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Yoga: Just My Size With Megan Garcia 
Actors : Megan Garcia
Studio : Wellspring Media
by Wellspring Media
Release Date : 2005-02-15
Publisher : Wellspring Media
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781583502488
UPC : 790658007918
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 84 reviews)
List Price : $9.95
Our Price : $4.95
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Yoga for plus-sized women? Why not, especially when it's presented clearly, simply, and utterly without condescension, which is the case with Just My Size Yoga. Instructor Megan Garcia, a large woman herself, knows that self-consciousness and limitations due to shape and size keep many would-be yoga practitioners from attending actual classes; hence this 45-minute program designed to introduce new students to yoga's many benefits. Garcia promises that a regular yoga practice will promote not only physical well-being (including energy and flexibility) but also confidence, calm, and what she calls "an inner sense of self"--ambitious goals, to be sure, but also attainable ones. The practice consists of three parts. The warm-up focuses on the breath, along with arm lifts, spinal twists, and such; the "workout" section includes some reasonably demanding poses like Warrior 1 and 2 and downward-facing dog (after demonstrating each pose separately, Garcia repeats them as one continuous, flowing sequence), and "deep relaxation" consists of savasana, the so-called "corpse pose." Other elements of Just My Size Yoga include a "special tips" section (with suggestions about using a wall, chairs, or other props to modify the poses) and an interview with Garcia. All in all, this is a gentle, easy, yet effective introduction to yoga. --Sam Graham |
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Certified instructor and plus-size model Megan Garcia presents a simple and rewarding introduction to yoga designed for every size and shape. Run time 28 minutes. DVD includes an additional 17 minutes of run time. |
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Seriously Impressed! |
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I have to say that I am impressed with this video. I mistakenly assumed that this DVD would be mediocre, but it's not and after reading the other reviews I decided to buy it. The workout feels great without pushing you too hard, and Megan's instructions are easy to follow; for most of the video I didn't have to really watch, I was guided by her simple yet clear instructions. This DVD is a wonderful value! I'm feeling fit and stronger already, and the workout can easily be done in a small living room. |
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Just right! |
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This is my second yoga DVD and I am a beginning yogini (again). I travel frequently and take it with me to use in the hotel room when I don't feel confident enough to head to the fitness room. I really like this video--I feel successful with it--I can at least do the poses (although not necessarily hold them). It about 30 minutes long so I can do it in the morning and not have to sacrifice sleep. It is very much a beginning video but its a great place to start and I am already starting to see my endurance build. I hope Megan will do other videos that are a little more challenging or and/or longer. Being able to adjust the poses to so that I can do them without struggling for breath (like child's pose) was an idea that I had not see before. |
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Great start to the day |
I love this. It's not too difficult, but plenty challanging. The steps are well explained, and the timing is good.
I'm big, and the positions chosen are easy to get into, and comfortable to maintain. One of the best features of this dvd is a section that shows you alternate positions if you can't get into a certain pose.
My one complaint is that the speaker does not formally begin or end the session. This is especially noticable at the end where you transition into relaxation and then.... nothing. the credits just roll. For people who have used other yoga tapes, or been to classes, it's disconcerting.
However it's a great yoga dvd for "the rest of us" |
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Excellent for bigger sized beginners |
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For years I've not liked yoga for a variety of reasons but more recently felt a pull to try it again, despite my larger size. When I came across this I had to try it and thanks to this DVD it got me on the path to yoga again....and loving it! Megan Garcia is a perfect model for folks like me who are larger size and yet want to develop flexibility. Now I've memorized the movements and the entire routine takes about 30 minutes. Lately I've added in a Peggy Cappy DVD for variation. I'm pleased that within three weeks I've felt more flexible and healthier and want to increase my skill in yoga. Thank you Megan!! I do wish, however, that these beginning DVDs would include a section of all the movements without any of the talk for those who feel they've mastered the poses. |
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Excellent Workout for the Plus-Sized beginner |
I bought this based on recommendations from others but still had a bit of doubt as I've never been a Yoga fan. However, I was interested in increasing my flexibility and decided to give it a shot. I LOVE it!
The workout has just the right blend of calming/meditation, warm-up, workout and relaxation. It starts out with a few minutes of breathing to help you become tuned to your body. It then moves into a series of gentle stretches to warm you up but that still give you some serious muscle work in the arms and legs. The actual workout actual has me breaking a light sweat on some poses which I've never had with a Yoga workout. It ends with some stretches and a final relaxation pose. The entire DVD has a nice flow from one pose to the next with great instruction on how to transition from one to the other.
I like this well enough that I actually get up 30 minutes earlier so I can do this workout and still do my normal cardio. I find that it is a great follow-up to my cardio as it allows me to get a good stretch and center myself before starting the workday. It is easy enough for a beginner yet it also offers enough challenge to keep it interesting. I highly recommend this one. If you are considering the Big Yoga Hatha 1 beginner DVD, totally skip that waste and buy this one.
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