Product Details

• Actors: Stephanie Berard, Jonathan Urla, Alison Meiersonne
• Directors: Invisible Man
• Format: Color, Digital Sound, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Yogilats Inc.
• DVD Release Date: February 10, 2004
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001WANUY
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,104 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!, May 5, 2004

By	M. A. Rivera "mrivera652" (West Orange, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had the pleasure of viewing all three of Jonathan Urla's Yogilates DVDs. Levels 1 to 3 definitely correspond to the appropriate skill levels of the general public, in my opinion. Of course, for the few very advanced practitioners of Hatha Yoga, the Vinyasa elements within the "advanced" Yogilates DVD might better approximate the beginnings of an intermediate program. However, I think that for the majority of us, Level 3 Yogilates is as advanced as we'll probably endeavor to strive for. In any event, for those die-hard practitioners, the instructions are generously peppered with tips for increasing the difficulty of various poses.

That said, I find the complementary Yoga/Pilates exercises to be quite rigorous yet synergistic. In fact, I have yet to experience a "day after" without feeling some kind of ache ... and this is a good thing! I know I'm working my body in ways it has not been accustomed to (and I engage in advanced pilates matwork several times a week!). More importantly, I always walk away with a sense of gain and accomplishment. To drive the point home, there are a couple of instances where even one of the demonstrators fumbles a bit -- and she appears to be quite fit, strong and flexible!

As for aesthetics, the setting is soothing and the Indian music blends quite nicely. Jonathan's tone is relaxing and confident, with some light humor thrown in. My favorite line (which may actually be intended sincerely) is when he makes reference to a particular pose, saying that it should elicit a feeling of happiness -- I'll say, tongue-in-cheek, that I was distinctly not happy.

For Pilates enthusiasts who want to include wonderful stretches within their techniques, and for Hatha yogins who want to supplement their practice with terrific strength building exercises, this is the fusion you're looking for! The Yogilates DVDs are a great choice!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good blend, June 22, 2004

By	leticia (Spain) - See all my reviews

This is a great DVD that integrate Vinyasa yoga and pilates very smoothly, you'll alternate from one to another without any break, a flow, just like a regular yoga o pilates practise but mixed.The pace is not too fast and Jonathan Urla is a good teatcher that doesn't talk all the time.
The music change with the exercices and is not distracting at all, the setting is nice and relaxing.

This DVD is not for beginner, you'll need a certain base in both discipline but it's relaxing and you'll built long and lean muscles.
Enjoy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have after level 1 and 2, July 5, 2009

By	R. Khader "vrami.net" (Jordan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This dvd is must have after finishing level 1 and 2. it is almost 80 mins. fast movement if you are not having already good experience in yoga or pilates to go for it.