Power Yoga - Flexibility
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Movie Reviews of Power Yoga - Flexibility
Movie Review: Permanent Change for the Better!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was just thinking today about how great this yoga workout is. I've had it since 2002 or maybe earlier, on VHS before I bought the DVD a few years ago . . . and it has permanently changed both my body and my attitude toward its fitness. Sounds cheesy, I know, but I really refer back to this workout as a basis for all my stretching and flexibility workouts - - whether I am following this one exactly, stretching or doing yoga on my own, or following some other workout. Even after having a baby this April and being terribly out of shape and inflexible toward the end of the pregnancy, I am still more limber than I ever was before I bought this. And to top off the cake, this workout is a great natural high with all the forward stretches. By the end of the seated poses I'm typically feeling a wash of relaxation and calm. It's gentle and well-explained and goes at a calm pace. When I first got it I had to modify most of the poses quite a lot but I was amazed at how quickly my flexibility increased (though never on par with Rodney Yee) and it has continued to be a challenging and beneficial workout all these years. It really just has no competition amongst the other yoga workouts I've tried in terms of increasing flexibility and inducing relaxation!Movie Review: Excellent, Quick Workout
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a brisk almost 30 minute workout. (Including the relaxation at the end) and one of my all time favourites that I have used countless times.
As Stated in the title this is a `power' practice so there is a flowing sequence to the poses which includes some jumping. I wouldn't recommend this if you're a beginner. It is better suited to those who have some knowledge of the basic poses as it moves quite quickly from one pose to the next. As usual Rodney Yee has impeccable voice instruction. The music is great and it has been filmed in Joshua Tree National Park so the scenery is beautiful.
The practice includes; Sun salutations, Triangle pose, Pigeon and Backbend lunges, Seated, Wide angle and Foreword bends, Cobblers pose, Reclined twist and finally a great relaxation/meditation segment at the end. No props are needed, except your yoga mat.
This workout is also available combined with `Power Yoga Strength' on a different disk.
It's a couple dollars more but a better deal as you get two great workouts.
Highly recommended for an intense, quick workout with no fuss. Namaste
Movie Review: Not for beginners. Better that you know something about Yoga postures first!,
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this DVD! Rodney Yee DVD's from Gaiam have become some of my favorite practices. You really need to know a bit about yoga (like the warrior series) before you do this practice. There are no detailed instructions, so I think it would be disappointing for a beginner.
I loved the flow of this practice. Yes, the sun salutations are a bit fast, but is okay since this warms you up for the floor stretches to follow. He holds you in downward facing dog to rest, but I think the pace is perfect to warm you up quickly. It is a short workout of only 30 min., but perfect for those days when I don't have a lot of time. You will definitely get the flexibility on the floor postures after the warm up.
I use Rodney's "Power Yoga Total Body" which I love too, but it is 1 hour. This practice is very similar, but 1/2 the time. You really can't go wrong on this one for $7 on Amazon.
It is beautifully filmed in Joshua Tree which brings back memories for me of rock climbing in the 70's...
Please see my other review on Amazon of yoga and meditation dvds.
Movie Review: Great vinyasa flow - but NOT for beginners!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second Rodney Yee video, my first was his Power Yoga Total Body dvd, which is 65 minutes. I was excited about this addition for days when I have less time, as this video is only 30 minutes.
When I first popped in the dvd, I was concerned because the title said "Power Yoga Flexibility: For Beginners". I wasn't aware of the "for beginners" caveat when I purchased this - I have been practicing yoga for 6+ years and do not consider myself a beginner. I am so glad that this title was wrong.
This is a great vinyasa flow practice and much different than Yee's Total Body dvd. This video is much more fast paced and definitely not for beginners due to his quick instruction with pose names (ie. pigeon lunge) without any explanation. I love this practice - it will definitely limber you up for your day! I was also appreciative that Yee remained committed to the mind-body aspect of yoga - by the end of the practice I also felt enlivened mentally, as well as physically.
Movie Review: Great for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
Not being familiar with yoga, I chose this DVD because of Rodney Yee's reputation and the low cost. What I found was an easy to follow workout that makes you feel relaxed, and yet energized, after the first session. There are no bells or whistles, just a great workout. I've purchases two other titles in the series, Power Yoga - Strength and Power Yoga - Stamina, and I switch off each workout. Some of the moves are more difficult than others, but it gives you something to work up to. If I couldn't do a stretch, I would go as far as I could and hold it. It was a great feeling when I was finally able to stand in a pose or do a stretch that initailly I was unable to do. Aside from these video's, the only equipment that you need is a mat which is extremely important to prevent slipping and back pain... I DO know this for a fact.