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Dr Christine Andersons Dynamic Prenatal Yoga

Dr. Christine Anderson is a Los Angeles Chiropractor who specializes in pediatrics and pregnancy. She has been teaching fitness classes for over 25 years and practiced yoga during her three pregnancies. Dr. Chris has designed this Prenatal yoga program to accommodate all levels of fitness during pregnancy by modifying typical yoga poses. Those who have been practicing yoga will appreciate the challenging modifications while beginners will receive detailed instruction. The regular practice of yoga during pregnancy prepares women for the challenges they will face during childbirth- physically, emotionally and spiritually. This DVD edition allows you to flow through the entire 90-minute practice or perform individual sessions through the chaptered program TESTAMONIALS As a Childbirth Professional, I love this DVD! As the founder of Hypnobabies, many Prenatal Yoga DVDs have been sent to me to review, and Dr. Christine’s Dynamic Prenatal Yoga is my favorite. It goes beyond the gentle stretching and relaxation of most of the ones I’ve seen before, and gives the expectant mom a real Prenatal Yoga session, helping her to easily tone and condition the muscles that she will use to give birth to her baby, along with wonderful breathing exercises to start the workout with. Peace and serenity are evident in all of the movements at the same time that excellent work is being done. All of this compliments what we teach in Hypnobabies, and I highly recommend this DVD! Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI, (Cypress, CA ) Founder of Hypnobabies _ When I teach an expecting mother the problem I hear is they don’t have time to exercise. This video allows you to do yoga in your own home or office so that you don’t have to be on someone else’s schedule. Dr. Christine Anderson’s Dynamic Prenatal Yoga brings the yoga to you. Dr. Anderson clearly understands the importance of yoga to relax, prepare, and strengthen the mommies before their delivery day. It doesn’t matter what level of fitness you have; if you are pregnant buy this DVD!__ JoAnna Ross- Yoga Instructor Los Angeles,CA This DVD is a wonderful resource for all pregnant women to enable them to follow our recommendations of exercise, time for self, stress reduction and stretching._ ________________________________________________________________ Drs. Jim Bob and Cindy Haggerton,_Lifetime Family Wellness Center- Hurst, TX_ I love this DVD. It is challenging yet sensitive to my pregnancy limitations._ I only wish I had more time to do it more often. _It is by far the best pregnancy exercise video I have ever encountered.___________________________________ Leah Herlihy- San Pedro, CA This is a great DVD. It has some unusual poses as well as more common prenatal yoga poses. Dr. Anderson gives excellent instruction during the DVD, giving modifications depending on the trimester, and it’s easy to follow. I highly recommend it. Elizabeth Bonet, Yogafairy.com- Broward County, Florida

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Yoga for Pregnancy a gentle prenatal yoga workout

Yoga for Pregnancy is a calming and uplifting yoga practice specially designed by yoga-certified instructor and mother, Ann Richmond. Created for her own pregnancies, this practice is designed with a mother’s compassionate care for her own body, and for the new life within her.

In this deeply invigorating video, you will be gently guided through a yoga practice that is suitable for all stages of pregnancy. You will feel closer to and more aware of the new life within you. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Your body will become stronger and, with continued practice, more prepared for labor and delivery.

This wonderful video provides great help for sciatica, shortness of breath, fatigue, back pain, and many other common concerns involved with pregnancy.

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User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Love this before bed during 3rd trimester
This is my favorite of three prenatal yoga dvds. I started it at around 34 weeks, as a yoga novice. I appreciate that it’s “doable” — she gives modifications of all the poses based on trimester, and I can do the entire workout without hurting myself. Her voice, the outdoor scenery, and the music are quite peaceful and relaxing. Also, the narration is not hokey; there are videos of her sonogram, and she often asks you to think of your baby.

If you are expecting a hardcore workout, you will be disappointed. This video is all about stretching and relaxing — I love doing it before bed at night. I find it a good complement to cardio workouts at the gym, and I count it as relaxation practice for my Bradley childbirth classes.

The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I don’t like the series of seated chair poses; they don’t feel good to me and seem to stretch the wrong muscles in the wrong way. I substitute a few other poses during that part. Otherwise, I really love this video.

1 Star Bad quality
I bought this dvd after reading the reviews of other pregnant women, and I was waiting something really nice. When the DVD arrived and I saw the first minutes of the workout I felt really dissapointed.

