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Rating:  - Energizing Yoga Workout
I loved this tape! I thought the instructor was motivating and a real person. Fit without being too intimidating. She explains all the moves really well and reminds you to breathe in sequence, which I found very helpful. I didn't think yoga could be "fat burning" but I was sweating and energized at the end of the workout. Plus I was sore in all the right places the next day. I really like the Crunch series of tapes because most of them are 30 - 45 minutes which is alot easier for me to squeeze in to my day. This tape will become part of my regular schedule. I highly recommend it for beginners and intermediates. It probably wouldn't be suitable for advanced yoga enthusiasts.
Rating: - A Pretty Powerful Workout
I did this for the first time this morning. I'm fairly experienced at Yoga, intermediate. So I knew the asanas. Actually only a few of the very basic asanas were used in this video.The instructor is excellent. She takes her time and explains each asana. But more importantly she stresses how to breath while doing them. This is really very important. For those who have some physical limitations or are beginners, there are modified poses demonstrated. This video is good for beginners or intermediate. More advanced would find it far too slow I imagine. It's not exactly Power Yoga but it's very close to it. I can't swear it burns calories but I would be surprised if it didn't. For a more challenging workout try Brian Kest's Weight Loss video. It's about the same length and will certainly make you sweat more. At least it does me. But having said that, I find this video fun and a nice change of pace. I do feel it gives me a good workout. The beginner should know "Down Dog", "Plank" and a modified "Cobra". You also should know "Triangle" and "Warrior 11". I found her flow in Warrior a bit confusing so I did it as I was used to and came out no worse the wear. That was the only asana that I thought she could have done a bit better. I also would have liked a more advanced Cobra. She also did the Boat pose which is a challenge for me as I have spinal problems or the sort that make this almost impossible for me to do. Toward the end you do some ab work, which is good. The cool down and rest period is too short and not enough emphasis is put on stretching the legs like you'll find on Baron Baptiste and Brian Kest videos. The music is exceptionally good and fits the workout. It's relaxing and yet invigorating. I highly recommend this tape for someone wanting a change of pace or just beginning. For more of a challenge, consider Bryan Kest...
Rating: - Good Exercise
I must say that when I first seen the video without doing the exercises I didn't appreciate it. The poses are basic yoga: downward facing dog, plank pose, cobra and simple back bends for floor series. For standing series: triangle pose, warrior poses and modification of side stretch poses. The beauty of this tape and Power yoga in general is that the flow of movement along with proper breathing helps to create energy and burn fat. I never though I would sweat that much from such simple poses. The instructor is helpful and calming; she reminds you constantly to breathe, which is quite important because usually you tend to focus on perfecting the pose and neglecting your breath. Note that you need to practice with the tape for two to three times before you can do it smoothly and without looking into the video. I would recommend this tape for beginners and even for intermediate yoga students. I have been practicing Hatha Yoga for a year and half and find this tape helpful. I would've however liked it if it was a bit more challenging.
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