Infomercial for American Power Yoga

PhyllisG · 01-16-11, 09:40 AM

I saw a new infomercial (at least for me) this a.m for American Power Yoga by the guy who is the yoga instructor for the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. I think his last name is Johnson. It claims to be a mix of yoga and some martial arts. It is kind of like the BB products in that it is a 60 day rotation with, I think, 6 discs, a nutrition guide, recipe book etc. I liked the look of this but it is expensive just like BB $120 (?) for the set. I googled it and could get info about the instructor but could not find the set to see clips. They did show clips in the infomercial. I liked the yoga. It looks challenging and I like the concept of a 60 day yoga rotation. I believe it is Ashtanga based. Anyone else catch this on early morning TV?

Gatorfan76 · 01-16-11, 09:47 AM

Found the website!

http://apy60.com/

Very interesting but really expensive and short on info

mtnmom · 01-16-11, 10:33 AM

I like Kurt Johnson's American Power Yoga DVD that he put out a few years ago. It's one of the few yoga DVDs I own. Wow, that system is 3 payments of $39.95! It would be interesting to see what a concentrated system of yoga would do for me, but that's a high price for such an experiment.

eam531 · 01-16-11, 10:53 AM

Interesting concept--sort of like P90X for yoga! I could go for this just to ramp up my yoga practice since I don't need to lose weight. But before I bite, I'd like to know more about the program and how it is structured, particularly how long the yoga practices are each day. I am guessing they have to be at least an hour long and probably more like 90 minutes.

Anyone doing 60 days of power yoga for an hour (or more) a day would certainly get stronger and more flexible, and following a nutritious eating plan would also help people to take off weight. There must be something about the way Kurt has structured the yoga routines (and the nutrition plan) for the people featured in the ad to lose that much weight. It sounds rather like Tony Horton's structuring of P90X.

Thanks for letting us know about this, and I will bookmark the APY60 site.

Sue B · 01-16-11, 11:06 AM

If you get the Veria channel (it's on Fios right before FitTV) Kurt has a yoga show in the mornings. I'm not into yoga, but sometimes I stretch along with him for a few minutes. I like his demeanor - he's down to earth, has a soft southern accent, and doesn't make my skin crawl like some other instructors when they go around adjusting female body parts

Mary09(b) · 01-16-11, 11:19 AM

I have Kurt's American Power Yoga DVD and like it and him, too. When I quit doing DVDs, his and Ravi/Anas are the only yoga ones I kept. I'll have to break it out someday and also watch for his show.

Sue B · 01-16-11, 11:26 AM

Here's a link about the show, Yoga for Life, which comes on at 7 & 10 AM Eastern:
http://www.veria.com/yoga-for-life.html

He also has a Yoga for Life DVD set for sale, only $15 for six 44-min episodes (that's quite a deal!)
http://shop.veria.com/Yoga-For-Life-...B001DYFD0O.htm

PhyllisG · 01-16-11, 11:27 AM

Maybe Kurt's new set is not such a bad deal after all. His older DVD is selling on amazon for $128! There are 2 used listed at that price.

SharonNYC · 01-16-11, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PhyllisG

Maybe Kurt's new set is not such a bad deal after all. His older DVD is selling on amazon for $128! There are 2 used listed at that price.

Anyone who would like the older DVD: American Power Yoga: Strength is welcome to my copy for SASE. PM me. I'd be happy to have it out of the apartment.

gmfreund · 01-16-11, 11:54 AM

Note that there's no mention of being able to return the set if you don't like it -- at least not that I saw. It says you can change your life, "Guaranteed," but it doesn't tell you what the guarantee is.

Gwynn

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01-16-11, 09:40 AM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	Infomercial for American Power Yoga I saw a new infomercial (at least for me) this a.m for American Power Yoga by the guy who is the yoga instructor for the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. I think his last name is Johnson. It claims to be a mix of yoga and some martial arts. It is kind of like the BB products in that it is a 60 day rotation with, I think, 6 discs, a nutrition guide, recipe book etc. I liked the look of this but it is expensive just like BB $120 (?) for the set. I googled it and could get info about the instructor but could not find the set to see clips. They did show clips in the infomercial. I liked the yoga. It looks challenging and I like the concept of a 60 day yoga rotation. I believe it is Ashtanga based. Anyone else catch this on early morning TV?

01-16-11, 09:47 AM
Gatorfan76 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Palm Harbor, FL	Found the website! http://apy60.com/ Very interesting but really expensive and short on info __________________ CHERYL

01-16-11, 10:33 AM
mtnmom Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	I like Kurt Johnson's American Power Yoga DVD that he put out a few years ago. It's one of the few yoga DVDs I own. Wow, that system is 3 payments of $39.95! It would be interesting to see what a concentrated system of yoga would do for me, but that's a high price for such an experiment. __________________ ~~Diane~~

01-16-11, 10:53 AM
eam531 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Interesting concept--sort of like P90X for yoga! I could go for this just to ramp up my yoga practice since I don't need to lose weight. But before I bite, I'd like to know more about the program and how it is structured, particularly how long the yoga practices are each day. I am guessing they have to be at least an hour long and probably more like 90 minutes. Anyone doing 60 days of power yoga for an hour (or more) a day would certainly get stronger and more flexible, and following a nutritious eating plan would also help people to take off weight. There must be something about the way Kurt has structured the yoga routines (and the nutrition plan) for the people featured in the ad to lose that much weight. It sounds rather like Tony Horton's structuring of P90X. Thanks for letting us know about this, and I will bookmark the APY60 site. __________________ Betsy There is no way of telling people they are all walking around shining like the sun--Thomas Merton People have done all kinds of remarkable things because they thought they could. People routinely fail to do quite ordinary things because they assume they can't--Reinhard Engels Stay gold, Ponyboy--S.E. Hinton Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try--Ryan Bingham Disclosure: I have a personal relationship with a fitness instructor who has appeared in some videos.

01-16-11, 11:06 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	If you get the Veria channel (it's on Fios right before FitTV) Kurt has a yoga show in the mornings. I'm not into yoga, but sometimes I stretch along with him for a few minutes. I like his demeanor - he's down to earth, has a soft southern accent, and doesn't make my skin crawl like some other instructors when they go around adjusting female body parts __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

01-16-11, 11:19 AM
Mary09(b) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arizona	I have Kurt's American Power Yoga DVD and like it and him, too. When I quit doing DVDs, his and Ravi/Anas are the only yoga ones I kept. I'll have to break it out someday and also watch for his show.

01-16-11, 11:26 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Here's a link about the show, Yoga for Life, which comes on at 7 & 10 AM Eastern: http://www.veria.com/yoga-for-life.html He also has a Yoga for Life DVD set for sale, only $15 for six 44-min episodes (that's quite a deal!) http://shop.veria.com/Yoga-For-Life-...B001DYFD0O.htm __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

01-16-11, 11:27 AM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	Maybe Kurt's new set is not such a bad deal after all. His older DVD is selling on amazon for $128! There are 2 used listed at that price.

01-16-11, 11:54 AM
gmfreund VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Diego, CA	Note that there's no mention of being able to return the set if you don't like it -- at least not that I saw. It says you can change your life, "Guaranteed," but it doesn't tell you what the guarantee is. Gwynn