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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Video for building strength and flexibility, April 5 2004
By A Customer
I was somewhat worried when I bought this dvd that it would just be Rodney's "Total Body Power Yoga" dvd in different packaging. It turned out to be a great purchase, just what I was looking for. The first routine mixes sun salutations with arm balancing poses, at 20 minutes it is a perfect invigorating warm- up to start the day with. The second routine is a great way to stretch out and relax after a stressful day or a long run.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Two Great Workouts, May 4 2009
This DVD contains 2 great workouts that have remained a constant in my exercise schedule for years now. Both practices are almost 30 minutes in length and very fast moving. As stated in the title these are `Power practices' so there is a flowing sequence to the poses which includes some jumping. I wouldn't recommend this to the beginner, you will need some basic knowledge of the poses as Rodney moves very quickly from one to the next (sometimes even exceeding his own dubbed in voice instruction) and if you have to keep looking up at the TV you will get left behind and frustrated. However these are great workouts and Rodney Yee's instruction is impeccable, there is also excellent background music and beautiful scenery. The only props needed here are a strap and your yoga mat
POWER YOGA FLEXIBILITY has been filmed in Joshua tree national park. This practice includes: Triangle pose, Pigeon and Backbend lunges, Seated and Wide angle forward bends, Cobblers pose, Reclined twist and finally a great relaxation/meditation segment at then end. This is my favourite of the two workouts.
POWER YOGA STRENGTH is a slightly repetitive practice in that it is a long series of Sun Salutations alternating with advanced arm balancing postures, which you will definitely feel this in your shoulders the next day. It has been filmed on a cliff overlooking a beach in Maui, so the scenery's not too shabby. This practice includes Sun Salutations, Exalted Warrior, Side arm balance (bent and straight leg) Staff, Sage and Crane poses, Eastern plank pose, Cobblers and Pendulum pose, Cross legged lunge (in the air) Simple arm balance and a brief relaxation at the end.
Highly recommended for an intense quick workout that's great when you're short on time or have trouble (like myself) getting motivated for a longer workout. Namaste.
Both of these workouts are available individually; POWER YOGA STRENGTH or POWER YOGA FLEXIBILITY at 11.99 but for 4 dollars more this DVD contains both.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for True Beginners, Jun 24 2004
My goal as a 39-yr old, fairly athletic man was to learn yoga basics before I embarassed myself in a class at the Y. I wanted to learn some breathing exercises, which were never mentioned here. I wanted to learn positions too, and at one point Rodney said he would show introductory versions of his more difficult ones (imagine some tripod thing, but angrier), but that never came. He told me to move my "sip" bone. I'm guessing occipital, but how about a little help here? Beginner, hello.For intermediates this is probably a great workout-Rodney knows what he's doing. As a beginner, it wasn't for me.
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