Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend

I enjoy doing Pilates and Yoga and like how this uses them together to form a unique exercise.

It moves well at an upbeat pace and I felt my hearbeat being raised. It is not a cardio workout however, which is fine. When I want to work on cardio I will do more cardio designed exercises.

Ellen provides very clear instruction with good results and I feel like I have had a good workout when I am done.

If you like Pilates and Yoga, this one is a definate to add to your collection.

As always Ellen Barrett's exercise programs are excellent!
The moves are easy to follow and are very effective.
I would highy recommend this and all of Ellen's exercise videos.
I LOVE the "Studio" workouts!

Ok, I admit... I've NEVER done Pilates because I've always had my heart set on yoga. However, this dvd was fun... and change is good right?!? I have to be honest though... there wasn't a huge difference between this and Power yoga, or corepower yoga... maybe that's why I enjoyed the dvd so much. I am a power yoga teacher, trained in Ashtanga, so this dvd was a nice change to the sometimes rigid practice of Ashtanga. In fact, this dvd inspired me to change up my routine a little when I teach. The only drawback... I for one LOVE Sun Salutations for my warm up.. and there weren't any in this dvd. However, the Goddess Squats... OH MY... THAT was intense! My only complaint... I would enjoy more standing and balancing postures, and more than just "stretching" at the end... shavasana is always nice, but then again... that would be yoga right? TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION

This dvd is an excellent workout. Although it never leaves me sore, it certainly leaves me invigorated afterwards. Highly recommended for those that simply love yoga and pilates.

I really liked this DVD -- it's easy to follow, and you get a nice toning workout with cardio benefits too. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I don't feel that it gives a good cool down -- a few ballet stetches for your upper body are not enough. I pair this with my favorite warm up/cool down yoga DVD by Yolanda Pettinato, also available from Amazon.