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Summary: NOT for Beginners
Review: I have only made it through the first video in this series and I found it difficult. To begin with the workout is very fast paced and Kest does not show you the proper poses as I would expect a beginner tape to do. The people shown taking the class appear very advanced and are in no way beginners. In addition, I found Kest's constant jabbering extremely annoying and this made it difficult to get into the right frame of mind. I much prefer Yoga Zone and Rodney Yee's tapes to these and think they are much better suited for beginners. I did not enjoy this tape.
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Summary: COULD I LOVE THESE MORE? NO.
Review: Bryan Kest's videos are really where it is at. They are fun, well done, and seriously challenging! Each video builds on the next in an intelligent fashion but, when you are more advanced, you can still do level 1 with slight modifications and still get a workout. Not all series can say that and it means more workouts for the buck. I have been doing these for a long time and they really got me in shape and addicted to yoga--opened up a whole new world for me. What other videos can say that?????
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Summary: Great for mind to body focus
Review: Who says you have to be flexible and strong to perform Yoga?!?! These videos are perfect for the beginner to the advanced Yogi. Mr. Kest shows you the proper breathing techniques needed to stay focused through each move. He not only tells you, but shows you how to properly perform each move without having to overwork yourself to try to keep up with the more advanced moves, which he also shows you how to properly perform. This is not just another workout video that will just sit in your collection of VHS tapes and collect dust. Just one hour a day to keep the rest of your day calm and focused.
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Summary: Challenging workout
Review: Bryan Kest's workouts are very challenging, specifically the Intermediate & Advanced sessions. I started out with the Beginner's session and jumped to the Intermediate on my second try. Big mistake. His workouts require the practitioner to shift gradually, as I should have done in the first place. Kest's accent might be quite annoying to some people, but as I got used to the sequences, I found his voice to be quite lulling and I hardly needed to even look at the screen, only when I forgot the steps. If you're very new to Power Yoga, I suggest Rodney Yee's Power Yoga DVD video or the Yoga Zone series. By the way, be prepared to sweat.
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Summary: excellent
Review: a real workout!! great editing and direction (how refreshing to see something artistically done) ... and lets not forget that nobody in this video is too hard on the eyes. his attitude makes you want to relax and not fret about how jiggly your own body may be when you start out.
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Summary: excellent
Review: a real workout!! great editing and direction (how refreshing to see something artistically done) ... and lets not forget that nobody in this video is too hard on the eyes.
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Summary: Killer Workout!
Review: I love this series! It is a tough, sweaty, muscle quivering workout. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone who is not familiar with the basic postures, because he moves right along. This is the one if you want that power yoga workout!
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Summary: Bryan Kest-Power Yoga Boxed Set
Review: Bryan Kest takes you through a series of yoga and strengthening poses that enliven the body, stretch the muscles and gives you an overall feeling of liveliness. The best workout series I ever ordered.
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Summary: Don't toss the message because you don't like the messenger!
Review: Just a quick note for those who may not investigate videos because of the presenter's voice. I agree that there are certain 'sounds' from a voice that may inspire some while others grate against us. Either way, I have often tired of hearing the verbiage of almost any of the videos I have, and have simply turned down the volume and replaced my own 'heavy metal' sounds on some days...and 'soothing environmentals' on others. Obviously I need not point out, that I do this once I have 'heard' the instructions and recognize the upcoming exercise...Hope this helps those who would miss a lot of awesome messages. Maria
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Summary: Excellent yoga
Review: As a beginner to yoga, yet not at all new to fitness and exercise, I wanted something that I could start out with but continue to be challenged by. I have had these tapes for 6 months and still have room to improve. Being somewhat familiar with the poses, Brian's instruction is easy to follow while you are not looking at the video. (If you do need to check things out, the sights are not at all bad). His voice is calming and the poses are held just long enough. The videos are approximately 45-50 minutes in length.I continue to alternate all three videos. They all have a basic structure yet enough variety to keep the body guessing. Personally, I like his style and would highly recommend.
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