Antonia Kidman Yoga

Starring: Antonia Kidman Original UK Premiere: 2002 Dvd Release: 12th July, 2004 Number Of Discs: 1 Format: PAL, Region 2 Encoding

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Actress Nicole Kidmans sister lends some second-hand star power to Antonia Kidman Yoga: The Power & Style of Ashtanga, a modified, nicely presented version of the practice that has become popular among Westerners seeking a vigorous yoga workout. The series shown here is less than an hour long, about half the length of the traditional ashtanga practice , but it touches on the major areas: flowing sun salutations, standing poses, seated poses, backbends, & an inversion or two; many of these asanas demand a combination of strength, balance, & flexibility that may be too much for beginners, although easier variations are demonstrated. The instruction is adequate but incomplete, as is so often the case with yoga video products; theres no warm-up, & curiously, the few minutes devoted to yoga breathing, far & away the most vital component of any practice, come after the ashtanga series is over. More advanced users will have no problems with The Power & Style of Ashtanga, but the less experienced should watch the program once before actually doing it. Even better, if possible, take a few classes in person & then use it as a supplement to a regular practice.

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