19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Repackaging of old tapes, October 22, 2001
This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)
These are the same 3 tapes as Kathy Smith's New Yoga Series. They are great tapes, and if you were looking to buy them, this is a terrific set. Of course, they represent 3 very different levels, so you may only want one or two of them, and not the whole set. Most beginners won't want the Challenge tape, and those who wish for the Challenge will most likely find the Intermediate (New Yoga) tape just fine for a light day, thus having no need for the Basics tape.
On the other hand, if you were buying this hoping for 3 new videos, beware. Nowhere on the box does she make ths clear. And that is real reason for only 3 stars- the set would have earned 4 had the packaging made this clear, as these truly are nice workouts.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value, April 29, 2002
This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)
...Kathy's Basics (54 mins) is something I still like to use every now and again - on a tired day, or when my energy level is low, or when I just feel like a kind of reinforcement of basics or even the look how much I've progressed buzz....
I tried New Yoga the other day - great workout, Rod Stryker's input is strongly felt here. Not easy! I started practising yoga a few months ago - after a period a few years ago when I jumped straight into Ali McGraw's video for a few weeks. Now, I practise often, and my "wardrobe" of videos ranges from Yoga for Energy to Stephanie Foster's Intermediate Yoga to Yoga in Nature to Total Yoga to Baron Baptiste ie late beginner, early intermediate. This was not easy..... I would say, round about the range of Total Yoga, a little shorter, 20 mins standing poses, 15 min floor, plus a 5 min relaxation. Also nice because each section has a relaxation and can stand alone. Very useful when you don't have much time.
I haven't yet tried New Yoga Challenge, but have watched it. The instruction is fabulous - I actually ordered the whole bunch because I saw a short film sample on Collage and liked how R. S instructed the shoulder stand. The video runs around one hour, and is basically a power yoga class, which from my baron Baptiste experience I know I should handle OK. Starts off with sun salutations a and b, moves on to standing poses, balances and then floor poses. Only wierd thing was they did a table pose and referred to it as a bridge - and later did a bridge pose and referred to it as a bridge! But who cares, with this video and the encouragement and modifications offered, I finally feel a glimmer of hope - one day I shall achieve the rubicon - the wheel!
Anyhow - for the price of one and a half videos - this set is well worth it - and useful! Kathy and Rod are very down to earth - this is an athletic style of yoga, no spirituality here - is that good or not? You have to decide. Personally, I love my Kripalu Dynamic mediatative yoga, my Baron Baptiste meditation in motion and so on - when I'm in the mood. At other times I love Kathy and Rod's straightforwardness!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Yoga Work-Out, April 9, 2007
This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I have been doing Kathy Smith's Yoga work-outs for the past ten years.
I have bought and tried other Yoga work outs but none as good as Kathy's New Yoga Basics, New Yoga and New Yoga Challenge. You feel like it is a real workout when you are done. It was a challenge to move forward with each new workout but I'm so glad I did. It really clears your mind and body of the stress of everyday life.
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