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Release Date: 2009-01-06
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| Hard CoreThis is almost like Power Yoga. It is not for relaxing but it is stress relieving as you get to sweat it. She pushes you and I did my upper body muscles all worked up after this DVD. I love it when I want a great workout without machines.
Don't like itJust tried once; the endless press-ups are boring and killed my shoulders or arms, don't know which. Don't want to do it again. I have two other very good yoga DVDs so don't have time for this one.
They are: Spirit of Vinyasa Flow with Deb Dobbin. I like it. Just like it.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Body Slimming Yoga - I like this one even more as easy to do. Very good after a hike or when I want relaxation, strength or even to lose weight.
A good workoutI'm a total Shiva fan. My first every yoga DVD was Shakti, & that did it for me. I refuse to look at another yoga instructor's DVD. I took off 1 star for this one b/c it's too short - not good value for the money. I use it together with the Core + Lower Body DVD to give myself a longer workout. I can't do a single push up, but hopefully one day I will build up to it. :-) I'm not too fond of the forest/mountain backdrop on this one cause I'm more of a beach/sand person. But Shiva's beauty makes the background tolerable.
One of my favoritesI have about 30 exercise DVDs, but this one is one of my favorites. Push-ups are one of the best exercises you can do, and breaking the sets up the way that's done in the DVD, makes it much easier. I was wearing a tank top a few months back and everyone commented on how great my arms looked. Do a lot of different exercises, but I attributed the bulk of my success to this DVD.
The core segment is pretty good too. My abs hurt after the first couple of times doing it. It's hard to find a good ab workout.
I only have one complaint. The breathing. I can't believe no one else has said anything about it. I don't know how anyone can breathe that slowly. I don't have any problems with any of my other yoga DVDs. I breathe almost twice as fast as her cue's I'd say. I just ignore her and go at my own pace, but it's kinda distracting.
A great challenge for the upper bodyAlthough this DVD is focused on the upper-body strength it is still very well balanced incorporating forward bends, twists and backbends that increase in intensity as the practice continues. The practice starts with a short warm-up before beginning agni namaskar. Basically there are three main rounds.
ROUND 1: consists of three sets of up to 12 push-ups totalling up to 36. In between each set of 12 push-ups in round one you incorporate cobra pose, an option upward dog, downward facing dog, warrior one holding the legs still while raising the arms overhead on the in-breath and lowering the arms with the out-breath.
ROUND 2: consists again of three sets of up to 12 push-ups totalling up to 36. In between each set of 12 push-ups in round one the intensity of the backbend is increased from round 1, substituting salabasana for cobra. You practice the backbend three times between each set of push-ups. Again in round 1 you have the optional upward dog, and then move to downward dog. This round you move to warrior one and clasp the hands behind your back. Lift your chest on the inhale, keeping warrior 1 legs bending the crown of the head to the inside of the front foot on the exhale. You move with the breath 2 or three times. This is done between each set of push-ups.
ROUND 3: consists again of three sets of up to 12 push-ups totalling up to 36. The intensity is increased this time. Before moving into the push-ups you take twisted chair pose to each side. In between each set of push-ups you move into warrior 1, then high lunge with twist. The backbend intensity is again increased as you now are doing bow pose (danurasana) instead of salabasana. The first time you do bow pose you focus on tilting back and lifting the chest, second time tilting forward lifting the legs. The third time you lift everything.
After the three rounds are completed you move into the core section. This core section is short but I definitely feel like I have ignited a fire in my belly. Shiva consistently reminds you to engage uddiyana bandha lying on your back. I have to take some breaks throughout as I cannot hold it as long as Shiva does. I love this core practice as you are encouraged to bring some creative flow to the practice towards the end. She also gives options such as bending the knees or not holding shoulders off the ground the entire time, or supporting the head with one hand while the other arm reaches out.
Even though this is a short practice, I really feel like it is a complete practice. Even though you do some push-ups, it feels like a yoga practice and not a "work out" per se. Every time I complete this workout I feel strong all day and tell myself that I need to do it more often. Shiva also includes this 'agni namaskar' sequence on her surf sould DVD and her new daily energy DVD, however this DVD has the longest most complete version of it. I highly recommend this DVD.
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An innovative way to sculpt your abs, arms, and shoulders With a strong core, you stand taller, look leaner, and feel healthier and more energetic. But no one wants to do boring exercises to attain that. With this innovative program, you’ll get a lean midsection, a strong back, and sculpted shoulders and arms--all without endless crunches and tedious weight-lifting. World-renowned yoga teacher Shiva Rea guides you through fluid, yoga-based movements that are incredibly effective and just feel good. Embrace the flow and rhythm as you build beautiful muscle tone for a slender, energized body. Filmed in gorgeous Limahuli Garden on the island of Kauai, this program will transform the way you look and feel. Fire Sequence 25 min.
Creative Core 8 min.
Shavasana 2 min. BONUS SEGMENT: Beginner’s Backbend Flow (7 min.) from Shiva’s Flow Yoga for Beginners.
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