Product Details

• Actors: Rodney Yee
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam
• VHS Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000I1OI
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,350 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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Power Stamina Yoga for Beginners will make you sweat--and that's the idea! Muscles stretch better when they're warm--and when you follow this demanding sequence of yoga positions, you will be. Power yoga is the rage among athletes such as runners, cyclists, and climbers, who find that it protects them from injury, promotes flexibility, and increases muscle strength and endurance. Based on the classical astanga system, it combines breath control with movement to bring body and mind into harmony. In only 20 minutes, this tape takes you through several sun salutations, standing strength poses, and even 4 minutes' worth of conscious relaxation, leaving you feeling strong, energized, and centered. Plus, the background scenery is terrific--not just Rodney Yee himself, but also the pounding Maui surf behind him. A word of caution: though this tape says it's "for beginners," it's most helpful for those who know some basic yoga positions already. The sequence moves quickly, and there's not a lot of time for learning a pose that's new to you or even for paying attention to form. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

206 of 206 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great condensed power yoga workout, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

I have been practicing yoga on and off for five years and am just coming back after several months off. I had practiced power yoga for two years but needed a shorter workout to fit into my schedule and to help reorient my body after a long lapse from yoga practice. This tape scores on both counts: it's short enough to squeeze into my morning schedule, and it covers the basics of a power yoga workout without being as challenging as my hour-long tapes. I highly recommend this tape for anyone with a little yoga experience who is looking for an introduction to power yoga or a condensed power yoga workout to supplement their existing practice. If you're completely new to yoga, I would recommend you start with a more basic tape before attempting this tape. I particularly recommend Living Arts' Yoga Practice for Beginners with Patricia Walden. It is designed to teach beginners not just the how to do the basic poses, but the underlying principles of each pose and the fundamentals of good yoga technique.

81 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This video is an excellent introduction for yoga wanna-be's., May 7, 1999

By A Customer

Enthusiastic about exercise, I sought a diploma in Fitness and Nutrition, and have on occasion been an aerobic instructor. After bearing two children, my lifestyle changed and I slumped into a sea of nonactivity. Recently, I decided that it was time to "get back my majorette body", but I was tired of all the bouncing, stepping and kicking. That's when I discovered Power Yoga for Beginners by Rodney Yee. I immediately became interested and purchased the video. I've used it for two weeks, looked forward to each session, and I feel great! The length of the tape isn't so long that I tire, but it is full of movements which challenge my body. The scenery itself is motivating, and Yee's voice is so relaxed that I actually seem at one with him during the effort. My intention is to master this introduction and then purchase the other videos in the series. Rachel Hudnall

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been Using This Video For 2 Years & Counting!, March 19, 2001

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I bought this tape because I'd heard about all the movie stars being oh-so-fit just doing Yoga. I have to say, I was pretty skeptical that what I considered "stretches" could actually be effective. After all, I've done high-impact aerobics most of my adult life to stay in shape.

I strictly watched this tape the first time so I'd know what to expect. Then I rewound it and I've been using it on a daily basis ever since!

As I mentioned before, I used to do high-impact aerobics. It was the only way I knew how to stay in shape but it was very hard on my bad knees.

Rodney Yee's Yoga tape really challenges your strength and stretches your muscles without jarring your joints like aerobics does. I do Yoga in combination with a light walking program on my treadmill. After I walk, I use the tape and get some good solid stretches in.

I am so much stronger and before I started the walking program, I used this tape alone. I noticed a difference almost immediately. Even now, my muscles still ache a bit because this tape is so good.

Rodney Yee's Power Yoga for Beginners is challenging for those who are already strong and in shape but also easy on those who are trying to get in shape. My mom has arthritis and she can make it through this workout!