Duncan Wong Yogic Arts - Awakening Level
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Actor: Duncan WongBrand: VAS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 121 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
DVD Reviews of Duncan Wong Yogic Arts - Awakening Level
DVD Review: i hope to see more from him
Summary: 4 Stars
awakening level is for the bums (like i used to be) who are willing to put forth an effort to begin a life-long journey of striving for the level of fitness that can be achieved through practice, practice, practice. anyone who is basically healthy and active (exercising at least three times a week) can do this (i was actually quite a bit unhealthy (ie. overweight) when i started practicing the full routine a year ago, and am now making the transition to "source power").
-the "martial arts" is all but un-noticable; yet i believe wong incorporates more of this in the source power dvd (kicks).
-i always feel like i need to stretch my neck when it's all said and done--and i do.
+as a massage therapist, i find the wrist work invaluable--and would recommend anyone with carpal tunnel to consider practicing it (with consulting your doctor).
+the "thai massage" (as little of it as there is) i have to give a plus--the shoulder work has proven itself phenomenal for me.
+you can easily add and advance poses in the routine as you gain strength and flexibility; i peeked at source power to see how i could advance more smoothly, as the outline is basically the same between the two dvds.
+after a year of practice, this workout has brought me a long way--all the way to a "seasoned beginner."
as for the pace...it was definitely fast when i started out; however, now that i have almost memorized the whole thing (heh), there are times when i'm thinking "keep up, duncan." i find that the pace, along with the core tension and breathing, push this into a cardio-workout realm.
*please watch the dvd before diving into it; the pace makes it difficult to listen to instructions when you're new to the sequence.
*please listen to instructions; where you place your weight can help your knees or hurt them.
*i recommend having at least read a basic yoga book which includes mechanics and a chapter on breathing techniques, or something equivalent--doing it properly greatly increases the benefits.
generally, i find this to be well structured/thought out, and a great foundation for advancement in my practice.
DVD Review: Great for this novice with joint issues
Summary: 5 Stars
I've got a few health issues that limit the types of exercise I can perform while at the same time require me to be sure I stretch well on an almost daily basis. Given that, I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this DVD.
When I've tried yoga in the past, too much strain was placed on my wrists and other joints. I like Pilates, but my neck takes a beating. Wong has ordered and styled his moves with such wisdom that I can follow them with ease (even though I'm a beginner) and, best of all, wake in the morning without groaning. I appreciate the Thai massage thrown in--it feels better than any massage I've ever paid for!
This video cannot replace cardio exercise, but it provides for a very thorough stretching that I can't seem to duplicate in any other way. I'm so very grateful that Yogic Arts exists!
DVD Review: Only a glimpse of what Duncan has to offer
Summary: 3 Stars
The Good: A fresh perspective on yoga with some unique segments and alterations. Wrist therapy section was inventive. Subtle integration of yoga with martial arts and thai massage.
The Bad: Pacing is pretty fast. Only two segments are challenging for intermediates (EG: lots of downward kneeling dog, no downward facing dog). Sections are broken up a bit, disrupting the flow.
The Verdict: This is a fresh take on yoga, unlike anything else I've seen on the market right now. If nothing else, I'd encourage you to borrow this from the local library to see if it surprises you in the ways that yoga can be explored. I found the practice to be a refreshing eye-opener, albeit one that wasn't quite challenging enough. (See Yogic Arts-Source Power for a much fuller workout)
Full Review: As I explored yoga, I practiced along with a number of commercial DVDs. I quickly noted that most of the yoga practices on DVD (circa 2007) were very similar - with some minor tweaks in poses, pacing, and more noticeable differences in instructional style. I chose an instructor that I liked (Rodney Yee) and went with that. However, when I stumbled across Duncan Wong-I knew I had found something totally different than the rest.
Upon first reviewing the session, I noticed that the "style" of yoga was a bit different than a standard yoga class. For instance, Duncan demonstrates "pulsing" within some poses like the lunge or warrior 2, so that the practitioner can deepen the stance. The flow feels good, though fast at times. You'll be doing things with your hands and arms that you weren't asked to do during your normal yoga routine. Go with it, as it's all part of the experience.
As a whole, only two sections provided limited challenge. While the individual sections were paced well, the transitions between sections were stunted with a "black screen, then title screen" intruding on what was a fast, but enjoyable pace. Speaking of the fast pace, my body was screaming at Duncan... "SLOW DOWN!" It seems that while he employs gentle explosiveness with his movements, he also robs the practitioner of enjoying any depth within a pose. By the time you've hit one pose-your already moving onto the next... one of my least favorite features of this workout.
