Power Yoga, Volume 1: Energize

Bryan Kest
Year Released: 1995

Categories: Yoga


I thoroughly enjoyed this video. For $14.95 I really feel I got my moneys worth. After three and a half years of advanced aerobics and weight training, I was beginning to burn out. I had heard about Ashtanga style yoga and was interested in it because of the intense workout it provides as well as relaxation and improved flexibility. I had previously tried New Yoga Basics by Kathy Smith and even though I enjoy her aerobics tapes, I was bored to death with just plain yoga. However, there is nothing boring about Power Yoga. I honestly don't have any complaints about this tape. The instructor, the music, length, and the workout were all wonderful. I only had difficulty holding a few poses but I feel with continued practice and patience I will be able to accomplish them. By the end of the tape I feel I have had a great strength and flexibility workout. As soon as I feel I have mastered the poses on this video I am going to buy the next video in the series.

Instructor Comments:
Bryan is a wonderful instructor. He is very reassuring, always telling you to do your best and that is good enough. I found it very refreshing for an instructor to say "If you're doing the best you can then you're doing this class perfectly" Bryan gives plenty of modifications to make the poses easier for the beginner as well as modifications for those who are more flexible and would like to go for a deeper stretch.

Michele Avery

06/03/1998