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Macgraw, Ali: Yoga Mind And Body | 
| Director: Claudio Droguett
Actors: Ali Macgraw, Erich Schiffmann
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 18.70
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Rating:  183 reviews
Sales Rank: 197
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D34344D
ISBN: 0790786834
UPC: 085393434427
EAN: 9780790786834
ASIN: B0000DI88C
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: December 30, 2003
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From Amazon.com
Clean white sand and a cool predawn sky are the backdrops for this stunningly produced video, complete with an upbeat New Age soundtrack. Don't be put off by the MTV-like camera work, as this video constitutes an excellent, well-balanced workout. Ali MacGraw and a supporting cast of something-for-everyone models work through this 50-minute routine, overseen by yoga master Erich Schiffman. The first minutes focus on ujjayi breathing, then MacGraw leads us through a complete practice of shoulder stretches, sun salutations, back bends and twists, and standing poses. No equipment is required, but a sticky mat is recommended. Unlike other videos targeted for beginners, Yoga Mind & Body does not offer modifications for difficult poses and so is best suited for practitioners with some previous experience. --Jhana Bach
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 Useless if you want yoga to strengthen and sculpt your body. September 1, 2008
Holly Jones (Canada)
This is indeed a beautiful video with some of the highest production values I've ever seen in an exercise video. It is ideal for anyone just looking for a nice flexibility yoga sequence. But I use yoga more for flexible STRENGTH and this did NOTHING for me. It is a challenging yoga routine--not for beginners (there is virtually no pose instruction so you have to know how to position your body without the help of the video). But it is challenging in terms of flexibility only. I usually sweat a lot during yoga and feel my muscles being worked a lot, and I felt absolutely none of my muscles being worked in this video. Great for a relaxing workout, entirely useless if you actually want exercise for its own benefits. Ali talks about yoga as a workout for her mind, but there is not much of any of the spirituality that often accompanies yoga videos in this one. So I'm not even sure what she expects this video to do for people beyond giving them a good stretch!
 Best Yoga Video September 10, 2007
Jennifer (Canada)
I've been doing Yoga for fifteen years now and this is a standard in my practice that I go back to time and time again. Gentle, yet challenging, this workout is timeless. You'll work out your mind as you center your spirit. My favorite amongst all my videos and one that I never tire of using.
Not good unless you are very advanced January 10, 2007
Funnygirlab (QC Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did not like this DVD at all and more annoyingly, since I bought it online and it's opened I cannot return it. It is extremely advanced and doesn't offer alternatives to those who are not as flexible. Also they switch subjects on the camera a lot so when you are trying to follow what they are doing they switch it to another scene. Hard to follow and not relaxing at all.
 My Favorite October 5, 2006
ValH
I originally had the VHS tape and liked this so well that I eventually got the DVD as well.(The tape was showing signs of wear) I love the music and photography, and I like the pace of this workout. I've tried others, but I always come back to this one. It was a bit of a challenge in the beginning, but it's easy to follow and user friendly for beginners. Still my fave after 10 years.
 Good, but strenuous for the beginner October 30, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've taken beginner yoga classes for the past few years, and I found some of the poses to be quite advanced. Also, I wasn't too crazy about the background music or cinematics -- I was quite distracted by the continuous loud beating of drums, the chanting, and the camera techniques. The DVD explains breathing techniques and demonstrates a wide variety of poses: balance poses, back and leg stretches, Sun Salutations, and sitting poses. It covers a lot, and explains things clearly, but it was a little strenuous for me as a beginner.
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