BEGINNING YOGA FOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH - CLASS 1

[kvforman]

Thanks, Cindy for practicing Yoga with me. Yoga can be simple and very effective. It is the end product (you) that matters. Good job! Namaste~ Vicki

[cind311]

This is the easiest yoga I've seen by far, you should do longer videos TY for this though it was awesome!!

[ClaraGomesFutebol]

Wow thank you so much for this video ! this is my first time trying Yoga (outside of gym class) and i loved it ! I play really high level soccer and hope to play it in university, and this is really going to help me with my balance and flexibility ! i am definitely going to keep using your videos! have a good day!

[kvforman]

@ClaraGomesFutebol ~ Thank-you for practicing Yoga with me. I'm glad that this Yoga practice is helping you improve your performance in soccer - with the flexibility and balance. Another benefit about Yoga is the breathing and relaxation (meditation). That can give you the edge to stay calm and focus during the intensity of the game. Best wishes to you... Namaste~ Vicki

[grateful2281]

Hi Vicki! No matter where I go I always come back to this routine. It provides the greatest benefit in the least amount of time and I can remember it when I am on vaca. You're the greatest!

[kvforman]

@grateful2281 Thanks. so much for the comment. That is so cool! I'm happy that you are enjoying this Yoga routine - and even on vacation. Namaste~ Vicki

[animejoao]

hi, should i do this everyday and when should i change to another class, i am thinking in using your method because i am not very flexible and the way you teach can make me start liking yoga. or should i follow a diferent class for each day. thank you.

[kvforman]

@animejoao It is better for your body to change the routine or exercise from day to day. Try another video of mine like - "Beginning Yoga for Stretch and Strength - Class 2" and "Beginning Yga for Stretch and Strength - Class 3". Thanks for practicing with me! Namaste~ Vicki

[IndigoBlu35]

I really had fun doing those airplanes; and my partner was getting jealous; talking about let me show you these helicopters!!!

[Jozeefje1]

you're doing very well, and I like the sea on the background.

[kvforman]

@Jozeefje1 Thanks, those sweet, little waves are in Avila Beach, California! Today Avila Beach has been evaculated for the tsunami warnings.

[kvforman]

Thank-you! I appreciate your comment and hope you try some my other Yoga videos on youtube. It is a good way to start your morning. Take care! Namaste ~ Vicki

[AbstractLucidity]

This was a great morning stretch for me. I need something quick and easy. Thanks!

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[kvforman]

Hi, Grateful - Thanks for practicing with me this last year! I'm the one who is grateful for people like you. There are so many great Yoga videos on Youtube, but let me recommend a couple of mine - "Yoga Strength for Beginners" or "Yoga for Flexibility". I'm thinking one of those could become your new favorite. Wishing you a wonderful 2011 and keep practicing Yoga! ~ Vicki

[grateful2281]

Ok Vicki - need something just barely a step up from this or even the same difficulty but different - as i have finally (after a year!) become a little bored with this perfect but overly familiar workout. I love the length and the extreme ease of this....thanks!

[grateful2281]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video - i had heard ad nauseum from my friends about yoga and tried it several times only to give up. These poses were easy, yet have sustained me for months as I do them every single morning of my life. I ordered two videos from you, because I really liked your approach. Thanks for posting this for all of us who have become discouraged by our earlier attempts.

[kvforman]

@grateful2281 Thank-you for your positive comments. Yoga has so many amazing health benefits. Keep practicing. Take care! Vicki

[urbanexotic]

The information is really good, but this video is far too choppy to follow as a session. It stops, starts, and sometimes just cuts off in the middle of a sentence. I understand the need for editing, but the way this has been edited just doesn't flow well at all. I would love to see the same sequence show in a studio uninterrupted.

[kvforman]

@urbanexotic Sorry about the choppy video. I do have this video on my website. You can download it for free. I did a better job of editing. Namaste~ Vicki

[upoleliverpool]

Fantastic beginner movess! Thanks! xx

[catra195]

not hot enough to teach me yoga

[drazesin]

Should a person with a very stiff body learn yoga?

[drazesin]

Should a person with a very stiff body learn yoga?

[affiliategeek]

@drazesin Yes, doing simple yoga poses can help loosen your body so that it is not so stiff. Definitely check with your doctor to ensure that you know any poses that might cause you injury. Just remember take it one step at a time. Yoga in small doses can do wonders for your body, mind and soul!

[SniperWolf354]

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[SniperWolf354]

I like this video. It's short and simple... perfect for beginners like myself. I've been meaning to start yoga for some time now but all the videos I came across were so difficult to keep up with.

