MTV Power Yoga

Kristin McGee (featured in last year's MTV Yoga [VL Online-1/03]) is stretching here, not in a theatrical sense, but as an instructor in a burgeoning new exercise genre, the oxymoron-ish POWER yoga. Filmed atop Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort (honest, Mr. IRS-man, it's my JOB!) in Phoenix, Arizona, this visually stunning routine finds McGee and two other yogis providing beginner, intermediate, and advanced versions of a zen 'n' burn workout. While viewers will find the familiar warm-up stretches here, as well as common poses such as the sun salutation, warrior, and cobra stance, the "power" comes from the repetitions and speed. A pulsating soundtrack by Blue Six sets the house groove while McGee supplies tips on correct breathing techniques and proper form. DVD extras include a bonus Pilates floor demonstration and workout by McGee, text and picture index of various poses, an alternate audio-only instructor track, and brief text bios of McGee and her students. Given the MTV brand, and today's why-just-meditate-when-you can sweat-too multitasking audience, this is highly recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)