Yoga for Back Care Review
NOTE: This same yoga practice, now being release by Gaiam, was previously released by Living Arts. It has also been released under the title "Back Care Yoga," but it is NOT the same practice as "Back Care Yoga for Beginners."
Excellent yoga instructor Rodney Yee offers this 3-part workout focused on strengthening back muscles in order to maintain a healthy back. He utilizes various props (blanket, bolster, chair, brick, strap) to make the poses more gentle and accessible to those at all levels of fitness (however, absolute beginners should probably stick with his other practice, Back Care Yoga for Beginners).
The first 16-minute section concentrates on simple stretches to warm up the back muscles. Poses are done either while lying on the floor or in a seated position, and Rodney uses a blanket to increase range of motion. The second segment is a bit longer (around 18 minutes) and places greater emphasis on strength moves. It begins with basic backbends (eg, cat pose) and moves on to standing poses modified by use of a chair; the segment ends with a series of lying stretches. In the final section, Rodney uses a wider variety of props, including TWO chairs and both the blanket AND the bolster. This is a slow-moving, approximately 16-minute segment which focuses on fostering relaxation through practicing a small number of postures held for a longer period of time.
At times, Rodney's reliance on props is a bit distracting, particularly while you are trying to relax during the final section. However, he always allows ample time to relocate the props in-between poses, and his use of the props is definitely beneficial, particularly during the second practice. Rodney's manner is extremely calm and relaxing, and his voiceover is always perfectly in sync with his on-screen performance. One minor criticism is that he doesn't offer mirrored instruction, but this is easily ignored given his otherwise excellent cueing. Overall, this is a very good series of yoga practices by a master yoga instructor.
Yoga for Back Care Feature
- Yoga teacher Rodney Yee demonstrates many moves and positions aimed at increasing spinal flexibility, strengthening the core, and toning abdominal muscles in order to prevent and relieve back pain. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR Age: 018713528889 UPC: 018713528889 Manufacturer No: 05-52888
Yoga for Back Care Overview
A HEALTHY BACK IS WITHIN REACH
A strong, healthy back is essential to you well-being and vitality. Through our often sedentary day-to-day activities sitting at a computer, driving to/from work, relaxing on the couch we weaken our otherwise healthy backs and develop poor posture. Yoga for Back Care was designed to strengthen your back and help counter the ill effects of our busy lives.
Through a series of stretches and postures, internationally acclaimed yoga instructor Rodney Yee teaches you to develop a stronger, healthier back. As you progress through the workout, you ll move from sitting to standing to floor exercises. Together, these exercises will help lengthen and loosen your spine for greater agility and flexibility.
DVD includes:
Stretches and hip-opening postures to warm up the body
Active workout to build core back and abdominal muscles
Guided relaxation to release tension and calm mind and body
Props Recommended: Yoga mat, yoga strap
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