Power Yoga - Flexibility
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Movie Reviews of Power Yoga - Flexibility
Movie Review: You'd better like downward dog
Summary: 4 Stars
Maybe the "beginner" refers to people who are just getting into POWER yoga. I've been doing yoga for a while, but I'm not super-fit. I was a bit intimidated by the title, but it's not significantly more strenuous than some of the non-power yoga DVDs I have. By the last couple of times I'm jumping to push-up pose or forward bend, my arms are starting to feel it, but otherwise I didn't feel like I was over my ability level.
If you've never done any yoga before, you'll probably want to watch this a couple times before trying to follow along. The first part, the Sun Salutation variations, is fast-paced, and Rodney's calling out the poses without really explaining what you're supposed to do. You'll figure out downward dog soon enough - I swear it's about every third pose. Unfortunately for me, it is NOT one of my favorites.
I wish the DVD had chapters, so that it was easier to skip over the introduction by the third or fourth time. Although if it did, I'd probably be tempted to skip the Sun Salutations and just do the seated/reclining second part. I really liked that section, but I suppose it works because of the warm-up in the first half.
I'll give it four stars, because I feel like I had a good workout, I generally like Rodney's style, and it has Yoga Journal's beautiful cinematography (this one is filmed in Joshua Tree National Park), but I won't be doing it as often as some of my other DVDs with less downward dog.
Movie Review: Very good to start with
Summary: 4 Stars
This was my first YOGA dvd. As with any new dvd you have to be familiar with some basic yoga poses: mountain pose, downward dog, upward dog, plank, warrior, chair pose, foward bend, pigeon pose, triangle pose. so i didnt have a problem keeping up with this dvd. Rodney does alot of upward dog and downward dog poses in between wich i liked because it helped with warming up and developing upper body strengh.. so its a constant flow of moves. The only setback i have with this is he doesnt teach much breathing techniques, wich is vital to yoga. As a general rule, folding down you exhale, and coming back up you inhale. You will get very good stretching with his program. Also the setting and music are not distracting at all. I bought this dvd a year and a half ago , im more advance in my yoga so i dont use it much now, but occasionally i will pop it in to maitain good flexibilitly. I read a review that said this dvd was not for beginners??!! then maybe that person is not cut out for yoga because this dvd cant get any easier.Movie Review: Good Yoga for Stretch
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this one based on others recommendations. I did not like it at the beginning because I am beginner and I am not familiar with the yoga jargons. This workout is very fast pace. If I looked at the TV, I did not have enough time to follow him. I got frustrated and only did a couple poses then gave it up. I picked it up after a few month I read a post saying I had to preview this dvd and get familiar with the flows then do it. This time I really enjoy it. After I finished all the routine first time, I felt really nice stretch and relax in my body. I felt sore in the next few days. Now I try to do it every day. I can see my flexibility increase.
The title for Beginner might sound misleading. But even you are a beginner, if you preview it you will be able to follow it and get a very nice workout from it.
I would give this dvd a A
Movie Review: Good combination of challenge and stretching/relaxation
Summary: 4 Stars
Good for when I need some stress relief but don't want a completely easy and only relaxing practice. This DVD is challenging and quick, as it is power yoga after all, but yet at the same time it allows you to really work on your flexibility and calm your nervous system.
I enjoyed it very much, and must say that I felt AWESOME afterwards. I had been stressed prior, and I was happy-go-lucky and feeling great by the time this workout was over. It wasn't as challenging as his other two short power yoga workouts (Stamina and Strength) but I very much enjoyed it and will make it a regular in my practice. And I did notice my muscles were weak afterwards even though I didn't think it was super hard, so I think that's good! If you aren't flexible at all, however, you might want to start with an easier workout before trying this one.
Movie Review: An excellent release for tension
Summary: 4 Stars
I can completely and without reservation, recommend this DVD. I suffer from chronic neck & shoulder tension and when I do not do this program two or three times a week, I am in agony. I am not the most flexible person in the world, but after consistent use, I feel "looser". I am also in love with Rodney's gentle voice and careful instruction to "breathe" in all the right places where I usually find myself holding my breath, as well as "soft eyes" which when I first heard it found myself release my eyes which had crept up my forehead! While I understand a lot of customer's concern that he assumes you know a lot of the positions, if you just watch the program once or twice, at least with this particular DVD, you should be fine.