I don't have the ambition to get into the "Is this REAL YOGA?" debate. It is sorta yoga and sorta stretch. It is not relaxing. Some of the poses are strenuous and advanced.

I have read in other reviews that if you HATE yoga you will like this. And if you LOVE yoga you will not like this. I fall somewhere in the middle. I hope that my lukewarm review will prompt it's fans to write more positive reviews.

I had to chuckle in that the instructor does sneak a whiff of "real Yoga" verbage, but I won't say where in order to not ruin it for the phobics. I'd say it is 99.9% woo woo free.

PROS:
- Short, just 30 minutes.
- Great music, mostly Spanish guitar.
- Instructor has a pleasant personality and voice.

CONS:
- The cueing leaves something to be desired.
- The set is ugly. Sharp, hard, plastic motif.
- One exerciser is supposed to be doing the beginner modifictions, yet the camera rarely shows her!
- The instructor is wearing a too skimpy outfit. The short short-shorts reveal too much of her well-toned keester (IMHO).
- They really ought to have shown more modifications. Using blocks, strap, etc. (Since when does the FIRM shy away from an oportunity to sell more equipment???)

Favorite quote: "You'll thank me later"

Instructor Comments:
See review.

Alta