Search - Navel Power - Kundalini Yoga w/ Ravi Singh & Ana Brett on DVD

Good, Tough, Ab Work.

P. Gupta | Glen Cove, NY | 03/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What I love about Ravi & Anas DVDs is the way they make it so easy to get into the workout. I am never quite sure when the warm-ups end and the "real" workout begins--the transitions are that flowing & smooth.

The workout begins with seated waist circles and flexes to warm the spine then we do a sort of cat/cow sitting on the heels. The majority of the workout is performed lying on your back, where you do simple yet challenging crunches with breathing to warm the abs, then you do reverse crunches, then different leg extensions, cobras to lenghten the abs, and twists etc... Everything designed to target the abdominal area. After a quick rise to a standing position, the workout returns to the floor and ends with a lying relaxation pose.

Although the moves become gradually more difficult, I think that most beginners will be able to perform the majority of this workout. I definitely believe that this workout has helped me to develop stronger, more well defined, abs. Ravi Singh & Ana Brett are wonderful instructors--he has a calming voice, her poses are flawless, the instructions are clear and precise, and they are not too "new age-y." I would definitely recommend this dvd for anyone looking to thoroughly exercise their abdominals in an interesting and effective way.
I have never done meditaion before but there is a meditation at the end that I sometimes do because it is fun and it is supposed to be for prosperity which is a good incentive( I can buy more Ana & Ravi DVDs!)"

Pilates Plus!!!!!

Rashel M. | Burlington, VT | 02/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't write many reviews of products but I have never felt such enthusiam for yoga DVD's as I have for the Ana & Ravi workouts I have recently received and just had to share.
I just received this DVD 2 weeks ago and in that time have found new power in my "core". Not only are my abs leaning out and my back feeling more stable. I feel this one is firing up my metabolism!
Some of the ab exercises remind me of pilates work I have done (and incorporate into my own classes) only this is so much more fun!

This is the best of both worlds in terms of combining a good workout and relaxation. Everything you expect from a great yoga class."

AB TOASTER

Emma M. | Naples, FL | 02/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Someone with pretty admirable abs recommended this one to me. It so happened I was already aquainted with Ana Brett's & Ravi Singhs DVD's but had never heard of Navel Power. If you are looking for a different direction, I highly recommend it. It is quite different from "regular" yoga or "regular" abs work. It really toasts my abs though, and I find it much more enjoyable than other ab workouts!"

Navel Power is an awesome Yoga workout

Barb Riepe | San Diego | 02/25/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have never reviewed a DVD before but after reading the review's posted here I had to write. First, I own the Navel Power DVD. I had the original one on VHS and was pleased to find the new DVD even better. This is an awesome DVD and this type of yoga is an amazing practice. I agree with the reviewer who wanted to give it 10 stars.
I think however that many are missing the point discussing their waistlines and "little indents under the navel." There is so much more going on here that I think it is a shame if people are led to believe they are just getting some "belly blasting" workout.
Kundalini Yoga works deep. The moves combine certain breathwork and there is some usage of mantra and meditation between exercises. This technique is a science which works you physically, energetically,spiritually and emotionally all at once.
Working the navel center helps you access your personal power and strenghtens you in many more ways then just toning up your belly.
That said I think it is wonderful that some of the reviewers got the result they were looking for and it is true as long as you are doing the yoga it does not matter what got you there. Just be on the lookout for the more subtle and sublime changes too."