Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 4.99 rating based on 99 reviews
By Diana | Sunday, November 3, 2024
This was my first class of the 21 day challenge. And it is the first yoga class that I have done in many many years. I am coming out of a very hard year for me emotionally. Several deaths and I have been fighting depression. My weight has skyrocketed to the highest it has ever been. I m very much looking forward to the next 20 days to make a shift in how I care for myself and honor myself
By Mel | Sunday, June 18, 2023
This was my first yoga class in years. I ve gained a lot of weight so hearing what you said in the beginning was really kind and helped me to get started! I look forward to class #2!
By Sammiemc | Saturday, June 10, 2023
What a wonderful introduction to yoga practice: not too intense but certainly challenging. Having been away from yoga for a few years, and now battling a couple of health issues, this series will provide the tools I need to stay in the moment, take time for myself and check in with myself each day. Thank you.
By prahladh | Saturday, January 28, 2023
Thanks Jackie for the excellent class. I am restarting yoga after more than a decade and this is an excellent set of classes.
Where can I find the names (both in English and Sanskrit) of the various asanas performed in each class? It will be good to have it in the description at the end of each video.
Thanks to Yogadownload and the instructor, Jackie, again.
By Karen SD | Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Excellent way to start your journey
By Jessy | Saturday, January 7, 2023
Really enjoyed this class. Jackie took it slow & really taught us on proper form, which was important for me. Loved it!??
By Sandman61 | Saturday, December 17, 2022
Very good class. Good pace, not overwhelming.
By lianne | Tuesday, November 8, 2022
I ve been practising yoga, on and off, for 25 years. This is a great class to humble myself and revisit the poses I feel that I know like the back of my hand (and bring more awareness to my poses). This is a perfect class for complete beginners, and for those of us who have been practising for some time. There s always something new to learn, thank you Jackie.
By Fluffy | Monday, August 1, 2022
Perfect class to get back into it. I m looking forward to not feeling so stiff!
By Asha | Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Awesome beginner class by Jackie. Not intimidating, very welcoming vibes with a gentle voice to guide you through each pose.
By NomadChef | Monday, May 30, 2022
the best
By PsychMD | Monday, May 23, 2022
I liked to start again fresh. This is my first yoga class in a while, and it felt really good. Thank you. Namasté.
By Wendy | Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Very good class to get me back on my mat and get refreshed on the basics! Loved it!
By Tammy67 | Monday, April 11, 2022
Wonderful! I didn t realize that I needed that so badly! It was easy to follow, and I didn t feel like there was anything that I couldn t do. Highly recommend if you are new to yoga or getting back to it after a while like me.
By Katie | Monday, April 11, 2022
I LOVE Jackie! I have learned something new in single one of her classes. Thank you Jackie!
By Sarah JW | Monday, April 11, 2022
This feels so right. I was so looking forward to the challenge and this is just the way to start it. My whole body feels light and present.
By pinkycherry | Monday, April 11, 2022
This class was the best way to start the challenge. I felt really relaxed. It´s just a good class of you´re looking forwardo to come back to the mat after a long time. Can´t wait for tomorrow:)
By Zen Quilter | Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Terrific class with great instruction! Thank you.
By Sas65 | Tuesday, March 29, 2022
I loved it! I ve always wanted to try yoga but have been reluctant because I m not flexible or have good balance. This class was wonderful. I appreciate all of the modifications and breathing. I really enjoyed it and look forward to my next class. Thank you so much!
By Mearzie | Tuesday, February 15, 2022
I started using YogaDownload around this time last year. I took this class as my first one and it was wonderful. I let life get in the way and fell out of practice for longer than I care to admit. When I started back up, I chose to start here to get back into the habit and in hopes of learning more than I did the first time. top notch class(es) and I absolutely love Jackie as a teacher. thank you!
By Crystal | Friday, January 7, 2022
Best class to take as a begginer! Hands down!
