Kathy Smith - New Yoga Challenge

Rating:
Summary: good but not a "challenge"
Review: This tape claims to be for intermediate to advanced students but belongs more in the beginner/intermediate class. Rod Stryker walks you through each position thoroughly and clearly and it is a good workout for a beginner. As an intermediate student of yoga, I prefer to do this tape more as a relaxing, stretching end-of-day workout rather than as my single workout for the day. It can easily be combined with a long run day or a heavy weight training day. While Rod Stryker is very good, and I have given this video to many of my girlfriends as a great "intro to yoga" gift, I prefer the level of the Rodney Yee tapes. Much harder. Much more of a workout.

Rating:
Summary: Energizing, relaxing & a great workout!
Review: What an enjoyable and invigorating workout. I have been doing this yoga video for about a year now & I don't ever get tired of it. It's the best thing that I have done for myself since having 2 children. Keeping up with 2 young & energetic boys sometimes leaves me tired, achy, tense & unfocused. This video has been a life saver for me. As a current ballet teacher & as a former ballet dancer, it's really nice to do the stretching & relaxing that this workout has to offer. Not to mention it's a great workout. After incorporating this workout into my life, I have an amazing amount of energy & I have been able to slim my entire body down to the thinnest & strongest I've ever been. I really enjoy the relaxation that Rod Stryker leads you through at the end. It is a true revitalizer. He and Kathy Smith are so enjoyable to watch & listen to. As an instructor, Rod is a nice change of pace. I think this is a great intermediate workout & definately more challenging than the New Yoga Workout. I am ready to move to a more advanced workout, but I will always continue to do this one because it makes me feel so good.

Rating:
Summary: Energizing, relaxing & a great workout!
Review: What an enjoyable and invigorating workout. I have been doing this yoga video for about a year now & I don't ever get tired of it. It's the best thing that I have done for myself since having 2 children. Keeping up with 2 young & energetic boys sometimes leaves me tired, achy, tense & unfocused. This video has been a life saver for me. As a current ballet teacher & as a former ballet dancer, it's really nice to do the stretching & relaxing that this workout has to offer. Not to mention it's a great workout. After incorporating this workout into my life, I have an amazing amount of energy & I have been able to slim my entire body down to the thinnest & strongest I've ever been. I really enjoy the relaxation that Rod Stryker leads you through at the end. It is a true revitalizer. He and Kathy Smith are so enjoyable to watch & listen to. As an instructor, Rod is a nice change of pace. I think this is a great intermediate workout & definately more challenging than the New Yoga Workout. I am ready to move to a more advanced workout, but I will always continue to do this one because it makes me feel so good.

Rating:
Summary: Energizing, relaxing & a great workout!
Review: What an enjoyable and invigorating workout. I have been doing this yoga video for about a year now & I don't ever get tired of it. It's the best thing that I have done for myself since having 2 children. Keeping up with 2 young & energetic boys sometimes leaves me tired, achy, tense & unfocused. This video has been a life saver for me. As a current ballet teacher & as a former ballet dancer, it's really nice to do the stretching & relaxing that this workout has to offer. Not to mention it's a great workout. After incorporating this workout into my life, I have an amazing amount of energy & I have been able to slim my entire body down to the thinnest & strongest I've ever been. I really enjoy the relaxation that Rod Stryker leads you through at the end. It is a true revitalizer. He and Kathy Smith are so enjoyable to watch & listen to. As an instructor, Rod is a nice change of pace. I think this is a great intermediate workout & definately more challenging than the New Yoga Workout. I am ready to move to a more advanced workout, but I will always continue to do this one because it makes me feel so good.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing!
Review: While this video advertises itself as for intermediate to advanced yoga practicioners, it is more for beginners who are looking to take it a little further. The poses are simple and well explained, but are far from appropriate for intermediate to advanced yogis looking for a "new yoga challenge." It is very disappointing.