Rating: 
Summary: Invigorating and Sensuous
Review: It is rare to find a workout in which you enjoy all the exercises. This is one of those exceptional routines that combines a sensuous flow of movement, motivational music and invigorating routines.The setting is striking and the music will be loved by anyone who enjoys the "Pure Moods" CDs. What you will completely love is the ability to use your own music. There is an "Alternative Audio Track" containing absolutely no music! That is a real bonus in the Special Features section. If you have a CD player or stereo in the same room, you can play any motivational music you prefer and if you want to play relaxing music with candles, you can adapt the workout to suit your more relaxed mood. They have also included: Position Breakdowns - pictures and explanations
Instructor Biographies This is actually a medium to fast paced workout in places and then at times it slows to a complete standstill as you relax into the poses. This is the "vinyasa" or flow of poses style. Frankly, it is perfect. If you are a beginner, you have time to catch up while advanced and intermediate students are already in the "standstill" stage. I loved the way this routine can be adapted for all levels of yoga practice. While I've done yoga for a few years on and off, this has to be not only the most invigorating routine, but also the most enjoyable. My entire body felt warm within a few minutes and at the end I was convinced I had really received an excellent workout. My arms, legs and stomach could feel they had been put through the motions, yet I felt completely relaxed and in a good frame of mind as the routine wound down to a completely relaxed pace. Kristin McGee is an excellent instructor and her queuing is perfect if not the best I've ever heard. She knows how to translate her knowledge to the students all while giving the names of the poses and emphasizing breathing. You literally fall under her spell and do exactly what she tells you to do. There is no resistance. I was impressed with her creativity and especially enjoyed the unique hip stretches that felt so good. She explains the difference between the lunge and warrior poses and gives tips throughout the workout. You feel nurtured throughout your practice. Poses you will learn: Downward Facing Dog
Chaturanga - the most difficult yoga move I've tried, but they have variations.
Warrior One
Warrior Two
Warrior Three
Extended Side Angle
Twisted Lunge
Upward Facing Dog
Triangle
Boat Pose
Tree Pose
Baby Cobra
Locust
And more... The routine opens with breathing and this is emphasized throughout the entire workout. You will know when to breathe in and out and soon you will realize that in fact, once you get past the first 10 minutes, your breathing will become naturally more rapid in pace. You then will be doing standing postures, back bends, forward bends and all the poses listed above. The balancing poses were perhaps some of the most challenging moves and you might want to stand near a wall when first attempting those particular exercises. This workout is perfect for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. You will need a yoga mat and a block. These are items you can find almost in any store these days or are easily found online. I strongly advise purchasing the DVD for the special features! Since the DVD offers an alternative audio track, this is appropriate for all ages and you can do the routine without any music if you prefer a more ascetic or worshipful approach. The alternative audio track is perhaps the most exciting part of this DVD besides the excellent instruction. Highly, Highly recommended! 10 Stars. Now in my top 10 of
favorite workouts.
Rating: 
Summary: good for beginners and intermediates
Review: i have been doing yoga for a few years, and i consider myself an intermediate level. after moving from nyc to the midwest to finish my master's degree, i have become an avid collector of yoga tapes and dvd's, since the town i live in now is lacking in live yoga classes that fit my hectic schedule. this one is really one of the best i've seen for a nice, short, balanced, fun yoga workout. there are a few series of sun salutations, then warrior poses, some standing poses, then a short series of balancing poses followed by a final relaxation. the one thing that really bothered me about the DVD was the DJ-style music. But, it can be turned off, so you're working out only to the instructor's voice. I like this feature, b/c it's a lot like a real yoga class, which often don't use music. Finally, I think this DVD is great for beginners especially, because the instructor is great with explaining the poses, which many tapes and DVDs are greatly lacking. And, it works for intermediates also, because the instructor is very clear about how to make the pose work best for your skill level. In the end, it's not the most challenging yoga workout ever, but it'll make a nice addition to your collection if you want a nice 45-minute yoga workout that leaves you feeling stretched and energized.
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Summary: This Great Yoga DVD
Review: This DVD is a great yoga DVD. I do it everyday of the week. They use props for beginners and modified verison. They have you do yoga to hipper music instead of new age music. Like Micheal Jordan says Just Do It.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent!
Review: I'm a beginner to yoga, but even I found this DVD fun and easy to follow. Instructor Kristin McGee teaches Vinyasa style, which is a flowing, dance-like style rather than slow poses. Some of the poses were difficult, especially the balancing ones, but they can be easily modified with blocks or a yoga strap. I especially liked the constant breath coaching, since like a lot of people I tend to hold my breath while exercising. The music wasn't that great, in fact I found it distracting, so I liked the "instructor-only" audio track. McGee is a wonderfully no-nonsense coach and doesn't waste time with "feel the energy from the earth/you are one with the universe" statements. This is a great DVD if you are doing yoga for exercise rather than as a spiritual practice. I was sore the next day, but I'm looking forward to doing this one again.
Rating:
Summary: nice, well balanced home workout
Review: a very good offering from MTV that has become my "go to" tape for at-home practise. it should appeal to yogi's of all levels -- it's not too easy, which is a pitfall many "beginner" yoga programs fall into as viewers advance quickly beyond basic pose explanations. if someone needs more basic pose instruction, this is handled nicely by an added segment outside of the program itself which reviews important poses like downward dog. the length of the program is approximately 40 minutes, which i think is perfect for at-home practise, because i find that longer programs are more difficult to get through when you're on your own without an instructor. i always feel like i get the stretch i need and i feel better after doing this program. my one nitpicky criticism is the oversight they make in doing "screaming pigeon" on the left-side, but forgetting to do it on the right-side. it surprises me they don't at least make an attempt to edit this in later.
