MTV Power Yoga

Kristin McGee
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Yoga


I am a yoga dabbler. Mainly, I use yoga DVDs/tapes for stretching, along with athletic stretch tapes. Once in awhile, I do a longer workout instead of weights. My favorite workouts are Suzanne Deason’s Yoga for Weight Loss and the Firm’s Power Yoga. I was doing a major round of trading and was interested in seeing a workout by Kristin McGee, just to see her and her style. Someone offered me this DVD, so I took them up on it.

The workout is shot outside, which is nice. She does have modifiers that show different levels, but they often are not on camera, so it is hard to follow them. I really like her instructing style. She has a calm manner and gives specific instruction. For those looking to build strength through yoga, I can’t imagine this workout wouldn’t help them accomplish that goal.

This workout was not for me though. It moves too fast - I simply need yoga workouts that move at a slower pace than this one. And, it was too hard on my wrists and hands. (I have major wrist/hand issues, so this would not be a problem for everyone.) This drawback is inherent in any power yoga workout, but because of the pace I found it overly difficult to figure out what I would do.

Although I will trade this workout, I will go for other workouts by Kristin in the future. I think I would enjoy Pilates workouts by her.

Instructor Comments:
She is warm and encouraging and specific in her instruction. I liked her a lot.

Laura S.

03/10/2006