Yoga Zone: Yoga Sculpting for Beginners ON DVD

Create the body you always wanted with Yoga Zone's Yoga Sculpting video. The yoga routines in these two complete sessions will tighten your abs, lift your buttocks and strengthen your upper body. These invigorating workouts are targeted to sculpt the areas that need it the most, and will develop core strength to increase muscle definition. Plus, the yoga breathing techniques will leave your whole body feeling recharged and refreshed. This easy-to-follow video is appropriate for beginners and those that have not practiced in a while.

Yoga Sculpting for Beginners introduces newcomers to the benefits of isometric postures and lengthening poses. Everything from breathing to body alignment is taught in this 40-minute session with special attention on contracting major muscles while holding stretches and poses.

This program is divided into two 20-minute sets that focus distinctly on the upper and lower body separately. While one segment centers on poses that engage the pectorals, arms, and abs, another concentrates solely on the lower body by working the gluteus, hamstring, and low back muscles. This video accommodates a range of fitness levels and gives excellent instruction on the form and function of each movement. Both workouts can be done in sequence for a complete body challenge, or separately if you are short on time.

Although the cues come slowly and clearly, beginners may have difficulty with the terminology and general familiarity of poses. To alleviate any confusion, first timers should watch the video through before attempting the poses. Don't let the serenity of the gorgeous beaches in the background fool you (the entire workout is filmed in Jamaica)--this is a tough workout that will make any yoga guru break a sweat. -- Olivia Voigts