MTV Power Yoga

Kristin McGee
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Yoga


she exercises with 3 others doing the modifications but they're sorta worthless since you can't see them up close the whole time and the first part flies by so fast you'd break your neck trying to watch them! she usually refers you to them at the start of something so you'd better look quick!

I do like this dvd, but I'm sure glad I previewed most of it before starting it. I felt my arms the next day no doubt! for 3 days even after doing it the first time!

I've done mostly beginner yoga and can finally do downdog when it's in the workout..she does a TON of them. I though Joy of Yoga had a lot...be prepared with this one and the speed. She does salutations and then does some variations with them and to me the poses are held a long time or move extrememely fast. I worked up a sweat but keep in mind that I'm not a full intermediate or advanced at all...my main cardio is a brisk walk for about 45 minutes-1 hour tops...and not much upper obdy strenght. There are a lot of bends, downdogs, planks and I learned the term 'chataranga'..fancy yoga word for pushups! yep, you do fancy pushups..by the time you sit on the floor you're ready for a break! She puts these all together in the salutations.

One of the floor moves I could not do..I subbed table instead. she bends the knees with the heels by your butt and puts the hands on the floor above the head and pushes butt and upper body up at the same time. Impossible for me!

Overall this workout for me required upper body strength as well as lower body strength and IMO is done at a pretty fast pace.I kept up better the 2nd time through since I was familiar with the order. I don't know how others will like it...it's more athletic yoga I think instead of 'woo woo' and the music is pretty cool and a nice change of pace.

Overall I like this workout and consider it a challenge I'd like to work up to. It is not a slow and relaxing workout though!

Instructor Comments:
pretty upbeat and pleasant...female gumby!

Susanna (smith938)

02/26/2004