Element: Intro to Yoga

Two basic yoga practices, but not for those brand-new to yoga
This DVD offers two yoga practices just over a half-hour each by Tamal Dodge, a yoga instructor raised in Hawaii. As with all the DVDs the Element series, the routines are filmed outdoors in a beautiful poolside garden setting overlooking the ocean. Dodge is featured alone in both practices, instructing via voiceover. The only props used are a yoga mat and an optional yoga block.

The Main Menu offers the option to Play Yoga Fundamentals or Play Intermediate Yoga. I have described each practice in further detail below.

YOGA FUNDAMENTALS (34 minutes)
Dodge begins this practice seated on his heels (option of using a block) focusing on the breath; he instructs victorious (ujjayi) breathing here. Moving to standing on the knees, Dodge performs a spinal twist. He then comes to all fours for modified chaturanga, flowing from this position to cobra pose three times. Next, Dodge comes into downward facing dog, practicing this posture with breath retention. At...

Best yoga DVD out there!!!
I have purchased the other two yoga DVDs from Tamal Dodge and I absolutely loved them, and this is no exception. Although I must say that this was a little more challenging. Which I loved it, because I was looking for a yoga DVD that could be a little more challenging. However I would assume that someone who is just starting yoga might be a little difficult for them. You hold certain poses that test you balance and it can can be a little difficult not to fall out of the pose. Tamal is great instructor and the ocean view in the DVD is absolutely stunning. I would recommend to everyone to buy his DVDs, you wont regret it.

Don't let the title fool you!
I used to do yoga frequently, but between life and kids it's been 4 or 5 years. I thought since it was titled as an intro, it would be relatively easy paced and he would explain what we were doing. I was very wrong. I now refer to this instructor as Mr. Gumby man on crack. You jump right into poses and movements without enough explanation to them. maybe if I had watched the video 5 or 6 times before attempting to follow along with it, I would be ok, but to just put it it and work out? Not so much. He is calming (when I'm not swearing at him) and he does seem to know what he's talking about, but this is definitely more for people with more advanced yoga knowledge.

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