Yoga Zone - Stretching for Flexibility

I've been using Yoga Zone videos for almost a year and was ready to move to something more challenging. The new set of YZ videos (this and Fat Burning) are just the right level for someone practicing yoga for a while. This video is definitely not for the beginners. Worth a buy if you already are a Yoga Zone fan.


one of my favorites!   July 25, 2004
S. smith (Texas)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful

I love the 1st program on this dvd...the instructor sounds so nice and encouraging..and when her assistant folds all the over to the ground in a stretch you can tell she's amazed but says we may not go as far as him but that's ok...those words and the look on her face really made me enjoy the workout and stick with yoga. I haven't done the 2nd program (I like the 1st one too much!) but this one is a little different than some of the other yoga workouts...it's almost like just stretching. I like to do this one after I walk or I'm already warmed up. you start seated and do some twists to each side and really hold them a long time. then stretch each leg one at a time and to the side, forward bend with both legs out, cat and a very long downdog (feels like it goes on forever..had to work up to this and still don't always hold it the whole time) and some lunges with other leg on the floor...overall a very nice stretch and no standing poses other than downdog, and you get to it from your knees in cat pose.


Excellent Gentle Flexibility Programs   June 8, 2005
Yoga Dad
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This tape was the first Yoga Zone Tape I ever tried and since then have aquired quite a few of their programs.

I typically like a more intense vinyasa/power type yoga practice but there are some days that I just don't have the energy and I'm glad I have this tape in my collection.

I think this program is suitable for either beginners or someone like myself who has been doing yoga daily for over 8 years. With 2-20 minute routines, each being self contained (though you certainly could do them back to back) it is an excellent value.

The instructors are very easy to follow, the pace is very relaxed and it has soothing music and scenery as well.

Other gentle yoga programs I'd recommend are Suzanne Deason's "Stress Relief Yoga For Beginners" (20 minutes), Rainbeau Mars Sacred Yoga "Beginners" as well as "Pure Tranquility" from the same four tape set.

I would also recommend any of the programs in the "Yoga Zone Basics" set which all have 2-20 minute programs as well as Yoga Zone's "Sunrise and Sunset" which is a bit more intense but not overwhelming.

For a longer gentle program check out Total Yoga "Earth" which is a gentle flow style of yoga (modified Sun Salutations).


Great for beginners   March 8, 2006
Francisco H. Reyes
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am a very inflexable person and this is a great way for me to start to gain flexibility. The video is step by step, no rush, very explainatory so you can correct yourself and also you do not feel bad if you are unable to do as well as the instructor.

Hope this has helped.


Really great for beginners!   May 15, 2007
Roxanne Lingenfelter (California, USA)
I know nothing about yoga and just finished this workout for the first time. The first session is great with simple instructions and nothing too difficult. It went by so quick that I finished both sessions thinking it was still the first one split into two smaller sessions. I am excited to continue improving with this DVD so that I can move on to slightly more advanced ones.