Karen Voight - YogaSculpt
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Movie Reviews of Karen Voight - YogaSculpt
Movie Review: GREAT DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this DVD a lot.Karen Voight gives clear instructions and I found the excersises and stretching to be very effective.Movie Review: Very Relaxing, Excellent Stretching & Balance Benefits
Summary: 4 Stars
I am used to "Steve Ross," and his Yoga routines. If one is familiar with Ross, one knows that while he knows his yoga, his method is fabulously offbeat! I find it difficult to do "other" yoga routines, especially after being such a dedicated follower of Ross. This yoga workout, by Karen Voight, was given to me as a gift. As I requested of my daughter, if she was going to get me a new yoga workout to add to my routines, it had to be at least intermediate level, and it had to be at least 45 minutes long. Well, with the "YogaSculpt," she came through, as does Karen Voight. While the poses are familiar to those who practice yoga, ie.: "downward dog," "warrior I & II," "child's pose," "chair pose," and more, Karen's approach is a relaxing, yet full-body workout/stretch that combines a calm setting with a single instructor (Karen), minimalistic set, and subdued, light classical music. Karen's calm voice guides the exercisor through a set of standing and sitting poses that as mentioned, are quite intense, yet very relaxing, invigorating, and even challenging for the beginner to intermediate yoga afficionado. I could feel the intense stretching (these were not "ouch" level...rather, the stretches felt great and depending on one's level, one can deepen these stretches to one's level), and my body actually became a bit shaky during some of the poses (from the intensity). One has the choice of "mixing and matching" routines, such as the standing "flow" routine and the "pilates-style" floor routine, but I do both. The standing routine really improves flexibility and balance, while the sitting portion really works on strength and balance--especially stabilizing one's abdominal and back muscles. The brief ending stretch was a relief and it was easy to recover and I felt quite relaxed when the workout was completed.
So, if you are a beginner to intermediate level, this is an excellent yoga workout that provides room to improve as well as providing wonderful stretching, breathing and more importantly--relaxation! Give Karen Voight a try...She is actually good, and I really enjoy the workout. Daughter, I thank you!
Movie Review: Ease into Yoga
Summary: 4 Stars
My preferred method of exercize is sculpting and toning with weights. However, I'm trying to get more into Yoga and Pilates so that I can also lengthen and stretch my muscels. I am finding it hard to get into this method of exercize, but Karen Voights Yogasculpt is a good starting point. Most importantly, it is pretty easy to follow - her cuing is very clear and descriptive - so even at points where you can't look at the TV screen, you know what you are doing. (some other "beginner's Yoga" DVDs are not so clear) The only thing I don't like is when Karen uses expressions like "the other leg" or "the front arm". I always prefer the instructors to say Right or Left, so there is absolutely no confusion. I find this DVD somewhat boring and holding some of the poses is a bit tedious, but I guess this is what Yoga is all about. The abs section does give your stomache a good burn, so you know it's working. And I have to say, when I'm done my whole body feels great. I'd recommend this for anyone who is trying to get into Yoga.Movie Review: A nice change from most traditional yoga dvd's
Summary: 4 Stars
I own a couple dozen yoga DVD's, and this one is a little different. At first I thought it wouldn't challenge me much (I am used to power yoga along the lines of Baron Baptiste, Mark Blanchard, and Seane Corne), but after a few minutes, I realized that the slowness actually meant holding poses for longer, and there is plenty of challenge in so doing. The music is very different- quiet, classical music- but a nice change from the traditional chanting or no music at all. I would recommend this to a beginner, since she explains the movement into and out of poses well, and because she doesn't use a lot of the technical names for poses, but more experienced yoga lovers will get a nice, deep stretch, and a muscular endurance challenge as well.Movie Review: Save your money and buy the combo
Summary: 4 Stars
Save yourself some money and buy "Yoga & Sculpting DVD" instead. It includes all the material from this DVD plus all the material from the "Core Essentials" DVD for only $4 more.
The "YogaSculpt" DVD has a moderately challenging yoga rountine, but will KILL your abs. I have yet to be able to complete all of the reps.