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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No OMS Yoga, November 27, 2004
This review is from: The Firm - Fit & Firm Series: Power Yoga (DVD)
Hello, my name is Tracy and I am a FIRM addict. I do FIRM workouts 4-5 days a week. I say this so that you, dear reader, can know that I am clearly biased toward FIRM-style workouts and I am not a dedicated/purist-type yoga person. This is yoga for exercise, not yoga for chakras, philosophy, or religion. That said. I LOVE this workout! It is the perfect workout for days when you are too sore, or too tired to do a full-on FIRM workout or if you want to add some lighter strength training to a cardio day. Kirsten's(the lead instructor in this workout)directions are clear and easy to follow even for those who have no yoga experience whatsoever. You don't have to know what a Downward Dog is because she'll get you there without confusion. The only equipment required for this workout is a sticky mat....no FIRM Fanny Lifters, Sculpting Sticks, or Boxes.
If you are looking for a true power yoga workout, this one isn't for you. If you want an acessible, easy-to-follow, lighter-weight (but still challenging) workout that gives uses gentle yoga strengthening and stretching....this is one you'll want. I finish this workout feeling pleasantly challenged physically, stretched, and peaceful. Highly recommended!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Firm Does Yoga, January 23, 2005
This review is from: The Firm - Fit & Firm Series: Power Yoga (DVD)
I have been practicing yoga for 18 years and in my opinion, this is a great tape for someone who is being newly introduced to yoga and for stretching before and after a workout. There's more emphasis on strength and toning than power(power yoga tapes have you hold the poses for at least a count of 5, like Bryan Kest). All of the poses focus on loosening and stretching the hips and working the upper body; two areas that have a tendency to tighten up when doing the firm workouts. Flexibility is not a high priority on this tape and the poses don't flow together like a traditional vinyasa. I enjoyed it for the stretch, it really opened up the hip joints and I felt refreshed afterwards. Definitely watch the tape a couple of times before doing it; the instructions aren't always verbalized and the positions you're in make it impossible to see the screen. For a cardio/strength training companion try jiggle free buns or Leslie Sansones walk away the pounds 2 mile walk that's in the Walk Away the Pounds 2-Pack: Super Fat Burning + Get Up and Get Started High Calorie Burn
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a Lighter Workout, February 14, 2006
This review is from: The Firm - Fit & Firm Series: Power Yoga (DVD)
I love The Firm workouts. I had been using my The Firm cardio workouts in the morning & wanted something less strenuous to do on weekends or in the evenings. I had never done yoga before. The first time I did this video, I felt goofy & like it probably didn't do much for me. Wow, was I wrong! The next day my muscles were so sore. I now us this video 4 - 5 times a week.
I have since tried a few other yoga videos, but this one is still my favorite. In other videos, they use names for different poses that I am not familiar with. Kirsten tells you exactly what to do in this video & leads you through some great toning & stretching exercises.
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