Anyway, this morning we did X2 Yoga, the new and improved (and shorter) version of the original P90X's Yoga X routine. And just like the first time I did Yoga, this was hard! Katie even agreed, and she used to be quite the yoga buff.
Overview
- Length
- Around 67 minutes long, which is close to a half hour shorter than the original Yoga X. The length was one of people's main complaints about the original, so I'm happy to see things have been condensed.
- Structure
- Some basic yoga warmup moves are followed by a 40 minute Power Yoga section (similar to Yoga X). This part is tough! Then the remaining 20 minutes are comprised of some modest ab/core work and some stretching.
- Comments on the actual workout
- In some ways it's very similar to Yoga X, but it seems like the chief difference is that Tony essentially cut out the balance moves section. This is fine in my opinion because the power yoga stuff already incorporates a great deal of focus on balance. Also, Tony seems to have a lot more knowledge about what's he's actually talking about this time in regards to Yoga. And one of the background exercisers (who's a yoga stud) apparently helped him put the workout together. Perhaps most importantly though, the power yoga section has a pretty quick flow to it, which is much more similar to other non P90X yoga routines I've done. Very challenging but definitely effective!
Summary
This was no picnic. There were more than a few moves where both Katie and I had to come out of a pose because a leg was about to give out, etc. That said, I appreciate the shorter time frame in comparison to Yoga X, the better flow and instruction throughout, and (as with most any yoga routine) that feeling you get at the end where your body is so relaxed that all seems right in the world :)
Tough, but a great workout!
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