By SigJean | Wednesday, December 1, 2021
excellent and great instruction. look forward to the rest of the series
By Elaine | Monday, November 15, 2021
By Cornish1 | Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Hi, Thank you so much for this class. It was great as a true beginner class so much better than other apps I have been trying. Can t wait for the next class.
By zeldine | Monday, October 25, 2021
Wow. Awesome yoga teacher. Definitely better than other yoga apps or videos I ve watched before. Thank you!
By gaelle | Monday, October 11, 2021
Amazing teacher, very clear cues. Perfect class to start or go back after a long break. Can t wait for next one on the serie.
Thanks
By shan | Sunday, September 26, 2021
By Walter | Sunday, August 1, 2021
It has been a few months since I have done any yoga and this was the perfect session to ease me back in and remember why I love yoga so much. Brilliant session and couldn t believe that it was over 50 minutes, felt like 15, I was so absorbed in the practice. Thank you Jackie
By Thamara L | Thursday, May 20, 2021
Thank you. I didn t have confidence to join and you made me happy. You re very nicely explain everything.Thank you once again.
By Tracy | Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Loved this! Thank you for making me feel very comfortable.
By TyeS. | Tuesday, March 30, 2021
I m new to yoga with this class being my first.
I completed the entire class. I felt really good also. The instructions are clear and I was able to learn and enjoy at the same time.
Thank you.
By Emarron | Tuesday, March 23, 2021
I ve done a lot of yoga previously, but after two hard pregnancies, a surgery, and some health problems, it s been really hard to get back to feeling at home in my body and safe working out. I kept trying more intense classes, but feel more pain than actual strengthening. This was a perfect class - a great chance to slow down and reconnect with my muscles. Just enough time in holds to feel some heat and strengthening, and slow enough that I m not hurting myself in the recovery. It really does make you feel good in the body you re in!
By Riverslea | Friday, March 19, 2021
A good class beginner class with clear instruction.
By EA Bunnell | Monday, March 15, 2021
Great class. Exactly what I needed to put me on a path to recovery after surgery. A good pace but still can push myself, as needed. Thanks Jackie!
By Vicky | Monday, January 4, 2021
very nice introductory class! Jackie explains everything in a calm way
By Simone | Saturday, December 26, 2020
Wonderful class! Thanks a lot! The instructor is awsome!
By MO | Tuesday, November 17, 2020
I love jaquie she makes me want to keep praticing yoga, it is not how well you pose but that you are doing it...and I have gotten stronger and much more flexible knowing that i dont have to be perfect. This is a wonderful plateform instead of a live class.
By Lulu | Thursday, August 27, 2020
Great pace for beginners. The teacher s instructions are clear and easy to follow. She is also encouraging and makes people of all sizes and abilities feel welcome. I really enjoyed the class.
By Yogachickie | Tuesday, July 21, 2020
I have done a lot of yoga in the past but had to give it up for a while. This was an EXCELLENT and beautiful introduction for anyone new to yoga or just re-familiarizing themselves with it. The instructor is patient and so positive. Awesome video. :)
By Kellyannkim | Saturday, June 27, 2020
This class got me back into yoga, warmed up my muscles and gently helped me improve my balance. It s good to be back!
By PaolaYoga | Thursday, June 25, 2020
Excellent yoga class to check basics!
Thank you!
By Patricia | Monday, June 22, 2020
This was a great class. Jackie explains what to do and more importantly what not to do. Her voice is very soothing, and she s encouraging about how to modify poses if needed.
By Melisss | Thursday, June 18, 2020
Wonderful class for beginners, well explained by a lovely teacher. Really helped my back pain too, thank you
By Mary | Saturday, May 23, 2020
Great way to resume yoga workouts.
By Alex | Tuesday, May 19, 2020
This was a great introductory class. Jackie s voice, calmness and encouragement was motivating. I especially liked the descriptions to get proper alignment. This is definitely a class that isn t just for beginners but anyone who wants to re-familiarize themselves with basic poses. Can t wait to do the next class in this series!
By SandraW | Saturday, May 16, 2020
I totally love Jackie s warmth and calmness in her voice. She continues to give reassurances throughout the lessons with a comfortable pace in the poses which I believe is one reason why I enjoy learning from her classes and keep coming back for more. Thank you Jackie.
