Yoga for the Rest of Us: Easy Yoga for Arthritis

I have purchased many exercise tapes and DVD's over the years, including one or two Yoga presentations. At last I have found one that works and doesn't drive me nuts with a 20-something yelling for half an hour. No, the instructor has a very soothing voice, the other two people working with her are totally silent throughout the tape, and there is NO music! Thank God! The first day, I was quite frustrated trying to do as she directed and did not finish the work-out. The second day, I got most of it down due to better concentration, and the third day (today) I got almost all of it by really listening to "right/left" commands.I bought this DVD because I've had a rotten ski season due to pain in my left hip/lower back area. I move my furniture around a lot, so probably twisted the wrong way at some point. One day last week, I went skiing even though I was hurting, got up there and found I could not take more than one run because I was in such pain, even having taken an Aleve that morning. I stretched when I got home, used and ice pack on the hip, and took Aleve again, all to no avail, and I was miserable in bed. I've been in pain until yesterday when I did most of the Yoga routine on this dvd and was totally amazed and shocked that my pain went away, and I woke up this morning feeling normal. In fact, I felt good enough to ski, but did not because I wasn't organized enough to go.Well, I did this routine again tonight, and really feel good. One other reviewer said they felt great after they did the tape only once, and, really, I thought "this can't be", but I found out it really does work if you apply the instructor's directions and are serious about finishing the whole workout. I now wish I had started Yoga 40 years ago. I am almost 68, but have always been in good shape for the most part. I do not like exercise in general, like what you get at gyms (I belong to 3), and I hardly use my 2 pieces of exercise equipment because it is too boring. But this workout is fabulous. It is easy and difficult at the same time; there is no sweating or pounding, but somehow it works. I thought my ski season was over, but now I plan to go at the first opportunity when we get more new snow. I also plan to look into other dvd's by this wonderful instructor who I found on PBS. I am so thankful I was able to fix my problem with this yoga workout instead of going to a doctor, followed by more boring therapy. Try it; you will be amazed if you have the patience to get through the first day. I am not very flexible, so if I can do this, so can you.

This workout seems to be targeted for an older senior. The movements are very s l o w! Ms. Cappy has hit all the joints but one could easily fall asleep. Hence, could be good workouts if done prior to bedtime. Really liked the one for hands, wrists and arms as many workouts neglect the hands. Luckily, I don't have arthritis in my hands but see how this workout could be beneficial to those who do. The standing and seated poses sections include modifications. Finally, sun salutations that don't include downward dogs done on the floor. She uses a chair to demonstrate alternative. Can sit or lie down for reclining poses. Includes bridges and twists on floor. Overall, a good DVD for those who truly suffer from painful arthritis that can affect your daily living. For right now I am not there yet. I prefer the Essentrics DVDs for strength and stretching.

I've seen Peggy Cappy on several PBS specials, and I support my local PBS station. I got this DVD for the obvious reason that I have arthritis. However...I also have a full-time job, pets and a busy life so I've never been able to take the time to practice the DVD all the way to the end. It's over an hour and a half long and I just don't ever have that kind of time.I have done the warm-up stretches many times and those alone are very helpful. I'd like to try more of the poses but I'm not sure I'll have time until after I retire! What I've ended up doing is creating my own much shorter practice from what I've learned from the DVD so far. It's only 5-10 mins a day but still helpful.I agree with other reviewers here that this DVD would be so much better if it were divided into two sections: an instructional part and an actual practice part which goes from stretches to poses, etc., without all the explanations to have to listen to (or fast forward through) every time. The instructional part could be 1 1/2 hours, but the practice, to be practical, shouldn't be longer than 30 mins or so, enabling average busy folks like me to actually do it 3-4 times a week. A bit of background music, even simple nature sounds, would also be a great addition, as it would help to keep outside noises from distracting from the practice, concentration and breathing.I wish I could devote an hour and a half every day to yoga, but seriously, it just isn't going to happen. So, please, Ms. Cappy, help out those of us who need yoga by creating a practice we'll all have time to do. Namaste.

I fell into the trap of buying a DVD in the wrong format, because it seems impossible to get hold of yoga for those with limited mobility in an English format. I keep hoping I can get my son to do clever things to transfer this into something I can use and watch, but it would be lovely if some professional lot would start producing more US DVDs for an English market.

I enjoyed this though if you need it only for the chair exercises its limited. The exercises standing with the chair however were great and I liked the format of the three versions. Its very gentle and the meditation at the end is lovely.

I was caught out by it being USA copy & so not compatable with my DVD. Can only play it on laptop.

Ok

Excellent, top quality and versatile exercises!