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 Not for beginners. Better that you know something about Yoga postures first!,, April 9, 2006
By YogaKat (Oregon United States)
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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.
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One of my favorites, October 10, 2005
By MMM (San Diego, CA)
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I have several Rodney Yee DVDs and this is one of my favorites. I am 52 years old and, although I have always exercised and been active, I have never been very flexible. This one is perfect for warming up your body and challenging it just enough so that you safely increase your flexiblility. I have been doing yoga videos for over 4 years starting with Rodney's AM/PM. I have recommended Rodney's " Back Care Yoga" to my contemporaries as a good starting video and am now recommending this one as the next step. I love his calm voice, the serene locations and (with this one expecially) the relaxing meditative endings.
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 An excellent release for tension, October 1, 2006
By Limited Edition_1of1 (Boston, MA)
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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.
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 rushed stretching with no breathing technique, July 3, 2006
By Lorelai (Raleigh, NC)
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I am not impressed with this yoga workout. I hoped that by combining it with my other yoga workouts it would improve my flexiblity, but the poses are rushed through at a pace that does not allow for much deep stretching. The only pose that is held for any amount of time is downward facing dog. If you follow the pace of the video there is no time for any breathing technique at all. The pace leads to shallow breathing and rushed stretching in order to keep up. I feel there is more benefit from spending a half hour stretching on your own than with this video. He says things like 'relax your tailbone' and 'extend your spine' over and over, yet there is no instruction or description of what Rodney is doing or how to do the stretch properly, so you have to constantly look up from your workout, only to see that he has moved on to something else. Yee hops around with no flow to the workout. I am usually a fan of Gaiam yoga videos, but this one has been a dissapointment for me.
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slow down, November 27, 2005
By N. watts
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I bought this dvd because Rodney Yee is so highly recommended by others...even this dvd comes with praise by most viewers. However, this dvd is for "beginners" and doesn't come with any instruction about the poses or any "teaching" section. Rodney begins quickly and the dvd is very fast-paced---as if the viewer is a yoga expert and the routine a basic one. I would appreciate the workout if there was a preview section of the poses...or if Rodney would simply tell us what is coming up next. Not good for beginners.
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Effective, but not for a novice, August 29, 2006
By greverio (Centreville, Virginia United States)
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Rodney Yee's Power Yoga: Flexibility is a quick, but very effective session set in a nice park with a relaxing vibes. Rodney really focuses on target areas working them into solid stretch. As a novice, I found it hard to keep up at times, but with more practice has come better results.
A great 25 minutes of self impovement.
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Great for beginners, March 20, 2006
By Plato (Chicago)
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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.
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 disappointed, May 25, 2006
By ajbcnm (Lee's Summit, MO United States)
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I use the Gaim yoga series on a regular basis. I enjoy yoga and need to improve my flexibility and thought this would be the perfect dvd. The positions move to quickly from one to the next to be beneficial for flexibility and is very quick moving for the true beginner. I would recommend a.m. p.m. yoga for beginners and power yoga for total body.
5 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Just What I Needed!, September 9, 2010
By Sunny Day Girl
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I love this DVD! I workout at least 6 days a week running/lifting weights, and after a lower back injury I felt it was a sign that I needed to do more stretching. This workout is perfect to do in between harder workouts and leaves me feeling renewed. Plus, I love that it's only 30 minutes! Would recommend it to anyone that wants to become more flexible and feel more relaxed!
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Very good to start with, August 31, 2007
By Balkiss M. Turnier (petion ville, port au prince Haiti)
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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.
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You'd better like downward dog, June 3, 2007
By C. Purchis (55 miles east of Fresno, CA)
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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.
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fantastic, December 18, 2007
By ushy
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I really enjoy this workout. Rodney gives great instruction as usual and this quick 25 minute workout is complete but fast. If you like Rodney, add this to your collection!
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Great video, March 7, 2007
By L
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This is one of my favorite video's and it was one of the first I purchased when I began practicing yoga a year ago. I started using Rodney Yee's video's on the cable demand service and I liked them so much i bought some DVDs and haven't stopped doing yoga since. I had no yoga experience at all and this video met my needs in every way. I like the pace.
