Rating: Summary: Not easy for beginners Review: I've been doing yoga for almost two years, about 2x/week on average. Although, albeit, only videos from Gaiam, Yogoa zone & Vinyasa Flow w/Rainbow Mars. Though from that time I have lost 10 lbs, eaten a very pure diet for almost 5 years, never smoked, went from unable to stretch at all to almost a full russian split, and very flexible & loose compared to most people. I have moderate level of ability, not an expert. I tried this DVD & the breathing alone I almost hyperventilated on. I ordered it months ago & remember not being able to even get beyond about 15 minutes though I really pushed myself hard. I'm only putting this review so you know it isn't easy by any means & not everyone thinks it's the best yoga DVD out there.
Rating: Summary: immediate results Review: I've been doing yoga videos for almost two years, about 2x/week on average. I went from unable to stretch at all to almost a full russian split, and very flexible & loose compared to most people. I love the kundalini yoga with Gurmukh which is also fast & tough, but was fun. I tried this DVD & the breathing alone I almost hyperventilated on. I couldn't even get beyond about 15 minutes though I really pushed myself hard. I'm only putting this review so you know it isn't easy by any means & not everyone thinks it's the best yoga DVD out there.
Rating: Summary: I love my new liver! Review: My sister gave this to me when I told her I was trying to quit smoking. It was my third time trying to quit and I have to say that this really helped get me through those first rough weeks. After all the breathing I just didn't feel like lighting up - I was already lit up! It really helped calm me down and give me energy at the same time. The first week I did this I felt nauseous and that is a sure sign that the liver is getting rid of toxins. It took awhile but I am definitely feeling better and I am still not smoking. Ravi Singh always seems to say just the right thing at the right time. Ana Brett is a joy to watch not only in for her amazing yoga poses but she looks so healthy and energetic and that has been an inspiration to me. If you are trying to quit smoking or trying to quit anything, or just want to up your level of health radically I would recommend you try this.
Rating: Summary: Johnny your nephew Review: Really, I never tried yoga before. You know how much I'm into wrestling and really strangling people! Im not into to Yoga Whatsoever Becuase i Think its retarted B/c people just sit around all day and breath like mental morons!! I dont mind though its good for you and other people but im not into that at all really. I guess othor peeps will read this so I will have to say good things Bc you want to sell your video. ok see ya!
Rating: Summary: Johnny your nephew Review: Really, I never tried yoga before. You know how much I'm into wrestling and really strangling people! Im not into to Yoga Whatsoever Becuase i Think its retarted B/c people just sit around all day and breath like mental morons!! I dont mind though its good for you and other people but im not into that at all really. I guess othor peeps will read this so I will have to say good things Bc you want to sell your video. ok see ya!
Rating: Summary: A dancers story: how kundalini yoga freed me Review: Review: I have been a dancer in a ballet company for the past 10 years. My dance training led me to Iyengar and Power Yoga which seemed to be an extension of my dance training emphasizing precision and exactitude. It wasn't until I experienced Kundalini yoga that I realized what flexibility really is. Flexibility is freedom and the ability to let go, It's less about holding the pose and more about moving your energy (and that of course, moves your life!) One important aspect of kundalini is its unique use of breathing. After doing either of these Ravi Singh/Ana Brett dvds I feel totally revitalized. I have finally been able to quit drinking coffee which has been my energy crutch for years. Kundalini yoga has increased my confidence and artistry, my energy has opened up. Other people have commented on it. Its a wonderful feeling to open up and express myself in new ways! Ana Brett, who demonstrates in these is obviously a dancer and inspiring to watch. Ravi Singh gives good direction and motivation and valuable insights throughout. I have been recommending these dvds to everyone - dancers and nondancers. Whoever you are - you will get benefits from this.
Rating: Summary: Be assured of a great workout! Review: Some pathetic person has been posting weird reviews about Ravi Singh and Ana bretts tapes and I had to say something. Maybe this person should be doing the videos, having the experience, and maybe getting a life rather then sitting around stewing about ways to promote their obvious agenda!!!!! These tapes really helped me stabilize not only my weight but my life. I have been doing Ravi Singhs videos for a long time and there is a certain depth that some of the other newer teachers just don't offer. You can really feel the difference when you have a class with someone with 25+ years experience. It is also refreshing to see a kundalini yogi, Ana Brett, execute the moves so flawlessly. One very really sees how kundalini is really meant to be done. I reccomend these tapes for everyone not only if you want to lose weight but if you want to improve your life.
Rating: Summary: I have completely fallen in love with kundalini! Review: These are not like other yoga DVDs. There is no logical sequence of static poses like other methods in which I have trained. Here the workout almost feels like playtime with its ballistic vigorous energetic movements. There are times when you can recognize something close to a regular asana but nothings ever static. I love it! I realized that my other practice had been making me more tense. These workouts are a breath of fresh air. Ravi Singh is a very good teacher. Very intelligent with an inspiring flow of talk. Ana Brett is an excellent model and moves like a dancer. It is a joy to have them in my living room! The emphasis is on the breathing. There is a warm-up and stretching on both tapes I have (yoga Cleanse and Total Tune Up). And meditation too. I also like how you can break things up though so far I haven't had to. I recommend these.
Rating: Summary: this dvd is making me a kundalini yoga addict!!! Review: this dvd is addictive because my wife and i could see the results right away. Our eyes are really clear and we are sure we look younger!! Kundalini yoga is a lot different then other forms of yoga. You do things you have never done before and that actually keeps it interesting and fun. Even though this dvd is designed to remove toxins, I feel like it still gives a total body workout(like the total tune up dvd which we alternate this with)and so we don't need to do any other workout that day. The exercises don't seem especially difficult but I find myself perspiring alot which i guess is due to the toxins clearing out. I guess I am pretty toxic! And when Ravi says I may have a strange metallic taste during the breath of fire exercise I definitely know what he means. This kundalini workout with out a doubt does what it is supposed to! Afterwards I feel very clean and revitalized. Each time I do it I feel like I get a little deeper into those layers of toxins. It works alot on the liver which according to Ravi Singh is the only organ which can completely regenerate itself. This is good to know if you drink or smoke or even just take tylenol or any substance for that matter. The liver has to filter everything. According to Ravi , even if your diet is pure the air most of us breathe will have an adverse inmpact on the liver especially if you live in an urban evvironment like us. My wife wants to add that she feels that this dvd has had a good effect on her menstrual cycles too. Making them easier and more regular. This workout has a warm up set and two 25 minute workouts. We do the whole thing at once since its only an hour but it can be broken up so you can do half in the morning and half at night. Ravi gives a lot of encouragement to help you perform your best and Ana Brett is very inspirational to watch and follow. Its a very unique and beautiful presentation and I would reccomend this dvd to everyone!
Rating: Summary: Excellent Kundalini practice! Review: This series of 3-DVDs are wonderful. They include individual segments for a quick workout or you can do them together for a longer practice. Ravi Singh has a very soothing voice. You work hard, then rest and meditate. This type of yoga might not be for everyone, but give Fat Free Yoga a try. Ravi Singh talks during the instruction and for 2 of the DVDs visual instruction is performed by Ana Brett (his current wife). The other DVD is demonstrated by Catherine Quinn. Also, if you get a chance to attend one of Ravi Singh's / Ana Brett's workshop it's well worth the money. They came to Portland before I got their DVDs. It was a fun and rewarding workshop. I went out a bought all the DVDs after that and I'm practicing Kundalini Yoga along with my Hatha Yoga practice every day. Thanks Ravi! Check my other Yoga and Meditation DVD reviews on Amazon.
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