Trainers Edge: Long and Lean Yoga

Baron Baptiste
Year Released: 2004

Categories: Yoga


Long and Lean Yoga is a departure from his other videos in that he works with two women rather than a full class. This practice features the usual mix of postures (begins with Sun salutations, moves into warrior, balancing postures, etc.), but it's main emphasis seems to be on building strength. Postures are held a little longer, yoga push-ups are included in two different areas and he spends several minutes on core conditioning with ab work. I would have liked a longer relaxation period at the end, it's done in a seated position and is very brief - the class just ends abruptly.
Overall, this is a challenging routine that will help develop upper body strength in particular so I will continue to use it for that purpose. I didn't enjoy this tape as much as his Live series, but it's definitely worth checking out if you want to develop strength .

Instructor Comments:
Baron is becoming one of my favorite instructors. He can be a little chatty, but his instruction is precise. He also manages to interject a little humor into his banter which helps to lighten the mood.

AnneO

09/29/2004