By mpmilestogo | Saturday, May 9, 2020
Very nice first day. Thanks so much for detailed explanation and alternatives for each.
By Sam | Tuesday, April 28, 2020
We have a super fast broadband connection here but have also had trouble with buffering and the download takes ages! However the class is really great. I haven t done yoga for 2 years and this is a brilliant reintroduction, will definitely do the follow on classes in this series :-)
By Nuala | Thursday, April 23, 2020
Excellent but terrible trouble with buffering. Have to wait ages every time to begin.
By Nuala | Thursday, April 23, 2020
Why does it take so long to buffer ?? Even though I ve downloaded it , it takes forever to start !! Then the audio is out of sync with the visual or the visual goes completely!!
By the time it actually gets itself together I m fed up and annoyed!!!
By Rin | Saturday, April 11, 2020
This class was wonderful! I ve been to a yoga class before and have done some youtube yoga videos but this class really taught me well and I felt very comfortable the whole time doing it. I will definitely be following this series and this teacher.
By Gísli | Tuesday, April 7, 2020
I usually don t write reviews but this class deserves all the praise it gets. Bravo to Jackie for making beginners feel really comfortable with breaking into Yoga for the first time. Thank you Jackie and Namaste.
By Tatiana | Tuesday, April 7, 2020
absolutely incredible. That is my first class, and it is very well explained.
By Laurita | Sunday, April 5, 2020
This class was the exact class I was looking for to experience Beginner Yoga. This was what I consider to be day 1 of my Yoga experience and I feel a deep sense of gratitude for it. This teacher gave an amazing experience which allowed me to open up and release judgement of myself. Thank you.
By Tch957 | Wednesday, April 1, 2020
I love the pace she goes, and how she explains poses and talks about adapting poses to work with own self. Very excited to do the whole series with her and see if she has other classes.
By Marie_R_S | Saturday, November 23, 2019
Great intro yoga class!
By Denise Starrs | Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Just completed my first Yoga class ever! It was amazing, challenging and completely inspiring! My journey has begun! Did well for my 66 year old body and looking forward to my next class!
By b | Thursday, September 12, 2019
This is a great class to begin again. I am battling on going arthritis so I had shut down most movement, the absolutely worst thing to do. This class is a perfect start and reminded me why I do love yoga.
By Kathy | Tuesday, August 13, 2019
I ve was a YogaDownload fan back when it was just audio many years ago. I m returning after an 8 year hiatus due to illness. Love the app and programs now. This was an amazing class to restart! I love Jackie and her encouragement was so helpful in my challenging restart of practice.
By YogaTab | Monday, July 22, 2019
It has been decades since I ve taken a yoga class. I so appreciate Jackie s gentle style and her focus on the process and accommodations. I m looking forward to more.
By Beth VanDeventer | Sunday, June 30, 2019
Wow. What an excellent class! I am not new to yoga, but just recovering from a very bad cold. I was unsure of how much I could handle...but this was a perfect beginning spot. After being so sick, I d lost feeling centered and able to connect to my breath in a peaceful way. Thank you! I d recommend this class for anyone new to yoga, or anyone who is looking for a fundamental class to breathe and reconnect to themselves.
By Magpie | Sunday, May 19, 2019
Just getting back to yoga after family illness. This is the perfect class to ease tension, reintroduce proper alignment and build strength. Challenging but not discouraging. Thank you so much Jackie! Will continue on with the series for sure.
By Amy T | Wednesday, April 3, 2019
I m just getting back onto my mat and not feeling ready for group classes; this class is helping me to regain my confidence to get back out and try. Thank you for developing this beginners program.
A question that I do have is when or how many sessions of class 1 do you recommend before progressing to the next in the series? I know that each person s practice is unique to them but a general idea would be helpful to me.
Thank you again,
Sincerely Amy
By Shawna | Monday, March 11, 2019
This was a wonderful and very informative intro class. Highly recommend it.