It is an amateur video, with a camera put in the middle of a park (?) and a lady trying to do some yoga. The image has a really bad quality and there is no selection of scenes.

It is really an amateur video of a couple: the husband holds the camera and his wife does the exercises.

Avoid it.

5 Stars Perfect!
This yoga video was absolutely perfect during my pregnancy. I had one other pregnancy video but the bouncing around of the aerobics was extremely uncomfortable. After all, that’s a lot of fluid and extra weight to be bouncing around! “Yoga for Pregnancy” was a smooth workout that stretched my sore muscles and helped my body feel invigorated. The instructor had a soothing, reassuring voice, which helped me relax and get in tune with my body.

I carried my baby really high which lead to extreme shortness of breath. I never felt like I could get a full breath in. This video helped me to use the capacity of my lungs and to take in deep, full breaths. It’s amazing what energy can come from deep breathing!

Pregnancy can be so hard on a body. This video was one of the only things I did that provided relief and made me feel better. I highly recommend it!

4 Stars mom2be
This yoga workout is very gentle and relaxing. If you’re looking for a good workout that makes you sweat, this is not for you! However, if you want something relaxing and easy with some labor preparation then you should check this out.

5 Stars Amazing prenatal yoga DVD!
I love this DVD! The poses are terrific-suitable for all trimesters and for REAL women. I don’t feel like I’m endangering my baby. A wonderful workout that makes you feel energized, relaxed, calm, and more centered. The music is lovely and the scenery is peaceful. I feel like she’s trying to help me, not kill me! Highly recommended.

I am not one of those pregnant moms who thinks that I need to burn it all off now or never. I wanted something that would be a gentle, but slightly challenging workout for someone like me. I found it here. I feel more prepared for labor, and more relaxed. It has helped tremendously with my sciatica. I feel more energized and like I’m not so short of breath. I found this DVD very enjoyable!

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Yoga Pregnancy Pre and Post Natal Workouts

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger: certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman?s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby?s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts on one DVD will help:

Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love it!
This is my favorite workout in my third trimester. It keeps me feeling good. I attribute this workout and the others I do to the reason I am still so mobile and able to do things almost like I usually do. It completely loosens everything up. Say goodbye to backaches and all those other pregnancy aches. I really like the prenatal modification for sun salutations, it is much more effective than the versions on my other workouts. This is a little slow for first and second tri if you usually exercise. If you want a more challenging 1st and 2nd tri workout try Kira Landgolf’s Total Body Tone or Erin O’Brian’s Prenatal Fitness Fix. I learned the hard way to stick with prenatal workouts in pregnancy, regardless of how good you may feel. I tore a muscle from overdoing (tricked by the relaxin I guess) during a regular workout. It took over a month to heal. I haven’t tried the postnatal workout yet, I’ll add a review when I get to that point. This DVD was very worth it. Other good prenatal workouts include Shiva Rea’s prenatal yoga and Crunch Yoga Mama. They are good quality, I used them during both of my pregnancies. If you are an experienced exerciser, they are really best for third tri. Try the ones I recommended above for the earlier days or just go for brisk walks (Leslie Sansone’s walking workouts have been great too!)

5 Stars Great, quick yoga workout
I did yoga for stretching and relaxation fairly often before becoming pregnant. Once my doctor discouraged my regular yoga class, I decided to try a prenatal video. This is one of several I’ve tried and by far my favorite. It is only 30 minutes but still feels like a good yoga workout - you feel relaxed, flexible and centered at the end, not sweaty or exhausted. The queing is good and I find Heather’s voice relaxing. There’s also a postnatal workout on the dvd that I plan to put to use in a few months.

2 Stars Not Great
I bought this in my 3rd trimester and only did it once. I am a big workout DVD fan but this just didn’t do it for me. It was boring and I found it to be of poor quality and a little too “fruity” for my liking.

