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Bryan Kest's Intensive Body Sculpting |
 talking the talk |
| I've practiced power yoga for 15 years and I have all of Bryan Kest's videos. I think this is a terrific workout, and yes, it is more advanced than intermediate. It works your hips, glutes, and thighs intensely. And yes, he does talk a lot but always about things you do need to hear and keep in mind when you're doing yoga (as he says-the real yoga). Yoga is about finding stability and ease in the pose and extending that to the mind. Achieving that stability and ease is an ongoing learning process. Yoga should train the mind as well as the body. I also like Rodney Yee, who doesn't talk. And it easier to focus when it is quiet because it takes less mental energy. Bryan, in my opinion, puts more demands on your ability to focus your mind partly because of the intensity of the work and because he does talk so much. But, I find the wisdom of what he says in practice comes back to me in daily life--that's part of taking the practice off the mat and into your life. - posted by Darle on 3/1/2010 |
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| The Best |
| I have been doing Brian Kest videos as well as attending several of his seminars for many years. When I first ordered his videos from Collage so many years ago (thank you Collage for introducing me to Brian) I too thought "you talk to much". As my practice grew, Brian is the one I turned to again and again because I liked the flow and challenge of his routines. I can't tell you when I started to hear what he was saying all I noticed was that I was using his words to advance my daily practice to a new level. He is the best. - posted by Maggie on 6/4/2009 |
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| Please Listen to what he's saying |
| I agree with the reviewer who recommends listening to what Bryan is saying. Once I relaxed into it and really listened to what he was saying, it's transformed my yoga practice. Part of the challenge is to slow down and remind yourself of your intentions, as he guides you to do. It's not about jamming through a workout, if you want that perhaps his videos are not for you. But if you're looking to start or expand your yoga practice and get more from it than you ever thought possible. You can't go wrong with any of his videos. His cuing is impeccable and he even makes you smile along the way. - posted by Jennifer on 12/12/2008 |
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| Hey, LISTEN to what he says! |
| Bryan is one the absolute BEST Yoga Masters of today. Maybe the greatest challenge coming from this video is taking the time to slow down and actually listen to some in-depth wisdom that Bryan shares with us in this particular dvd. This man is brilliant. I am a Yoga instructor myself, and I've learned so much wonderful knowledge from Bryan. I've witnessed my own students press too far into poses, holding their breath, clenching every inch of their bodies, not listening or being aware of what they are doing. If you want to heighten your Yoga practice, listen to Bryan, and listen to your body. Bryan Kest is a precious gift. You will LOVE all of his dvd's. - posted by Sandra on 12/11/2008 |
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 Have to agree with other reviews |
| I purchased this video because I really wanted a power yoga workout. I have been trying alternate workouts since I have had to cut back on running. Although this is a power yoga workout he TALKED WAY TOO MUCH. It completely threw off my concentration. I also felt we stayed in position too long. - posted by Candace on 5/10/2008 |
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| Good yoga workout |
| I agree with Gianna. Power yoga 1,2,and 3 are the best. He does talk way too much in this video but it is a great routine. I just try to tune him out and enjoy the workout. I also miss the tarzan hair. - posted by georgia on 1/10/2008 |
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| Great workout - but Bryan needs to stop YAPPIN'! |
| I have his "Power Yoga 1, 2, and 3" set and they are FABULOUS - even better than this one. Worth 5 stars easy, but my complaint for this one is he talks way too much. Instead of relaxing me, I'm getting anxious about him - he talks fast, too. Very nerve wracking when you're trying to do something like yoga. - posted by Gianna on 9/16/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| A good yoga workout, but.... |
| the constant dialogue makes it hard to focus. I did not break a sweat but liked holding poses a bit longer than normal. - posted by Emilyjane....KY on 3/17/2007 |
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| love it, love it, love it |
| i purchased this video about 1 month ago and let me tell you it's great, my legs got really toned so did my abs, and my butt got harder, i even got taller, the only thing is that if you have a bad knee you have to watch out, because some poses required to be on your knee, but other than that, you will have an excellent workout, it will even make you sweat, I believe if you buy it, you won't be dissappointed. - posted by patricia zeyer on 9/22/2006 |
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| Keepin' This One! |
| I'm new to yoga and started with the 3 set series of Bryan's - Energize, Tone & Sweat. When I was previewing this DVD, I thought I may end up sending it back because it looked a lot like the others. There are several different moves (and maybe some of the same moves just done a little differently). My butt was sore today - something I barely ever experience after a tape! Yay - then I know it's working! - posted by Kelly on 5/30/2006 |
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