Element: Beginner Level Yoga with Alanna Zabel *DVD review*

Element: Beginner Level Yoga with Alanna Zabel

I have done both of these Beginner Level Yoga practice sessions (32 minutes each) this week. They are both different and excellent for a beginner!

I really liked Alanna’s soothing voice and detailed directions on what to do before each yoga pose. The background was so serene and peaceful-I loved looking at it during both yoga practice sessions.

Typically I only have the patience and desire to do Yoga for 15-20 minutes so I wasn’t sure if I would want to do the full 32 minutes of each practice. Both practices went by fast for me because of the constant, flowing movements and how relaxed I felt listening to Alanna’s instructions.

The first yoga practice is called the “Foundations Program”. This is easier than the second one because it goes a little slower and has very simple standing and sitting movements.

The second practice is called the “Slow Flow Program”. This one was nice and flowing from one exercise to another. There were different poses than in the first practice. I liked this one the best because I have some experience with doing yoga and found this one more challenging.

I think either of these would be perfect to do first thing in the morning or right before bed.

My husband and I did the 10 minute meditation. Please note that this is a guided mediation which means she talks during the entire thing which I liked. I didn’t like that it’s a sitting meditation. I was able to sit for half of it before I had to lay down because my back was bothering me so much. I was trying really hard to sit up straight that I had a hard time focusing on what she was saying through my discomfort. Next time I will do this 10 minute segment laying down like my husband did.

I received a complimentary copy of this DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

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Product Description
Filmed in a serene garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these two beginner level yoga programs are designed to help you receive all of the benefits that yoga has to offer and feel like you are getting one-on-one instruction in the comfort of your home.

The 30 minute Foundations Program is based on common Hatha postures that are the basis of most yoga practices. It will help you improve your flexibility, build strength and release stress as you increase your confidence with yoga.

The 30 minute Slow Flow Program links postures together in a way that is easy to follow. It will help increase your muscle tone, boost your energy level, improve your balance and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

The 10 minute Bonus Guided Meditation requires nothing more than the focus of your mind yet the results can be powerful. Meditation has been known to help people to relax, feel more centered, be more present in every moment and live life to the fullest.

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About the Actor
Alanna Zabel is the founder of AZIAM Yoga and the creator of Yoga Barre. She has been teaching yoga, fitness and Pilates for over 23 years. Voted Best Yoga Instructor in LA by Los Angeles Family Magazine in 2011 and named one of Hollywood’s Hottest Trainers by Shape Magazine in 2014, she has also been featured in Self, Yoga Journal, People and on The Today Show. As one of the most sought after instructors in the country, Alanna’s clients have included everyone from Hollywood executives and busy working moms, to NBA Rookie of the Year Emeka Okafor and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine.