Energy Boosting Backbends

I usually really like Neesha's classes, but I have to agree with other r...

I usually really like Neesha's classes, but I have to agree with other reviewers that anyone beyond beginner level will not be missing much by sitting this one out. Too much tedious explanation and not enough movement. I turned it off after twenty minutes and switched to one of my DVDs. That said, I think this will be an okay class for beginners, so I would recommend changing the skill level.

Thank Neesha Just what I needed

Thank you for this gently energizing session from Neesha--whose loving s...

Thank you for this gently energizing session from Neesha--whose loving spirit always fills her classes and makes them joyful, as well as alignment-correct.

This class gave a good energy boosting! Way to go, Neesha! Thank you!

Fundamental yoga poses are held with attention to detail and alignment. ...

Fundamental yoga poses are held with attention to detail and alignment. Great for all levels. The electo-magnetic metaphore was useful for focusing energy. After all, without all the talk and thoughts and ideas, yoga would be just exercise instead of so much more.

I found the superficial discussion on electromagnetics very distracting ...

I found the superficial discussion on electromagnetics very distracting and rather vacuous. It doesn't add much value to the practice, nor was it particularly factually sound, other than being an observation on the existence of polarity in charges. I found it stroking the ego to hear some profound "sciencey" sounding words, but it perhaps could have an effect as a good metaphor. Yet less talk and more breathing/movement is always appreciated in yoga. A separate video on the profundity of the universe as parlayed in scientific discovery would be superb, but just not as part of a yoga flow. I hear voices and chatter all day, and yoga should be a welcome relief to that.

Awesome way to start the day!!

Great class by Neesha! I feel both centered and energized.

I took this class because it was listed at a yogi level. After 22 min I ...

I took this class because it was listed at a yogi level. After 22 min I stopped the video and continued with my own practice. It is good for a beginner but I found it tedious for a regular practioner.

Thank you Neesa, for another beautiful class. I did indeed feel my batte...

Thank you Neesa, for another beautiful class. I did indeed feel my batteries recharging!

thanks just what I need it today.

there was not challenge; just lots of unnecessary talk

Not Yogis level, very basic.

The person on the right does not know how to do yoga. Her downward dog s...

The person on the right does not know how to do yoga. Her downward dog shows this. The class was very slow with very few poses. The teacher is full of it when she talks about electricity and energy through the fingers. Overall a pretty poor class.

Great class, thank you Neesha, for encouraging us to think about our int...

Great class, thank you Neesha, for encouraging us to think about our intentions at the beginning, end and throughout

It really works.I just filled up my batteries, thank you so much

Tnks,

Loved it!!! Thanks Neesha

I don't like backbends but I liked the slow pace. I needed to do pose of...

I don't like backbends but I liked the slow pace. I needed to do pose of a child to rest my back. A good class for beginners.

Great

I came into this class looking for energy and activity. Although certai...

I came into this class looking for energy and activity. Although certainly not the fast flow I was thinking of, this class gave me the energy I needed in a more relaxed form. Thanks Neesha!

I have been practicing with yogatoday for 3yrs and this is one of my fav...

I have been practicing with yogatoday for 3yrs and this is one of my favorite classes. I feel "unold!!!" I can feel all the cobwebs leaving!! Great job to all the yoga instructors! Joleen

After the first thirty minutes of this video with only a cobra stretch a...

After the first thirty minutes of this video with only a cobra stretch as a backbend, I gave up and did some upward dog, backbends, and boat poses on my own. Again, I'm a little disappointed in the misleading title. The "yogis" designation was also a little disappointing .. . .Neesha taught a great class for beginners or those returning to yoga after a long absence, but I was hoping for something a little more advanced.

Enjoyed the thorough elegant approach to back bending.

why is that the video keep pausing for the last 2 weeks? Solution,,,,,,,...

why is that the video keep pausing for the last 2 weeks? Solution,,,,,,,,,,anyone?

I didn't really like all the electricity and magnetism stuff. I felt lik...

I didn't really like all the electricity and magnetism stuff. I felt like I was back in Physics B learning the right hand rule again. What I did like was that the moves were fairly simple and that we didn't need to move fast to get a good workout and stretch.

I couldn't finish the class. It froze every 5 minutes, each time for 1 ...

I couldn't finish the class. It froze every 5 minutes, each time for 1 minute or or more. I gave up after 30 minutes of the class.

This was most likely for beginners, a little boring but informative.

This class is energetic and relaxing at the same time. Wonderful. Thank ...

This class is energetic and relaxing at the same time. Wonderful. Thank you Neesha !

Class gave me energy - thank you.

i enjoyed this class! Great level I... I wanted more!

Class was great! Very energizing and loved the focus on the instruction ...

Class was great! Very energizing and loved the focus on the instruction of poses and keeping me aware of my intention. Just what I needed today.

Not a sweaty workout, but still a good treat for your body. I really fel...

Not a sweaty workout, but still a good treat for your body. I really felt the "tingeling" in my body during this class :)

this was nice and relaxing, but would have been more relaxing without co...

this was nice and relaxing, but would have been more relaxing without constant talking

I think this class is more of a novice level class, especially consideri...

I think this class is more of a novice level class, especially considering Neesha's toned down instruction - which seemed geared towards those that are not as familiar with yoga instruction. However, she goes at a slow pace that is actually appropriate for all levels, since you can build strength and have time to focus on your alignment. Not one of my favorites, I was hoping for more of a backbend focus because of the title, but Neesha can't be faulted, she did an excellent job overall!

Loved it - great for all levels. Great for strength building.

Very challenging and a great way to ease my body and self back int yoga.

Thank you, Neesha for such wisdom in your teaching. The focus of instru...

Thank you, Neesha for such wisdom in your teaching. The focus of instruction and meditation in all areas of yoga, breath and energy is breath taking. I am recovering from a knee injury and am running a half marathon in June. This class was excellent for me. Thank you again, and Namaste ~ Robin

The side planks (especially the second set) WERE challenging and I was s...

The side planks (especially the second set) WERE challenging and I was shakin'! Neesha's alignment cues are so helping me to become stronger. For the first time today, I had no pain in my left shoulder when doing side plank. The backbends culminate with bridge pose - no full upward-facing bow. Very effective nonetheless.

Pacing and level of instruction are totally appropriate for novices. (Tw...

Pacing and level of instruction are totally appropriate for novices. (Two sets of side plank are tough, but you can always modify.) Pretty tough if you're coming into the class with low energy and hoping for a boost--I'm pretty pooped now (but in a good way). :)