P.M. Yoga for Beginners

Patricia Walden
Year Released: 2000

Categories: Yoga


Kristin commented in her review that this was her favorite from all the 20 min. yoga tapes. I only have this one & the Stress Relief one. I agree with Kristin. This tape is so much better than Stress Relief. First, Patricia Walden's voice is so calming while Susan's wasn't. I felt rushed during the Stress Relief tape but I don't feel that way with this tape. The moves progress nicely from one pose to the next. I don't need a block for this tape either which we did need for the other one. This tape was overall more relaxing. On the positive for both tapes, I like the 20 minute lengths. It makes it convenient to use after a tough workout. The scenery is gorgeous. This tape is filmed in Death Valley. The one thing that would distracting for Patricia is the sand flying in the air. I would think she would be worried about sand getting in her eyes. These tapes have inspired me to one day when I'm out in the woods or hiking, to just relax & do some yoga. I think it would be a wonderful & maybe spiritual experience.

Instructor Comments:
Patricia has a nice calming voice & her flexibility always amazes me. In her Yoga Journal for Flexibility, her back seemed to just arch so easily during the upward bow poses. In this tape, it's her shoulder flexibility that had me in awe. Our arms were behind us with the hands together, fingers pointing downwards. Then we move our hands so that our fingers point upwards & we slowly move higher towards the back. I can't go very far but her hands are almost close to her neck. She's truly inspiring to me. As a side note, I did notice she wore makeup on this tape which she didn't wear in the Yoga Journal tape.

Helen Stephens

02/10/1999