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 Extreme Beginners Video, Moves transition to quickly, May 16, 2007
By C-town (Netherlands)
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No doubt that Yee is a master at yoga with his grace!
But this DVD is best for someone who has never taken yoga. I have been in yoga classes in the gym for the past 2 years, on and off, non consistent but found his beginners set extremely easy. My first classes at the gym was a lot more advance that this. You'll feel minimal workout with these. I would recommend going for the intermediate if you're starting out and work slowly into the poses rather than purchasing these series. Also, he does not stay in one pose long enough to feel the effect..by the time you master the pose he's move on back to downward dog, etc.
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Great video, March 7, 2007
By PingPong Rules!
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This is one of my favorite video's and it was one of the first I purchased when I began practicing yoga a year ago. I started using Rodney Yee's video's on the cable demand service and I liked them so much i bought some DVDs and haven't stopped doing yoga since. I had no yoga experience at all and this video met my needs in every way. I like the pace.
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Good quick yoga workout, but why not a 60-minute option?, December 2, 2009
By Scott Schiefelbein (Portland, Oregon United States)
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I am still new to the world of yoga, but I have already developed an appreciation for Rodney Yee's exercise DVDs. Simple in production, long on substance, short on both instruction and new-agey faux-wisdom, these DVDs provide excellent replay value.
"Power Yoga: Flexibility" is a surprisingly short (25-minute) workout. Set in the desert, the DVD features, as usual, Yee flying solo on his yoga mat with some telegenic scenery nearby. Yee opens with several quick transitions through sun salutations before moving into some downward-dog poses and finishing with some sitting stretches (forward bends, pigeon, etc.).
I had expected a "flexibility" workout to be both longer and slower - something more akin to Yee's hour-long "Yoga Burn" DVD (my current favorite). But I have to admit, when you're finished with this workout, you will feel more limber than before. Perhaps after a month or two of working this routine into the regular workout series you will really see the difference.
I have only two quibbles with this DVD. First, why is there no option for a longer workout? It's not as if the DVD lacks the storage space. Second, many of these poses are found in other Yee DVDs - indeed, there is very little here that is all that different from Yee's "Power Yoga: Strength" workout. Both involve sun salutations and down-dog poses - the differences are at the margins. I suppose all yoga workouts improve your flexilibility, but I had expected a more unique workout.
That being said, I still recommend this DVD given the main limitation - it's a 25-minute workout. It succeeds in the two primary areas - it provides a good workout and you'll have no problem watching it repeatedly - Yee studiously avoids the spiritual histrionics that plague so many other yoga DVDs.
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way to fast to be called "flexibility", August 19, 2009
By R (FLOWER MOUND, tx United States)
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This dvd is supposed to be about flexibility. How can you get flexible if you hold a pose for 5 seconds? Because that is exactly what it's like. And there is a lot of sun salutations but barely any poses. I know it's only 30 minutes long but if it is to make you flexible they should have skippped the many MANY sun salutations and held postures for at least 5 BREATHS. And speaking of breaths he barely prompts you to "inhale/exhale" but no emphasis on deep breathing or deep stretching. I am very disappointed in this DVD.
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Good but short, April 13, 2009
By bjjlifer (Erie, CO United States)
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I have another DVD from Gaiam that not only has the workout described but extra features such as more advanced workouts. I really liked that and it made me think I was really getting value from the DVD. The content on this DVD is high quality and workout is good enough but it's 25 minutes with no extra features.
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Excellent, Quick Workout, March 23, 2009
By SUNNIE Day reader (British Columbia, Canada)
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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
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I recommend anything of Rodney's..., January 1, 2008
By JK2512 (DC Metro, USA)
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A few years ago I had a sudden "tweak" in my back (no preexisting issues... "just happened") and the next thing I knew I couldn't twist, sit, bend, etc. I'm on the fence between Western and holistic medicine and have a great doctor who helps me navigate through treatment/prevention items as appropriate. She "prescribed" AM/PM Yoga (the first video I bought) to get my back "back in shape" and to move from there. There's a few good yoga videos out there by other instructors... but I've never had one of Rodney's that I didn't completely enjoy (and feel the benefits of) from beginning to end. Good "prevention" and good "treatment."
