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Hello!! Any suggestions?? I have Some tapes: Yoga for Weight Loss with Susan (Living Arts Series), Power Yoga from the Living Arts Series, Also David Swenson Ashtanga Yoga. (a bit too quick)
I am looking for something that is pretty fluid, but given my joints' age, gentle.
Any tape particularly good out there??

-Li

I haven't had much luck with tapes/DVDs.

You can look at my previous posts for YogaToday. They have a new program everyday. Be careful of the file size if you decide to save any.

http://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1652

I also posted about yoga free on cable with on-demand. None of them are full length - but they are by people like Rodney Yee and might give you an idea if you like the style or not.

With a couple books I've kind of pieced together a session I do on days I don't take a class. But I still think classes are best.

If you find something you like - post back.

Also have you looked at gaiam's sight? They do most of the yoga dvd's I've seen.
http://www.gaiam.com/retail/2/VideoDVD

There is actually one that comes to mind. But I haven't seen it.
Elise Browning Miller has an intermediate dvd.
http://www.ebmyoga.com/bookstore.htm
She teaches Iyengar style - which is not flow or ashtanga if that is what you are looking for.

I bought her yoga for scoliosis materials for my Aunt and was really impressed with them.

Vic

Thanks!!

You might like Baron Baptiste's Journey Into Power 1. Very fluid, sun saluations, warrior 1 &2, tree pose, some ab work, bridge, table top, to name a few. It used to get me sweating, but now I use it to stretch out before other workouts.

I know this post is from ages ago, but if you see this, do you know if I could use those yoga tapes even if I have a bad neck? I had neck surgery on my c5-c6-c7 area.

I really want to try yoga, but am always stopped short wondering this.

Thanks!
Casey

Patricia Walden is one of the most senior and beloved teachers in the Iyengar system - if you can find this dvd, it will help you immensely -
good luck

Yoga For Beginners II (dvd) - Patricia Walden Ref: DV-WALDYBAS
A yoga programme that is easy to follow and simple to do. An excellent entry level DVD for those who are new to yoga. The DVD contains basic yoga movements and provides key information on the benefits of yoga. Led by certified Iyengar yoga teacher, Patricia Walden. (Formerly knows as 'Yoga Basics').

NTSC format - all regions

Another to look into: "Peggy Cappy, Yoga for the Rest of Us":

http://www.peggycappy.com/aboutvideos.html

A quote from the website:
People all over the country are now finding out what the participants of Peggy's class have known for years--that this approach to a gentle and modified yoga practice can really improve the quality of your life.

I saw her featured on a Public TV program, and was very impressed with her gentleness, and her empathy with those whom for whatever reason, need a slower start or a more gentle program, and/or possible modifications in the usual positions.

Thank you Jackie J and Clary! I will check both of these programs out and see how they work. I really appreciate the recommendations!

Casey,

You don't mention what activities your doctor has cleared you to do. I do not see in your profile what area you are in - but you might look for a yoga therapist and/or someone that has trained extensively.

I would not recommend a DVD unless you have enough knowledge to know which postures will be helpful and which harmful.

Best wishes.
Vicki