Yoga Journal: Yoga for Well-Being with Jason Crandell

Jason Crandell's DVD practices are well designed and fit within my schedule. This one was a nice addition. However, I would think the seller could've taken a moment and washed off the unopened cellophane? Looks like a milkshake was spilled and then dried on it. Yuck.

I found the DVD to have fun routines. I appreciate their brevity. I agree with the one reviewer that the restful sleep routine could have benefitted from a corpse pose. I think Jason does a great voice over. The model is easy on the eyes. She looks and moves like a real person, not some rubber pretzel in human form. The pace of the DVD fits my style, slow enough to appreciate the pose, but fast enough that you don't feel like you are waiting like some beginner discs. I appreciate that the DVD keeps to the asanas and physical/mental techniques and does not stray into areas of yoga I don't want to go.I have found that the 20 minute format for the routines along with the excellent flow and presentation of the routines to be just what I need to stay disciplined to do any given routine regularly (six days per week). I have been doing yoga for over a year. I have noticed much improved flexibility in my hips and lumbar region and lost an inch off of my waistline since the 2 months I have used the DVD. (Primarily the Restful Sleep routine). My kids wake me up at any hour of the night, so I can't say it has improved my sleep! ;) So, I am getting satisfying results and find it easy to stay motivated with the DVD. 5 stars for me and my lifestyle.I'll be purchasing more of the Yoga Journal DVDs, especially those by Jason.

I have been doing yoga for over 3 years. I consider myself an adv-beginner to intermediate yogi. Given injuries which arose from my practice initially, I became fussy about good instruction. But, deep down, I also love a well put-together DVD. This one has both.The wardrobing complements the focus of the practice, the venue is a honey-colored wooden floor in a softly-bright studio, the music and voice are perfectly balanced. This video is EXCEPTIONALLY instructed. The first portion is a 20-or so minute segment to cultivate mental clarity and the narrator/choreographer, Jason, chooses to mostly gently remind the yogi to watch the gaze, remember and ease the eyes throughout. NICE! The 2nd portion is to wake up - and consists of nicely do-able sun salutations. (But I'm not a huge fan of sun salutations.). My fave section was the 3rd, devoted to hip and shoulder opening. The pose sequence is divine. I didn't hesitate to buy this DVD after renting it and doing the workouts several times.

I didn't end up keeping this DVD -- I just didn't love the routines. I recommend Crunch Candlelight Yoga or Hala Khouri's stress reduction DVD, if you are looking for a restful, nighttime type yoga practice.

To be fair, I take classes with Jason Crandell so I already quite like his style. He's very non-judgmental but precise, always offers 'beyond 101' tips for the internal and subtle work of the pose, as well as alternate poses for different bodies and abilities. What is rather astonishing is the ways in which these practices really pack a punch and deliver as they're titled. Fer instance the mental clarity one has a lot of forward bends and forehead resting against something, active poses. These are really great for quieting and focusing the mind. The greater energy practice is the most vigorous and it really will wake you up! I like to do a quick 20min practice in the morning as a way to start my day and its had a good effect. ;)

Bought this CD a few years ago when I first started Yoga. I still use it. If I can't get to my yoga practice I pull out one of Jason's CD's and just love life on my mat in the comfort of my own home. Jason's voice is very direct and soothing. He often reminds you to be aware of your posture. He brings you through many hip openers, standing poses and sun salutations. When I first read 20 minutes my thought was what is that going to do for me. I'm happy to say that I feel rejuvenated after following a sequence. So if you are new to yoga or an intermediate yogi who enjoys following a command to your next position I highly recommend this CD. The models are beautiful

I like this video mainly because I am a beginner. I can see how I can outgrow this video as I move forward in my practice. I like the 3 short 20 minute segments. I like the option of mixing and matching or doing all 3 segments.

I spent over a week pouring over yoga dvd's on amazon and college video ( where you can see a clip of every dvd )i also watched clips on youtube. After all the research i knew what i wanted in my first dvd. I love the relaxing, cool uncluttered way the dvd was produced as well as crandells voice over. it is clear, simple, no mono logging, chatty or irritating talk. The voice tone makes all the difference to me in any workout video, esp yoga- where i want to be able to relax. It is clear engaging instructions. The moves/poses are just what I wanted and needed as a beginner.

Since I bought this video, I practice every day! It's short, simple and easy to do any time of the day.

子育てに追われ、気がつくと身体がガチガチになっていることがあり、何か運動をしなければと思っていました。とはいっても、近所に子づれでエクササイズできるところもなく、短時間でできるものはないかと思って購入したのがこちらの商品です。内容は、初心者&初級者にピッタリ。プログラムが3パターン収録されていて、各プログラムは20 分で終わります。自宅で子どもを遊ばせながら、また子供が寝た後にエクササイズすることができます。 内容に非常に満足しています。英語ですが。