Mellow Flow Yoga with Janet Stone

Many years ago, I lost a lot of weight and I started trying to do yoga to keep in shape. I don't remember how I found it, but one of the first tapes I found was MTV Yoga. I've done yoga off an on since then and have a small collection of yoga DVDs, but none of them have ever been as good as MTV Yoga. What I liked about it was what many people like about Mellow Flow, it was just a sequence of poses and they didn't stop to explain poses or do anything instructional. It was just a flow of poses. The music was good, the set was good, and the flow of the poses was great.For the people who think Mellow Flow is too hard, I recommend MTV Yoga. It is challenging, too, but the majority of it is more doable by a beginner.Mellow Flow, in my opinion, still isn't as good as MTV Yoga, simply for the fact that if you are a little out of shape (like me) or not super flexible (like me), or older (like me), several of the poses are like "pffft, yeah right."All that said, this video is excellent and probably moved to my number 2 spot on my list of good yoga workouts. Even though I can't do every move, I still enjoy the workout. Like MTV Yoga, the quality is great, the production is great...pretty much everything about it is good.If I get ambitious, I might try and take the best parts of MTV Yoga and the best Parts of Mellow Flow and edit them into one DVD, cutting out the stuff that is impossible for beginners to do (Yes, after all these years, I do not consider myself to be beyond a beginner).

This is the most unique flow I have ever experienced. I loved it but could not hang. Ive been doing yoga for 5 years and at this point this was too much for me. I dont know, maybe the timing was just off for me or I just dont have the strength. I would definitely rate this as an intermediate and not beginner flow. I probably got midway through before I had to call it quits. The set is unobtrusive, lighting and mood warm. I liked that there were other students at various levels so you could see slight modifications. I am excited to ease into this and attempt to master it. It is completely different than any other Yoga dvd I own.

Though it's mellow, that doesn't mean it's easy. This routine is classic Janet Stone - meaning somewhat unconventional and interesting. It's the same crew that is on her Radient flow, on the same set, but now with everyone in black. It's not too mellow - she doesn't do any regular vinyassas or arm balancing, but you feel like you did a workout at the end. A nice alternative for days when you want something "lighter."

Really interesting setting for the yoga workout, an old brick loft with lots of Hindu statues, flowers, and river rocks. Janet leads the small class of both men and women, each one dressed differently, a slightly different shape and height, and everyone achieved the poses differently. Very good video for men who are reluctant to do yoga as they think it is too feminine. The men in the video are very strong and athletic and masculine, and the women are that also...all quite lovely. Janet delivers excellent instructions in a voice over to the class. Fast flow...not much of a warm up. I suggest stretching and warming up before undertaking this workout.

I love Janet stone yoga. Her sequences are always so unique and fluid, her voice is calming and motivating. I always feel relaxed and nimble after i do this. its mellow but you still work a sweat, This DVD is probably best for more intermediate yogis .

Janet is so inspiring. She's graceful in her practice. One day soon I want to go on one of her retreats.

Love this video! Janet Stone is an excellent teacher. She does a great job at explaining the poses. Very unique!

What a beautiful class - I felt like a marshmallow at the end and can't wait to do the flow again. Great for morning and evening.