Rating: 
Summary: Not Really Yoga
Review: This workout DVD has three sections. The first is 30 min. of "fat blasting" yoga, the second is 15 min. of strength yoga, and the third is 15 min. of core strengthening using a stability ball. The first yoga section is much too fast to be yoga, but doesn't move enough to be a cardio section. There are several segments of different types of poses like tree pose and warrior pose, but you don't really get a chance to hold any of the poses. Between each segment Denise quickly runs through a sun salutation. By the end I was just thinking 'oh no, not again.' There is little chance to learn the poses or the routines that Denise goes through really quickly. They're not really that hard, but in some of the positions it is hard to see what she is doing, and she doesn't give very good cues. Some of the moves and positions are quite difficult or you have to be pretty flexible to do them, and there are no alternatives. During one of the segments, I just sat there, but I couldn't think of an alternative way to do the exercise. I wouldn't say that most of the moves are too difficult for beginners, but going through it the first time was harder than it is for other yoga programs such as the yoga zone series. The strength segment was a lot of fast lunges and fast balancing poses. It was much like the previous section only faster. The second and third segments could be put together for a shorter workout or the first segment done alone. I liked the stability ball segment and wished that it were longer. There were a lot of unique exercises for abs and glutes, but again Denise goes through the moves very quickly and there is time only for a few repetitions of each move. The workout ends abruptly without any real cool down. Usually I feel relaxed after doing yoga, but not after this workout. All in all, I found the entire workout too long. There wasn't enough yoga for it to be yoga and there wasn't enough strength or cardio for it to be either of those either, and Denise talks constantly through the entire thing. If you can get past that, the DVD does keep you moving for an hour and that can't be all bad.
Rating: 
Summary: Great whole body workout
Review: This workout is the most effective that I've tried in a long time. It is not boring traditional yoga, but it utilizes the yoga poses for a fat burning workout. It is not for beginners! The people that gave this DVD a bad review only did so because they couldn't keep up. They should start with something a little easier first.
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Summary: BURN FAT W/ THE ART OF YOGA
Review: Those who don't know much about Yoga won't understand that this IS a Yoga DVD. It's challenging, yet you still feel relaxed afterward. This DVD focuses on building muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength. I don't why so many complain. It's great and you get RESULTS. It combines the art of Yoga with "Fat-Blasting" techniques. Denise is one of the most respected fitness experts in the country. Your money will be well-spent on this DVD. If you want to learn Yoga, burn fat, and get into better shape overall, buy this one. Obviously, all Yoga DVD's will not be the same, but so what. THIS IS A GOOD ONE. :)
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Summary: AWESOME RESULTS
Review: While this might not be traditional yoga, it is by far the very best workout that I have ever done! My body is in amazing shape because of this video. I have been doing this routine 5 days a week for about 4 months now and I can't tell you the difference it has made. My arms are toned, my legs are toned and I finally have a well defined back side! I would whole heartedly recommend this workout. As a matter of fact, I had this on VHS and my tape finally gave out today so I'm now purchasing this on DVD and I can't wait for it to arrive!
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