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ZenMama with Rainbeau Mars Prenatal Yoga Workout

Your pregnancy, one of the most profound and transformational experiences of your life, is the time to take very special care of your baby and yourself. Practicing yoga during pregnancy can help you to become more sensitive to your body’s and your baby’s ever changing needs. In this program yoga instructor Rainbeau Mars provides a safe and effective pre-natal yoga practice that will help you to maintain a strong and centered body and mind. You will work through a sequence of postures that are not only designed to keep you happy in the moment, but also to prepare you for the experience of giving birth. Since your yoga practice during this special time will need to be adjusted depending on which trimester you are in, Rainbeau works with two assistants. Together, the three of them demonstrate how each posture should be practiced according to where you are in your pregnancy. Benefits of pre-natal yoga practice: • Increases endurance and stamina • Builds strength and flexibility • Improves concentration and breath awareness

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good for beginners
This video is perfect for someone, like myself, who is not into working out. It would also be great for those of you who work out a lot and would like to have a dvd on hand for relaxation. I alternate this tape with walking daily, and I feel great. I am brand new to yoga, and really enjoyed this video. There is a lot of focus on correct breathing techniques, which makes you feel wonderful. I love the relaxation technique at the end. Having no experience with yoga, I did have a hard time following Rainbeau’s instruction. I recommend watching the video first. I strained my neck trying to look up from one of the poses; three days later I still haven’t gotten the kink out!

4 Stars Challenging, Approachable, Restoring
ZenMama with Rainbeau Mars has grown on me among my small collection of pre-natal yoga videos. I wasn’t convinced at first, and found some of the asanas more challenging than I had hoped for - however, those little challenges have worked themselves out, and it wasn’t enough for me to shelve this video. Now, it’s risen to the top of my list.

Rainbeau Mars uses a variety of asanas, talks them through in a very human, compassionate way, and encourages you to welcome the challenges and breathe through them. At first, I felt she talked too much through the video, but after awhile, I realized that it helped me build a connection to my practice. Also, her talking through shavasana at the end really tuned me into 1) how to relax my body 2) why this is considered such a hard pose, even when it would seem so easy!

I believe this video will be a challenge for those who are not already practicing yoga, or who are new to fitness. Her third trimester accommodations might be useful for those who are in even their first trimester, but need a bit more support through some of the asanas. It might not be as challenging for people who are super-familiar with yoga, but I think that it hits a good happy medium, and wherever you’re at, is a good video to supplement studio practice, or use twice a week (or more) at home.

4 Stars Very pleased
I really enjoy this workout. I am a little familiar with yoga, but have never practiced it before and I found it fairly easy to follow. There are a few parts that I think could have been explained a little better, but after trying it out a couple of times I found them easy to get the hang of. I really liked that Rainbeau had 2 other women with her, and that each of them was in a different spot in their pregnancy so there are different variations shown for each trimester. It wasn’t like some cheesy yoga videos I’ve seen before, but very calming and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this video to a friend.

5 Stars great
This is the only prenatal yoga video I’ve found that I like. Let it be said, I am not the hugest yoga fan to begin with, so I am quite picky about it. I just force myself to do it bc I know it is good for me. Anyways, I don’t mind doing ZenMama because it’s not as corny as a lot of other vids and bc find Rainbeau Mars voice very soothing.

3 Stars Good workout but not very technical
I must admit I like the actual routine in this video. But I am not sure I feel comfortable saying this is a good beginner video because the routine is easy and basic, but the instructions Rainbeau gives are not really that great and really lack technique. She doesn’t name most of the poses which means you need to be watching to see what she is doing, which is a bit annoying and a problem in many poses. Her technique is a little poor, and her verbage while instructing the routine is a little off and sometimes annoying because it doesn’t really flow.

If you want to be technical about how you move throughout the routine watch the girl in back with the red hair and blue leotard.

There are also parts of the workout that if you have a bad back, as I do, and have never been to a formal yoga class, you are likely to hurt your back as she does not tell you to gently roll up or give you any of the gentle instruction that allows you to save yourself the back pain when doing yoga. Just be aware.

Other than the lack of technique and formal titles for poses I think this is a good video, but not necessarily a good one if you are a true blue beginner as it does not explain enough IMO.

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Getting Started With Prenatal Yoga

Getting Started with Prenatal Yoga includes routines from 20 to 60 minutes in length, and is the perfect yoga program to help keep you and your baby healthy, fit and feeling well throughout your pregnancy.

