Product: Yoga for You: Unworkout 2 [VHS] (1994)
Rating: 4.0
Great if you're pressed for time!
Ms. Carter's first "Unworkout" video is a great all-over intense workout. This tape is perfect for people who don't have a whole hour or just want to focus on certain areas. Both the morning and evening workouts are 20 minutes each.The morning is a series of "silken movements", and like Ms. Carter, I love the "arrow" movement. The side bends and forward bending twists are challenging, but if you keep practicing you eventually gain control. The "warrior" pose is difficult at first, but gradually, it becomes fun to do. Ms. Carter's sense of humour, dedication, and belief in what she's practicing is something that makes you want to continue your practice. I truly feel awake once I've finished doing these series of movements and breathings.The evening section is a series of leg stretches and is something I look forward to doing every evening. I must tell you, though, if you attempt the "rabbit" pose, make sure you're flexible enough to do it. I can honestly admit that's one pose I avoid, but the rest of the workout, is truly "sensational". I really do sleep much better because of this workout.The bonus relaxation section is also wonderful if you've had a stressful day at the office (as I'm prone to have often). I always lay my head on a pillow while Ms. Carter leads me through the process."Unworkout II" is one of the tapes I alternate, but as mentioned earlier, I always do the evening portionevery day. I alternate this with Ms. Carter's first tape, Bryan Kest's Power Yoga 1, and Jane Fonda's Yoga tape.