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So not for beginners!, May 15, 2007
By Roxanne Lingenfelter (California, USA)
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I've never done yoga before and this is defintely NOT for beginners. He jumps right into the routine and does really difficult poses immediately with no explanations. Fortunately I ordered Yoga Zone - Stretching for Flexibility at the same time. If you really are a beginner, like me, that is a better choice, without a doubt.
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Good by itself or with another dvd, May 21, 2006
By Beginner pretzel (Virginia Beach, VA.)
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This is one of Rodney Yee's "shorter" routines. I like to do this one (or one of the other shorter routines - strength or flexibility) when I don't have time or don't want to spend an hour on a routine (usually the former). Also, another good thing to do is to do two of the routines one right after the other. This will give you a rest while changing out the dvd, and it will also give you a chance to change things up by doing the routines in different order.
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Excellent, Quick Workout, March 23, 2009
By SUNNIE Day reader (British Columbia, Canada)
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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
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Powerful yoga, December 6, 2010
By Will H. (Houston, TX)
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Keeping a flexibible mind as well as body are essential to every serious Personal Trainer(PT). This DVD is a staple in the growing arsenal of my clients. It is great and effective on the body. Both my cardio and endurance clients love it. No Plateau here.
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Great vinyasa flow - but NOT for beginners!, October 4, 2010
By SunshineBVI (Caribbean)
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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.
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Permanent Change for the Better!, September 25, 2010
By Truesilver (Upper Peninsula, MI USA)
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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!
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A different kind of yoga, September 17, 2010
By yoga novice
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Im not a yoga guru by any means, but I found this dvd a bit difficult to follow, the terms were all new for me and I would look at the dvd to find the insructor several moves ahead of me without what I felt what clean and timely instructions.
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Just what my tight body needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, June 4, 2010
By michla_1 (Los Angeles, CA)
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I am really happy with this product. I have practiced yoga off and on for about 10 years but not consecutively or continuously. I finally just wanted to do something regularly and I needed it to be economical and this fit the ticket. Having Yoga at home is great and so convenient.
Every time I use this DVD I enjoy it a great deal and I come away with just what I needed...whether to relax or destress, lengthen a tight and tense body or get some form of stregthening and stretching in...it works fabulously! I come away centered, relaxed, limber and so, so euphoric!!!!
I have increased my flexibility so much in just 4 months and I typically only use it once or twice a week on average (but that is the magic of this special routine targetting and hitting all over your body in just 25 minutes all together!). I am also doing cardio and weights here and there and so I really need to have something which is all about lengthening, stretching and relaxing and this fits the ticket all the way!!!!
I notice a few people expressing reluctance if you are a beginner and I have to say that I think it is good for newbies too; but only if you watch the dvd a few times prior to actually following along with Rodney. I would also say that it with it being called Power Yoga; you should be prepared for a slight bit of intensity which will require moving quickly and a bit of upper body strength from time to time. However it is not overwhelmingly intense or challenging as the goal is not to break a serious sweat. What you will get is just enough movement with stretching and Yoga poses to restore bodily flexibility, along with appropriate mental and emotional balance. You honestly get so much out of so little truly!!!!
I did quite a bit of research and I ended up purchasing this and 1 other product. I have yet even try the other as of yet as I am enjoying this one so much!
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Too fast for Beginners. Too fast for Flexibility, May 2, 2010
By SunnyGarden (CA United States)
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I Like Rodney Yee's AM Yoga so much that I thought I'd try this one also. As a beginner, I felt that building flexibility is important, so I got this video. I tried it for a week but decided to go back to other yoga for beginners video since there is little instructions and the pace is simply too fast. In a few months, maybe I'll try it again, but I am concerned that the he doesn't hold the poses long enough for us to work on the stretch, which is key in building up flexibility. I am going back to Barbara Banagh for now, because her pace is perfect for the beginner and her videos offer a good selection of routines in various lengths and levels of rigor, so they are more versatile.
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Good Routine, Just Too Fast, March 31, 2010
By KCSmile
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After enjoying some of Rodney's other DVDs, I decided to give this one a try. I was looking for a yoga workout that would really stretch me out, especially since I run a lot. The routine is good, but it would have benefited from a longer workout time. Lots of poses but none of them were held for more than 2 seconds. Very rushed. I almost want to memorize the routine and go at a slower pace. Then I would feel like I'm really benefiting from the poses.
