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Web posted October 4, 2007

DVD review: 'Eva Barash's Living Room Yoga: Strengthen and Lengthen'

By ERIN WHITE
McClatchy Newspapers

As the title of this DVD suggests, the poses in this routine are designed to work with a fairly small area, and one section even modifies traditional poses to work with your couch. If you've got enough open floor space for a simple yoga mat, you'll probably be fine with this workout.

What we liked: You'll break a sweat quickly. Eva Barash spends little time on relaxation poses and instead packs the workout with poses, like the Warrior series, that target multiple muscle groups at once. Barash's style is down-to-earth, straightforward and easy to follow. She avoids condescending you-can-do-its! while still encouraging viewers and keeping the workout moving briskly.

Caveats: If you're looking for yoga philosophy or high-energy motivation, this isn't the DVD for you. Also, this is not for beginners. Barash expects viewers to have a basic understanding of the poses. She offers reminders about proper body placement, but she doesn't explain in enough detail so a first-timer could follow along. Plus, the series is challenging. Even experienced yoga enthusiasts might feel sore the next day.

Razor Digital Entertainment, $14.99 ($13.99 at Amazon.com)