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• #1 by Andrea on June 15th, 2010

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  I just recently started practicing yoga again after being away from it for a few years, and have been building a dvd library of yoga sessions. This dvd does not have the versatility that many other dvds offer. (i.e., being able to select from different workouts that might be 20, 30, 45, or an hour long, or focus on various areas of the body etc) this dvd does not offer any of these options. Further, when you choose to view the poses before you do the workout(an option from the main menu), he, Naader, just shows the poses one after the other (and shows the pose at the highest level) with no voice over, or text of what the pose is, the name of it, or how to properly move into the pose. And there is no example shown or verbally explained how to modify the pose for level of ability. Luckily this was not the first dvd I ordered, for if it was, I surely would have given up in frustration. He does the most unusual and extreme version of Sun Salutation I have ever seen. He starts out this beginner workout with a most unusual breathing exercise, that I might have been more interested in trying had he explained more about it, (ie when to breathe in or out, why your hands needed to be under your chin, and then bringing your head way back, anyone with neck problems would not want to try that in a beginning exercise,)He certainly is in fantastic shape, and is pleasant to look at, but that has no bearing on his teaching abilities that appear to be lacking severely in this dvd. Perhaps it’s best to take his classes in person at his studio where you can get his individual attention. This dvd will surely be collecting dust on my shelf, as I don’t even feel right about giving it away to anyone else, especially a beginner who might hurt themselves trying to copy what this teacher is doing on the screen. I would recommend any Rodney Yee, J.J. Gormley (from Body Wisdom) or Barbara Benagh (also from Body Wisdom)dvd.
  Rating: 1 / 5

• #2 by Lisa Deleo on June 15th, 2010

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  I own many yoga dvds and have studied with many different teachers across the country. I am constantly updating my DVD collection so I can continue my yoga practice while travelling. When I bought this DVD, I was looking for a dvd that was closer to the heart of yoga and in turn found my own heart. Master teacher Naader demonstrates each pose without the help of headsets, overlit studios, and barbie doll models behind him. Naader’s instructions, encouragements, and wisdom will bring you to the true meaning of yoga.

  If you are ever in Pasadena/Los Angeles area, do whatever it takes to attend a class with Naader. During the one class I was able to attend, he forever changed my view on the art of asana. He opened my eyes and my heart to the benefits of the mental and spiritual side of yoga asanas.

  I have purchased this video for all of my friends and can’t recommend it enough. The poses are accessible enough for absolute beginners while still feeling good for more advanced students. While the technology on this dvd doesn’t have the versitility of some others, what it lacks in glitz, it surpasses with its message and content. While I think that there is nothing better for a beginner than practicing with a teacher in an actual yoga class as an introduction this is an excellent alternative for when you can’t make it to class or in between sessions.

  I am now working with the challenging series as well and feel as excited about that dvd as this one.

  Namaste.
  Rating: 5 / 5

• #3 by Dana Stoddard on June 15th, 2010

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  I am very new to hatha yoga (three months) and I am also overweight. THIS DVD was the perfect introduction to practicing yoga and I have already lost 13 pounds! The DVD is simple, easy to follow and Naader Shagagi is extremely encouraging in his instruction. There is a simple set and if one is consistent in practicing this beginner’s DVD, you will have amazing results! Look at me. I am finally gaining flexibility and my entire perspective of life is beginning to shift… JUST from practicing this series with Naader Shagagi. I have already purchased gifts and turned my entire family on to the “Power of Hatha Yoga”! Please try this. It could change your life!
  Rating: 5 / 5

• #4 by Linda Luella on June 15th, 2010

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  I bought many yoga videos over the years, including Rodney Yee, and could not keep up with the moves….even though I’ve had some training by an instructor. A friend gave me Naader Shagagi’s yoga video and I had no problems following the program at all. Naader allows enough time to get into the position and to hold it, unlike many other videos I have tried. I have since bought the entire series on DVD. I am not the best exerciser…I don’t tend to be regular in my yoga practice, but when I do practice I just follow the routines in Naader Shagagi’s program. I still have all the “other” yoga videos I’ve bought over the years but Shagagi’s are the only ones I ever use and they work wonderfully for me!
  
  Rating: 5 / 5

• #5 by Jennifer best on June 15th, 2010

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  There are a lot of yoga DVD’s out there with frills, fancy settings and too much talking and chanting. Naader Shagagi’s The Power of Hatha Yoga is simple yet challenging, to the point and perfect for beginners new to hatha yoga. It’s set in a very simple studio setting, not on a beach or in a fancy Hawaiian landscape. There is so excessive chanting or new age hoopla in this one. He describes the poses, teaches you when and how to breath correctly and has, in my opinion, a very calming and soothing voice. I urge anyone interested in true Hatha yoga to check out Naader Shagagi and his series.
  Rating: 5 / 5