Rod Stryker Movies
- 2002
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Instructed by yoga guru Rod Stryker, Yoga Journal's Yoga for Longevity emphasizes lengthening and strengthening the spinal muscles while promoting a sense of connection between the mind and body. Proper breathing is encouraged throughout the program, which includes yoga staples such as the cat's pose, twists, arm rotations, and the triangle and warrior poses. Following the workout segment is an optional 12-minute period of extended meditation intended to induce a state of deep relaxation. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1995
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Kathy Smith's New Yoga Challenge is a companion to her 1994 release for the beginner. This second lesson is meant for the intermediate practitioner and contains more difficult poses performed at a faster pace. The "challenge" is issued mostly by Rod Stryker, who leads the class. Through his clearly understood instructions, yoga asanas don't seem nearly as complicated. Smith begins with a warm-up and moves swiftly into standing and sitting motions. While the stretches themselves are harder, students will find that the workout tests stamina and muscle strength as well. Both Smith and Stryker are exceptionally limber and show off their skills, but the poses are demonstrated in a way that is accessible. For viewers seeking a brisk yoga workout, this video is a good complement to a weekly routine. ~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rod Stryker, Kathy Smith, (more)
Kathy Smith enters the new age market with this simplified version of an ancient art form. New Yoga offers step-by-step instruction on basic poses and movements. With the help of Rod Stryker, Smith breaks down asanas with clearly understood instructions. She begins with sun salutations -- full body motions that most people associate with yoga -- then moves to the floor for a series of sitting and lying asanas. While Smith does offer some explanation on the importance of breathing and proper alignment, she avoids the more complicated spiritual interpretations. Further into the video, Smith demonstrates a more difficult routine that might take the beginner a while to figure out. She also offers simplified versions of the advanced steps. Smith, as star of a great many exercise videos, offers a well-rounded yoga workout intended to challenge and inspire. ~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kathy Smith, Rod Stryker, (more)
- 1986
Face (Dirk Benedict) is given a trial membership at an exclusive country club, an honor that proves to be a mixed blessing when he finds out that Murdock (Dwight Schultz) is already a guest at the club--and that the A-Team's perennial nemesis Fullbright (Jack Ging) is a fully paid-up member. But that's not the worst of it; another member, crooked bank executive McKeever (Kevin McCarthy), is masterminding an elaborate counterfeiting scheme right on the club grounds. Ingredients vital to the action are a deadly golf game, an escape on a private jet, and a most unusual celebrity "roast." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
This week, the A-Team shows up at the Mission of Peace, a historic Texas tourist attraction maintained by a group of feisty senior citizens. The oldsters are being forced off the Mission by a greedy rancher named Ashton (Ric Mancini), compelling the unofficial head of the seniors, a guy named Rudy (David White), to ask for the Team's assistance. The plot thickens when Rudy turns out to have a secret--and that the "legend" of the Mission of Peace may be just a lot of hot air. As for the Team's perennial nemesis Gen. Fullbright (Jack Ging), he takes an unexpected trip to Australia--by crate! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Face (Dirk Benedict) unexpectedly receives a pardon after "evidence" surfaces proving him innocent of the Vietnam bank robbery which landed the A-Team in prison. Hannibal (George Peppard) is convinced that there is something fishy about the pardon--especially since he knows darn well that Face was at that bank along with the rest of the Team! Meanwhile, Face basks in the glow of being a celebrity, hiring a public relations firm to handle his fan base. Alas, it turns out the the PR guys are actually CIA agents, who hope to smoke out a fugitive Viet Cong general by setting Face up as a sitting duck. This episode introduces Jack Ging in the role of General Bull Fullbright. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
