Strike A Pose. - Review - video recording review

American Fitness, July, 2001

Anchor Bay Entertainment and Crunch have released two new yoga videos: Crunch: Yoga Mama and Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies.

Yoga Mama ($14.98) is a 45-minute prenatal yoga program starring Sue Elkind, the owner of City Yoga in Los Angeles, California. The series of poses in this video offers the strength and relaxation of Hatha yoga, while providing a bonding and nurturing time for the mother-to-be. The special selection of postures are designed to prepare the body for the changes that occur before, during and after labor. This mind/body focus can help reduce the anxiety of labor. Yoga Mama bears the endorsements of Shape's Fit Pregnancy magazine. Stephen C. Rabin, M.D., a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and infertility says, "I believe this program will benefit all obstetrical patients both in pregnancy and through their labors." A special edition, 2-pack video set includes Baby Songs, a free video featuring upbeat, original songs, brightly colored animation and live-action scenes from the everyday lives of children.

Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies ($9.99) is modeled after the familiar "For Dummies" books--from its bright yellow and black packaging to its pop-up graphics that alert viewers to "Myth Busters," "Jargon Alerts" and "Tips." Sue Ivanhoe, creator and president of Yoganation.com and Los Angeles based yoga instructor to the stars, leads the viewer through a dozen daily poses that give a head-to-toe workout meant to improve balance, tone and firm the body. Both videos can be purchased on www.collagevideo.com or by calling (800) 546-1949.