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	Bryan Kest - Power Yoga Basics Step by Step Bryan Kest average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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Bryan Kest is one of my favorite Yoga teachers because has a really down to earth teaching style and he's very knowledgeable and sincere. He always stresses that the breathing and equanimity are the most important aspects of Yoga. He also stresses listening to your body and modifying when needed.

I was glad to see that he came out with this Power Basics video because it gives folks who have never done Yoga before (or Power Yoga in particular)an excellent starting point.

This program primarily consists of the Sun Salutations (A and B) which he breaks down very methodically so that you can really get comfortable with each movement. After going thru the A Salutation very slowly he then moves through a faster flow of it. Then he does the same thing with the B Salutation.

The Sun Salutations contain the basics for anything else you might do in yoga and give tremendous benefits in and of themselves. Plus, they build heat in the body which makes the muscles supple. Another important facet of Sun Salutations is that they are breath led movements which work as a moving meditation.

He follows these with a seated forward bend and a lying twist before moving into relaxation pose.

Throughout the program he has one student who modifies the entire routine which is helpful to new students who may not know how to do this.

Though I am experienced with yoga I still enjoyed this program because I was pretty tired this morning and wasn't up for a really intense routine. I found this program gave me just what I needed this morning without overtaxing me.

Also, the length of the video is only about 27 or so minutes after the introduction. I like his introduction because I think he really helps you understand where he's coming from as a teacher and what he feels should be emphasized. I usually use intro's on yoga videos to do some light floor stretches before getting into the actual program, plus it helps me get into the mindset of the practice to come.

Anyway, I would highly recommend this video or any of Bryan's work. He is definitely the real deal!

Namaste

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New to yoga

I just received this tape and I watched it all the way through before trying it. I watched it and said to myself this doesn't seem to hard. But, it was hard for me but not in a bad way. I was pleasantly suprised that the moves did what Bryan Kest said they would do -- which is work all my muscles while giving me an aerobic workout. I am so new to exercise that I don't have a lot of stamina yet so I was pausing, like he suggests, during some of the strecthes. But, I am determined to keep up with this. Bryan Kest is an encouraging and more importantly clear teacher. I have never felt before that I was doing the moves properly with other exercise tapes I have bought amongst them TaeBo, pilates, Slim at Six, etc. Also, I want to address the issue of his voice -- he has a speech impediment. It isn't distracting to what he is trying to teach and he is clearly understandable. He clearly knows what he is talking about. I also appreciate the fact that this was a secular tape with no Eastern religion overtones.

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