Yoga for Inflexible People

I have been using this DVD since it was first recommended to me several years ago. It got me started in my yoga practice and I have found it to be invaluable. It is very useful because it does not move so quickly that you cannot follow it and the instructor and demonstrator shows beginning, intermediate, and advanced positioning for each pose.Also there are short, medium, and long routines at every level, which also makes it easier to begin a yoga practice and to advance as you become more flexible. It should not be used as a substitute for physical therapy after one has undergone joint replacement. It may be used, in conjunction with other routines (weights or cardio for example) to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. You do not have to be a contortionist, or ballet expert, to do these moves.

I never thought I could really do this, but yoga was recommended to me to help get some flexibility back.This set is exactly what I needed and delivered what I expected. There are three DVDs. The Gentle Yoga starts off as the easiest in general since the first section has alot of selections where you sit on a chair and move from there, showing you the moves and giving you stretches and poses that are used otherwise from the basic position. So if you need the most help, good one to choose. Later on it increases.The Essential Yoga For Inflexible (on beach) also starts off with easier movements with chairs, then moves into longer workouts. This is a general dvd overall, while the other Inflexible has general workouts, plus also focused items.With the wide range of workouts (starting with some real easy ones) to the later levels, covers what you need if you are looking for something if the word Inflexible (or somewhat new) applies to you.A real bargain for what is included.

I'm definitely inflexible ! This DVD is very useful to me, seems like it"s made for folks like me. I'm disabled - out of shape and my balance is off because of a stroke I had years ago. I need yoga to help me get back into balance and build strength. This video helps me do that - I've done only the easiest sitting yoga so far. Don't mistake me - it's the easiest level but it's definitely a workout - you can feel the stretch. I also like how she encourages us to NOT overdo it - to go as far as we can but not overextend. Great video for beginners or those who need help getting back into shape and balance. Enjoy it very much

The set does what the title says, gives you help if you are inflexible or not quite THAT flexible through the 3 DVDs, though there are a couple of sections that do work you more later on. But primarily it is for people new to yoga or who need help. The Gentle Yoga has the most basic support to start with the first section mainly being done on chair or relying on the chair. There are others like that on the two other DVDs also to work with. Also good information on using things for support (mostly on the Yoga Inflexible People) where blocks, or books, and other things are done to make things easier. Such as using a strap or tie to get some reach.Browse through all the selections to see which ones will work from the start for you, but if you just want to start without doing that go for the Gentle Yoga first level, the couple on Essential that use a chair and some of the first poses listed on the Inflexible People.Very well worth it to have this.

I simply love this DVD set! At 64 years old, I was timid about starting yoga, despite the fact that I could feel myself growing steadily less flexible. This DVD has transformed me into a yoga addict in just a couple months! I can't say enough about the DVD entitled "Gentle Yoga." Not only does this DVD get you started, it does so with "VERY Gentle Yoga," much of which you can do while seated in a chair. Don't let the chair part fool you, though, you'll still get a nice workout. I've progressed to Gentle Yoga Challenging Routines and will probably stay there for a while. One of the best things about about these programs is the fact that the teacher gives you alternate movements to do if the standard pose is too difficult or painful. Finally, I like knowing subsequent CDs will give me somewhere more challenging still to go as I progress.

I have always thought I was an inflexible person until I purchased this DVD set. While touching my toes tends to be a challenge without a slight bend to my knees, I realize now that there must be far less flexible people than me out there. Two of the three CDs were a waste..it seemed as if I was going through the motions of a person recovering from injury. Very careful, limited stretches that I surpassed without issue. The only DVD in the set that seems slightly helpful to me was the one with the customizable workouts that allow you to challenge yourself a bit more....and I mean just a bit more.All in all I can say it made me rethink my flexibility level on a scale of 1 to 10. If you can't touch your toes easily but don't have much problem with getting into simple poses, don't buy this. It is designed for people who need to start with chair exercises to get them more mobile and may be better suited for the senior who isn't as active or those just getting back on their feet after a long recovery from injury.

I wanted to try this set of DVDs because I have gotten a little stiff (getting older). That said I have done yoga and had good flexibility in my 20s and 30s. If you are considering buying this because you have gotten stiff, want modification, or just don't move thought the poses as fast is you used to, don't. I have tried these exercises and they are entirely too slow and modified. If you are recovering from injury or going through rehab for something, this is probably great. If you are a little stiff, gotten slower, or want modifications... just be persistent in your practice until you get looser or get a basic yoga dvd. Again if you are a little stiff more persistence/taking on the challenge is probably the answer. I think people who have done yoga but gotten stiffer will find this too slow. If you are recovering from injury, rehabing, or have diagnosed mobility limitations, this is a good practice.

It's a nice set of routines but, to be honest, their definition of 'Inflexible' is different than mine. The beginner set, for instance, has one putting ones hands into reverse namaste behind ones back. I don't think I've ever been flexible enough to get my palms together behind my back with the fingers pointing up along my spine.The instruction is good, calm, and quiet. The settings are peaceful without the frenetic changes one so often sees in Yoga instructional videos - both the instructor and the settings stay the same for each segment. Makes it easy to follow without distractions.Be sure you have your props set out handy before you begin. There isn't much time allowed for moving them into your space.

This yoga video is boring. It's for very very unexperienced people who cannot stretch one bit and need a chair to do poses. They are not much movements and everything is VERY slow. Might be good for older people.

These DVDs are clear and easy to follow. Relaxing and calming music is played in the background. Sometimes I find the pauses between yoga postures to be slightly too long, but my favourite style of yoga is flow yoga, which moves between postures with less delay and less instruction.Overall I'd say this is an excellent set for getting started with a home practice, and also for "inflexible people" of course!

As a result of a number of soft-tissue injuries sustained from things like jumping too enthusiastically on trampolines or in aerobics classes, I have realized that I really need to stretch my muscles to keep them more flexible as I age. This collection of TRULY gentle yoga exercises is not only everything promised, but also emboldens be to stretch as enthusiastically as I bounce. I highly recommend it for my fellow musclebound and inflexible friends out there and know I'll be using it for years to come.

The set i received does not match the description which is misleading in my opinion. Also i find it ok but would have liked a little bit more challenge, although I'm fairly new at yoga. I probably won't use all 3 dvds but I'm sure I'll end up finding routines that suit my needs.