Ali MacGraw - Yoga Mind & Body

I absolutely love this DVD. In fact I first bought this many years ago on VHS and still find that I keep returning to this program. The setting is beautiful and the instruction is a very mindful yoga practice by Erich Schiffmann. This DVD is in fact more about yoga as a practice than as a workout. So while it will improve your health, it is just as much about your mind/spirit. If this is what you're looking for, then you'll enjoy the DVD, if not, then you might be disappointed. Personally, I originally bought it as a workout video and then discovered that I loved the mental benefits of yoga as much as the physical. Also this has the best savasana of any yoga DVD that I've done, or live class that I've taken for that matter.

I see that there are a lot of comments about the music, both positive and negative. The soundtrack is by the group Dead Can Dance from their album Into the Labyrinth. You can listen to samples here on Amazon and see how you feel about it. (I know for sure that "The Spider's Stratagem" and "Yulunga" are on the DVD.)

This video was the first yoga instruction I ever had and I absolutely loved it. While it does appear to be a bit more advanced, the benefits are not lost on beginners. I began using this video when I was only 12 years old and still didn't have an issue with it. In all honestly, I enjoyed this video more than the beginners yoga classes I attended in the following years.

Just remember to pace yourself and never push yourself further than your body can handle. If you make it through, I promise you'll be the most relaxed you have ever been at the end of the video.

I was frustrated with the dvd at first(in a good way), because it was challenging... but after doing it for a week or so, I could already see improvements.. and that motivated me to keep doing it. It had really changed my muscles and made my back feel so much better. I really enjoy this dvd and will continue to do it!

This the most beautiful instructional dvd I have ever seen, by a long shot. It was made before the era of digital filming, and has no special effects, except for some fancy editing. It is so serene, and just plain beautiful, I sit and watch it to relax. Harmony is the word that comes to mind. I love the different body types, the music, and the spectacular landscape. Even though there is nothing sexy in it, sensuality just beams off the screen. I have Erich Schiffman's book, and the dvd and the book are very good companion pieces. Totally worth having.

This was the first yoga video I tried in 1995. Now, over my 14 years of yoga practice, I still love this video. It is well sequenced and well instructed. It works well for beginners and advanced. Not to mention the incredible scenery and music throughout the class. I highly recommend this video!