Dynamic Yoga Blend

Donna Read
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Yoga


I noticed that two people had positive reviews of this workout, but I wasn't happy with this video.

There is very little cuing. It's very much like taking a class with someone who's new to teaching. You know she's trying, but there's no effective instruction. I've done yoga for 15 years and I couldn't really follow her because she didn't consistently cue the postures.

A good example of the missing cues is during the first sun salutations which move very fast. Suddenly she's in down dog and there's no verbal instruction to get you there. If she held those postures for a full breath she must have been hyperventilating. It moved that fast. After the sunsals, she makes the unfortunate choice to have you do the first part of each series facing away from the TV. Since she doesn't cue, you need to crane your head around to see what she's doing. Either cue well or let me see the TV.

There are three women and occasionally one will do modifications. There are no other modification instructions given. You should know yoga before you attempt this video. If you're looking for someone to remind you about your form, then this isn't a good choice. Basics such as foot position are never covered.

On the bright side, it's a decent workout if you memorize it. She's not irritating. The workout is nice and quiet. Her form is generally very good.

honey

01/01/2007