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FitnessProsBooks.com - Peak Performance Yoga (aka Yoga For Longevity) (Peak Performance Yoga)
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List Price: $14.98
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Manufacturer: Gaiam
Starring: Rod Stryker
Directed By: Ted Landon
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: GAIAM AMERICAS
EAN: 9781930814943
Format: Color
ISBN: 1930814941
Label: Gaiam
Manufacturer: Gaiam
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Gaiam
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2002-08-20
Running Time: 126
Studio: Gaiam
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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Summary: BEWARE!
Comment: This really is an excellent routine and Rod Stryker is a great instructor, HOWEVER, Gaiam is selling the same routine under 2 different names and different packaging. So, if you have bought the longevity workout and see peak performance in a store, dont buy it! Also, the back of the DVD claims that Rod Stryker is the only student of Mani Finger's to receive yogiraj status, but I know Alan Finger (Mani's son) received that status well before Rod. I know because I received my certification under Alan. The routine itself gets 5 stars, but the shady marketing takes away from that.
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Summary: Gentle and soothing
Comment: After the initial confusion of the class (I ordered this dvd and received one called "Peak Performance", and then realized that it was indeed "Yoga for Longevity" after all!- renamed), I really enjoyed the class.
Rod has a very calming voice and gives wonderful instruction. The music was very fitting and relaxing, and the background was beautiful. It was very professionally done.
Although I am more flexable, it was great that he had another person, Ingrid, to demonstrate the same poses in a modified way for those less flexible. He also provided a shorter version of the class, and a longer version. For those who had a limited amount of time for the class, they could stop the dvd 1/2 through after the first mini-relaxation. For those who had more time, they would continue through the mini-relaxation into more poses, relaxation and meditation.
Rod also included some poses in the longer version of the class, that aren't as often used in the average yoga class, which was refreshing.
The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is that the poses seemed a bit rushed toward the end of the longer class. I had to keep pausing the dvd, to really sink into the poses, and feel what was going on inside. I am a believer in holding the poses to get the full benefit and integrate the mind with the body. But other than that, it was great.
The sitting meditation at the end was also great - very relaxing, relaxing music, he talked a little in the beginning to guide the student, and then there was just silence (with the music).
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Summary: Very well done
Comment: This is an excellent video. Rod Stryker does a beautiful job of combining the mental and physical aspects of yoga in this presentation. The scenery is beautiful without being obtrusive or overdone. The assistant who does easier versions of the poses is a big plus for beginners or those with health issues. I am a physician who treats mainly spinal disc herniations. After inital treatment with chiropractic and physical therapy I would strongly reccommend this video to my patients as well as others who are seeking a nonsurgical alternative.
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Summary: Slow & relaxed hour-long basic yoga session
Comment: Dr. Beth Cholette wrote a great review. The only thing I can add in on the menu, you can either do the main workout which is 1 hour, or choose the 1st or 2nd half only, or you can choose to have the camera focus only on Ingrid doing the modified version. It's just an angle change option even during the workout. If you don't do the meditation, the actual movement part of the workout is 43 min.
Dr. Beth did a great job listing all the poses & you can see by how few for 60 min, you can estimate that he slowly moves in/out of each pose & does it 2x half-way before actually doing it. He holds it an moderate nice 40 seconds each when done fully. The pace of the actual movement is nice & slow & could have been good, but I got a bit bored since Rod doesn't talk much or have that many inspiring words, or tell you the benefits of each pose to keep you going.
Rod Stryker who speaks very calmly & slowly narrates as a voice over. The music is very light, barely hitting your consciousness, very light, no deep beat which I need. The camera work & production quality is great of course since this is GAIAM.
The thing that bothered me the most & main reason I give it 1 less star is I didn't feel the poses flowed with one another, it felt a little like gym stretching, with just getting into basic standing usually in between which I personally don't like. I don't feel he has as much body awareness or peace doing yoga as Rodney Yee, Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Wai Lana, Teigh McDonough, Yoga for S*x, etc. though he has more then most of the new people or aerobic instructors jumping on the yoga bandwagon. *Cough* Kathy Smith *cough*
You can see a preview at Gaiam
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Summary: Gentle, Soothing, Detailed... Love it!
Comment: I usually do yoga with Rodney Yee's videos - which I absolutely love, but I wanted to try a video by a different instructor. I wanted something gentle and slow, and Rod delivers!!!
I find this DVD so soothing and gentle, his voice and detailed explanations on how to do each pose is excellent. I am learning to relax more and feel the poses more now.
I love this workout!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Live Long Live Well With Yoga Discover how yoga can slow the aging process and help activate the body s natural healing capacity. Led by master yoga instructor Rod Stryker Yoga for Longevity is a dynamic program that explores the mind body and breath connection to help slow the aging process by increasing mobility and relaxation and decreasing stress. Includes warm-up 2 guided meditations and exercises to open the heart strengthen the back and balance with the breath. DVD format includes additional modified practice and an interview with Rod Stryker.System Requirements:Running Time 126 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 029956908208 Manufacturer No: 120-9881
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