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Good yoga, but too fast paced, December 30, 2009
By S. PAYTON (Bowling Green, KY)
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I bought Power Yoga for Flexibility because, well I want to become more flexible! However Rodney does not hold his poses long enough for me to feel the good stretch in my muscles that I need and desired. This is a good yoga video for a quick thirty minute session but not good for flexibility.
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too fast paced, not for beginners, September 10, 2008
By A. Moore (san francisco, ca United States)
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I wanted to increase my flexibility since I have not practiced for some time. I found this fast pace not helpful since, you hardly get enought time to go deeply into any stretch before starting the next one. I was just trying to keep up the whole time, my form was aweful, and I did not feel like I got a very good stretch.
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This is not for beginners, but perfect for continuing students, January 9, 2008
By me_16 (Baltimore, Maryland United States)
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If you are a beginner, skip this DVD and purchase it after you have acquired general knowledge of yoga poses. With that in mind, I found this DVD relaxing and helpful. I'm a returning ballet dancer who has lost a lot of her flexibility. I've taken yoga off and on in the past and find that this workout builds upon the basics (utilizing modified sun salutations) to help increase your flexibility. This yoga workout moves quickly and is only 25 mins, excellent for busy people (who has time to do an hour and a half yoga workout before work?). I would recommend most of Rodney Yee's workouts (including am and pm yoga).
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Pretty good for a home practice, December 5, 2007
By crystal (Houston, TX)
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At first, I was disappointed that the session is only 25 minutes. But after following the practice a few times, I realize that 25 minutes is perfect for a quick home practice. Once you go through it a few times, you can practice listening to the audio alone - you no longer have to watch what he is doing. This session is not really for beginners but it is not very hard either. I supplement the video with my own backbends which I do not think there are enough of in this session. My only complaint is that I have fast foward through a Gaiam promotional video and Rodney's introduction. It is a nice yoga video to have in your collection.
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Great for the morning wake up..., November 3, 2007
By J. Lawrence (Texas)
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I think this DVD is great. I thought I would have gotten tired of using the same FLEXIBILITY DVD when I bought this so I bought another one from a different series. I have only used that one long enough to see what it was about. I have used this DVD just about everyday. It's great for "loosening" up in the morning when you don't have time for a complete exercise program. Again...GREAT FOR EVERYDAY.
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Will Improve Flexibility Over Time, October 27, 2007
By S. Kumar (Louisville, KY)
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I use this session as a staple once a week to improve and maintain my flexibility. Don't push yourself to stretch beyond what your body will allow. Over time you will get better. Rodney's DVDs have lessons that are not very short but not too long either so you can fit them in your schedule.
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Great exercise for a busy day, April 5, 2007
By Coffee Lover (Portland, OR)
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This is the one and only Yoga DVD I have tried and use on a regular basis. I preffer to do yoga on a studio, focused and away from home, but found that in those days that I can't make it to a class (very often with work and family schedule) this is the perfect 'fix'. It is also a great way to get back into yoga shape, when I have been away from it for extended periods of time.
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just 20 minutes a day to a more flexible you again, August 14, 2006
By kriya gardener
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i have been using this tape for several years. as a busy mom, this routine has been the 20 minutes i devoted to my body and the 20 minutes of meditative concentration i gave myself at the same time. i often come back to this dvd to gauge my flexibility and when i have dedicated some time to it over a couple of weeks, it has helped develop back and abdominal support. it's a great way to return to yoga practice if you've been away for awhile.
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invigorating and relaxing, June 10, 2007
By sogazelle (New York)
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I bought this a while back and kept it in my closet and only recently did I try it again. I was delighted! I try to do the" mandatory 30mn cardio"(fast walking) every day after I read this great book " YOU ON A DIET" by doctor Mehmet Oz and after that, I do "yoga for flexibity". It's an absolute great combination! I feel energised , focused and supple. I highly recommend this dvd for flexibility, relaxation and overall strenght.
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Way to fast!, August 24, 2009
By E. Gilbert (New York)
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the pace is way too fast in my opinion, especially when the goal is to develop a flexibility...
