At last I have found a real instructional video using progressively more challenging, yet attainable positions. I am guilty of purchasing not once, but twice (!) that 'W' pilates system. Once when it was quite new and I went away shaking my head wondering why anyone would let themselves in for major lawsuits because of wrecked backs due to such poor instruction. And a second time, wanting the perceived benefits, but finding a lot of money spent on a lot of fluff. Then too, there was all that chatter. The McCook video shows an expert at his art. Why else would an individual want to see anything else? All I need do is look in a mirror and easily see someone who can't do the position. And I don't need to see all those who can, without a prayer and recipe on how to get there. The McCook video is very well explained, but not directed to a kindergartner. It is specific and to the point. One can go as far as they wish, stop the tape and begin again on another day. Each day tempts you to go further and further, and each day that you do 'whatever', your conditioning and body image grows 'better and better'. Awesome job!

I am fairly new to both pilates and yoga. I have been alternating videos or doing one then the other. This video melds them together beautifully and his instruction is the best I've seen at adjusting your movements while flowing through them. Also he takes just a few very important minutes at the beginning to go over some very important points on form and breathing. I was very impressed and the voice over was perfect. I think that with the alternate movements he gives most people could do this video.

This is a great workout designed by Tom McCook, whose talents as a Pilates and Yoga teacher really show! By the end of the 45 minute flow practice, I felt like I got a super workout and at the same time felt physically and mentally restored.

I like the way the exercises are sequenced, beginning with warm-up stretches and Pilates movements, then leading into flowing Yoga poses. The Pilates exercises really help establish a good mind-body connection and get you into your core. So the Yoga poses feel safer on the back and joints. I find I can go a lot deeper into the Yoga postures without creating strain.

There's an instructional Basics section prior to the Flow portion of the video which explains proper body positioning, breathing, weight bearing prinicipals - these are a good prep for the Flow.

Overall, Tom McCook gives excellent instruction with a calming and pleasant voice. This video gets better each time I follow it!