Customer Reviews

American Power Yoga, Strength

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This is a little over a 50 minute workout, inside a yoga studio with a medium-sized class of non-instructors. The actual workout is very, very similar to Brian Kest's Power Yoga workout series in its difficulty level (Intermediate-ish) and the duration. He even uses some of the same terms and the same cues as Brian Kest, although he has his own touches and like someone else wrote you don't get the triangle series or back openers-- but it's a nice workout and it gives you something different from his own background. It's not great for beginners b/c there isn't that type of basic instruction, and yogis who are looking for more vigorous 1 1/2 hour workouts won't have that here but this is great for a slow day when you don't have time for that but want to get moving (just like how you can use Baron Baptiste or Kest). I enjoyed the workout very much, the DVD doesn't have any extra bells and whistles or any beautiful location, and Kest is better but it's like having another Brian Kest workout in the collection for a good price. I enjoyed the instructor who I find kind of soothing, and I do like the personal story of the instructor and his sister on the insert, who are using yoga to get through a personal tragedy. It's a sincere class, not a rip off like some I've bought, and not one of the many DVD series with a great, skilled instructor and gorgeous scenery whose DVD and video classes unfortunately never, ever go beyond a beginner level.

Having done many kinds of yoga over the years, I personally found that I was either bored with the repetition of poses or that my mind would wander. This is an awesome workout to do! Especially if you are cross training with weights or any other sport. Helps with preventing injury, flexability, and attitude. Do this workout. You will LOVE it!!

I really enjoy this DVD. Kurt's voice is soothing, and even though the yoga poses provide a challenge--for flexibility, strength, and balance--this workout also relaxes me. The music is unusual--more rhythmic than melodic. It sounds almost as if someone is exhaling rhythmically throughout.

My DVD says "Beginner" on it, but this is definitely NOT for the beginner. Having said that, the poses can be modifed so you can start at an easier level and work your way up to more difficult variations. The DVD is about 50 minutes, and the time just flies when I'm doing it!

The only thing I would have liked that is not included is an option to do shorter workouts, for days when I don't have 50 minutes. I know some people would rather hear the Sanskrit names for poses, so be warned that Kurt uses Western names for yoga postures.

If all Yoga videos and DVDs were like this one I would never take a class again! When you do this workout you feel as though you are in the studio taking the class. The instructor is easy to follow; you work up a sweat and feel great afterwards! Unlike many yoga tapes/DVDs this DVD shows many shots of the students. I really like this because you can find modifications for difficult poses quickly and easily just by seeing what some of the students are doing. The style of the video and the music are also really cool and set a great atmosphere for your workout. I have heard rumor that this studio is putting out another video. I hope this is the case because I would love to add it to my rotation!!

I order this DVD 5 months ago. It is a great, focused workout that takes the practitioner through every part of their body, using a calm rhythmic breathing technique to link the body and the mind. The workout is great for experienced practitioners as well as the beginner because modifications are offered in each pose. So as your become more proficient in your practice this DVD still has a very challenging workout unlike other DVDs which do not always offer modifications. I even used the DVD with an injury and used the modifications to be compassionate with my injury but continue to practice. The music that accompained the practice was a great addition. I cannot wait for other DVDs from this yoga studio.

i have tried tons of power yoga tapes, this is my favorite. i feel like the instructor focuses on the whole body, which is often lacking from other workouts. i got a good sweat going, felt relaxed afterwards and definitely worked the whole body. as far as instruction, great! very thorough in explaining each move and i didn't feel lost like other videos. highly recommended.

This is one of my new favorites! It's easy to follow and great for building strength, particularly in the shoulders and back. I love that you do not have to be a pretzel to do this routine and that it lasts for about an hour (so many videos have only 30 minute workouts). This is a must have for your collection!

I didn't expect all this. I had planned on getting a yoga dvd with a little more kick, so i could get a bit of cardio in at the same time. Well, this had me sore the next day, I couldn't believe it. The guy instructing made me try harder than i normally would at home, and i even sweat. This is definitely the best yoga dvd/tape i have ever done. If you're looking for a workout with yoga benefits, i would recommend this one!

I began seeing Kurt Johnsen on the Veria channel once I switched from cable to Dish network(Veria is the best thing about the switch). I love his Yoga to Go class except the constant commercials every five minutes so I looked for a full length yoga class and purchased it here. It is one great yoga workout and is very challenging I would like to see if he has any more.

This video and Seane Corn's 'Vinyasa Flow Yoga' are by and far the best fitness tapes I've ever seen. I break a sweat halfway through APY - Strength, and it never fails to challenge and encourage me to push myself farther than before. Yet, at the same time, if I'm tired or sick or stressed, APY is a fantastic moving meditation. Great for newbies as they provide multiple modifications to the asanas (poses), but advanced enough for more experienced practitioners if you watch your form. I adore it!