This DVD has 5 practices: Yoga for Stress Prevention (35 min.), Yoga for Stress Relief (35 min.), Pranayama Breathing (8 min.), Guided Relaxation (6 min.), and Guided Meditation (8 min.). As a bonus, the Yoga for Stress Prevention and Yoga for Stress Relief practices have alternate sound tracks with less instruction. In each practice, there are two women students who show different modifications. I've tried all of the practices except for the 2 alternate sound tracks.

Yoga for Stress Relief is my favorite. It's a restorative practice that uses props: bolster, blankets, block, and chair. I liked the selection of poses, but didn't think they were held long enough. As soon as I would get into a restorative pose, it was time to come out. The DVD does have a special timer feature where you can pause the DVD for set intervals but I haven't figured it out yet.

Yoga for Stress Prevention is OK, nothing special. The Pranayama Breathing was nice, but short. The Guided Relaxation was not relaxing, it seemed rushed. The Guided Meditation was nice, but also short.

Overall, I thought that Baxter Bell talked too much. I will have to try the alternate sound tracks with less instruction to see if I like them better. I think Gaiam's Meditation for Beginners with Maritza does a much better job with guided relaxation and guided meditation.

Instructor Comments:

Danielle