Crunch! Yoga Body Sculpt Review

I am all about saving time, and that extends to my workouts. I knew I was needing to add another Yoga DVD to my collection, but I wanted Yoga with an oomph. I found Crunch Yoga Body Sculpt from Crunch Fitness, a brand that I have tried before and I really loved. I purchased the DVD, which promised to not only give me all the great benefits of yoga, but also tone, sculpt, and strengthen my body. Bethany Lyons, who is an AFAA and Power Yoga certified instructor, leads you through a series of yoga moves combined with sculpting moves, and it all has a very flowing feel towards it. This workout is aimed more at the beginner or intermediate levels, so I found it challenging but too much where I was frustrated. I did learn a few new moves which I enjoyed, and the ending in pigeon for a hip opener was  a nice stretch. I will say that if you are a beginner, you might become confused on your breathing. Breathing is huge in yoga, and Bethany never really explains the importance or how to do it, so that would be tough. For me, I’ve been practicing yoga for a few years now so that wasn’t a problem, but I thought that should be pointed out. I also did have trouble keeping my palms together during sun salutations, but that was never a big problem. I usually ended up just separating them anyways.  I thought the sculpting sessions for the buns and thighs were tough and I definitely felt it the next morning, which is always a positive sign! Overall, I thought it was a really great DVD if you are looking for some challenge in your yoga routine.

[Rating: 4]

4 Comments

  1. May 10, 2011 / 3:02 pm

    I would also recommend Ellen Barrett Yogini workout.
    Great flow and oomph!

  2. Sara Palacios
    May 11, 2011 / 7:41 pm

    You know….I struggle with finding a Yoga DVD that focuses more on Yoga vs. just getting in a quick, strength – training workout. I recently bought the Jillian Michaels DVD. It was a fantastic workout, but it wasn’t Yoga-enough for me. I wanted more postures and poses….I needed more relaxation and holding of poses, instead of pulsating through a warrior pose to feel the burn in my thighs. I am tempted by the new Yogalosophy DVD by Jen Anistons instructor. Have you tried that one yet?

  3. Samantha
    Author
    May 12, 2011 / 1:33 am

    Thanks Elsie!

  4. Samantha
    Author
    May 12, 2011 / 1:35 am

    Sara- I was thinking about getting that Jillian Michaels DVD, but I also heard that there was much actual yoga in it. I haven’t tried that Yogalosophy DVD, but I am very intrigued by it. Jen has such a hot body!