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 Woo Hoo! August 22, 2000
CarrieB (Seated comfortably)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've been doing yoga for a couple of years, and every time I do this tape, it kicks my butt. I also think I get more of a sweat going with this tape, than from a conventional aerobics tape. Also, I think Yoga Zone's routines are very easy to follow. The instructors explain everything in good detail, as you can't always turn your head to look at the TV, when you're upside down.
 You should already know yoga! April 13, 2001
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
You will not like this video unless you have taken some yoga classes already. I felt a little mislead by the review when I watched this the first time. You should know the 2 basic asanas pretty well before embarking on this very strenuous workout. I would classify this in a more advanced yoga category, as the lady talking does not clarify what exactly it is that you are doing in a beginner's fashion. But overall you will sweat and work your body.
 effective...but boring! May 2, 2006
Kelly Nixon (Japan)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
I've owned this workout for about three years. I do it on occasion if I feel like I need to slap my legs in to shape. It does a great job of increasing muscle stamina in the lower body. However, I have to force myself to do this video. The 35 minute warm-up is mundane and uninspired. By the time I finish doing the same repetitions on the same leg for 15 minutes I hardly feel like doing the whole process again for the other leg. I also find the way the instructions are given and the background music to be extremely irritating. In order for me to get through the video I have to put on some different music and turn the TV down until I can just barely hear the instructor's voice to know I'm keeping up with the video. In my opinion this video is more of a test of patience than a real yoga workout experience.
Just what I was looking for January 9, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I LOVE yoga zone videos, particularly the ones with Alan Finger. However, I consider myself an intermediate and have practiced yoga for a few years, and most of Yoga Zone's videos are for beginners. I wanted a challenging workout, and also a more Vinyasa (flow) style workout. This was perfect. This workout isn't led by Alan Finger, but the instructor is great. The instructor goes fast, so it's great if you don't like to hold poses forever while they explain basic poses, maybe not the best tape to start out on. You move quickly from pose to pose, mostly warrior, right angle and chair poses. Half way through this tape, I was literally dripping with sweat. However there's rests (long down dogs or forward bends) in just the right places to recharge you so you can do more. I definitely couldn't do the whole video, especially some of the balance poses (like half moon, revolved triangle and reverse right angle that also require strength), but I'm glad I have something to work towards. Extremely invigorating and relaxing!
This is The One May 17, 2006
E. M. Pierce (Chicago, IL USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Yoga Zone DVDs are great for depth of information, structure of the practices, and duration -- realistic to allow practice every day. I've tried a lot of power yoga DVDs, and this one most resembles the classes I've taken at a $100/month health club. And that's saying something. It's well paced, and while the warm up may be "long" for some, you're really warm for the later portions of the practice. Great explanations, including pose modifications; good variety of poses, including some I hadn't seen in that swank health club class. You'll break a really good sweat, and be prepared to slip into Child's Pose for a break, if need be. And that's fine -- Be Where You Are, in yoga and in life. This DVD should be in everyone's collection. Namaste.
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