First of all, the title is a misnomer. This tape does not really consist of "Yoga Moves" at all. It is an aerobic dance workout with moves "inspired" by the principles of yoga, as the video's cover puts it. If you think you are buying a tape which consists of yoga postures done in an aerobic way, you are going to be disappointed, as I was. The only part of the tape that has any moves remotely resembling yoga is the warm-up which consists of 6 sets of a simple sun salutation varition; then it's on to the body of the workout.

Remember that interpretive dance class you took in college? Well, this resembles it. Molly has divided the workout into 6 sections: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Rain Forest, and Child's Play. It is mostly free flowing dance type moves. Molly does them barefoot, but says athletic shoes are fine. There is a minimum of direction, but the moves are simple and Molly does them several times and then moves on. She does not go back after teaching a section. The intensity level is beg/int and the aerobbic portion of the workout is about 35 minutes long. The impact level can be modified to low or high impact depending on how much jumping you want to do.

The set is blue with 2 back-lit pyramids and a sun shadow projected on the rear wall. The music is a gentle synthesizer and pan flute. It is not intrusive at all. Don't be put off by the new agey appearance, there is nothing mystical mentioned in the tape during the actual workout.

The end of the tape is labeled "cooldown" but it is actually a stretch, as there are no movements other than stretching in this final section. Here again, Molly does bring in some basic elements of yoga, but not very many. The stretch isn't that different from that in many aerobic tapes.

I think this tape would be best for an intermediate exerciser who loves freeflowing dance type movements. After you learn the workout, (which won't take long) you can just let yourself go with the music. If you like this type of movement, you'll have a great time.

Instructor Comments:
Molly's cueing is not that great, but it doesn't have to be. The moves are fairly easy and repetitious. She is a woman after my own heart. She is in her middle years and pear shaped, but she is obviously in great physical condition. She has an attainable physique for us middle-aged pears. She is a rare role model in the fitness world.

Jane P