One thing to note is that while Duncan promises to integrate Thai Massage, Martial Arts, and Yoga-you'll really only see the integration subtly, though the overall practice is definitely quite unique. Yoga makes up the main staple - with martial arts and thai massage gently interwoven into the experience. You'll find interesting arm movements, as well as leg and finger stances that are drawn from the martial arts. You'll also see some subdued pressure point manipulation, and pose modification taking advantage of Thai massage.
If you've been practicing Yoga for any length of time, try out Duncan Wong's fresh ideas-I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
DVD Review: Impeccable
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm glad I purchased this DVD! I have been frustrated with ongoing debilitation from an upper arm injury with limited range of motion (from work? another DVD?). After I did this DVD today I am amazed and encouraged that for the first time in weeks my arm has more range of motion without pain. Could it be the Thai massage that Duncan has incorporated into the workout? Aside from my healing testimonial, I found the instruction easy to follow and the pace is good and this DVD is beautifully produced. Thank you for this production!DVD Review: Sub-Par
Summary: 1 Stars
This was interesting. I really wish it had a money back waranty or something. Well, I've done some yoga DVD's and the power yoga is a lot better. This yogic arts was dissapointing because I was really excited to get it. Then I did it and when it was over I was wondering when the workout was going to start. He has some relly weird hand things that he does that have nothing to do with yoga. I have been a martial artist for many years and thought this alleged blending of yoga and martial arts would be great. But it wasn't. Okay as far as details goes. He only holds a pose for a split second then moves to the next. Each series of poses lasts mabey 5 minutes then you go to the next segment. They are separat sections. So the two alternate routines are not actually alternate routines but just the main one cut up into two. The sections don't flow into each other, they just kinda stop and then open to a different one. At one point you fade out while on the floor then fade in and he is magically in the standing position. Thanks for the warning. I wouldn't recoment this to anyone unless you just need something different to spice it up for a week. Could have been really cool if he actually would have put some martial arts stuff in here like kicks or strikes or anything. Sorry but just not that great. Go get Power Yoga, that is fun!
Description of Duncan Wong Yogic Arts - Awakening Level
Celebrities train with him and take him on tour. Now you can experience Duncan Wong?s exhilarating mind-body workout no matter what your fitness level. Yogic ArtsT blends science, spirit, and art?celebrating tenets of the ancient systems of Korean Buddhist Gung Fu, Ashtanga yoga, and Thai bodywork. Yogic ArtsT is high-intensity, flow-based yoga that focuses on core conditioning. It is yoga at its most athletic and artistic, with the power to transform you.Born and raised in northern California, Duncan Wong is a martial arts champion and talented massage therapist known as one of the world?s best yoga teachers. His instructional style emphasizes precise body alignment and energetic flow.
This beginner to intermediate practice includes wrist and shoulder sections, warrior salutations, and hip openers. You can do the full practice, choose from one of two shorter preset sequences, or choose individual segments from the menu. Dramatically filmed in high-definition black and white, this stimulating workout is a feast for the imagination as well. Let it awaken your strong and powerful warrior spirit.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE
- Program options: Hour-long full workout, two half-hour workouts, or segment selection
- Audio options: Instruction and music or music only
- Gung Fu demonstration
- Mudras explained
- Bandha explained
- Downward Scorpion adjustment
Duncan Wong's Yogic Arts - Awakening Level is an interesting combination of styles that should intrigue and perhaps even enlighten many users. A lot of yoga and other exercise videos make lofty claims about what they'll do for you, and this is no exception. Boasting that it offers "the power to transform you," Wong's routine, which he variously describes as "a synthesis of yoga, martial arts, and massage" and "an alchemy of science, spirit, and art," may fall a little short of that promise; nevertheless, Wong is certainly on the money when he notes that "breath is the key," and the "Prana Prep" first step focuses on the importance of pranayama, including kapalabhati (the "breath of fire") and ujjayi. Yet while Wong's directions are clear and precise, these are two reasonably advanced breathing techniques that no beginner can be expected to master without considerable repetition and perhaps more detailed instructions than are provided here; in general, newcomers should consider checking out all of these routines at least once before actually doing them. Elsewhere, the video's "Energy Practice" and "Gluteal Ground Work" sections incorporate a number of movements (kicks, thrusts, etc.) that will be familiar to martial arts practitioners, while other chapters contain many common yoga asanas, including downward- and upward-facing dog, warrior I and II (again incorporating some martial arts arm movements), hip openers, forward and backbends, lunges, stretches, extensions, and twists. Wong also includes sequences focusing primarily on the wrists and shoulders; he also spends a good deal of time stretching and flexing the toes and tops of the feet, two areas that don't get a lot of attention in most yoga workouts. Challenging but not especially rigorous, the DVD includes two 30-minute workouts drawn from elements of the hour-long main program. --Sam Graham
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