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Amazon.com: Buns of Steel and yoga--now, there are two concepts not often seen in the same sentence. Fortunately, however, nightmare visions of some kind of Stone Cold Swami Schwarzenegger prove unfounded. Instructor Marguerite Baca is no yogi-come-lately. She clearly knows her stuff, which in this instance consists of a well-rounded, logically sequenced practice intended for intermediate users (with a few significantly more advanced postures as well). Included in the roughly 40-minute series are the "classical" sun salute (repeated several times), a flowing succession of standing poses such as Warrior 1 and 2, challenging backbends such as the bridge and the bow, a spinal twist, the butterfly (a hip opener), and the seated forward bend. Baca holds the poses long enough for them to be experienced fairly deeply (an essential aspect of any meaningful yoga practice), often following the more difficult asanas with periods of rest and appropriate counterposes--in short, the earmarks of a trained, experienced teacher. Whether your buns are made of steel or marshmallow, this tape is a pleasant surprise. --Kelly Welldon Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2007-11-07
Who'd have thought Buns of Steel would get Yoga right?!
I bought this new in 1994 when it came out and have used it over the years. I also have tried neumerous others after this one got "panned" as Buns of Steel's attempt at yoga. But Margurite Baca is amazing. This routine is tough for beginners but is worth all the effort. And in no time will you find yourself trying variation's 2 and 3. I love this tape and it burns me that they refuse to turn it to dvd. It's really good. I've used it for years and never get bored with it. Rating:
Date: 2005-11-09
Best Yoga tape I've used
A friend gave me a stack of yoga tapes for beginners. The first few seemed more like yoga-robics they went so fast. I couldn't keep up. I'd be trying to learn the move and they'd be on to another. I had no time to appreciate any pose at all, either, to get the maximum benefit from it.
Then I came to Buns of Steel Mind/Body. Big sigh of relief. Marguerite Baca goes at a gentle pace I can follow AND she tells me how to breathe through each one. I get a full workout, body and mind, when I do yoga to her tape. I feel better, my poise and posture are better. Depression is going away, too.
I tossed out all the inferior yoga-robics tapes and now use only this one. Marguerite Baca is an excellent instructor and I recommend her highly to anyone who wants to learn yoga. In fact, I'm here for another copy because I lent mine to a friend and really miss it! Rating:
Date: 2005-08-16
Yoga and so much more
I have been using this same video for years now and finally had to buy a new one after giving up on ever seeing it turned into a DVD. Although I have a variety of yoga workout tapes, this is the one I most enjoy and use most consistently and frequently. It is easy for the beginner to pick up yet doesn't become boring for the more experienced user. But what I like best is that feeling of serenity and peace at the end of the workout - the instructor does an excellent job of integrating this benefit of yoga seamlessly and effortlessly throughout the entire workout. Rating:
Date: 2005-03-21
5 stars from me, too
I don't have much to add that hasn't been said by other reviewers, but wanted to put in my 5 stars' worth. :-) I love this video and hope it comes out in DVD someday. Marguerite is a very talented instructor who is very warm, kind, compassionate (I've taken many classes from her in person); these qualities come out in her video. Rating: 
Date: 2004-03-08
Relaxing - yet still challenging
So what if it is called buns of steel yoga - it is a good video - seriously. The instructor is clear with her intructions and provides modifications when necessary. She also provides adequate rest in between each pose which you do not often find on yoga videos. This video is a bit slow-paced, however it is not boring and I found the poses to be both challenging and relaxing. If you are a beginner or intermediate yoga practicer I would recommend the tape. | 
