I am an advanced beginner who is trying to put more stretching and relaxation into my fitness routine. I tried this DVD because the title, "Simple Stretches," appealed to me, although I was wary of the mention of yoga because I am NOT a yoga fan. I like athletic stretches. I

Although sold in the Stott line, the workout is only introduced by Moira and actually taught by someone entirely different (a la the later Jane Fondas). The instructor, PJ O'Clair, is a pleasant woman who describes the exercise while two women silently demonstrate them.

I think this would be a great video for someone who wants to get into yoga, and I liked many of the stretches, but I don't know if I will keep it. I have a serious aversion to anything "woo woo" and this happened a few times too many times for me--phrases such as "push through the energy" or somesuch. So if you are really sensitive to that type of thing, you won't like this workout. I also don't like returning to downward dog over and over.

But if you enjoy a good stretch, you like lots of explanation and form pointers and you have at least a passing interest in yoga, you'd like this. Advanced yogis would probably be bored.

The DVD was really well-produced--about as far from a Goodtimes Firm DVD as you can get! EVERY ONE of the 30+ exercises has its own chapter. Also there are extensive clips of more than 20 Stott titles. There is also a bonus workout and an option to have music only (the music is typical New-Agey yoga music).

AnnieQ