My review was written in November 1983 after viewing an MCA video cassette.
"Yoga Moves" is a well-produced home video exercise tape/disk in which yogi Alan Finger leads the viewer through dozens of yoga poses demonstrated by attractive young models (two male and five female). Very laid back (and Californian) in format and patter, item should do well in the instructional cassette market.
"Moves" differs from earlier exercise programs in that yoga involves flexible poses done in place, rather than the dancing or bouncing moves of aerobics and most other fitness routines. Lack of movement is adequately compensated for by multiple cameras, frequent shifts away from the triangle and pyramid-designed studio set to outdoor garden and beach locales and even visual effects and animation (by Ron Hayes and Richard Froman).
Finger's voice-over stresses that "enlightenment isn't serious, it's joy itself", and except for a mystical conclusion visualizing imaginary lights down the center of one's body, show emphasizes the physical flexing of yoga more than its philosophical aspect. Having beautiful models in varied Fleur Theiemeyer-designed form-fitting outfits provides visual entertainment in the package.
Carrying the mandatory warning against viewer over-exertion, program varies from basic lotus, cat and tara-san positions to some relatively difficult contortions, such as the spider and bridge poses. A dreamy, electronic music track by Jesse Frederick fits the easygoing mood.
"Yoga Moves" is a well-produced home video exercise tape/disk in which yogi Alan Finger leads the viewer through dozens of yoga poses demonstrated by attractive young models (two male and five female). Very laid back (and Californian) in format and patter, item should do well in the instructional cassette market.
"Moves" differs from earlier exercise programs in that yoga involves flexible poses done in place, rather than the dancing or bouncing moves of aerobics and most other fitness routines. Lack of movement is adequately compensated for by multiple cameras, frequent shifts away from the triangle and pyramid-designed studio set to outdoor garden and beach locales and even visual effects and animation (by Ron Hayes and Richard Froman).
Finger's voice-over stresses that "enlightenment isn't serious, it's joy itself", and except for a mystical conclusion visualizing imaginary lights down the center of one's body, show emphasizes the physical flexing of yoga more than its philosophical aspect. Having beautiful models in varied Fleur Theiemeyer-designed form-fitting outfits provides visual entertainment in the package.
Carrying the mandatory warning against viewer over-exertion, program varies from basic lotus, cat and tara-san positions to some relatively difficult contortions, such as the spider and bridge poses. A dreamy, electronic music track by Jesse Frederick fits the easygoing mood.