By Sue | Sunday, February 17, 2019
I ve been a bit intimidated by Yoga but this was such a great introduction. I m so happy I purchased an annual subscription. I can t wait to take the next class with Jackie. Great instructions and I love that she guides us while reminding us not to be hard on ourselves if we can t quite do something yet. Namaste!
By Ann | Sunday, January 27, 2019
Great beginner class. Have hurt my back and this was so gentle and helped stretch it out.
By Brigitte | Wednesday, January 9, 2019
By millie | Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Enjoyed your class today. Asanas were done with thought if body not very flexible.
Namaste Nancy
By DinW | Tuesday, September 18, 2018
This is perfect for getting me back into a daily yoga practice after a long absence due to injuries. I appreciate all the focus on correct alignment. Thanks so much!
By Kim Thornton | Monday, September 17, 2018
Great first time yoga class, not too much, not too easy. thanks
By Kit | Monday, September 17, 2018
The class was simple, doable, and enjoyable. Thank you!
By Stefan | Monday, September 10, 2018
By Chelly | Friday, March 30, 2018
Jackie, I purposely did this class for five days in a row without moving on to the second class in the series, By day five I was able to remain in downward facing dog for the duration. I felt such a sense of accomplishment:) Thank you for this informative class and wonderful instruction. I intend to revisit this class and I look forward to the second class.
By Jupiter | Sunday, March 11, 2018
Thank you
By Kelly | Monday, February 26, 2018
2nd day of my week holiday I found yoga download! Yoga 101 first class just finished and I loved it. The direction and explanations were the best 8ve ever done. Thank you for the starting point!
Kel
By Maureen | Friday, February 16, 2018
Love this class and Jackie is such a great instructor so easy to follow
By Rosie | Thursday, December 7, 2017
Before I started the Yoga 101 series, I didn t think yoga was for me. My doctor recommended it after I developed severe chronic pain in my neck, shoulders and upper back. I didn t feel comfortable going to a studio. I found the Yoga Download channel on Roku and of all the Yoga channels I tried, Yoga Download was the easiest to navigate. I went to Beginner, found Yoga 101, completed the series, and did not stop there. Yoga saved my sanity and Yoga Download made it accessible and comfortable and easy for me to keep coming back to the mat.
I love Jackie s teaching style: gentle, encouraging, and promoting self compassion. If you re dealing with chronic pain, yoga may not be a miracle cure, but it can be a wonderful treatment.
By Alexandra | Thursday, November 23, 2017
Fantastic yoga class. Easy to follow, very deep and safe.
By CovertOops | Monday, September 11, 2017
This was a great re-introduction to yoga after many years. This was both relaxing and I felt my muscles working. A great reintroduction for someone that didn t like it much before. I can t wait to try the next one.
By Shruti | Sunday, July 30, 2017
Simply Amazing! You are a wonderful teacher 3 Namaste
By Carolyn | Saturday, June 17, 2017
this was my very first yoga class, and it was wonderful! i look forward to doing this one again and progressing on to more :)
By Maggs25 | Friday, May 5, 2017
Great series!!! She walks you though step by step and adds modifications if necessary. I highly recommend this series to anyone that is new to yoga.
By Kat | Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Jackie, I am so appreciative of your style! I am returning to yoga after being gone for almost two years. I have various injuries and was concerned about starting up again. While my body is much tighter than I realized, your reminders to honor my body and breathe through the stretches, got me through it. I feel fantastic! I am looking forward to the next video :)
By melissakirkbride | Monday, April 10, 2017
I just finished my first yoga class in years, and it was awesome! It taught basics and it was easy enough that I did the whole 50 minutes without feeling like I was overdoing it or too weak! I ve failed at many DVD workouts because I couldn t even make it through one session. This was perfect for me! It was great! Thank you!
By Kat1995 | Tuesday, March 28, 2017
I recently just got my appendix removed and am unable to run like I usual do. The doctor told me to try yogo while I am recovering. I am new yoga and this video was so informative and helpful! Also the modifications and different ways to do the poses really helped me when it would be too much for me. I will defiantly continue with yoga!
