One of my favorites
Added 10/25/2009
I 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.
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A great challenge for the upper body
Added 10/9/2009
Although this DVD is focused on the upper-body strenght it is still very well balanced incorporating forward bends, twists and backbends that increase in intensity as the practice continues. I use this once every couple weeks for some variety to keep my upper body strong.
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My favorite of her Core DVD's
Added 10/8/2009
I own all three of Shiva's Core dvd's and I love them all for different reasons. This one is my favorite, however, because my upper body does need more strengthening and Shiva is so strong that she is by far my favorite teacher thus far for upper body. The wording of "Creative Core" really does fit. This isn't your average doing crunches and regular, boring ab routines, this is interactive, and it moves along quite quickly! As with her other core routines, I combine this after I go running or with other Yoga DVD's (usually the upper body with a Kundalini set). Doing this DVD by itself is definitely not enough!
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Light Your Fire!
Added 7/23/2009
I love this DVD!! It's short, but it gets the job done!!
As others have mentioned, this DVD features "Agni Namaskar", which is Fire Salutation. You will move through a sun salutation- like sequence with 108 prostration push-ups. There are 9 sets of 12 push-ups, which makes it very doable. You can either do them traditional style, or with bent knees. Building your strength and endurance each time you do this practice.
I do this Agni Namaskar about once a week, and I am so much stronger. I am also seeing more muscle definition in my arms. This increased strength and stamina is helping my yoga practice in more ways than I would have expected.
The core work is good too, but nothing too spectacular.
It's the Agni Namaskar that you want this DVD for!!! :)
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Misleading
Added 6/12/2009
Although the workout is very good, I have a problem with the way the dvd is being advertised. First off, it is DEFINITELY NOT FOR BEGINNERS. There is no warm up period to speak of and this isn't proper form no matter what the level of the practitioner. Secondly, the asanas (poses) are intermediate level at least. I can see where a person new to yoga could become very discouraged (or worse, hurt) viewing and then trying this workout. I like Shiva Rea and believe she does wonderful work, yet I am surprised that she would allow this dvd to be marketed as is. Otherwise, it is an excellent series of dynamic moves that delivers on it's promise of strengthing the core and upper body.
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