Review From the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, yoga teacher Kathleen Kastner leads Miss Teen USA 2005, Allie LaForce, through an energizing power yoga practice suitable for both beginner and intermediate practitioner alike. Kastner, who owns MayaYoga studio in Kansas City, Missouri, starts by teaching ujjayi breath to help calm the mind and nervous system and relax the muscles. Individual chapters (plus a booklet) feature demonstrate asanas in the 55-minute vinyasa, including Sun Salutations, standing poses, Crow, Boat, and Camel. The low-key Kastner gives basic information with practical modifications (that her new-to-yoga student deftly applies), as well as gentle alignment instructions. You can flow through the sequence with or without the music, chanted by Mantra Girl. The practice winds down with seated poses Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose), Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), and Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend)--and lying-down poses: Sucirandhrasana (Eye of the Needle Pose), Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Abdominal Pose), and, of course, Savasana (Corpse Pose). Aside from the presence of LaForce (in her cute BaliDog yoga pants) and a short pep talk from young gals and a guy to exercise and eat well, there's little about this practice that's distinctly teen and we mean that in a good way. So if you re buying this for your child, you ll probably enjoy rolling out your mat too. Lorraine Shea --FIT YOGA Magazine, Oct. 2008
A**R
My Favorite yoga DVD!
I just love it! My 14years old daughter likes the music. You can watch this with or without the music. Instruction is clear and very easy to follow.This is filmed in a very sunny studio as you can see on the front cover. I really like this "in the studio" feeling. My dughter said this is the best yoga DVD so far and I agree with her. I do yoga with this dvd almost everyday now. My doughter actually got some muscle in her arms and she is very happy. Simple and pleasant power yoga dvd. Very happy with this purchase.
L**M
No DVD in the Case
The packaging was great, just no DVD inside the case. No response to my email & the item is now out of stock. First time I've ever had a problem.
T**A
go get it
gave it as a present and my niece loves it, helps her to relax and at night she drags my sister to join her! so good bonding excuse while benefits of yoga are received
E**.
EXCELLENT Yoga video.
This is a great workout. Great instructions - as it provides variations on the poses for those unable to do the full pose. Learned a lot.
M**S
nice
My daughter watches it quite a bit.
C**P
a great daily yoga dvd
I brought this DVD directly from Kathleen Kastner after taking her yoga class in Los Angeles, which was great by the way. I wanted a DVD that I could use at home when I couldn't make it to a yoga class. This is perfect, it's an hour long compared to the usual yoga class which 1 1/2hrs long and so frees up more time for other things. There is detailed instruction on all the poses in the DVD to get you started. Kathleen is very informative about how to do the poses properly and to your level. I am not a teen but an adult, but I would recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to start a yoga practice to build strength and flexibilty. I have noticed a great improvement in my own strength and flexibility after doing this class for only a few weeks. It does seem a little challenging at first but I think thats good, as thats the only way we get stronger. I have especially noticed that my abs and arms feel stronger from the postures which I really need. This DVD works the whole body and develops a great sense of self confidence and inner calm which is wonderful at any age, but especially for teens. I am sending this DVD to my nieces and nephews to use.
E**N
Excellent program for physical health, beauty & mental acuity!
Kathleen Kastner, noted yoga-master for celebrities and VIPs, leads Allie LaForce and the audience through an easy to follow (but occassionally challenging), yoga routine. Her selection of poses and the flow of her workout is stimulating and invigorating, while still being accessible to beginners and more advanced yoga practioners. Of special note to the program is the impressive "Lifestyles" section, which presents valuable tips on activities and diet that can easily be incorporated into one's daily routine. I highly recommend this DVD for all audiences, as well as an excellent gift for parents or grandparents to give to teens as a step towards a healthier, happy lifestyle for loved ones.
G**O
MUST BUY
I love this DVD, I've been able to take Kathleen's class and the DVD makes me feel like I'm in her class. If you've done yoga DVD;s before you probably know the usual sun salutations. It's like all DVD's are the same. NOT THIS ONE. It's a vinyasa flow with ashtanga yoga poses. It's easy enough for beginners but hard enough to keep you working up to an advanced level if you want to go there. Very well rounded...and FUN!
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