Customer Reviews

Autonomy: Cardio Yoga [VHS]

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is a good basic yoga workout about 30 minutes in length. I bought it because of "cardio" in the title but was diappointed with this aspect of it. If you are interested in adding yoga to the rest of your workout program this is a good tape. I've never taken a yoga class and I could do all of the positions in this tape. I do have pretty good flexibility, however. If you really want a strenuous yoga workout, I recommend Brian Kest's Power Yoga-3 Sweat.

While I would agree with the person who said that this is not really a cardio workout, I will say it is excellent for flexibility and balance. I found it an excellent way to alleviate back problems. The total workout from start to finish is 39 minutes (believe me I counted). I always feel as if I have had a deep body message after it is over. This is what keeps me coming back for more.

If you know what poses to do, then the video might be helpful- however, if you are even somewhat unfamiliar with the names of the poses, you are in trouble-- the poses themselves make it hard to see the TV for an explanation of the pose, and they give little instruction.

I wouldn't recommend this tape to others. The pace is too fast and the routine repeats itself to much making it boring at times. I did the tape once and doubt I will use it again!

While I have to agree that this is not a cardio workout -for a person who is ALREADY in shape- I must point out that for someone who is not, it does in fact give you a cardio workout. As mentioned, it is a little repeatitive, but it is also fairly fast paced (hence the cardio).

I took a star off for the repeatitive nature. And while I enjoyed the way they stressed individual comfort levels on all the positions, I have to take a star off for not explaining the positions very well. You are left to follow, and as it is fast paced, this can be a little frustrating.

Over all though, I have to say that for a person who can pick up moves without being told exactly how to do them this is a very good video.

I have to say that the name "CARDIO-YOGA" may be somewhat misleading as it would make one think this is some sort of new fangled practice.. (Aparrently,what makes this yoga "cardio" is the fast pace at which the sun salutations are done and the push-up required before the downward dog)..I beleive all yoga is CARDIO as the sun salutations and warrior poses heat up the body,and the stretches afterward are the cooldown..However,this IS a decent tape,and NOT a rip-off..You will feel it afterwards..

This by far is the best yoga video I have tried. It has me excited! It is written and choreographed by Bryan Kest. I look forward to trying his videos now. 40 min is prefect for me in the morning.

This a great "power yoga" tape. In 45 minutes you work and stretch from head to toe. Wears the brand of Bryan Kests' series (he created the program) this is perfect for days when time is short.

I had this on VHS and it was ruined by my VCR. I was looking for this on DVD because I enjoyed the sequence and poses. It has sun salutations followed by some strength poses, hip openers and other stretches. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be on DVD and I am not buying a new VCR just so I can buy this tape again. Hopefully, I can find a DVD with a similar set of sequences.