This is a roughly 41 minute yoga practice offered under the umbrella of the Stott Pilates workouts. While this workout does incorporate pilates principles such as breathing and engagement of the core, it is a yoga, rather than a yoga/pilates fusion workout.

I found this practice to be something of a mixed bag. On the positive end of things, there were some wonderful stretches, particularly for the upper body, hips and hamstrings. PJ O'Clair gives very good pointers for form, alignment and breathing. On the other hand, the previous review is absolutely right--the instructor talks INCESSANTLY, which does not help when one is trying to relax! There are a few too many downward dogs, which might be a problem for those with tender wrists. Also, the title, 'Simple Stretches' almost implies that this workout is appropriate for beginners. There are several stretches, included 3-legged downward dog and pigeon, which would be very challenging for the beginning yoga student. Unfortunately, the instructor doesn't provide many modifications, even though there are two students being guided through the practice. I did think this was a worthwhile rental (my upper body feels nice and loose) but I can't say I'll be rushing to add this one to my collection.

Instructor Comments:
P.J. is very encouraging and gives excellent guidance on form and alignment. However, her constant talking makes it difficult to relax.

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