Recommendations for Yoga DVD

I would recommend the AM/PM yoga DVD from gaiam.com... I have a chronic pain condition, so I have to start out really slowly... these are GREAT I have really been loving them, and they are easy. It is one DVD with both the AM and PM workout.

I agree with one of the responses below that going to a class in person is better than starting with a DVD. I don't know where you're located. I used to go to classes in Boulder and a teacher in particular, Richard Freeman, was just fantastic. I've done yoga with many teachers and he is superb. Richard Freeman does have at least one video out and it's excellent, but as the other person said, there's nothing like doing it in person with someone who can give individualized guidance. If your friend can visit some classes, she should - that way she'll get to try different teachers and find what works for her. Maybe you could go with her, to make that process more fun or easier if she is hesitant.

Good luck!

PBS! In SW ID, T's and Th's, 6:30-7am, I *think*.
Works great for me. Free!

There's also free rentals at the library!

Garage sales in season.

If she has never done Yoga before I would tell her to go to a class, the first time is usually free but it would help her to know and understand what she is doing better than a video will and considering her age there might be things she shouldn't do. Look into recreation centers they will usually have a class or two.
Where is she located? I could give you some great options...

I think you should try a prenatal yoga dvd. Mine is from Giam and has 3 women in different trimesters doing the poses. So there are 3 levels of difficulty offered at the same time!!

Wai Lana Yoga! It's great! It comes on PBS every Tues & Thursday in UT, but you can go to her website - wailana.com - and order some DVD's there, too. Good luck!

R.

I LOVE the Crunch: Candel Light Yoga. It is a very soothing routine and great for beginners. The entire DVD is more about the relaxation part of the practice. If you are a member of Netflix, it is on the instant play feature, or you can get it shipped to your house. There are several other yoga tapes available there that target beginning yoga students and even some that are specifically for health related concerns. Best of Luck to you and your friend!!