By Kiki | Saturday, October 19, 2024
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This time I took the 20 minutes version. Because no video, the audio instruction was very detailed, and it helped me to focus on the part of body. This class might be too short to learn Yoga but is a good start to feel it. I will back to take a full version. Thank you.

By Nirve Tan | Friday, November 17, 2017
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Hi Jackie, I LOVE tis class. Thank you. The way you teach each pose from scratch made me rediscover them despite the fact that I am not new to yoga. I have an inquiry about your instructions for the half pigeon pose. The alignment you teach of heel against hip bone make the posture completely neutral. I don t feel any stretch anywhere with that alignment even if I go all the way to the floor. Is that a "beginner s" mild version of the pose? Also, if I move bend the leg further out to the front at a sort of 90 degree angle i get a good stretch for the gluteals, but nothing for the hips, even though this is supposed to be a hip opener. Any insights into this? Thanks again for a wonderful class.

By JenJen13 | Thursday, August 11, 2016
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Thank you so much Jackie.
This was my first lesson of yoga. My only other experiences have been a dvd (which wasn t incredibly easy to understand) and a handful of yogalates classes that I found incredibly helpful but couldn t continue. However, I ve completed the first class of Yoga for Beginners and I already can t believe I ve missed out on yoga for so long. Thank you Jackie, I found your class so easy to understand and even more therapeutic than I d expected.

By gboulka | Sunday, August 7, 2016
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Very simple intro to yoga. Not many poses are completed during the 20 minute session. She spends a lot of time talking about each pose.

By terry | Monday, April 18, 2016
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this is my first time completing a yoga workout. I have tried the yoga classes offered on my cable system, downloaded various "beginner" classes and had trouble with the poses. The audio only was great for me. The explainations were very clear and easy to follow.
I am 65, have serious back issues and have been on pain mgt for 10 years. My mobility is limited. I wake in the morning very stiff and in pain, It takes awhile for me to get moving. Once I do, I m good until I stop. I found and tried this workout this morning and was able to keep up (except the Chaturanga and the Cobra - not enough arm strength). Bottom line - I m up and moving! My pain level is down and most the stiffness is gone! This will now be part of my morning routine. I highly recommend this class.

By Gennie | Monday, November 10, 2014
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Really disappointed! Is this meant for a beginner, no video just audio? So confusing!! How can you learn to do Yoga without seeing someone demonstrate the positions? I give up on this site!!

By Taniele | Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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This is my first time completing a guided yoga at home, usually I give up trying to watch a video while attempting a pose, but the audio option with a pose guide was perfect. I will be back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day... The instructor was very easy to follow and listen to. Thank you, I feel great.

By kristithatcher | Thursday, May 22, 2014
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My first time and I loved it!

By Sara | Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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Very amusing and easy to follow. The voice is really relaxing and the explanations are clear.

By Courtney | Monday, April 21, 2014
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Overall I enjoyed the 20min, 30min and 45min sessions but I do have one key complaint about them...

The pose guide for the 30min session does not match up with the audio class. After the third Down Dog it skips the Leg High and Half Pigeon poses by going straight to Spine Twist/Savassana. This is frustrating being I specifically picked the 30min session based on time and these certain stretches.

The 45min pose guide also does not match up with it s audio class; audio skips the Leg High, Half Pigeon and final Dog Dog poses by going straight to Seated Twist, Bridge, etc.

I didn t bother checking the 60mins audio class/pose guide.

The 20min session does match up w/it s pose guide.

Had these errors not occurred I would have rated this class 5 stars.

By Linda | Friday, March 21, 2014
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Easy to follow instructions and poses are easy to manage and/or modify. Instructor tells you how to modify if you cannot do the pose at this time. I have tried yoga classes in the past but have been intimidated due to age, obesity, and inflexibility. This is a wonderful way to get started on your own with no prying eyes or snickers.

