Customer Reviews

The Firm: Power Yoga

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I consider myself to be in pretty good shape, but I had never tried yoga before. On the reccomendation of a friend I ordered this DVD. I really love it.

Being new to yoga I knew nothing about any poses, how to get into them or out of them. The instructor in this dvd walks you through every single pose as you are doing it. I could close my eyes and get into every position just by following the instructor's voice. Having done a few other yoga dvd's now, I really appreciated how this one all flows together. Each pose flows into the next pose with a shift of weight and/turn of the body. You also get the beginners pose BEFORE the instructor moves into the more difficult position. This is different from every other dvd I have done where the instructor moves into the more difficult pose and then after a few seconds says something like "if this position is too challenging then try this" .. I learned modifications on this dvd that i have been able to apply to other dvds.

I am not sure what "power" yoga is supposed to be. I can tell you that this dvd is a full body work out. If you aren't feeling it then you aren't stretching yourself into the poses. I do agree with other posters though, this really a stretching yoga dvd. The poses are not difficult, they are effective. I really feel wonderful after doing this dvd and I use it at least once a week in combination with other yoga dvd's that I have. This one leaves me feeling limber, warm and refreshed.

That being said, if you are looking for a dvd with advanced poses and a high difficulty level, this is not the dvd for you. If you are a beginner, this is the perfect dvd for you.

This DVD was just OK. I have been attending yoga classes for the last 6 months and wanted something short to do at home and thought this might fit the bill. The biggest flaw is that they don't name the positions. If you are in "cobra" say you are in "cobra" so a beginner can associate the position with the name. A beginner going from this DVD to a class might have a hard time because they wouldn't know the names of the positions. Also they spent an awful lot of time in the "downward dog" position for my taste and the flow from one position to the next was awkward at times. You were constantly watching the TV rather than relaxing into the poses. Music wasn't very relaxing either. I think I am going have to pass on this one.

I absolutely love all of The Firm workout videos, so I ordered The Firm: Power Yoga. However, I'm not that impressed. It's not a bad video, but some of the moves were a bit awkward and I didn't really feel like I got a good workout. The instructor does not use regular yoga terms to describe the moves (like "downward dog"), so you just have to watch her to see what she is doing. Although I am not a Yoga guru, I have a couple of yoga DVDs and have gone to several classes to supplement by mostly cardio & weights workouts. My favorite yoga DVDs so far are the Rodney Yee Power Yoga series, but I am always looking for something even better.

I LIKE THIS DVD A LOT.IT IS 35 MINUTES LONG AND YOU GET A GOOD WORKOUT IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME.THEY USE YOGA MOVES BUT IT DOES SEEM MORE LIKE AN EXCERCISE TAPE.

I bought this video a couple of years ago and thought it was a pretty good video when I was new to yoga. However, now that I have been taking Fitness Yoga classes at my local YMCA I have definately realized there is a lot lacking from this video.

I liked the instructor and the flow of the workout, but I really wish she would have used actual yoga terms so I didn't have to watch the TV for the entire workout. I think the moves that are used in the video are pretty basic yoga moves and would be good for someone who is in a pinch and needs a workout but doesn't have time to go to a real class.

The intensity of this video is really going to vary based on your experience. I remember it being pretty difficult when I was brand new to yoga. Now, I would say even with the more challenging options it is probably a mild to moderate (only in some parts) workout.

I've actually only began practicing yoga on a regular basis for about a month or two- taking two to three classes per week- and I feel like I have graduated from this video and will probably only use it when I am short on time or when I want a lower intensity practice.

I would recommend this video to beginners who want to supplement their studio or gym yoga practice. I think it is important for all beginners to take a real yoga class so that you have the oportunity to ask questions, and get help from the instructor.

Its an ok yoga video, only 30mins long so that is kind of nice if you are in a hurry. I personally didn't find it challenging enough, I'm in pretty good shape but by no means a fanatic or fitness buff. The only time I really like to do this video is after I run for some good stretching. There are also a few parts that are hard to follow and don't flow well and she never uses the names of the poses so you have to stop and look at the screen more than i would like.

I love the Firm series and I love doing yoga. I thought this video would be a perfect fit. Nope. She doesn't use pose names, which in unhelpful and it felt a bit cheesy. Plus, I didn't feel like I got a workout or stretched out. I would try other Firm workouts because they are great! For a good yoga video try, The Biggest Loser: Weight Loss Yoga, with Bob.

I did not like this workout. It was very simple and I think the hardest move in it was a deep lunge. After 40 minutes I did not even break a sweat or have a single sip of my water.

It also moved very fast so you never really felt your muscles stretch or burn from holding the position. Also, it was filled with somewhat cheesy workout expressions like: "c'mon, you can do it!" and "look how hard you've worked!!" Which I find annoying.

Lastly -- it was based around yoga moves, such as downward dogs and lunges, but it did not have any of the yoga mentality. If you are looking for peace and calmness of mind (which yoga often brings) along with a good workout, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. If you are looking for a quick, low impact workout and you aren't flexible or muscular (and maybe have bad joints) then you might like this DVD.

I like to use this workout in combination with a more difficult video (e.g. an hour of cardio then this). Its not long enoug to be a full workout but it definitely stretches each muscle and you can get some good ab toning in as well. I workout hard most days and my joints always feel better after this video. Having said that, its definitely not enough of a workout on its own, the firm should have combined it with a cardio sculpt to make a double set. Otherwise, the instructor does a good of explaining form but I wish she had used yoga terms.

Being new to Yoga and exercizing late inlife - this video is great for beginners; however, the camera focuses on the advanced and intermediate views more than the beginner mode....that's my only complaint.