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I'm not new to Yoga...this moves too quickly, August 20, 2011
By V from Sunnyside
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The poses are good but not one of them is held long enough. Yoga really shouldn't be done in 20minutes anyway. Scenery is beautiful and instructions are clear but it just moves too quickly.
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Good basic workout, July 17, 2011
By sismullsy
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Good basic yoga workout. Helps to know the basics of yoga eg upward/downward dog, the rest is easy to pick up.
Would recommend if after a workout to improve basic flexibility.
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yoga, July 12, 2011
By queen
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This tape is great for flexibility. Our gym cancelled yoga for the summer and the instructor recommended Rodney Yee DVDs. This was good because it wasn't the first beginner tape, but got you used to his style and terminolgy. Now I can do his more advanced.
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Not that great, but pretty good for a short workout, July 1, 2011
By suncat23 (San Jose, CA USA)
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This workout is great if you don't have a lot of time. Otherwise it feels rushed, and I don't get as much out of it as other DVDs I have. Therefore it usually isn't the one I go to. You can get lots of better routines for less money from Eoin Finn.
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imo, June 21, 2011
By dmart
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It is a very good dvd, more for intermediate yogi's to adv yogi's beginners might not quite be flexible enough for it just yet. I am doing his am yoga series first and building myself up to being able to do this dvd. really nice length too, not too long easy to fit into the day.
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Challenging, May 27, 2011
By Contractor
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Great program! It is challenging enough but not too hard or a beginner. I feel high when i am done :)
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not at all what I expected, May 15, 2011
By mmk717 (glenside, pa USA)
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I have his dvd "AM yoga" and absolutely adore it. But this one is totally different. I have been doing yoga for many years. My biggest complaint is that the dvd is totally rushed. He moves from pose to pose so quickly there is no time to think about your pose and adjust it to get the maximum benefit and allow for thoughtfulness in the pose. If you are looking for a quick, rushed yoga practice this is it. If you want something more thoughtful (and a better workout) get AM yoga.
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Great Yoga Routine, May 13, 2011
By Big Dog (Auburn, WA United States)
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Rodney Yee does a great job of explaining the movements. Excellent routine for any skill level. The set is stunning in the Joshua Tree National Park. Multiple camera angles, very well produced. Excellent poses for flexibility and relaxation.
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Too fast, April 29, 2011
By Ian Mynatt
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I know 25 minutes isn't long for a yoga routine, but Rodney speeds through this series. There is no time to spend focused on any of the poses, as by the time you get into one, he's already moved on to the next one. It's a good series of poses, it just goes through them about 30% too fast.
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excellent!, August 16, 2010
By annabelle
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This is such a great DVD. Everything you need to feel great is wrapped up in 25 minutes. This is not an intense yoga DVD giving a full workout - it really is perfect though for wringing your body out and feeling flexible. Could not ask for more in a 25 minute quick fix DVD!
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Outstanding, quick yoga workout!, February 25, 2010
By Bitsy (CT)
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I am extremely happy with the "Power Yoga-Flexibility" DVD! I predominantly use this DVD when I don't have time for a full yoga routine, but want a deep, fast-paced, but short practice. The only reason I deducted a star is because I don't think this DVD is necessarily for beginners. Given the fast-paced routine and flow between poses, I think it is best for those yogis who have a true understanding of the fundamental poses and have are in good physical shape. Enjoy this great DVD, it's worth the purchase; I wish I had purchased the whole series!
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Power Yoga is the best!, June 24, 2009
By Kristy (Arizona)
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I am new to yoga, so I haven't tried very many programs. However, I love this DVD. The pace is nice and relaxing. I get a great stretch. The poses are called and easy to memorize and follow. I like that Power yoga is just strengthing and stretching with no chanting or spiritual components. This is a great DVD for those who are new to yoga.
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A good stress-reduction, physical experience, June 19, 2009
By Copywriting for the Discri.. (Midwest U.S.A.)
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You really can't go wrong with Rodney Yee. But he does lack the attention to the viewer and practitioner you'll get from Bryan Kest, for example. He doesn't talk to you or about your feelings and the poses are too quick in some places to do much good. A pose should be held about 12 seconds at least. You're in up dog about one to two seconds and must revert to down dog.
Nonetheless, you get a good general physical workout and feel tenseness fade. So this short yoga session serves it's purpose.
