The Bandhas

Are we supposed to hold the locks the whole time during the pose, or do ...

Are we supposed to hold the locks the whole time during the pose, or do we just hold it when we inhale or exhale? She kind of rushes through teaching it and doesn't say the rest of the video. Does anyone know?

This was a gentle class in a beautiful setting. (I loved the few moments...

This was a gentle class in a beautiful setting. (I loved the few moments of focus on the moose!) I appreciated the reminders to engage the bandhas and realized I do not do this as frequently as I intend to. It takes a steady mind and some discipline to remember to use the bandhas: A steady mind and discipline are definitely two characteristics I'd like increased in my life! Thank you for this valuable fundamentals class.

Started very slow, but built up & in the end was a perfect match for my ...

Started very slow, but built up & in the end was a perfect match for my out of yoga and super stressed body. Still trying to get a grip on the bandhas - like someone in the discussion raised, I'm also unclear if you're supposed to hold root lock the whole time.

Really strengthen my upperbody to center and complete the leg exercise ...

Really strengthen my upperbody to center and complete the leg exercise with complete ease. Master and genius little routine

Thank you Sarah Great Class

I was feeling tired. This class was perfect for today. Basics in breath...

I was feeling tired. This class was perfect for today. Basics in breath and movements. On min 20 however, the recording is damaged.

Very relaxing!

This class is dull and ironically the breathing feels poorly cued in pla...

This class is dull and ironically the breathing feels poorly cued in places because she spends too much time on ill timed explanations.This would have been better as a short introduction with the concepts being reinforced and repeated through out other classes.No aggressive responses please.

Not as much heat as I would have liked. Good for a 2nd or 3rd class, or ...

Not as much heat as I would have liked. Good for a 2nd or 3rd class, or for a day when you're feeling tired.

Detailed instruction. Would be a great intro to yoga, or a great refres...

Detailed instruction. Would be a great intro to yoga, or a great refresher some time when you want to take it easy.

This was really a terrific class! Thank you! I feel so much better!

Thank you Sarah and Yoga Today!

I loved this creative class! I'm a novice yogi and found some poses a b...

I loved this creative class! I'm a novice yogi and found some poses a bit long but feeling loose, floaty and in a bubble of bliss post practice.

I feel more centered and calm for the day.

I feel more centered and calm for the day.

I sweated and breathed deeply.

I just have a question: do I have to keep the root lock while I inhale a...

I just have a question: do I have to keep the root lock while I inhale and exhale? or release it in the inhale? Thanks

There is a mismatch here. While the pace is not intense, the poses in t...

There is a mismatch here. While the pace is not intense, the poses in this class are reasonably challenging, particularly because most are held for a long time. If you're truly a novice, be sure to modify a lot, or start with a different video, like yogatoday's "yoga for the beginner", which is posted on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/yogatoday#p/search/0/C4DLX0Au9WE.

I am over 4 months pregnant and this class was the perfect pace for me :...

I am over 4 months pregnant and this class was the perfect pace for me :) The modifications also helped a lot since some of those poses are not as comfortable for me right now. The instruction was fantastic and I felt wonderful after I finished my practice. Thank you Sarah :)

It would be helpful (for me at least) to hear more frequent reminders of...

It would be helpful (for me at least) to hear more frequent reminders of when to engage the mulabanda. I would like to hear it as a positive directive rather than an after thought of what happens if you don't engage it. I would like this in all classes at all levels. I have injured myself in the past by not doing that. It has taken years to heal. I don't want to re-injure myself and I feel this is the key for others as well as for myself. I think this is as important as alignment and seek classes that mention it throughout.

love the detail on the bandhas. Thanks, Sarah!

Thank you Sarah for this class to explain something I had no idea about ...

Thank you Sarah for this class to explain something I had no idea about previously-- it will bring in a new level of depth to my poses. lovely.

OK for a beginner to get to know the bandhas but my injured wrists suffe...

OK for a beginner to get to know the bandhas but my injured wrists suffered a bit with so many downward facing dog poses.

A nice short class focusing on basic poses. I thought that maybe some of...

A nice short class focusing on basic poses. I thought that maybe some of the poses were held for a little too long for a novice class - but overall and good short relaxing class for all yogis.

I've been practicing for a few years now - and I felt inspired to try th...

I've been practicing for a few years now - and I felt inspired to try this practice because I hadn't much prior knowledge of the Bandhas. Though the practice is for the novice - I found it refreshing even with a few years of experience. It's nice to explore poses with a beginners mind every now and then.

I was at the site when this show was produced. Incredible to watch all ...

I was at the site when this show was produced. Incredible to watch all this equipment and staff at work. I think some behind the scene shots would be great. This would really enable yoga today users to appreciate all of the extra effort that goes into producing these shows in all of the settings that are chosen. Wonderful job Kim! I am so proud of you and what you have provided to so many in the yoga community.

Like some of the other reviewers, I've been wanting more information abo...

Like some of the other reviewers, I've been wanting more information about Bahndas and this class delivered that. And for a Novice level class it really kept me working and engaged in my body. True Novice yogis be forwarded, the explanation of poses in this class are very clear, however some of the poses are quite challenging, so keep your eyes and ears pricked for the modifications.

A solid basics class with awareness to the bandhas. A moose was spotted ...

A solid basics class with awareness to the bandhas. A moose was spotted during the seated twists!

I have been hoping one class would explain the Bandhas and how to proper...

I have been hoping one class would explain the Bandhas and how to properly initiate them. This was a beautiful class with lots of balancing and great modifications for beginners. Thanks, Sarah!

Really nice practice with great instruction from Sarah. (I finally feel ...

Really nice practice with great instruction from Sarah. (I finally feel like I'm understanding the form of Warrior I.) I was able to maintain calm breathing but did work up a bit of a sweat, although it is rather warm in my apartment! :)