The workouts are challenging for a beginner (downward facing dog can be daunting the first couple of times) but very relaxing, and she doesn't hold the poses so long that you feel stressed or get bored. I liked the flow of the tapes, although I still have some awkward transitions (I'm thinking I will get smoother as I get better.)
I found it amazing that yoga could make me sore! As a former workout junkie (who is admittedly VERY out of shape since starting school), I need that day-after soreness to feel as though I've done something, and these tapes provide me with that.
I would highly recommend this set to a beginner. It's relaxing, soothing, AND energizing and she really centers you with talk about softening your eyes, and breathing into the spread of your shoulders blades and the like. She cues your breathing very nicely, and always reminds you to engage your abs or widen your shoulders. She reminds you to experience the moment you're in, and to really feel your body.
I can't say enough about these tapes. They've gotten me excited about yoga, and I'm definitely going to be collecting more tapes, and coming up with my own regime. I'm even starting to modify my eating habits a bit.
Especially for the price, you canNOT beat this. Well, speaking from total ignorance, having bought this set and the Fat Burning! Decide upon your own grain of salt, but in my opinion: BUY IT! :)