Recommended.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson
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good intro to yoga dvd, June 12, 2009
By Mike S (San Francisco, CA USA)
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good intro flexibility poses, now I'd like to find something a little more advanced to fit the 30-minute dvd niche-- maybe another one of his DVDs. At first it feels like he's moving through the poses too quickly, but I've gotten used to that, or maybe just learned to be more in synch with the DVD
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Yes, it can be for beginners, June 4, 2009
By 6footrabbit (San Diego, CA USA)
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I would disagree with the other reviews that say that this is not for beginners. I use this DVD 3x a week in the mornings and I have never been to a yoga class in my life. I decided to get this DVD because I lift weights and play ultimate frisbee (lots of hard running and change of direction) frequently. I've noticed that as I get older (mid-30s) my body is starting to become very unflexible, and this is leading to more and more injuries.
Here are some tips that I think would make this DVD easier for beginners:
- Watch the whole thing before you try it. Rodney does move through each pose fairly quickly so it's helpful to have an image of what he's doing in your head. After a few times you won't need to look at the screen anymore.
- Feel free to improvise slightly. I don't worry about doing everything right as Rodney says I should. If there is a stretch that I feel I need to spend longer on, I do, even if it means skipping the next pose.
- Don't worry if you feel awkward and can't move through the poses as gracefully as Rodney does.
- Don't feel the need to interpret Rodney literally. When he says to "jump forward" don't do it unless it's comfortable. I personally just walk forward because I lack the back flexibility to jump w/o hurting myself.
Overall I think this is a good DVD. It's only 30 min in length so that makes it easy to work into a morning routine. I find the stretches are mostly for the hamstrings and back. The hips and calves are stretched a little and the quadriceps not at all. Therefore, I still spend some time doing other stretching. I know that I could just stretch on my own but let's face it, if I was motivated enough to do that I wouldn't have ever bothered with this DVD.
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Highly recommended, May 22, 2009
By Anthony Vera
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Rodney Yee obviously knows his body. You cant go wrong with flexibility Yoga. Now, I love yoga so Im biased. Hey, Yoga is the only form of "exercise"( i prefer opening of the body and mind) that makes me feel great. Release your hips, pelvis, thighs, ankles, calves, toes...you WILL sleep better after this DVD. If you're feeling tired, tight, and stiff...give this dvd a shot. The dvd may be a little challenging for beginners but the reward is fantastic! Go for it!
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Rodney Yee Does Everything Well!, May 1, 2009
By Anne Ducks (Southern California)
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His Back Care Yoga has helped to strengthen and give me greater flexibility and only takes a few minutes a day. Power Yoga - Flexibility gently wakes up the entire body and I see the difference in my flexibility and the CD only takes 30 minutes to do. Excellent.
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Not for beginners....period., April 14, 2009
By Yogiwannabe
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This workout is for people who know the poses already,do not need any instructions and can move from each one with flexibility and speed. I am not one of these people right now in my Yoga practice. For example,as I was attempting to get into one of the poses he had already moved through it and was already on another pose.I am still in the process of learning to breath along with the poses as is emphasised in any Yoga practice. Apparently not in his Power Yoga series.It felt as if I was doing an aerobics workout. Not even Rodney's calming voice saved this DVD for me.
I will be putting this one on my shelf until I am at a higher level of Yoga.
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Pretty good, April 10, 2009
By Listen often, say less, do even more (Pensacola, FL)
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I am a beginner and only been doing yoga for about 3 months. But I do run a lot and this work out helps me keep my muscles from tightening up. If you are new to yoga, I suggest you get this DVD. But if you've been doing yoga for a while, this will not do anything for you.
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I love it!, March 31, 2009
By Hazelnut (Los Angeles, CA US)
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I love this power yoga DVD. It comes in handy when I don't have much time in a day but still desire to practice some yoga. A quick 30 min yoga practice keeps me happy.
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You must know sun salutations!, February 14, 2009
By Callie (VT)
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I personally LOVE this video.
Excellent for flexibility and body movement. Feels great! Best when combined with another short workout, but really gets the body feeling nice!
I do find Rodney Yee's "beginner" workouts to assume that you already know some basics. Luckily I did, but word to the wise...
