Sara Ivanhoe - Yoga on the Edge [repost]

Three totally non-intimidating yoga programs filmed on a tranquil Bahamian beach. The workouts have a unique spontaneity and authenticity because they were created "in the moment" – Sara didn't pre-plan the moves. Instead, she let her feelings and surroundings guide the movement selection (so every pose isn't perfect, and she doesn't expect yours to be perfect either). "Sunrise" is the first workout; it's the most challenging with the largest variety of positions. "High Noon" is next; it's focused on breath and balance. "Sunset" is the last program; it's designed to calm your mind and body at day's end. Instrumental music with soft, yoga-style chanting. Level: Intermediate.

Amazon Review:
I recently tried Sara's Yoga Body Makeover dvd, and though I liked it, I felt I wanted a little bit more. When I saw the "Yoga on the Edge" I thought this just might be it, and I was right.
Within the dvd is 121 minutes of yoga, a sunrise series that lasts 57 minutes, a high noon series for 38 minutes and a sunset series for 26 minutes. I have done all three and they are perfect for me for different reasons. I work out before I head to work, and depending on my motivation to leave my comfy bed, I may or may not have time for 57 minutes, like this morning, when I did high noon, which had balancing postures and some favorite poses such as the triangle, tree pose and warrior poses. I like that Sara did not completely stage this, it is in the moment and it is genuine. She sometimes wipes the sweat from her face and doesn't try for perfect-take the pose and "think outside the box", try different arm positions, etc. and let the pose work for you, let your body "feel" the poses.
The evening poses are relaxing and perfect for the end of the day or maybe after a walk or other type of exercise where you would really like to cool down and center yourself. I found it extremely relaxing and beautifully shot.
The morning program is good, lots of poses (heavy on downward dog and those that stretch the shoulders), and I felt great afterwards. I love her style and she is always sure to remind you that everyone falls, the important part is to have a sense of humor about it, and try again and move forward. You are also sure to feel relaxed as she coaches you on the breathing and when you are breathing fully and deeply, well, there isn't anything more relaxing or rejuvinating.
One of my first yoga dvds was Ali McGraw's Yoga Mind and Body with Erich Schiffman, who was also one of Sara's teachers. The beautiful and serene setting is much like that video, in that you have the relaxing aspect of the practice and the beauty of the setting, which in this video is set in the Bahamas. What is not to love?
I have many yoga dvd's from several instructors, including Erich Schiffman, Brian Kest, Shiva Rea & Alan Finger. All are good and all bring something to my practice, but I can see Sara's video as being one of my favorites that I will turn to often.
If you would like your yoga unscripted, spontaneous, & shot at a beautiful location I would give this one a try. I think you will find Sara's style to be down-to-earth, soothing and centering.

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