Relaxation & Breathing for Meditation

This is a wonderful video. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to pursue relaxation/meditation for stress reduction, reduction in blood pressure, etc. Recommend starting with the conscious breathing portion of the DVD. It is done in the lying position, and therefore it is extremely easy to relax and follow the guided breathing, It feels wonderful. I think it is easier to start in the lying position, because so many people are uncomfortable in seated cross legged positions typical for meditation, due to back or hip tightness. After the conscious breathing section, move on to the conscious relaxation sections- you can find which postures are most relaxing/meditative for you. This tape is not philosophical or eastern in it's orientation (not that that is good or bad.) You do not need the props indicated, just find a carpeted surface and enjoy.

Based on where I work, I don't have the opportunity to attend classes in a yoga studio often. So I practice through many of Rodney Yee's DVDs. I decided on this one to assist in my maturation process. It is great for those days when you just need to relax, restore, and need a guiding hand through relaxing, breathing, and meditation. I also wanted to experience different methods for relaxation and breathing and to start to get more serious about meditation. Definitely worth it. Another great Rodney Yee effort that beginners can use and for anyone just looking for some different techniques with which to relax. One doesn't have to do all of it either. You can do each section alone or together and the 10 minute "bonus" guided meditation is great for someone who needs a place to start meditation.

In my humble estimation, this is one of the best of Rodney Yee. Be ye new to Yoga or just initiating your SEARCH, this quality produced dvd will provide you with a great intro to meditation and breath work.Rodney will easily guide you through the process and belive me this is one powerful experience. If there ever was an ANSWER to "today's world situation" the practice of yoga, breath work and meditation will certainly point you in the right direction and hopefully a "path to spiritual, emotional and even physical health".This is one of the best ....

I purchased this item to help aid in relaxation and possibly ease stress. I found that the video was very easy to understand and I really enjoyed it. However, I do think that Rodney went too fast in the different sections of the tape. A section would start off fine, but then I had to pay attention because he was already at the next scene/pose. Over all, the tape did exactly as it said. I still will do the tape and I am sure that with a period of time doing the tape, I won't have to feel like I'm playing catch up. I guess I just need to learn the tape. :)

Yes! This is exactly what I was looking for.After three years of battling Cancer, I have noticed that my breathing has become very shallow, and sometimes I stop breathing for more seconds than is healthy. I felt the need to be taught to breath or be aware of my breath, and I find this DVD fits the bill perfectly.I enjoy the pace, the sound of Rodney Yee's voice, the exercises. I hope soon to master my breathing, and thus, feed my cells with oxygen, which in turn will hopefully keep my Cancer at bay.I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who would like to learn to breath, for relaxation, stress relief and any other kind of healing.

Outstanding guded relaxation and breathing for stress release. With a home BP monitor my blood pressure can be reduced from 20 to 40 points after using this DVD. I start at the Relaxation Pose (prone position) and continue on to all of the breathing exercises for a great 40 minutes of relaxation. I know nothing of Yoga and there are no cross legged positions in this, though Rodney Yee does use them, they are not a part of the routines. The person who said there are no sub menus must be referring to the VHS tape (which I have) because the DVD has an excellent series of menus and sub menus and you can start exactly where you want. Have no difficulty with focus as another reviewer does, besides, once you've run through the DVD once for a visual, you have your eyes closed all the time anyway.

I am a big fan of Rodney Yee yoga videos. However, I am not a fan of this DVD because Yee's narration is a bit too fast to be fully relaxing and his relaxation postures require several props and are not connected into one fluid session but divided into individual postures. Perhaps you can use this DVD as a learning tool and use his techniques in your own meditation practice rather than to follow along the DVD.

I bought this for my neice who is experiencing a lot of stress in her life right now. She loves it and says it has helped her a lot. I have Rodney Yee's a.m. yoga DVD that I practice just about every day and love it! His voice and exercises are very soothing and calming! I highly recommend this for total relaxation!

Very good!

Rodney Yee has another wonderful video. Teaching you how to control your breathing is the best aid to release stress. TY.

Have you ever had trouble relaxing? Have you ever had trouble finding your personal "centre"? This is a very helpful self-help DVD. Even just listening to the DVD without actually viewing it is enough to put me back into a reposed state of mind. I highly recommend buying this DVD.

I really love this Dvd

Have only watched this so far but hope to put it into practice in the new year.