This is absolutely my favorite yoga video. I've dabbled with yoga for years, never really getting into it. This video was the first that really helped me experience what yoga is truly about and experience the benefits. In particular, this video elucidated the mind body connection and finally taught me how the breathing matches with the poses. I found Erich’s voice and instructions (e.g. relax and enjoy what you are doing) to be affirming and helpful in toning the inner drill instructor I have in my head. It is true that there is less explicit instruction in this video than some others. I have found that over time this is one of the huge appeals to this tape. The instruction that is on the tape are the reminders that help each time I do the video, without the excessive chatter that can grate on your nerve the 50th time you’ve done the video. I also purchased Erich Schiffman’s book Moving into Stillness and found it to be the best reference I’ve seen.

Michelle Clark