Product Details

• Actors: Taylor Wells
• Directors: Robert Learner
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: prana power yoga productions
• DVD Release Date: April 8, 2004
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00020FV16
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,656 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brisk Flow, May 16, 2005

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Bundita (Arbovale, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prana Power Yoga (DVD)

Since yoga should be paced by the breath, we all seem to know just how fast or slow we want to do our yoga, yet realistically, most of us have at least some dynamic range in this regard. Taylor Well's instruction is a little brisker than I like, but to be fair, she starts with a slower, longer-holding warmup before launching into the flow, so you have some time to center, focus, and commit to the practice. Different instructional videos push on our boundaries in different ways. The first time I tried this one, I became a bit frustrated with the pace, and left it on the shelf for several months before trying it again. The second time, knowing what I was getting into, I let go of my resistance and found a new way to enjoy my practice at a quicker pace. An unexpected benefit resulted: I'd never been able to leap all the way back to my hands from down dog; I always had to re-adjust my feet after landing. Something about the quick pace made me activate my abs at the right moment to "pike" into position. I only mention this experience to encourage fellow yoga practicioners to be open to differences in instruction rather than faulting one instructor because their teaching style isn't what you are expecting. "Prana Power Yoga" is a quick-flowing 1 hour practice. Wells is indoors, in her studio, with her class. There is no music, and Wells narrates throughout, with a good sense of timing, a sparse sprinkling of instruction on body dynamics, and some slightly annoying counting. I still give the video 4 stars because the sequence of the asanas is good, and for me, the practice resulted in a good sweat, and a centered feeling that came from not having enough time in or between the asanas to let the mind wander. A different kind of centeredness than I'm used to, but hey, why not?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Flow, July 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Prana Power Yoga [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video introduces you to Taylor's smooth and seamless flow, and to her positive, "you can do it too" attitude. If you are experienced with yoga practice and, especially if you don't live near the Boston area and can't make it into her studio, it is worth owning Taylor's first video. The sequence that she has developed is beautiful- you will love the feel of the poses rolling into and out of each other; it is an athletic, cathartic dance. The video workout is also suitable for beginners because of Taylor's easy to follow instructions and modifications. Having done many yoga videos at home, one of the things I find difficult is the lack of reminders to breathe- when breath is actually central to yoga. This is precisely what makes The Prana Power Yoga tape a standout from the others: Taylor's consistent queuing for the breath. You will find yourself actually coming up with ways to get your workout in rather than coming up with excuses on how to get out of it!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great flow, July 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Prana Power Yoga (DVD)

This video introduces you to Taylor's smooth and seamless flow, and to her positive, "you can do it too" attitude. If you are experienced with yoga practice and, especially if you don't live near the Boston area and can't make it into her studio, it is worth owning Taylor's first video. The sequence that she has developed is beautiful- you will love the feel of the poses rolling into and out of each other; it is an athletic, cathartic dance. The video workout is also suitable for beginners because of Taylor's easy to follow instructions and modifications. Having done many yoga videos at home, one of the things I find difficult is the lack of reminders to breathe- when breath is actually central to yoga. This is precisely what makes The Prana Power Yoga tape a standout from the others: Taylor's consistent queuing for the breath. You will find yourself actually coming up with ways to get your workout in rather than coming up with excuses on how to get out of it!