Whether you are new to yoga, (or just new to prenatal yoga), the Getting Started program provides expert, step-by-step instruction, to allow you to safely and comfortably experience the benefits of yoga in each trimester and as you prepare for childbirth.
Getting Started with Prenatal Yoga Highlights:

- 20 customized and target routines
- Routines designed specifically for each trimester
- A special section on yoga and fertility
- Yoga practices from 20 to 60 minutes
- Guidance and cautions specific to each trimester
- Routines to alleviate morning sickness, lower back pain, digestive issues and other common pregnancy issues

For your comfort, safety and to provide the maximum benefit, the following items may be used: Yoga mat, folding chair, blankets, pillows and a belt.

The routines on Getting Started with Prenatal Yoga were specially designed to ensure that you will be able to Get Started with prenatal yoga throughout your pregnancy.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Exactly what I needed
I am nearing the end of my second trimester and this is my second pregnancy. My first was very easy and I was happy to continue with a modified version of my fairly intense pre-pregnancy fitness program. This time around I wanted something more nurturing and something I could do at home.

My midwife suggested yoga. I had done some post-natal yoga however I would say I am a beginner. I purchased 2 DVDs and we reviewed them together. She felt both would be fine for me. I am using both of them although I find myself reaching for this one more often.

There is plenty of material on this DVD and it will take you through your pregnancy. It offers routines for each trimester and has been very helpful with dealing with not so wonderful symptoms that can come with pregnancy.

There is only one model demonstrating the routines. (A different one for each trimester). These woman seem to be very experienced and not just pregnant models. I prefer to have only one person to watch.

The instruction is very detailed but easy to follow. This isn’t a fast paced workout so you have time to follow the direction, get into the pose, adjust as needed and you won’t feel rushed to move along to the next one.

5 Stars Very safe for at home yoga
I started with Iyengar style yoga classes about 6 months before I became pregnant. It’s a type of yoga that relies a little more on props and you spend more time getting in and staying in a pose. Being not so flexible and having some back issues it was a good choice for me.

I had hoped to take pre-natal classes at the same studio, but at the beginning of my pregnancy I just wasn’t up for going after a day at work. I wish I’d have found this DVD sooner (I’m at the end of my 2nd trimester now). The ones I did get were much faster moving and didn’t use much if any props. I wasn’t comfortable with that on my own.

For any pregnant woman who is new to yoga or looking to use yoga to relieve pregnancy symptoms and be more comfortable, I think this is a good choice. There are routines for each trimester that deal with specific issues we face during those times and offer modifications that make it very safe for you and your baby.

I also appreciate that I only have one model to watch doing the routines appropriate for where I am in my pregnancy. With other DVDs I found it difficult to keep my eye on the one in the room at my stage.

5 Stars It Is Working
I picked this up to continue my yoga and hopefully help with some issues and so far it is working - the routine for morning sickness has really seemed to help the last 10 days or so and that alone makes this worthwhile to me even if I do not use anything else. I had bad morning sickness the first time I was pregnant and it was happening again.

There are sections for all trimesters (I am only using the first right now) and like Denise Austin’s video, this one seems very focused on keeping exercises safe. There is alot of good information about how to use the DVD, proper positioning of your body with support where needed, and other items.

A quick look at the later trimesters looks good and they look tailored for proper physical support, but I have not yet used them.

5 Stars Very Good
As I started my third trimester I was happy I bought this DVD even though I had some others. This one seems to really understand what I am going through as my body changes (okay, I am bigger now) and the issues in the trimesters with a selection of routines for each trimester and the changes.

Very well thought out DVD and addresses what I feel. The backache routine is helpful, and I am also really enjoying the energizer and general routine. I am actually still able to do some yoga now, it is easy and gentle.

1 Star too slow, and has no flow!
I’m no where close to a yoga expert, but I have take a few classes. That said, this dvd was very frustrating for me. They take SO much time over explaining the poses that there is no time to really relax into them. Plus, the poses do not flow together (which to me is one of the most important aspects of yoga). The whole dvd is very “stop and start” and really too easy. The modifications for the 1st trimester portion are almost completely unnecessary, as well as many in the 2nd trimester portion.

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Yoga Pregnancy

YOGA FIT PREGNANCY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Workouts
Presented by Heather Seiniger - certified Yoga Instructor… and Mom.

Pregnancy and Mothering are some of the most challenging and fulfilling times in a woman s life. An appropriate yoga practice can help us stay healthy, happy and calm, both as we prepare for and recover from our baby s arrival. The 30-minute pre-natal sequence is designed specifically to help moms-to-be develop the strength, flexibility and mental focus that will help them not only in the delivery process but also in facing the new challenges of mothering.

