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Yoga Zone - Introduction to Power Yoga |  | Actor: Lisa Bennett
Studio: KOCH VISION
Category: DVD
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 67,214
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 40 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 741952611394
UPC: 741952611394
EAN: 0741952611394
ASIN: B00005A05Y
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: March 13, 2001
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Product Description
Shows two complete yoga routines for building strength, increasing flexibility, promoting inner peace and toning the body.
Amazon.com
"Power Yoga" has gradually become the aerobics of the new millennium, driven by a no-pain-no-gain ethos that emphasizes sweat and strengthening over yoga's more subtle benefits. But this two-part, 40-minute Yoga Zone program takes a more mild approach, hewing to the philosophy that the power of power yoga depends less on aggressive, strenuous poses than on conscious awareness of oneself and the vital link between breath and movement. Both parts rely on brisk, flowing repetitions of several vinyasas (connected series of poses). The first includes some standing positions (mountain, warrior I and II, etc.), lunges, twists, side stretches, and the camel backbend; those new to yoga will find the sequence alternating between the downward dog and plank positions to be fairly demanding, but there's nothing outrageously hard here. The second part again concentrates on the downward dog, one of the essential poses in yoga, along with twists, stretches (like the "blown palm," a standing side stretch), forward bends, lunges and so on. The virtue of repeating vinyasas-- i.e., moving in and out of several poses, one breath at a time--is that it reinforces proper breathing patterns, and the instructors do a good job of reminding you when to inhale and exhale, which is not so simple as it might sound. More warm-up time would be helpful--beginners and experienced yogis alike should do some stretching before starting--but once you get going, the DVD menu allows for easy selection of either part, or the various series within them. You can also do the practice without the instruction, accompanied only by the music. --Sam Graham
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 Great for Beginners! December 6, 2001
Eileen Workman (Camarillo, Ca United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this DVD coming off a serious back surgery, and found it to be a delightful and challenging way to begin working my way back into shape without suffering any new injuries. My back and abs feel tighter and stronger in just a few short weeks, and I'm now ready to try more challenging routines. This isn't an advanced workout(hence the "Introduction" title)but I'd highly recommend it to those who have physical limitations or are just starting an exercise regimen. Those folks will find it plenty challenging enough!
Excellent intro for wimps like me... November 22, 2003
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've been doing Kripalu yoga for over a year (and did Hatha years ago) and have been curious about this new "power yoga" craze. I trust Yoga Zone for good instruction, so I asked for this DVD as a Christmas present. I was very pleased, both by the way the disk is segmented -- two sessions -- and by the level and pace. If you've been wanting to try power yoga, but are afraid or not very athletic, I'd definitely try this one.
Great June 18, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've never done yoga before and I think this tape is fantastic. Sure, it felt fast at the beginning, but it would be too easy if it wasn't, and I got the hang of it quickly. Now I use it every day. I used to do wieght lifting and would never go back to the dull ache and strain of it. Not when I've found a workout that is actually fun and integrates the whole body, with stretching as PART of the exercise routine, and with a focus on breathing that calms the mind. Really a great introduction. The instructors are wonderful too, very clear and helpful and not annoying. I don't know when I've bought something I've liked so much. I highly recomend it.
a powerful beginning July 31, 2005
Anne Gillingham
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yoga Zone: Introduction to Power Yoga
Al Bingham leads the first part, followed, again, by Jen Moness. This segment has not neglected its underlying pedagogical focus. He offers the inspiring notion that the 'power' of power yoga comes from within. This sequence builds the ideas and the postures already presented, but it is faster and uses more repetitions. The second part, led by Lisa Bennett, wraps up the series, gently returning to the vital link between movement and breath.
Al's lineup of postures includes a review of the old, and some new additions. Among the highlights, in my opinion, lies his approach to the classic shift between downward dog and plank pose. He models this flow, explains it, and leaves it. This dynamic set of moves is present in almost every yoga program I have seen, and never once, except for now, has the technique been adequately explained. He and Jen flow into and out of warrior I and warrior II, and do a knee strengthening chair pose, and forward bends.
He reiterates the focus of the program, this time stating that the ''power'' in power-yoga is being aware of what the body is doing. They do three reps of shifting between downward dog and plank, and return to demonstrating the correct postural alignment in these fundamental positions. Continuing from the earlier programs, he and Jen also return to seated bends and spinal alignment-postures, such as a modified push-up.
Lisa returns to lead the last twenty minutes of the series. She brings Jen with her. Her routine is slow but effective, and conscientiously revisits the goals presented at the beginning, to find a balance between resistance and serenity.
She and Jen fluidly move between double leg extensions, a hamstring stretch, and the dynamic bridge. They return to the bent leg supine twist, of the first program. However, instead of using this lying twist as a relaxing posture, they do several repetitions, turning it into a dynamic one. They also do several sequences to build flexibility in the spine. As in earlier programs, they use the effective stretching and folding of the thunderbolt posture, and add the (dynamic) cat. Lisa reviews downward dog, but emphasizes the extension of the spine without neglecting the positioning of the back of the legs. They also return to the lone palm, plank, warrior, and standing forward bends.
She and Jen conclude the program sitting in a cross-legged position. They take a moment to remember that link between the breath, the mind and the body, that Lisa claims, is secret to health and clarity. It is like, as she states in the end, ''washing your consciousness.''
 Not for absolute beginners November 7, 2000
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
This tape is not for those that have never had any yoga experience because the poses do flow at a continuous pace; but this is what power yoga is all about! I'm very pleased with this tape, and especially like the two separate 20-minute sessions, which are perfect for days when you don't have much time. I think this tape is intended for those that are new to poer yoga but not to yoga in general. If detailed beginning instruction is what you're after, try "Conditioning and Stress Release" or "Flexibility and Tone", also from Yoga Zone (their tapes are the best).
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