Power Yoga for Every Body

Why Five Stars?
COMPREHENSIVE. Although there are some minor drawbacks this video is the best one of about ten I have in my library. I have all the big names and they do not give you enough workouts for your money. Other videos attempt to deal with individual issues by selling you additional videos or multiple box sets. Beware of those highly advertised names that cannot get a good comprehensive workout on one DVD/VHS.

Slight Shortcomings?
1. The pace is a bit slow but you do get a good workout with time to focus on your technique.
2. Most people interested in yoga understand that there are a series of sun salutations. These are a bit repetitive between the different workouts.
3. If they release another version of this they should consider having individual segments easier to access throughout the menu.

Competing Yoga tapes should?
PAY ATTENTION TO THIS FORMAT
Take a look at the format, which gives you options to do different workouts. For example "I have about 45 minutes and want to do a challenging workout." Or "I just have twenty minutes and want to loosen up a bit." Having this option is by far one of the best features of this tape.

BUY THIS DVD, take a few classes from different instructors. Register for yoga journal online (free). There are several good workout programs, if you are serious add a couple of tapes to your collection. If you are new, take your time. If you have some experience, try the challenging level for a good home workout.

Best wishes to you and yor practice.

Good luck, Good will, Namaste.

P.S. I do not author or sell any yoga programs.

I find Barbara Benagh's style of instruction perfect: a soothing voice that helps the calming process, and extremely clear advice on breathing, stressing the importance of when to exhale or inhale---I find that the breathing guidance really does assist the proper execution of the movements and poses, and she seems to have timed her cues at exactly when you are taking that breath naturally. The relaxation sessions at the end of each routine are phenomenally restful.

As other reviews have mentioned, pose sequences are repeated in many routines, but this is fine as they are combined with differing poses also, from routine to routine and level to level.

One must be aware, however, that the title of "Power" yoga does not refer to something frenetic in any way; some poses are quietly challenging, but the pace of the workouts is calm, gentle and quieting. I mention this just incase anyone takes the word "power" to mean vigorously-paced or fast-moving. To me the power part lies more in the strength I feel developing as I become more skilled at the poses. The actual pace is a gentle "vinyasa flow" from one posture to the next, emphasizing slow movements, calm, steady breathing, and a quietude of mind also.

I chose this DVD after carefully reading the reviews of other users here, to find out exactly what to expect, and I'm so happy with it that I'd like to say thanks for that, and add my own as confirmation that this is a terrific choice for a wonderfully instructed and demonstrated DVD, which has enough variation and content to grow with you.

The DVD is jammed pack full of programs for every occassion, including the full practice, quick workouts, morning, evening etc. One major feature is that you can follow-along to the programs as your body progresses over time. I am advising all of my students to get this DVD and I think Power Yoga for Every Body compliment any yoga library.