The post-natal program addresses the needs of moms who want to get back in shape while also releasing tension and fatigue. This 30-minute routine provides safe ways to build core strength, as well as effective tools for increasing energy and reducing stress. Using breath and mental focus, yoga is one of the most effective tools for training the body and calming the mind. Led by yoga instructor, Heather Seiniger, women of all levels of yoga experience can work safely and will improvement with regular practice. Modifications are offered to increase difficulty and provide a more challenging routine, as needed.

Two Workouts On One DVD Will Help:
Control Weight Gain
Alleviate Back Pain
Ease Delivery
Get Your Body Back Fast!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent prenatal workout
This is my second pregnancy and I am definitely out of shape. This video makes me feel like I can get exercise back into my life. I felt great after doing just one workout. It was very relaxing and the stretches were just right for being pregnant. the 30 minute routine is also a wonderful thing, because its easy to fit into my schedule. I highly recommend this video!

4 Stars yoga fit pregnencyit
it is a very good program designed for pregnant women. i practice almost everyday and i have already felt the benefit of practicing. i feel more relaxed and calm during my pregancy.

5 Stars Buy this!
This is the only video that I really loved doing while I was pregnate. It is easy to follow and not too difficult for a beginner or intermediate. I plan on using it again for the next one or loaning it out to other moms in the area.

5 Stars The best prenatal yoga!
This is a wonderful DVD for pre-natal stretching, and back & leg relief. It’s perfect for beginners. It flows at a relaxing pace and the poses are very comfortable and easy to do. This routine will leave you in a very peaceful state.

5 Stars Stretch it out in 30 minutes!!!!
I love this video!!! Im 8 months now & got the video about 1 1/2 ago, along with pre-natal yoga classes I do once a week, I do this video 2-3 times in addition, and find it extremely helpful in loosening up tight muscles and especially the hips!!! Its only 30 minutes which I like esp when you just need a quick relaxation and stretch! I recommend it for all prego moms out there !

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Prenatal Yoga with Mimi Solaire

…”What an absolutely wonderful baby prenatal yoga video. …the surprise at the end was a bright spot” Mimi Solaire and two Yoga Mamas guide you through the practice. This gentle workout is safe, easy to follow and suitable for all trimesters. Total workout is 50min or choose from the following menu: warm up- breathing exercises, sitting poses to open joints: hips, spine, ankles and shoulders-14 min. flow- gentle moving for opening hips and spinal flexibililty- 14 min strengthening- standing poses to build strength and stamina improving balance and circulation- 9 min relaxation- stretching, restorative poses and guided breathing to reduce stress and fatigue-14 min Music by Lisa Loeb, Matt Myers. Dean Evenson, Scott Huckabay and Wayne jones

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Just what I wanted
I just received this in the mail and finished the DVD. It is exactly what I wanted. Very soothing and calming. This is not a yoga work out DVD like Power yoga. It is very calm and I think well suited for beginners. I haven’t practiced yoga for 5 years, but I could do this DVD.

I picked this DVD over the others listed because I did not want a work out, just relaxation and stretching. I highly recommend this to someone who wants the same

5 Stars great yoga workout
I have 4 pre-natal yoga DVD and I choose to do this one most of the time, my back is much better, it is really a pity that it is not as popular as the shiva rea pre-natal dvd, I found it after searching a researching a lot. For anyone looking for a gentle but very effective yoga practice I highly recommend this dvd.

4 Stars Relaxing
I am in my first trimester and I did prenatal yoga at a center throughout my previous pregnancy.

This video is easy to follow, with clear all-English instruction and modifications demonstrated. The instructor’s voice is calm and soothing without being syrupy or new agey.

I didn’t find it that challenging or interesting, however. I will probably need to mix it up with other videos throughout my pregnancy to stay interested in my practice.

5 Stars Relaxing
I wasn’t looking for an intense yoga work out, just one to help relieve back ache, stretch and just relax. I got this one and the Shiva Rea video and I really like the Mimi Solaire one better. I have used it through each trimester and the only thing I had real difficulty with is the child pose in the third trimester.

The voice is slightly monotonous but is good at explaining the poses. And they do some extra things that you might not think of like rolling your ankles to help with swelling. The Shiva Rea one does have a special section totally devoted to kegals if you forget to do them though…

I mainly did this video before work in the morning and noticeably felt better on days that I did it versus days I skipped.