By kendal | Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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I have never been successful in a yoga class setting, or even with videos demonstrating the movments. I get tense, trying to look at the visual and attempt it myself, totally defeating my purpose. So happy I found this site, and I am very pleased I chose the 30 and 45 minute classes to start. I have done both classes twice so far, and I am beginning to get better :) I love this instuctor, her voice is very calming and the descriptions she uses easily lead you through the movments.

By hammerguy09 | Tuesday, December 31, 2013
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Great Instructor! I did the poses like I never have before and understood them better than ever. Loved the 30 min version. Will try the other ones too!

By Tiffany Phillips | Saturday, November 30, 2013
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Great class for me. Clear instructions, great voice, good reminders to tweak the postures, worked up a sweat without feeling exhausted. This will be my go-to workout for the next few weeks.

I really enjoyed this! I m a begin-again yoga student, who is coming back with some trepidation. I m not strong enough yet to do a full hour (and have embarrassed myself in a couple of classes attempting to do so). I ve been doing restorative, and decided to take the 30-minute version of this class to start pushing myself. It was a perfect fit.

By Keetu | Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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This class is essentially a step through of one simple variation of Surya Namaskara. It was too slow for me, but admittedly it is positioned for beginners and is only 20 minutes. I am easing back into yoga practice after a gap and an injury, so I thought I would give this series a shot.
Will try the 30 minute class in this series next and see if that is a little more robust.

By GoJo | Saturday, June 29, 2013
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I love this class - I do it in the mornings after a run and it s a great cool down, stretches me out, and relaxes me.
The speed is perfect for a novice like me (I ve done classes so know the poses once I ve been reminded of them!). The 20 mins is also a great length for me in the mornings, as I don t have either the time or the patience to do longer.
What I would find helpful is being talked in to the meditation at the end - I can t just switch off my brain, and find it easier to have a guided meditation to focus my breathing.

By Lillian | Monday, May 27, 2013
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This was amazing! Unlike many of the reviewers, I had no intention of subscribing to the website - I was only interested in the free 20 minute quickie . I m hooked! The instructor s voice is so smooth and pleasant, and she s very encouraging. The 20 minutes goes by so fast, I have no choice now but to sign up for a subscription, so I can have access to the longer lessons!

I highly encourage this class for all the beginners, and the begin-againners!

By Rebecca Braun | Sunday, January 27, 2013
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This was fantastic. Just exactly what I needed. I m so happy I joined. I was an avid yogi for years and when I switched jobs 2 years ago became "too busy" to keep up with yoga. I came to this site hoping to find a way to ease back into practice. This is perfect.

By sdpop42 | Monday, December 24, 2012
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This is a great introduction to yoga or for anyone who has some experience with yoga but hasn t practiced in a while (me). It s relaxing and slightly challenging with good suggestions for altering poses to make them easier.

By mikemcc2 | Wednesday, August 29, 2012
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A sensible approach for the beginner. Jackie, the instructor, has a style which is calm and reassuring. She chose poses that were attainable without discomfort for probably anyone. At the end I felt challenged in a positive way. I feel this is a program that I will be able to stick with. Thanks for developing such a wonderful course.

By April | Monday, April 30, 2012
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I practiced the twenty minute set for my first attempt at yoga and I have to say that I was extremely pleased. I felt so wonderful and relaxed afterward -- in addition to the pressure on my lower back having been relieved! The following day at work, as I felt the stress of the work day settling in, all I could think about was getting back to the mat to let it all go again. Which is exactly what I did!

By Lea | Friday, January 27, 2012
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I tried the free version (20 min) as i was trying to decide whether to subscribe to the website. I love it! Great voice (which is very important to me), great music, great flow, the pose chart is very helpful... thumbs up!

By martinaj | Monday, January 23, 2012
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This is a really great class. I have been doing the podcasts for sometime and was worried this would be too easy but it was not. My husband is incredibly unflexible and he really enjoyed this too. It was just right!

By Perdita X | Thursday, November 25, 2010
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I tried the free 20 minute version. this is the first taste of yoga I have had. I found it quite relaxing, not too difficult. I think I will try more....