Candlelight Yoga with Sara Ivanhoe Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

krislynn
Southern Belle, GA

Candlelight Yoga is a very relaxing yoga workout DVD!!!

a daily exerciser, an at home exerciser, trying to stay fit, into trying new things, into yoga, a yoga lover, very happy with this product

Pros

great for beginners, gentle and relaxing workout, soothing music, easy to follow, focus on breathing

JAN

2009

Candlelight Yoga
with Sara Ivanhoe

I wanted to get a yoga workout DVD, but I had no idea which one to get. Sometimes it is a hit or miss because of the volume of yoga workout DVDs on the market today. I was watching FIT TV channel one day and caught a yoga routine by Sara Ivanhoe. She is very easy to follow and helps you to relax during the poses. I decided to do a search on her yoga workout DVDs and ended up purchasing the Candlelight Yoga.

Sara Ivanhoe is a certified yoga instructor. She describes her fitness philosophy as "Yoga is like a marathon, not a sprint; slow and safe persistence gives you the best results. The main thing is to have fun and keep your sense of humor. Enjoy and you're more likely to stick to it."

Sara Ivanhoe's focus is on breathing, flexibility, looseness and relaxation, not achieving the perfect pose. The DVD begins with a very gentle warm-up stretch and it ends with plain relaxation. The set is beautiful with LOTS of glowing candles on the floor. Sara Ivanhoe guides you through a series of relaxing poses, while helping you to keep the focus on the breath. There is quiet instrumental music with some soothing nature sounds. All you need is your yoga mat and bare feet. I prefer the Hugger Mugger Solace Yoga Mat.

I've been doing yoga for over a year now. The Candlelight Yoga is the perfect yoga workout for me because it is gentle and not overpowering. The workout is very relaxing. Sara Ivanhoe has a soothing voice and she doesn't talk too much. You have enough time to do the poses and relax while listening to the music. The music on the DVD is very relaxing and doesn't distract you from the yoga workout. The DVD also includes an extra workout to energize you that last about 15-minutes long. I do the candlelight yoga workout every other day, which is about 40-minutes long. The other days I try to do the energizing workout.

I would recommend the Candlelight Yoga to anyone new to yoga or searching for a calming yoga routine. I feel that yoga is less about exercising, and more about centering yourself and your breathing, while stretching and relaxing your muscles. I give it 5 Stars!

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Krista Lynn

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Comments about krislynn’s Review

In response to NikkiLeigh's comment from Jan 12, 2009 at 2:43AM:

I just love her philosophy and attitude about Yoga. No, I haven't gotten the "On the Ball Yoga" DVD yet. That sounds like FUN. I'll have to look into that DVD and get me a ball. Thank you for reading and sending me a comment! ;-) ~Krista Lynn

I love Sara Ivanhoe's Yoga workouts. I have this DVD as well. Have you bought her "On The Ball Yoga" DVD? I hear that is a real good workout too. Have a great week!

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~Nikki Leigh

In response to jasyjen's comment from Jan 11, 2009 at 10:01AM:

I was luck to find a yoga workout and instructor that I really liked without having to buy multiple DVD's. Thank you for reading my review and sending me a comment. Have a great night! ;-)

I've tried at home Yoga before. I'm with you, I like the soothing voice of the instructor. ;-)

I have never been interested in yoga, but this sounds good. I just might have to check it out. Very helpful, thank you!

In response to krislynn's comment from Jan 7, 2009 at 11:10PM:

I have workouts from the 80's on up. I have one of Cher that is so funny and Tanya Tucker too. lol. Gotta keep myself entertained when working out. I got out this yoga DVD and plan to do it later.

In response to PattyTherre's comment from Jan 7, 2009 at 8:16PM:

I was wondering if you had this workout DVD. I remember you telling me that you have TONS of workout DVD's awhile back. It really relaxes me especially when my foot is hurting. I sometimes do this workout an hour before I go to bed to help me wined down. Thank you for reading and sending me a comment! Have a great night! ~Krista Lynn

In response to AngelaWLaFon's comment from Jan 7, 2009 at 4:21PM:

Thanks! Sara does have a very good philosophy. I think that is why I like her yoga routine so much. Thank you for reading and commenting. ;-) ~Krista Lynn

In response to GigiandAdonai's comment from Jan 6, 2009 at 12:07PM:

Yay! I'm proud of you! You and I need to remind each other to workout. Thanks for reading and commenting! ;-) ~Krista Lynn

In response to LaurieM's comment from Jan 6, 2009 at 10:02AM:

Your Welcome! This was my first yoga workout DVD and it gets played just about everyday. Thanks for reading and commenting! ;-) ~Krista Lynn

In response to Fardreamer's comment from Jan 6, 2009 at 9:38AM:

Happy New Year to you, too! Thanks for reading my yoga review and commenting. Have a great night! ;-) ~Krista Lynn

In response to Katrena's comment from Jan 6, 2009 at 5:47AM:

Thanks for reading and commenting. ;-) ~Krista Lynn

I have this DVD and when I went to do it, I was five minutes into it and my cat unplugged the DVD player and I went nuts and never did it again. Not because of that just because I have so many DVDs that I forgot to try it again. It seemed really relaxing before I had a tantrum. lol.

I like her philosophy! Great review:)

Here's a toast to the New Year and that you will have much success with your workout routines this year. I walked 4 miles yesterday and did 45 mins. of circuit training with 200 or 25 ab crunches! I love the abs machine! Hey, we're both off to a good start! ~Gigi

"New to yoga" would be me! I will keep this one in mind. Thanks for the review!

Good review! I agree, yoga isn't so much about the physical exertion (or lack thereof) but rather of the balance between the mind and body. Happy New Year!

Sounds like a great DVD--it's nice to have the choice in workouts and I know what you mean about instructors that talk too much or ones that have distracting music.