4 Stars Prenatal Yoga by Mimi Soltaire
I like the fact that it shows 3 different woman in the 3 trimesters. It shows you how to modify the poses if you are unable to do them or become uncomfortable. It’s definitely a good workout. It gets my heart going and the stretches are great! I was impressed.

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Anna Gettys Pre and Post Natal Yoga Workout

About Anna Getty:
Not many people can sum up their life philosophy in just one word, but for Anna Getty, it’s all about balance. It’s a remarkably simple word that drives a powerful concept: finding balance in work, art, leisure, and parenting. And, on a more fundamental level, finding it in the way you eat, drink, and live. Anna Getty has played many roles over the course of her remarkable life: Heiress. Actress. Fashion maven. Chef. Kundalini yoga teacher. Writer. And now DVD personality, TV & Radio personality and lifestyle expert. But through it all she has maintained a keen sense of self, a grounded perspective and a passion for healthy living, spiritual fulfillment and respect for teh environment. She calls this conscious mentality PureStyle Living. Her answers combine cutting edge science, practical wisdom, warm empathy, and a deep respect for parents, children, adn the environment. Anna Getty is also an electrifying public speaker, and has personally touched many during her talks in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Anna Getty also appears frequently on TV, radio, websites, and newspapers and magazines around the world, including such venues as the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC network news, NPR, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time Magazine, Yogitimes, Parade, Parenting, Parent, Child, Baby Talk, Working Mother, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, and the Readers’ Digest. Anna is proud to unveil her debut DVD collection: Anna Getty’s Pre and Postnatal Yoga Workout. The DVD set includes 2 discs, the first aimed at expectant mothers, with the goal of a graceful, peaceful birth for the child, while simultaneously providing peace, stretching and respite for the mother. The postnatal DVD, with the admirable goal of helping new moms meet their physical and emotional post-baby challenges. Equally ideal for beginners or seasoned practitioners, the approach of both DVDs is smart, insightful and utterly invigorating.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent video for a pregnant mom!
I absolutely love this video. Very relaxing, and it makes you feel incredible. I was looking for some videos to keep in shape while I am pregnant, and this one is one of my favorites. It is long, 50 minutes, so I don’t always get all of the way through it because I have other children and alot to do!!! But it is wonderful because all three women in the video are pregnant in different stages of pregnancy, so you can watch them and change your moves if you need to. I strongly recommend this video to any pregnant woman who is trying to stay in shape while you are pregnant!!

5 Stars Excellent Pre-natal Yoga
I’ve tried a few different pre-natal yoga videos at this point, and this one is the one that stands out. The difference with this one is that though I’m familiar with the basics of yoga, I don’t quite have the flexibility that is needed for some of the other videos. This video challenges me at times, yet makes me feel like I can complete it without much strain. It keeps from being over-athletic, but also from being over-woo-woo. When I’m done, I have a feeling that it wasn’t so hard, but usually feel the stretch the next day when I haven’t practiced in awhile. It is definitely relaxing and strength-building.

5 Stars anna gettys prenatal yoga dvd
I have enjoyed this dvd so much. I have recommended it to my doctor and my midwife to tell all of their patients

about it. It is relaxing and nurturing.

5 Stars life saver!
I have been using anna getty’s prenatal yoga now for a month and I love it. It is a nice mix of hatha yoga and kundalini yoga… easier to do than Gurmukh’s workout (which is also great). Love the music, very relaxing…

thanks anna!!

5 Stars Great Pregnancy video
I have tried many pregnancy videos and this one is the best. Anna Getty gives great instructions and after completing the video a couple times, I could do all the poses and stretches w/o opening my eyes.

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The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol 2 Yoga

If you love The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 1 with Karyne Steben, you will find The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 2 to be the *perfect* sister DVD.

The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 2 features Karyne’s twin sister, Sarah, as she prepares her body for the birth of her first child.

The workouts are as unique as two sisters can be: Karyne concentrates on dynamic scuplting in vol. 1, while Sarah brings energy and centering to vol. 2.

Regularly practicing her her 35-minute yoga workout will help:

* improve your mood
* reduce lower back pain
* increase your flexibility
* connect with your body and baby
* improve your blood flow
* improve your balance
* sleep better
* make it easier to lose weight after your baby is born

A unique combination of flexibility and fluid motion, the workout is ideal for every stage of your pregnancy.

Alternating between The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 1 and vol. 2 will help bring strength and balance to your changing body.

With exercise options to make it fun for beginners and challenging for advanced exercisers, anyone can do The Perfect Pregnancy Workouts!

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Hoped for better
I really don’t want to give a bad review, but unfortunately have to.

I am now 20 weeks into my pregnancy, and still work out regularly (jogging, swimming, pilates, yoga, dance…all of which I did previously). I bought this DVD in conjunction with The Perfect Pregnancy Workout 1. Considering the fitness experience of the instructor (former acrobat for Cirque) I hoped that it would be a challenging workout that adhered to the safety needs of a pregnant woman. I was disappointed.

While safety is definitely addressed (in the intro), the workout is lacking. Instruction during the workout is poor and the yoga moves lack flow and organization. Beginners would have trouble following the workout, while advanced exercises will fail to find this much of a workout.

Unfortunately, I would not recommend this dvd. If you are wanting to try out one of the Perfect Pregnancy series, Volume 1 is a better purchase.

2 Stars Good for the last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy
I’ve been doing yoga for about 5 years. During my last pregnancy and now this one I’ve been using a “regular” yoga DVD and just modify when I start getting bigger. That’s worked well, but I wanted a shorter video for days I can’t do a full hour. It would have been more beneficial to save my money from this and just do half of my normal routine.

The good: The look of it is nice. The setting is pleasant and there is light pleasant music. She’s pleasing to watch. I think it might offer good relief at the very, very end of pregnancy when you can’t do much else.

The bad: I was hoping to find a 30 min. workout that would work me. The majority of this is “warm-ups” (not sun salutations that are a work out themselves). It takes very little athletic ability to do even the “advanced” portions. Also, there is very little to no flow between the moves. She doesn’t explain the movements well, so it’s important to watch it once without doing the workout. I’m sure that’s not that big of a deal if you do this enough to commit it to memory.

5 Stars Comparison of four prenatal yoga workouts
First, a little background of who I am. I am a fairly athletic woman at the end of my second trimester. I was totally unable to workout during my first trimester because I was so very sick. When my second trimester started I felt much better and started looking for some good pregnancy workout DVDs.

I bought four pregnancy yoga DVDs: “The Perfect Pregnancy Workout, vol. 2:Yoga” with Sarah Steben, “Prenatal Yoga Complete” with Mary Pappas-Sandonas, “Prenatal Yoga” with Shiva Rea, and “Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga” with Jennifer Wolfe. Here’s my comparison:

The Perfect Pregnancy Workout, vol. 2:Yoga:

Great workout! The one negative I found is also it’s positive: it was *a bit* challenging to follow the first time through and I had to do it a few times before I really got it down, but I call this a positive because it has much more interesting moves and poses than the other DVDs. Even though I had to take some time to learn something new, I found it to be really worth it. After doing a few times I was finally able to let go of the pregnancy tension I’ve been holding in my calves, hamstrings and lower back! It’s a very energizing take on yoga and when I was done I felt extremely relaxed and tingly.

Prenatal Yoga Complete:

How can I say this kindly? This was definitely NOT the DVD for me. I purchased it because it seemed like it was giving a lot of value for the money, with “over 8 routines for each trimester”, but they didn’t mention how boring those routines were. I know that Iyengar yoga is supposed to be slower-paced, but I literally fast-forwarded through long sections of the workouts without missing anything. My husband walked through while I was doing this and scoffed, “is that supposed to be a workout?”

Prenatal Yoga:

This DVD is so popular and I can see some really great things about it: the set is beautiful, there’s high production value and she gives a solid, beginner’s workout. It is not my cup of tea because although there’s a meditative feel to the DVD she NEVER STOPS TALKING. EVER. I also found it to be too gentle, but that’s just my opinion.

Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga:

A pretty good, fast-paced workout. I enjoyed the moves, but I think that newbies would have a very hard time getting into some of the positions. For example, she does full sun salutations without accounting for the fact that many people lack the mobility to move their feet from downward dog to warrior without modification. She was also pretty chatty and the set was also uninspired, in a small room which reminded me of Jack LaLane circa 1976. I think I’m revealing my age here… Hmm.. I was very, very young then!

