Erich Schiffman talks us through a well designed sequence of yoga postures, giving spiritual as well as physical guidance. The dune landscape and unobtrusive sound track serve to focus on the poses; which are beautifully performed by five students, of whom Ali Macgraw is one. Schiffman's words are well chosen and the sequence well edited to illustrate how to get into and out of each position and co-ordinate movement with breath.

This video is not for complete beginners, as some of the poses are rather challenging and verbal explanation is kept to a minimum, in keeping with the video's relaxing ambiance. Conversely, the small amount of explanation makes it possible to practise to this video again and again, without becoming irritated by the instruction. This should not be regarded as a "celebrity video", as Ali Macgraw takes a lowly role with the other participants. As she states in the introduction, she is not an expert on yoga, far less a teacher but she does practise every day (it shows) and can testify to the positive influence yoga has had on her life.

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