While I was most impressed with Bryan Kest's "Power Yoga Complete Collection" released in 1995, this 2003 release was disappointing in more ways than one:(1) Bryan Kest: excessive talking and zero personal demonstration;
(2) Little in the way of killer techniques to tweak/improve on standard asanas;
(3) Ultra slow-paced walk through the Vinyasa flow;
(4) The so-called "power yoga" abs routines are but exercises drawn from pilates practice; and
(5) To top it all off, questionable choice of music best described as "elevator".
This 2003 release was a stark contrast compared to the well-choreographed 3-in-1 DVD released in 1995 where Kest personally instructed and demonstrated ashtanga-rooted poses, complete with just the right dose of inspirational messages and cool yoga-inspired music based on traditional Dhrupad raga Bhairavi et al. The 2003 release saw Kest merely paying lip service to simple and uninspiring moves.Yogis who have tried out both routines would not fail to notice Kest's marked weight gain without having serious thought about the 'chicken-and-egg' of it all.The sad truth is that Kest is no longer convincing as a first-rate yoga instructor like he did in the 90s.
For those serious in clinching the best home-use yoga DVD, I would highly recommend combining Bryan Kest's original series (1995) with Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti (2004).These two DVDs are highly motivational and have the effect of eliciting future re-use value. And to each its owns: while Kest's 1995 collection offers the intermediate-beginner substantial aerobics workout from his well structured vinyasa routines, Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti offers a matrix system where viewers can mix and match routines to the tune of their body/moods. Combining the two gives yogis the best of both worlds - strenuous workouts on perky days and less demanding yin yoga routines on "moon" days.
Product Description
This vigorous power yoga routine helps you burn fat through a low impact and dynamic flow yoga practice. Second DVD in the five-title Original Power Yoga series, this DVD offers both Weight Loss and 6-Minute Abs. You're bound to love this combination of titles for a complete routine. With Weight Loss, experience Bryan's unique cardiovascular workout, using the principles of Dynamic Flow. This workout will make you sweat, burn calories and strengthen your heart and lungs. If you want more, follow up with one of the two routines offered on the 6-Minute Abs portion, designed to target the abs, strengthen your body's central support system and aid in the strengthening of your lower back. Enjoy!Run Time: Approx. 70 minutes
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