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Summary: Relaxing.
Review: Since I've bought this dvd I play it every morning after I wake up to get me started for my day.
For me at least, I find it very relaxing and seems to put me in a better state of mind to start out my day.
It's a great way to stretch the muscles & work towards flexability.
This was my first yoga dvd ever, and even as a beginner I find myself able to do everything through out the dvd.
The instructor talks enough to let you know what your doing, but not too much to where all you here is talking.
There are also options on the dvd such as showing you slowly how each step is done.
I love this dvd, hope you do too.
Rating:
Summary: nice, well balanced home workout
Review: a very good offering from MTV that has become my "go to" tape for at-home practise. it should appeal to yogi's of all levels -- it's not too easy, which is a pitfall many "beginner" yoga programs fall into as viewers advance quickly beyond basic pose explanations. if someone needs more basic pose instruction, this is handled nicely by an added segment outside of the program itself which reviews important poses like downward dog. the length of the program is approximately 40 minutes, which i think is perfect for at-home practise, because i find that longer programs are more difficult to get through when you're on your own without an instructor. i always feel like i get the stretch i need and i feel better after doing this program. my one nitpicky criticism is the oversight they make in doing "screaming pigeon" on the left-side, but forgetting to do it on the right-side. it surprises me they don't at least make an attempt to edit this in later.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Instruction...Exhilarating Workout
Review: This review refers to "MTV Yoga"(DVD)...
I already knew that Kristen McGee was a wonderful instructor as I had been working out with her MTV Pilates class. Yet I was
a little reluctant to try out this MTV Yoga workout at first. I was pretty sure that these boomer bones would not be flexible enough or fast enough to keep up with the MTV set. But I love Yoga and was looking for a new and maybe a litle more challenging routine. Within the first five minutes, Kristen had me feeling motivated,breathing,at ease and ready to go with the flow. The entire routine is a 45 minute session,with expert instruction on breathing techniques that will help you flow from one posture to the next.There are three other people in the class who are demonstrating the various modifications from beginning to advanced levels. I like that they are almost always in view, and easy to follow along with. You may also want to view the class at least once beforehand to get a good idea of what each pose consists of.After the first time, you will be able to follow Kristen's voice without having to look up at the TV...she clearly explains the proper way to do the poses for each level.She also has a way of making you feel perfectly fine about working at your own pace! Basically there are 9 different movements, that start off slow,getting the breathing down and warming up a little, and then get a little faster, a little more intense, and depending on your flexiblity a little more difficult as the class goes on.For some of the harder poses, 2 of the students demonstrate the poses with foam blocks to make the moves a little easier and less stressful on the body.Each pose has it's own benefits. Some will strengthen and tone, some will help to make you more flexible and others are very beneficial for balance(these were the hardest for me). You will feel your heart rate going up and your body heating up, so you know you are burning fat and calories as well(at any level).The class finishes up with some wonderful stretches and relaxation exercises.At the end of the class Kristen goes on to break down the poses one on one with host Lori(from "The Real World"), so you know if you are doing them right.(You may even want to view this before beginning the class).Oh and by the way Lori said she felt tired at the end of the workout....come on Lori..I've got 30 years on you and a hip replacement and I felt great! The DVD has some excellent features. First of all it is a nice clear picture with good sound. The upbeat music is provided by DJ "BT" and is a refreshing change from the usual Yoga music. However, you can also choose to have the audio track with only the instructor and no music at all.In the special feature section there is scene selection and you will also find written instruciton for a breakdown of each position. Yoga, unlike working with weights is something you can do on a daily basis if you choose. The more you practice it the better you get.Right now I am using this one along with the MTV Pilates(a great help for your core section) DVD mentioned above, and a good weight workout(I like "The Firm:Upper Body Split").I love the results I am getting and I find that I can't wait to do this Yoga workout as it always leaves me physcially energized and mentally refreshed. It is also highly recommended to use a Yoga or "sticky" mat to help maintain your poses and it will also keep carpet fibers and dust away from your face. Go for It!... Remember to breathe...eat healthy...and enjoy...Laurie
Rating: 
Summary: Great for beginner to intermediate level.
Review: If you are a serious power yoga practitioner, you may find this workout to be on the easy side. As you can read from the other reviews here, Kristin McGee flies through some of the poses, and while this may get your heart pumping aerobically, it doesn't really build strength as quickly as you would do in traditional power yoga where poses are held for 4-5 breaths. Now I realize that this is titled MTV "yoga" and not MTV "power yoga", but I wanted to clarify for others who might consider purchasing this based on reviews saying that this is a difficult workout. I would call it an intermediate workout, even if you did the more advanced versions of the postures. If you're into Baron Baptiste style yoga, you may find this too easy.
Rating:
Summary: Yoga made hip
Review: I have actually taken this yoga instructors classes in NYC and found them to be some of the best at Crunch at that time..Also, as beautiful as MsMcGee is,she is very modest and sincere..The thing about this tape is that as one OTHER reviewer stated it is for the HIP crowd..There is HOUSE music, and a dj,and slick camera shots..as well as a bunch of "hotties" doing the postures..I am a bit old for this "slickness",however the work out is decent,and I did feel invigorated afterwards..I would reccommend this tape to those 18-27 years old,OR as an addition to other tapes to break the monotony..Not bad just HIP..
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