Louise Solomon's Yoga & Pilates [DVD]

The combination of deep breathing along with stretches, repetitions, and resistance band training, I get a full hour of relaxing and toning workout. She promises that if I do it 3 times a week for 3 months I'll "have the body I always wanted". Well, I don't think she meant 60 yr old post menopausal and overweight. But after a few months I am starting to feel nice muscle tone underneath. Balance, energy, and mood are much improved, especially doing it in the winter months where seasonal depression happens. I have two copies. One at home and another one at my sister's out of state.

I LOVE THIS DISC! This is a great one for people who are new to yoga or Pilates,or are not sure if they are going to be able to DO it...I had one, lost it, andwas thrilled to be able to find another one available to purchase on Amazon.comHonestly if you are over 40 (and I am WAY over!) You will see how she reallytakes you through the breathing, stretching and also at your OWN LEVEL..there are2 workouts on this disc I haven't ever made it to the 2nd one as I am limited...but,the workout 1 is THAT good that I have never bored of it and it gives me a goodamount of exercise that does not hurt me. I think its a great starter or 'senior'exercise disc.

I really love this tape. I have been using it for about 5 or 6 years now, and have been very pleased with it.It is easy to use, and I feel much better when I do this tape.Shirley M. NUckles

I agree with everyone else.I love this DVD. I did some yoga in my twenties, so I am little familiar with it. But I was totally unfamiliar with pilates.I am also no longer in my twenties, but overweight and out of shape. So I was looking for an exercise program that I could actually do and one without a lot of jerky/straining movements.The pace on this is good -- I never feel rushed. It may, at first, even appear easy, but some of the poses/exercises are rather challenging. I am still working on doing all of them correctly, especially those in the second workout.There are two workouts. The first one uses bands and is mainly pilates. The second one incorporates more yoga and less band work -- only a few of those exercises use bands. I have found I really enjoy using a band, it enables me to do some exercises I might not have been able to do otherwise and it also offers resistance. Resistance seems to speed up the toning process.Note that no bands are included, so I recommend the Gaiam bands.After using this dvd a month, I have found that I am standing straighter -- it seems my back has more strength -- and my stomach is flatter. I also feel more energized.You can't ask for much more than that.

I had this video for a long time, and lost it, and promised myself I'd get started on an exercise program this month. This video gives me a good workout, not too rough on me, but then I can't do all the poses...I'm getting old, so it's me, not the video. I've been doing this for 2 days, and am pretty sore today...so I know it's working, and in theh past when I stuck with it long enough, I've been able to actually see my waist! I'm hoping I can make myself stick with it this time.

I bought this to replace the one I bought years ago. It's a very simple video. There are no gimmicks in it, or ridiculous music or costumes. There are several session types, and the video instructs you on how to be careful and when you are ready for the next one. It makes for very good stretching and working out. I felt more toned, stretched, and even noticed my breathing improved.

I HAD PURCHASED THIS DVD BEFORE. IT BROKE. I CAN ONLY DO THE CHALLANGING BEGINNERS' WORKOUT. THERE ARE MANY CHOICES OF WORKOUTS AT VARYING DEGREES OF DEXTERITY.

good tips, I guess, but pretty boring and slow

was not happy as there was nothing on the disc?????

The first workout is my favourite. I love this yogalates. I bought others but not for me. I have MD and the first workout done all on the floor is best for me. I also have other disabilites that make it best.

I bought this as a gift and the recipient is finding some of the moves difficult as she has osteoarthritis. But seeing since she is still using the dvd and getting some exercise that is good. I have Louise Solomon's dvd's and have used her exercise regime for years. I highly recommend anything she puts out!

This DVD is much cheaper at Amazon than on Ms. Solomon's Web site. It is an excellent beginner's introduction to yoga and pilates that is unlikely to produce injury. It is more for toning, rather than deep therapy.

Je recommande ce disque à ceux qui veulent débuter ce type d'entraînement. Vraiment très bien pour une remise en forme après accouchement. Permet de raffermir le corps tout en douceur, sans tensions. Très bon pour soulager les mots de tête chroniques lorsque les exercices sont réalisés en respectant les principes présentés.