Most of the time when I review Fitness DVDs, I’m reluctant to recommend

them to people who have had injuries or have never exercised before.  In almost every fitness DVD I’ve watched, there’s always a section that I’m a bit worried may be unsafe for some beginners.  This is not the case for Easy Yoga for Arthritis.
The instructor, Peggy Cappy, is clear and concise, with a calm voice.  Her experience and love for Yoga comes out naturally.  There is very little film effects.  It appears that it was filmed in real time, which makes it appealing to someone new to fitness.

Warm up for hands wrists and arms

Standing poses

Seated poses

Deep relaxation techniques

Meditation

The exercises are slow and relaxing leading to the deep relaxation technique seection. If you’re in a hurry, there’s a good chance you will be relaxed by the time you get to the deep relaxation section, you could probably skip it.

I found her guided meditation much less tranquil than in other DVDs or classes I’ve experienced, maybe because she is reading from a paper.  If you listen and close your eyes, you may find it relaxing.  It’s all what you put into it.

This isn’t the DVD that’s going to bulk up your muscles but if you are new to fitness or have chronic pain, this gentle program, done regularly, will build strength.