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Too fast, not for beginners., February 14, 2009
By sci fi geek (Ste. Genevieve, Mo)
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Having not done yoga for many years, I need a little more instruction than this allows. This is too fast with too little actual teaching for beginners.
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Good but fast!, January 28, 2009
By Ney Alvarez (Myrtle Beach, SC)
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I really like this DVD, actually I'm now getting 2 more DVD's from him. The thing is this is like too fast If you want to take more time in each position. But it is still really good cuz If u r like me, I did yoga before in a studio for several months. Now I don't want to spend so much so this is like my guide. So I just want to take more time doing the positions. But press pause it's not so nice when u r doing something like this.
But hey! It's still pretty good.
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very good, November 30, 2008
By aims852004 (St. Louis, MO)
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Great yoga workout. Chose this for an easy stretch but it does get a little more intense than I wanted. Convenient because it is only 26 min long.
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Good combination of challenge and stretching/relaxation, August 7, 2008
By Elizabeth Armenta (Dallas, TX)
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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.
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Rodney Yee Flexibility DVD, July 20, 2008
By E. L. K. (Durango, Colorado)
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This is a nicely done 25 minute all around yoga practice dvd done in the vinyasa style and is suitable for students who have had some yoga instruction or are beginning/intermediate.
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Great for beginners, May 12, 2008
By Advanced Yogi (Phoenix, AZ United States)
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This is a very well made DVD. The setting is beautiful and the demeanor of the instructor is very pleasing. However, with the Title "Power Yoga" I purchased it with the expectation it was a more advanced yoga workout. Actually it is for beginners. Although the poses are basic, the transitions from pose to pose are quick and I found it to be frustrating to follow since I prefer advanced poses being held for a longer period of time.
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Great Workout!, April 24, 2008
By R. Olson
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I have many yoga dvds, but this one is my favorite. Its the only practice that I have no problem doing over and over again. It's nice and short, but still challenging. I have been working on my flexibility for years, but with this work out i really feel more flexible.
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Fantastic - Quick Practice, April 3, 2008
By Workout Fan (Georgia)
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I own several Rodney Yee DVDs and this is one of my favorites. You need basic knowledge of Yoga in order to follow this one. It moves quite quickly, but provides a great flexibility workout. Great DVD to use when you have a short amount of time.
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Great quick workout, February 18, 2008
By K. Benson (Medford, MA)
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This DVD is perfect for when you only have a half hour to work out. It will get your blood pumping and you'll gain strength & flexibility. Good for in between days when you can't make it to the gym.
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Rodney's yoga is relaxing and invigorating, February 13, 2008
By KP (Bucks County, PA)
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This is the perfect program for a beginner or long-time practitioner looking to increase flexibility. Rodney introduced me to yoga in an easy-to-follow but challenging workout that I still enjoy. His voice is calming and easy to listen to and instructions are clear and easy to understand. Highly recommended.
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Good Yoga for Stretch, January 23, 2006
By WantFit (Chicago, IL)
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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
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doesn't flow, April 10, 2011
By FionaLH
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This workout doesn't flow and is a very boring workout. The half hour feels like 2 hours. Bryan Kest gives a better more intense workout with great flow leaving you feel refreshed as well as having worked muscles and the 50 minutes goes in no time. Or try "quickfix power yoga" for a 30 minute workout.
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Power Yoga for Flexibility, October 17, 2009
By Willing to be better (Kailua Kona, HI USA)
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This is not too difficult for a person in the 70 year bracket if you start slowly and work up to it. It will certainly improve the flexibility that many older people lack, thinking that they can expect to be less agile as they age. It is good for regaining balance as well. This is a beginner's lesson, well worth trying.
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Enjoyed the pace, September 27, 2009
By Beth M.
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If you are a beginner to yoga you may find it difficult to keep up. I find his videos to be a great workout at home and would recommend this series to those that have some experience with yoga.
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good starter dvd, April 7, 2010
By momof2 (Carlsbad, CA)
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The moves are good for a beginner. It is a bit repetitive and the moves should be held longer for a better stretch. Overall, if you are just starting this would be a good one to get.
