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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792192336
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0792192338
Label: MTV
Manufacturer: MTV
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MTV
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 26, 2003
Running Time: 52 minutes
Sales Rank: 35109
Studio: MTV
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Description:
MTV POWER YOGA works for everyone --whether green newcomer or seasoned fitness pro. Incorporating beginner-to-advanced versions in one routine, the workout is all-inclusive. Shot outdoors at the beautiful Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, the serene surroundings perfectly complement the great routine. Kristin takes the class and viewers through a fast-paced workout, beginning with breathing instructions and stretches. It builds briskly and skillfully into more strenuous positions, working each individual section of the body, subtly enhancing flexibility and strength.
Amazon.com:
MTV and yoga? The two concepts don’t go together as naturally as, say, Siegfried and Roy. Still, this 40-minute program (plus a brief Pilates-based routine for the abs) has more to offer than the chance to gaze at buff young bodies in leotards. Instructor Kristin McGee (who also appears on MTV Yoga, the channel's 2002 yoga program) continually emphasizes the crucial element of the breath, and the routine includes sun salutations, backbends, balances, twists, and other aspects of a well-rounded practice. But not enough time is allotted for warm-up, and the pace is very brisk; any practice that uses the downward dog pose primarily for resting is not for the faint of heart. That’s fine for the short-attention-span generation spawned by MTV, but not great when it comes to a discipline that cultivates endurance, will, patience, and introspection by way of the depth and deliberateness of the movements. It’s yoga all right, but this is definitely not recommended for the inexperienced. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - This is a workout video not for finding inner peace
My idea of yoga is Yoga Mind and Body by Ali Mcgraw, I have been using it for years and lately added Yoga Shakti by Shiva Rea. Aside from these 2 I do pilates. Imagine my surprise the 1st time I did MTV Power Yoga, I could not keep up. My heart was surging like a race horse and all those downward facing dogs made my arms tremble, add to that my shoulders ached. For the 1st few times (about 4x or more) I just did the sun salutations and called it a day. I have done half the workout more times than I have done the entire work-out, but I liked it and it was getting easier so I kept doing it.
Earlier this year I gained weight and went up to 52kg. Bear in mind that at 5ft 3 inches that's in now way large, but on my frame gaining 2-3kg makes me feel slow and heavy. For some weeks now I have noticed that my clothes are much loser (I have lost quite a few inches) and I am back at 49.5 kg. I started doing MTV Yoga in June and continued doing it on and off until the middle of August and havent done it since then, now its October 3rd.
The reason I am writing this review is I ran into someone today who I havent seen in 2 years and after a few minutes they commented that my face had gotten quite slimmer. I came home and for some reason it clicked that the only thing I did new this summer was that I started doing power yoga (and drinking green tea). So today I decided to do the workout again after stopping for about 6 weeks and lo and behold I could finish the entire yoga workout!!! ... Read More
Rating: - Great workout but might be ambitious for beginners
I personally LOVE this video. It's one of the best yoga videos ever! That said, it is not a typical yoga video. It is POWER yoga and it is very challenging. She moves fast through the salutations and the standing postures. But it slows down a little for balances, twists, and bends. I say it might be ambitious for a beginner because the first time I did it, I found it a little hard to follow. And I had done yoga (although mostly Hatha) before. But once you get through the first time, it gets easier and easier to follow. I like that it is only about 45 minutes long and afterward you feel like you really got a good workout. I also like that the bonus ab pilates workout is only 10 more minutes. Overall, I think it is a fabulous video for those looking for a challenging 'yoga-cardio' workout.
Rating:  - Addicted to this DVD
After having my second baby at the age of 32, I tried many different exercise routines to lose weight (my other favorites are Crunch and FitTV workouts with Ellen Barrett and Kendall Hogan). I borrowed MTV Power Yoga from the library and was immediately addicted - my first workout got me sweating profusely but left me with a feeling of exhilaration, rather than leaving me tired. Kristin McGee gives great instruction, especially with breathing cues. I was able to follow along from day 1 despite having minimal prior experience with yoga. After doing MTV Power Yoga 4-6 times per week for a month, I lost the last stubborn 5 pounds and was able to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes.
Rating: - Hard core...
Love the DVD, but some advice. I am a beginner and I just decided to make the move from beginner to 'power' yoga. I DO NOT recommend this DVD if you are a beginner and you haven't become thoroughly familiar with her other mtv yoga DVD, the red colored one. In fact, together they are both great. I recommend starting with the red one, then after at least a month of practice with it you can move onto the blue one. But don't go blue first, unless you are 'practiced'. AND, even when you are getting good with the red one and you wanna' move onto the blue one, watch it through first, just to figure out the complicated moves 'cause she goes fast. But, this is a great DVD, buy it, and you will work your arse off...
Rating:  - Not bad.
It is a challenging yoga routine but McGee doesn't know right from left and everything is hurried. My guess for a reason for the fast routine is the ADD of the target audience of teenagers. Try Brian Kest.
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