I think of this video as "Pilates the Cirque du Soleil Way" because Niedra's green and blue outfit, the hot violet background, and the music certainly have that feel, but this is one of the best Pilates matwork videos out there. Niedra has been doing Pilates for 20 years and teching for 12 and it shows; her instruction is almost perfect and she actually explains what the purpose of each move is, something most Pilates video instructors skip over. As other reviewers have mentioned, Part 1 is the actual routine with just music and Part 2 is the detailed instruction of basic, intermediate, and some advanced Pilates exercises, which can be used as a workout the first few times though. The DVD is helpfully chaptered by exercise in Part 2. Probably the only weakness of this video is that if you need to use modifications, you will have to have them memorized because Niedra does not show them in Part 1. Otherwise this is a solid matwork video that beginners can grow with over time.

Instructor Comments:
Wonderful: warm, clear, and detailed in her instruction and an inspiration to watch in her movements.

Kate