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2 Stars The Perfect Pregnancy Workout
This DVD had good reviews, I wanted something that would stretch and relax and do some work too, however, I found this video to be very difficult to follow and I’ve practiced Yoga for years. I am just beginning my second trimester with my first child. I feel that the instructor moves way to quickly between positions, and it’s constantly bouncing back and forth between modifications. I couldn’t keep up and was very disappointed. The moves and poses look wonderful, but she doesn’t give you the chance to move thru them and keep up. I found Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rae to be wonderful!

3 Stars Good!
Her accent and voice is very soft sometimes its hard to understand until you’ve listen to it a few times but I think its still a good workout. I’ve always worked out regularly so I do her advanced exercises.

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Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga Short Forms with Jennifer Wolfe

ALL NEW!!!
15 minute, 30 minute & 45 minute practices!

Namaste, Welcome to Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga ~ Short Forms with Jennifer Wolfe. Continuing in the spirit of her first award winning DVD Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga, Jennifer has made a short forms version of the DVD the New York Times said, Make you feel good, even with a big belly…my arms and legs got a workout, and I felt stretched, connected and relaxed.”
This DVD was specifically developed for women who are pregnant and have experience with Ashtanga, Vinyasa, or Power Yoga before pregnancy; but can also be used by those with less experience or practitioners of other forms of yoga if they listen to their bodies, use the 3rd trimester modifications, start with the 15 minute practice and only do poses which feel good. This DVD was created to be challenging while giving women different modifications for each stage of their pregnancy. It focuses on breath and body awareness to safely achieve a vigorous practice.

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Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga & Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga~Short Forms in a 2 DVD SET!!!!

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User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Workout
This is a great yoga workout, especially for someone who regularly does yoga. It has a good pace. I found a lot of prenatal workouts to be too slow and boring. The best part is that you can choose the length of the workout.

3 Stars Lunges get boring after a while
This yoga dvd is fine a few times, but the repetition of so many lunges is boring after a few workouts. I would have liked a bit more variety. I own both her pre-natal yoga dvds and my comment would be the same for the other one as well.

5 Stars Best Prenatal Fitness Video I’ve Found So Far
I’ve been trying a lot of prenatal fitness videos lately, and I haven’t been all that impressed. My husband bought me this one for Christmas and it is head and shoulders above the other videos I’ve tried. Granted, it’s not the same as taking a class in person, but that’s not much of an option for me as a second-time mom, and I found Jennifer Wolfe’s approach to prenatal yoga to be fairly unique compared to other videos.

The modifications she’s made to create a vinyasa that will work in pregnancy feel very fluid to me (e.g., moving the thumbs together in downward-facing dog to allow room for a leg to come forward around a big belly). I tried some more strenuous yoga with my first pregnancy and found it too much for me, but this time around, with this video, I feel challenged but strong, especially in my arms and upper body. I’m also still experiencing the late 1st trimester exhaustion and was worried this would just leave me more tired; on the contrary, I left the practice feeling energized. My 3.5-year-old loved it, too. She did the 15-minute practice with me and then asked to do it again when we were done!

I love that I can choose to do a 15-, 30- or 45-minute practice. This really works well while I try to fit in exercise and keep up with a preschooler.

There were a couple of movements that tweaked some pains I have in my lower abdominal muscles/ligaments, but I just backed off and did a slightly less deep version of the stretch. I’ve never found a video that fit my body perfectly, pregnant or not, so I’ve become accustomed to modifying as my body directs me to.

5 Stars Pregnant and Happy!
I too was looking for a yoga video that would be challenging as I was previously doing Bikram yoga until I was pregnant. The video isn’t as challenging as Bikram yoga (for obvious reasons), however it gets my heart rate high enough to experience a real workout.

Another great thing with this dvd is the option for various timed workouts allowing you to fit it in to a busy schedule, however the 45min workout is the best.

4 Stars Good Vinyasa yoga workout
This yoga practice is very good if you’re looking for a more challenging yoga workout. If you practiced yoga before you got pregnant and are looking for a more difficult workout you will be more satisfied with this than many other pregnancy yoga workouts. It moves at a good pace. The 15, 30, and 45 minutes practices are all a little different which gives a nice variety so you don’t get bored doing the same thing every time. It’s also nice to be able to choose which one you want based on the time you have available.

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