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Active Yoga not Dancing

Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 10/30/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"While the information on this DVD says you will be experiencing "Dance Yoga" I have to admit that there is no dancing during this workout. Instead what you will experience is a form of active Yoga. P.J. Johnson presents a challenging series of poses that are in constant motion. Instead of remaining still when doing warrior you are actively moving your arms up and down. This takes your practice to new levels as you burn calories and oxygenate the entire body. Breathing is a focus as with all yoga exercises but it is emphasized even more on this DVD. Since all the poses are enhanced with motion you will feel like you are getting twice the workout.

~The Rebecca Review
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More of a Yoga Stretch than a Yoga Slim

fit girl | 02/18/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This workout was not what I would call a calorie burner; in fact, it is one of the less challenging Yoga DVDs I have used. I found Self Magazine's "Destress Yoga" required more exertion than this routine. That being said, the instruction is fairly detailed, and the pace is one that a beginner would feel comfortable with. This is really a Yoga Stretch routine, with one short walk portion that she calls cardio. The DVD is decent, but forgettable. I also found the intructor's repeated use of the work "awesome" a bit annoying, and wished that the two other exercises would smile from time to time. They look as if they feel they are being punished."

Loved it!

Kristy T. | San Diego, CA | 09/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoyed this DVD! PJ kept me motivated the whole time and was really fun to work out with. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in staying in shape and having fun while doing it."

Cardio yoga

Lena, LMT | Nassau, NY | 05/07/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This is set indoors on a small stage/room w/2 backup women, one serving as a modifier. The production value is professional, the music is very low & hardly helps. PJ has a great demeanor, is calming & relaxing. She has a great mind/body workout.
That said, this workout has a lot of repetition of going in/out of a single pose so that there is very little time for a variety of moves seeming to teach the absolute beginner. She also gives a lot of instruction & very little calming time. She cues YOUR left/right & reminds you of proper posture/breathing which is great.
That said, you will bend in/out of warrior 1, 2 & chair separately many times. There is a lot of holding the arms up to work the arms/shoulders. There is a nice amount of single leg balancing w/a walk in the beginning. There wasn't much time for much else but this alone is a great workout.

This is great for those new to yoga or those who don't want a spiritual workout."