Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have tried all three of these DVDs separately; providing the three of these DVDs together in a set offers an amazing value. I particularly like the two Barbara Benagh DVDs, but there is a wealth of material included here, all of which might be applicable, depending on your level. I have provided brief impressions of each individual DVD below, but for more information, follow the link to the individual product for my full review. Yoga for Stress Relief This DVD is my favorite of the three, and one I still use quite often. The practices are broken down into four different areas of concern: 1) Beginning and Ending Your Day, 2) Neck, Shoulder, and Back Issues, 3) Easing Your Mind, and 4) Stomach and Digestion Issues. All of the routines are quite relaxing and largely restorative. They range in length from 15 to 60 minutes and should be doable to most levels of practitioners. Some props are necessary, including at least one blanket on hand (preferably 2-3), a strap, and a bolster/firm pillow. AM/PM Yoga for Beginners This is another wonderful DVD from instructor Barbara Benagh. Here the focus is on routines intended for either the a.m. or the p.m., but I've been known to mix-n-match the practices at any time of the day. Again, the length of the practices varies (from 15-45 minutes), and the same props as described above would be helpful here. A few of the routines, such as "Gentle Wake Up" and "Good Nights Sleep," are performed entirely on the floor; one of my favorites is "Get Up and Go," which is a short practice (15 minutes) that offers a wonderful series of upper back openers. Essential Yoga For Inflexible People Out of the three DVDs, this is my least favorite. However, the main reason for that is that this is the DVD that is the most beginning level (it moves at a VERY slow pace), and I'm not a beginner myself. If you are a beginner, this DVD might be a good place to start, as it has practices divided into three sections: 1) Short Routines--Learn the Basics, 2) Short Routines--Continued, and 3) Extended Routines--As You Progress. The practices vary in length from under 10 minutes for some of the shorter routines to a full 90 minute session. In the end, if you are a beginner to intermediate yoga student, I think it would be hard to go wrong with this set, which offers hours and hours of options. Highly recommended!