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Crunch Yoga Mama - Prenatal Yoga |  | Director: Andrea Ambandos
Actor: Susan Elkind
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  123 reviews
Sales Rank: 7217
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 45 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: ANBD12760D
UPC: 013131276091
EAN: 0013131276091
ASIN: B0001LJCSO
Release Date: April 27, 2004
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Product Description
Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 01/29/2008 Run time: 41 minutes Rating: Nr
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Crunch, a New York-based gym, keeps bringing innovative and hip exercise videos to VCRs across the country. You don't have to be in a metropolitan area to experience cutting-edge fitness trends and formats because Crunch: Yoga Mama delivers an effective (and chic) pre-natal workout that can be done in the comfort of your living room. Instructor (and pregnant woman) Sue Elkind leads this 40-minute workout with concise descriptions and a healthy knowledge of yoga as it relates to pregnancy. The content here provides a workout that is both safe and efficient, with great attention to participants' individual fitness levels. This session is presented with a backdrop class (consisting of women in various stages of their pregnancies) that demonstrates modified and more challenging options to each pose. Pregnant participants may find it more appropriate (and less annoying) to take direction from another pregnant woman rather than an ultra flexible, ultra thin (non-pregnant) instructor. Basic postures within yoga are taught with intensive focus on breathing, flexibility, and the constant connection between mind/body (and mother/child). Some poses are altered to accommodate the roundness of the midsection with constant awareness of spine alignment. Elkind gives special attention to balance as she slowly increases the intensity of postures. After a series of basic poses are performed, Kegels are practiced (which strengthen the pelvic floor), and meditation closes out the workout. This basic format is friendly for beginners, pre- and post-natal women, or anyone who requires modifications. This safety-conscious video offers a simple, straightforward workout with real potential for increased strength and flexibility. Props needed: a blanket or pillow, a mat, and (especially if you are expecting) a chair. --Olivia Voigts
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 Ease that aching back and breathe easier December 26, 2000
66 out of 66 found this review helpful
I should start by saying I'm a beginner and never really did any yoga before now. I started this in my 7th month of pregnancy and I found the tape easy to follow, sometimes even when I am not looking at the TV screen (the head is down and the neck relaxed in several poses). The poses certainly helped me create more room in my midsection so I could breathe easier. They also distributed the weight more evenly along my spine and that helped ease lower back pain. Although this is not an aerobic workout, I felt energized and more clearheaded after doing the tape. The instructor is very friendly. She leads a class of several pregnant women at various stages (from slight belly bulge to just-about-ready-to-pop) and one student shows modifications for those who may not be limber enough to do the poses as shown. There is quiet, soothing background music -- not at all distracting, but just enough to help keep things flowing. I'm really glad I bought this tape. I may hang onto it even after I have the baby!
Good Tape April 10, 2001
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a good, shorter-length, very positive and upbeat yoga video. The instructor is knowledgeable and the class showcases a nice range of women, both in body types and in trimesters. I am almost into my third and have found this tape to be a good weekly source of stretching and relaxation. I have not had any of the problems many women complain of in pregnancy (back pain, leg cramps, etc.) and think that may be because of this tape and others I've been doing.
I love it! January 4, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I alternate every day between this tape & the Buns of Steel aerobic tape. I hadn't done yoga before but thought I'd try it out. I am convinced that it helps me with my breathing, posture & flexibility. I have viewer aches & pains after I do this workout - it's a calming tape, but I still feel like my body got a good workout. I like the format of the workout & the instructor. I bought Yoga Journal's Prenatal yoga tape & rarely watch it - didn't like the voice over, plus, this tape is just a little more fun.
Great, especially in third trimester February 7, 2003
E. J. Kaschak (Allentown, PA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I really like this video. I was taking yoga classes before I got pregnant and then stopped for some reason. At the end of my second trimester, I was experiencing back pain and thought I should give yoga another try and decided on this video. It is not very difficult, but it does make me feel relaxed and does relieve my back aches. Now that I am in my third trimester I find that I really like the length and ease of the video. You are still moving around, even when your body is finding it more diffficult. As for the commentary, I did not find it annoying. I actually enjoy her comments about the baby. Isn't that the reason you're doing a video titled Yoga Mama anyway?Overall, this is a good purchase, especially for late pregnancy. It may be too easy earlier on.
a good stretch, an easy workout and some inspiration April 14, 2003
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'm currently in my 19th week and have been using this video for about 6 weeks. I alternate this video with Rocki's Prenatal Yoga. This is the one I pick when I'm feeling less motivated and want a good stretch, an easy workout and some inspiration. I feel good afterwards, both in body and attitude. I'm VERY inspired by the different body types and love seeing the bare bellies on so many of the moms-to-be. I prefer Sue's personality and style to Rocki's, but I feel more "worked out" from Rocki's video.
I only wish this workout was available on DVD: I suffer from insomnia as part of my pregnancy symptoms and I have found the 2nd half or so to be exactly what I need (at 2am) to tune out my stress and relax my body. Also, I am a work at home mom with a toddler and sometimes 15 minutes is all the time I can make (the full workout is 45 minutes but I find I can break it into 3 segments when I need to). DVDs make it so easy to skip ahead and there's no need to rewind!
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