Much Thanks!
By Cat | Thursday, March 16, 2017
I am not an absolute beginner but I love the tips and reminders on proper alignment and positive encouragement. The cues and alternate poses work well for whatever stage you are at.
I am a big fan of your classes and look forward to having this series to got back to time and again as required.
Namaste :)
By Shar | Sunday, February 26, 2017
Great intro class. it s a good way to get the basics down comfortably. Thank you!
By Kristie | Sunday, February 26, 2017
I am not new to yoga, but I recently broke my clavicle. This series came at just the right time for me. Without your gentle classes, along with a couple of other instructors, I would not be able to practice yoga - I can t do down dog - even puppy pose with straight arms is too much! I certainly can t flow, and can t put any weight on my right arm or even raise it over my head, but this series gives me the time to modify and keep up. I don t want to lose flexibility, strength and balance in the rest of my body. I am certain that breathing and meditation aid my recovery. With great gratitude I bow and say - Namaste.
By cynthia | Saturday, February 25, 2017
Not new to yoga but have not been consistent lately, and I was intrigued with the series of five classes building on each other. My personal credo with yoga, especially when I haven t been steady with the classes or I m having one of those "off" days is to just get through the class--let your body do its best guestimate of the poses and they will do their work. As we got to the middle of the class, sure enough, that little "click" as my spine settled into its rightful place, and then a few more. Good basic poses with excellent cueing, some long holds as she gives you time to find yourself--and always, that encouragement to do only what your body is capable of, and that is plenty wonderful. Thank you.
By ClareH56 | Monday, February 20, 2017
I have tried so many beginners yoga videos in the past and they all go far too fast and expect too much until now!
I started going to a 6 week beginners yoga class, and i loved it, but only managed the first 2 as had been ill for the rest. im finally now back on my feet and thought id give this a go! I m glad i did, i managed the first 30 mins, had to rest for 10 mins but continued with the stretching later on.
I am so pleased to find a teacher online who reassures, comforts and genuinely cares about your practice. I will have a few more goes of this video and then move on to the next one! Thank you
Namaste xx
By Laurie | Thursday, February 16, 2017
What an excellent beginners guide to yoga! I especially love that she reminds you throughout to be gentle with yourself and to not get frustrated if you are stiff and out of shape. I started feeling angry with my body and how out of shape I am to appreciating what it can do despite any setbacks I m currently facing health-wise.
Thank you!
By Yoga Tot | Tuesday, February 14, 2017
By Jamie Mae | Thursday, February 9, 2017
I started my new-to-yoga parents on this class to try and help them find more freedom in their bodies whilst staying patient with themselves. This class was perfect and surprisingly, for very non-yoga people, they (and I with them of of course) really enjoyed it. We will be trying 2/5 tomorrow :)
Thank you. Namaste.
By MNWildRose | Saturday, February 4, 2017
I m a few years into my yoga practice, but nevertheless still love this 101 series. I ve told so many friends about YogaDownload and always add that "Jackie is my favorite teacher." (Though there are so many wonderful teachers...!) I feel like I am in a private session when doing yoga with Jackie. Her cueing is always spot-on. And her detailed description of how to do the poses in this series, along with offering several possible modifications, is excellent. Thanks so much, Jackie!
By teedish | Tuesday, January 31, 2017
I really enjoy doing Jackie s classes. I have been doing yoga consistently for about a year now and when I looked into yogadownload Jackie was my first go to instructor. She has a calm presence that makes me feel good every time I do her classes. It was great to take this class and get some refreshers. Looking forward to the next class in this series.
By Madeline | Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Great class you have a wonderful voice will definately carry on with the next class
By Kim | Monday, January 30, 2017
I ve been out of practice for over a year because of a back injury, and this was a great way to get back into it!
By voscar | Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Great!
By Denise | Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Great first class! Clear, complete explanations for those of us new to yoga. Loved the start from wherever you are, no judgement attitude. I will definitely be going on to the next class.
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