. I checked other Yoga DVDs available on Amazon, but I picked this one first not only because it said "Beginners" but because it had workouts for both the morning and evening. Each workout is roughly 20 minutes each and slowly starts to build basic Yoga skills. The morning session starts out simple, relaxed. Rodney Yee engages you in exercises that are neither strenuous nor painful. They awaken the body and prepare it for the day ahead. However, as I continued these DVDs over a month I began to feel as if the A.M. session wasn't challenging enough. Sure, it starts off easily for a beginner, but it doesn't push you to challenge yourself a little more. Rodney's exercises are good, but they are almost too basic if you plan on continuing on to other forms of Yoga. I especially enjoyed the evening session of Yoga with Patricia Walden. Unlike Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden's session of Yoga challenges you. When I started this DVD I initially thought that Ms. Walden's portion was too difficult for a beginner, but it wasn't. As I continued on with both sessions I started to feel that Patricia's section challenged my mind and body more than Rodney's. In fact, I started to enjoy the evening session because of the challenges it provided. Sure, Patricia's exercises start out difficult if you're just jumping into Yoga, but over time they become easier and more comforting. While I still can't do everything to the extent that Ms. Walden does in her portion, I know I'm slowly getting there each time I practice and that make me feel excellent. With Rodney's portion I feel that I am equal to beyond his exercise and I wish it provided more of a challenge. Overall this DVD is a good buy if you are a beginner looking to dive into Yoga. The morning session will keep you busy for a while, but the evening session is the one that will push you to do more and go really get into Yoga. If, however, you feel you are fit enough and need more of a challenge, then this DVD might not be the one for you.

I am relatively new to practicing yoga and have found this DVD a perfect place to begin. I am currently using this video twice daily (A.M. & P.M.) as designed. What I have found so suprising is that aside from the obvious physical benefits of the poses, I am beginning and ending my day with more calmness. I am a "type-A" wife, mom, and college professor, and my days can be very busy. Including A.M. and P.M. Yoga has pointed me down a path of less hurrying and more overall calmness in how I approach my activities. I feel better physically AND mentally. The music is very relaxing and the beautiful visuals remind me to STOP for awhile and appreciate my surroundings. (People who are always in a hurry often miss this.) In my opinion, the DVD is well produced and effective. I have no trouble accessing various parts of the workout through the DVD menu. When time is short, I skip the Intro. or Calming sections and jump right to the workout. The pace of the DVD is slow and calm, and it has a nice even flow. Lighting a few candles in the room really adds to the experience for me. If this is the style you are looking for, then I highly recommend this DVD. For less than the price of one "live" class, you can use it as often as you like. On very stressful days, you might even want to just do the calming and relaxation portions of the program. I'd love to see an A.M. and P.M. Yoga volume two sometime.

Whenever I have reached a lull in my yoga practice, I come back to this DVD. It is a wonderful way to connect with your body through yoga in a gentle practice that is mildly challenging for beginners, and very simple and "back-to-basics" for other more advanced practitioners. Rodney Yee is especially wonderful in the a.m. yoga portion, and I love waking up to his calming voice and excellent instruction. You may find that the poses are not held very long, and that the transitions can be a bit quick at times, but these two series are meant to be short, and easily fit into daily life. Anyone can make room for 15 or 20 minutes of yoga practice, and these are a great way to get started until you find yourself wanting to make room for even longer sessions.

First and foremost what this is not. This is not a yoga routine for weight-loss or cardio or any of the other get fit quick reasons many other fitness DVDs are made for. Once you understand what this is not, you can begin to appreciate what it is. This is a relaxing way to gently wake up in the morning and to leave stress behind after a day at the office. AM Yoga with Rodney Yee is an excellent way to gently work out the kinks in your body from a long night of sleep. It leaves you relaxed and ready for your day. From start to finish it runs about 20 minutes including the meditation at the end. I consider the AM portion to be a very basic introduction to yoga. It is a great starting place. Once you become more advanced, you may want to try A.M. Yoga for Your Week . Having a PM routine is a good way to relax and de-stress at the end of a long day. It is a more advanced routine than the AM section. Either they intentionally did this to invigorate you after a stressful day or it was bad planning. When you take into consideration the goals of this DVD, I think it is the former. The only drawback to this DVD is the long intro and advertisements that you cannot skip. It takes 5 minutes to get through them. But if you start the DVD and then go make coffee it is ready for you when you get back.

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I really like this yoga DVD! I consider myself to be an intermediate level yoga person, despite my 65 years of age. I have maintained a really good level of fitness over the years and have pretty much exercised consistently since the age of 25. The AM yoga portion with Rodney Yee is very easy to follow and is really for beginners. But, as for the PM portion with Patricia Walden, the pace is much faster and more vigorous, and I think that a beginner would find it challenging. I was looking for a PM practice that would help me wind down before bed and help me sleep, but this is definitely not it. I think I will switch the two around. But as for Patricia Walden, I just want to say, she is truly an inspiration -- she is in fantastic shape -- not an ounce of fat on her body and super flexible. She gives us a pretty good workout, too! Overall, I would recommend this DVD to someone with some yoga experience.

I'm a teacher and often find it difficult to unwind at the end of the day, especially around the end of term with so much going on. Not getting a good night's sleep, I then find it difficult to get up in the mornings and am weary of the day ahead often feeling tired and overwhelmed by all that I still need to do and the deadlines I have to meet. After reading about Yoga and its cumulative effect (even 10 mins a day is beneficial and can sometimes be better than a one hour session once a week) I was encouraged to try these short sessions out. I have found this DVD to be one of the ones I use the most, reaching out for it especially at these busy times. In the morning, the AM routine is perfect for when getting up is difficult: I crawl to the lounge, put on the DVD and in relaxation pose start the breathing exercises, which gently seem to awake me. The gentle stretches really seem to energize me and at the end of 20mins (which go by very quickly) I'm more awake than if I had kept the alarm on snooze for a couple more times. And definitely more chilled out during the day! The PM routine, though a little more challenging for someone unexperienced in Yoga as myself (it helps if you are flexible) has also been a life saver. When I finish the routine, all the tension is gone from my body and I feel completely relaxed, ready for a good night's sleep. Even doing only one of these sessions each day, I have noticed a great improvement in my energy levels and a decline in my stress/anxiety levels. I'm more relaxed, happier and get much more done. My patience at work has also increased and I am able to enjoy my time spent in the classroom with the children again (instead of worrying about all the paper work to be done after school!).

Mittlerweile haben sich bei mir schon einige Yoga-DVDs von verschiedenen Anbietern angesammelt und Rodney Yee gehört zu meinen Favoriten! Auf dieser DVD gibt es von ihm a.m. yoga, von einer Dame p.m. yoga. Finde beides nicht schlecht, doch einen Tick besser kommt bei mir persönlich a.m. yoga an...es ist erstaunlich: Wenn man es tatsächlich schafft, sich morgens diese 1/4 Stunde Zeit zu nehmen, geht man mit einem entspannten, positiven und gedehnten :-) Körpergefühl in den Tag hinein! Diese DVD hat sich für mich sehr gelohnt, habe mir vorgenommen, wenn möglich jeden Tag damit zu beginnen! Hoffe Euch hilft meine Rezension! Ist übrigens auch meine erste hier bei amazon! Liebe Grüße

It replaced one I had lost years ago.