This video starts with a warmup in the seated position, including bends and twists, then moves into some standing bends. This is followed by an excellent sequence of standing poses comprising several sideways-facing bends, including warrior and triangle postures, interspersed with forward bends. The final, cool down section includes bridge and locust type asanas and some work on the abdominal muscles, before some more seated twists and relaxation.

The sequence is beautifully illustrated in the Sedona National Park, Arizona; by four ladies at different levels of yoga ability. The dvd allows you to follow a complete routine by any of the practitioners or alternatively, a combined sequence including all of them. Suzanne Deason provides a talk-over commentary, describing the positions and focussing in particular on the best ways to stretch into each and co-ordinate with breathing. There is further guidance available in a pose guide, available at the start of each of the main postures. Using The "Enter" button on your video controller, separate sequences can be accessed for further information.

What has this to do with weight loss? Suzanne Deason explains in the introduction that by helping us to rebalance our lives, yoga is a better tool than dieting. The greatest value of this video is as an aid to beginners. Wherever a difficult pose can be modified, one or more of the participants shows us how to do it. If you are already experienced or know what modifications to use, you can follow Suzanne Deason performing this lovely sequence unmodified, in some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery to be found in any yoga video.

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