Review(s): DVD Seane Corn - Vinyasa Flow Yoga - Uniting Movement And Breath
Good Solid Vinyasa Workout, No Surprises
Once again, in her second DVD Vinyasa Flow, Sean Corn provides a good solid workout. There definitely are no surprises to the routine, which places its foundation on basic Sun Salutation and Down Dog movements. The flow of this DVD is consistent and each posture flows very naturally into the next, nothing feels unnatural or overstraining. Corn is one of the best when it comes to good flow and breathing. My only complaint, as it was in her first DVD, the actual 60-minute "breathing session" workout has no verbal cues, just the sound of Corn breathing. Beginners especially will find that somewhat irratating, because they will have to keep looking up at the screen to see what to do next. Seasoned yoga practitioners, though, will adapt to non-verbal cues more easily after a couple of sessions.
A+ for instructional content
I'm a beginning/intermediate yoga practitioner and this is one my favorite instructional DVDs. For me, it provided an introduction to modified sun salutes sufficient to allow me to begin to follow more advanced DVDs, and even now that I know the sun salutes well, it provides very good reminders on important points of aligment and useful modifications for some of the more difficult poses.
The second DVD IMO was intended for use as background music with a breath-rhythym marker. You aren't meant to be cued by it, although a minimally cued version would have been useful. I don't agree with those who find the inclusion of this second DVD to "undo" the usefulness of the primary workout. The first DVD is gone through at a pace suitable for guided practice. The second is there for those who want to do their own practice. The visuals might as well not be there, but that's OK.
My personal approach to yoga is more physical and less spiritual than some... I find Seane's extensive verbal near-prayer a bit discomfiting, but otherwise I find this an excellant practice to return to over and over
Unless you are a beginner, Skip this one
I purchased this DVD after reading the wonderful reviews, however I was really disappointed.
While her form is great and she provides excellent tips throughout the workout, it is very easy and she talks just way to much in my opinion.
The second DVD is the identical practice but with no speech. I am sure there are people who can do it this way but I'm not one of them.
If you are looking for a beginner workout with a lot of talk then this DVD is for you, otherwise invest elsewhere.
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