[SniperWolf354]

I like this video. It's short and simple... perfect for beginners like myself. I've been meaning to start yoga for some time now but all the videos I came across were so difficult to keep up with.

[unklesamz]

Thanks! I found my first yoga routine.

[kvforman]

Yes! Please share with friends and family. Yoga does not have to be hard. You can still be build strength and gain flexibility with basic Yoga postures!

[RashmiTari]

This was really great Ms Forman. Keep up the good work.

[kvforman]

Thanks...RashmiTari!

[deadworld101]

If I wanted to do this daily with tai chi and daily self massage would it be best to do it before or after, the tai chi

[kvforman]

Hello - My knowledge on tai chi is little. This Yoga routine moves quickly, so II would do this Yoga routine first, then the tai chi, and last ... the massage. Hope that answers your question. You will know once you try it all out. Let me know!

Namaste~ Vicki

[jonno69098887776766]

nice waves

[jaykaa26]

this video is amazing & a wonderful start to get me into yoga!

[kvforman]

It is great that you are starting a Yoga practice... Yoga has the power to make positive changes to your mind, body and spirit. Namaste~ Vicki

[babeegurl1o7]

wow i never did yoga before this was my first time and i though you did a really great job instructing i felt good after i did it you helped! and your voice was relaxing also lol!

[1998vsocci]

this is a perfect exersie for releasing stress thank you for putting this on youtube !!!

[peacemaster010048]

thank you for the upload! :]

[kvforman]

Your welcome! Namaste~Vicki

[almann1979]

very good - thanks for putting this together. i think ill use it to loosen up my old joints :-)

[konanhal]

Awesome video. Vicky could you please make a video suggesting some stretches for martial artists in improving flexibility and breathing. I practise kickboxing and jujitsu.

[kvforman]

For stretching the shoulders try Eagle pose... Also Down dog is great for stretching both the back and the hips.

Namaste~ Vicki

[konanhal]

Hi Vicky

Awesome video. Could you please suggest some stretches for improving flexibility in martial arts. I practise kickboxing and jujitsu.

[kvforman]

Hello, Konanhal - Stretching the hamstrings, hips and glutes like "Pigeon Pose" or "Nose to Knee" would be perfect for gaining flexibility. The last video upload will show you how to do modified Pigeon pose on your back. Namaste~ Vicki

[konanhal]

Hi Vicki

This video is so lovely for breathing. Do you recommend stretches for increasing flexibility. I practise Jujitsu and kickboxing and would like to gain some stretches from your program. Any short clips on youtube.

[pclown]

Too much editing, some of the speech got cut off, giving it a very choppy feeling for someone trying to follow instructions without staring at the screen.

[kvforman]

Yes, you are right. This was the very first video we produced... and I tried to edit a 30 minute video (or DVD) into 10 minute yoga sequence. Wish I could redo this 10 minute clip for you...but it seems to get quite a few hits as is. Please check my other Yoga video clips which are a bit smoother. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Namaste~ Vicki

[minihearts123]

It was really great! i feel so relaxed! great job! favorite!! lol

[StarStarStario]

am i supposed to be out of breath 3/4 of the way through?? i can barely get through calf and cow! and i'm embarrassed to say i struggled through this yesterday and today i'm kinda sore. i was hoping that this would relax me.

[kvforman]

Hello, I appreciate your comment and your efforts with this video. This video may not be the one you want to start out with. Try the video I have on Youtube for Healthy Back or Healthy Immune System. They are a better introduction to Yoga...and more relaxing. Best wishes to a Healthy New Year!

[Victel]

That was cool. Just right for a quick stretch. I feel really good after that :-)

[kaska2716]

omg

that was amazing!

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[sjcandjjp]

awesome..felt great!!

[April4love]

i think it's a little bit fast...

[sophiasaurus]

Love this video. My doc recommended easy yoga for my back because i had a spine surgery about 3 years ago. this was very easy, not hard at all and made me really relaxed

[nataliehun]

I've never done any yoga before and though I consider myself quite inflexible I was able to do these exercises and felt wonderfully relaxed afterwards. I think I will carry on now and hopefully improve my posture and back ache!

[Romily205]

wow that was brill it relli helped my bak thanks!!!

[tekops8139]

works great..use it daily

[bpapao]

My room is small but just big enough to extend a little mat and stop for 10 mins to exercise, very nice video.

[kvforman]

Thanks for using this video to exercise!

[kvforman]

Thanks!

[kleanchap]

Her videos are simple and easy to follow. They are not crammed with a few dozen exercises in few minutes. Great job! Keep it up Vicki!