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DOESN'T WORK IN DVD PLAYER and too fast, March 11, 2009
By Chips (Cali)
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This DVD only works in a laptop - not our DVD player which is hooked up to our my TV. It's short and too fast.
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never buy from dvdlegacy, March 31, 2009
By Juan C. Lucena (Colorado)
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dvdlegacy posts low prices on used items to lure customers to buy. then it never sends you the dvds. why is amazon.com allowing this vendor in their website?
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Not received item yet..., March 23, 2009
By T. Tran (Austin, TX)
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It's been over 4 weeks, and I have not received the DVD yet. I didn't think it was going to take this long. I hope I get it soon; otherwise, I may not buy from this seller again.
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Good warm up, September 23, 2011
By Alyssa J. Flahive (Flagstaff, AZ)
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I would say this is the perfect STRETCH work out for someone with a very busy life, like mine (the workout is only 25 minutes long). It is definately a beginner workout but the flow is nice and you do get a nice warm up to the day.
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TOO FAST:-(, August 29, 2011
By Ingrid Williams (Jamaica)
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I had better hopes for this workout. I deliberately ensured that I bought Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners, although I'm not a novice to Yoga, but wanted to ensure better form while doing the poses. It was very helpful and I felt ready to tackle Power Yoga - Flexibility.
I don't particularly like voice-overs, but I don't make a big deal out of it..My main problem is that aside from the flow being too fast, his instructions and what he's actually doing are not in sync, which made it sometimes difficult to follow. This resulted in an unfulfilling short workout. I'm a bit disappointed, but plan on persevering, especially since I also went ahead and bought his Total Body Workout as well.
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A good short workout .., March 29, 2009
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A good short workout .., March
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I liked this workout .. good stretch, but a little repetitive. I need more variety in a workout.
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TOO FAST!, February 26, 2012
By Mallory (Santa Rosa, CA United States)
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I find myself rushing from pose to pose trying to watch what he is DOING and trying to keep up at the same time. It would be SO MUCH better if he would EXPLAIN the pose and when he is moving into a new pose because its impossible to WATCH and do the poses at this pace! I am pretty new to yoga so its probably harder for me than people who have been doing it for a long time. but still! I dont even have the time to FEEL a stretch because he moves SO FAST! I am pretty flexible and in good shape, im 24 years old 5'4" and 105 lb-110 lb so thats not an obstacle for me; every pose i can DO no problem. I just can't keep up with his ridiculous speed! I actually bought this DVD a few years ago and just couldn't keep up with it. I thought that now that i am a massage therapist and do more yoga and tai chi I should pull this out and see if i can do it now. I just feel more anxiety trying to watch and keep up than stretched and relaxed. I wish I never bought this, I haven't been able to make it more than 10 min in because I just get frustrated and cant keep up!
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Beginner Beware!, February 16, 2012
By sls
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The yoga postures in this DVD are incredibly rushed. Unless one is already very familiar with the poses by name and technique, it's very difficult to follow. There's no focus on breathing at all, just running through the postures. I was very disappointed and am returning to Amazon.
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rodney yee power yoga flexibility, January 18, 2012
By Tlka
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If you are buying this DVD to sweat then this is not the product for you. However, if you need to gain more flexibility, so you are able to run or lift weights then this DVD is a must. I started running in sixth grade and I am now 36 yrs old and my back has taking a beating as well as my legs. I tried physical therapy and I did not get results but this DVD makes me body feel loser and I am able to get through the days at work and at the gym. In fact, I just bought an extra copy of this DVD because I noticed that my copy was a bit scratched.
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Great, but warm up first!, November 22, 2011
By Mountainpixi
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I have been doing yoga for years. I love Rodney Yee and have many of his other videos. This video is really good but I recommend stretching and warming up first. It feels like it starts in the middle of a yoga session. If you aren't warm before you start this you may risk an injury. Once you are warm, this is very fun.
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You must know sun salutations!, February 14, 2009
By Callie (VT)
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I personally LOVE this video.
Excellent for flexibility and body movement. Feels great! Best when combined with another short workout, but really gets the body feeling nice!
I do find Rodney Yee's "beginner" workouts to assume that you already know some basics. Luckily I did, but word to the wise...
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Good combination of challenge and stretching/relaxation, August 7, 2008
By corporate writer (Dallas, TX)
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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.
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