Comments on: Navel Power – Kundalini Yoga w/ Ravi Singh & Ana Brett

By: Stacey L. Sandoe

Stacey L. Sandoe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:58:11 +0000

Never new abdominal exercise could be so rewarding and satisfying. Power within! Find your inner strengh and push beyond your limits without force and dis-ease. It works so much more than the core muscles. I love Anna’s and Ravi’s explaination – it’s organic psychotherapy – the inner massage of the whole you! Powerful, challenging, but not forcefully so, and uplifting. Total health in a box. A breath of fresh air. Wonderful.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: qwerty_vba_er

qwerty_vba_er — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:27:20 +0000

Gosh, I really wish I felt the way all the 5 star reviewers did…, but I just don’t get it…. The only movements that I remember that were even targeted at my abs were really sloooow crunches, variations on leg lifts, and slow bicycle moves. There is way too much rest in between movements. If you are even somewhat fit, I don’t know how you could possibly feel a burn in your abs or even feel like you are working your abs with this DVD. I tried doing it a couple times, but I got so bored that I just couldn’t take it anymore. You can work your abs much harder and more effectively on your own by doing basic moves in a much shorter time than the DVD runs. And before you flame me, I do love their other DVDs like Yoga Beauty Body and the Warrior Workout, but I really wish that I didn’t waste my money on this one.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Jessica Beal

Jessica Beal — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:57:22 +0000

I am a walking testament to this type of yoga. I began years ago with an old tape of Ravi Singh’s (which I dont even think is available anymore) called Long Live You. I have long since worn it out. I now own all nine of Ana Brett & Ravi Singhs DVDs and continue this practice everday.

You would not believe how old I really am but my skin retains its youthful glow and elasticity and my posture and energy level is that of a much younger person. I feel at least half my age if not less. I would not even dare tell people my real age since they would laugh, thinking I am joking. Not that there is anything wrong with growing older – but if you can stay young gracefully, why not?
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Pratima

Pratima — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:56 +0000

I’ve only tried one other Kundalini DVD–Mantra Girl. It isn’t like this one, and I’m not familiar with Kundalini so it’s difficult for me to say what the typical Kundalini practice is like.

There are some poses that really work your abs. There’s also a lot of breath work, some meditation, and unusual movements like arching your spine back and forth while sitting with your legs folded beneath you. You don’t need the flexibility or endurance you do for some yoga practices. Also, the DVD version is relatively well-chaptered so you don’t have to do the whole thing, though I felt funny starting in the middle of the practice. So this might be good for someone new to yoga or someone looking for a unique practice.

I personally prefer Yogilates 2 or Baron Baptiste’s Core Power for yoga-based ab work. I usually do yoga to relax, build strength, or focus on my breath within the context of controlled moves. This one just didn’t fit my idea of an ab workout or a yoga practice.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: S. L. Howell

S. L. Howell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:10:20 +0000

I gave it the good ol’ college try, but “the breathe of fire” just wasn’t for me. I like less traditional, “happy” yoga, but this work out felt like hyperventilating while having a seizure.
Rating: 2 / 5