10 Best Yoga DVD for Seniors

I’d like to say that I selected this set in because getting 3 DVD’s for the price seemed like a pretty good deal, and because the titles and reviews seemed to allow for progression as I get more familiar with yoga, but the reality is I bought this set because of one title: Yoga for Inflexible People. Out of dozens of ‘beginner’ level DVD’s that I read about or actually tried from the library, this title alone told me that it is truly for someone who has never done yoga before. It’s the only one of the three DVD’s I’ve actually done (thus 4 stars rather than 5, I just don’t know about the others yet), but it’s a keeper. The setting seems peaceful and calming without appearing to be fake or staged, the pace is nice and slow, and the voiceover is detailed enough that I can follow along. And I LOVE that each series of moves is repeated – so many programs show you the move once and then move on to the next one, so I never really know if I did it right or not. This DVD does a series of moves, then does it again, complete with the same detail in instructions. And the ‘for inflexible people’ is dead on – I feel like I’m being stretched but am not worried that I won’t be able to get out of bed in the morning. Perfect program for those of us who have never done anything remotely yoga related before.

As a big guy with some flexibility issues I love the collection. I have these DVD’s and also have given them as a gift to family. I was and still am a beginner. The moves are slow and gentle. I find the variety and selection for various health issues amazing. Also the ability to select from shorter morning or evening routines fits my busy schedule (love the 25 min morning makeup routine). The disc for inflexible people is great addition for individuals with movement issues. I have tired other yoga for men or for beginners that were anything but for beginners – to hard, to long, to fast. This set is just right.

I have several of Barbara Benagh’s DVDs and I find this set a very useful one; I am less interested in the Yoga for Inflexible people, which is funny because that was the main draw for me when I bought this set. To be fair, I did it once and have not gotten back to it and it’s been a long time, so perhaps if I tried it again now that I am more experienced in yoga I would like it better.

You can really choose longer or shorter practices with the AM/PM and Stress Relief DVDs. The short relaxations are great for unwinding when I’ve had a very long day and just want to take a pause but don’t have the time and energy for a longer practice. The morning routines can also be just a quick 15 minutes to get moving or else an extended routine, 35 to 45 minutes.

I find that Barbara Benagh explains the movements and their benefits clearly, demonstrates the poses well, and gives me plenty of time to move from one pose to the next. I’ve been practicing for about a year and a half (but I kinda took some breaks in there, so it was not straight on through) and she and Rodney Yee are among the best for beginners and the less flexible. She shows you options and your final goal.These were perfect for the cake of anniversary for our edges! We were out of cities with familiar to the equal that have bought a cake and has added some trucks, Oreos, and candy. It was like this easy and my edges have loved that! A better part is that some toys are functional – I plants him in our cube of rice to the equal that have been able to use them to touch too much.